October – Down Syndrome Awareness Month 2026
This October we will get to know more about our Self-advocates through people close to them. Let’s hear small stories that will warm our hearts and show us how smart and caring our Self-advocates can be.
Making India proud
Sanju Harold is a talented athlete with Down syndrome from Ernakulam, Kerala, India. He has represented India at international sporting events and has achieved remarkable success across powerlifting, yogasana, roller skating, and bowling. International Achievements IPF Special Olympics World Open Equipped Powerlifting Championship held at…
DSFI Self-Advocate Sharan Delhivala to Showcase His Art in a Solo Exhibition
The Down Syndrome Federation of India (DSFI) is proud to share that one of our self-advocates, Sharan Delhivala, is holding a solo exhibition of his artwork in Ahmedabad.The Five-Core x The Infinite Macrocosm, at Jodhpur Art Gallery from September 28 to October 2, with an…
Sohursh Shankar Carried the Indian Flag to Manchester. He Came Back With Gold
At 19, Bengaluru’s Sohursh Shankar is a State and National Champion, a World Championship gold medallist — and an athlete with Down syndrome. But his greatest achievement may be what sport has given him beyond the podium. A few months ago, Sohursh Shankar’s family was…
A Day at Guindy National Park
Self-advocates from the Down Syndrome Federation of India, accompanied by their parents and teachers, enjoyed a wonderful visit to Guindy National Park, Chennai, today. The outing was an opportunity to step outdoors, explore nature and spend time together in an environment filled with curiosity, learning…
Baking workshop
New Baking Workshop Rises at DSFI Chennai Centre The Down Syndrome Federation of India’s Chennai centre has added a new flavour to its pre-vocational training programme — a baking workshop designed to give young adults with Down syndrome hands-on skills for future employment and independence.The…
Protecting Our Children: Legal Rights & Practical Solutions in India
A talk for parents by Anshumaan Sahni, Advocate, AS Law Co., New Delhi This presentation is a practical legal guide for parents of children with Down syndrome, covering three core areas of protection under Indian law. The Foundation: Every right described in this talk depends…
Purple Economy to be a part of next Economic Survey
The Purple Economy promotes the active participation of persons with disabilities as consumers, employees, entrepreneurs, innovators, and leaders in the economy. It recognizes that inclusion is not just a social responsibility but also an economic opportunity. By creating accessible workplaces, inclusive products and services, skill…
Learning Today, Working Tomorrow
Every Saturday, the DSFI Centre in Chennai buzzes with excitement as around 17 children and young adults with Down syndrome, along with their parents, come together for our Pre-Vocational Training Programme. The goal is simple—to help each participant build the skills, confidence and independence needed…
Doughsti- a cafe for beautiful friendships
Doughsti – Cafe for Beautiful Friendships is an initiative started by a group of four parents and their young and energetic Neurodivergent Adults. It’s a space created to empower these young adults with opportunities which can utilise their immense potential which in turn give them…