Heartfelt Support in Times of Need
Dr. Surekha Ramachandran, President of the Down Syndrome Federation of India, recently extended crucial support to a family from Meghalaya. Their one-and-a-half-year-old child, diagnosed with a congenital heart condition, was referred to Chennai for surgery. Facing the challenges of accessing specialized medical care far from…
A feat that is something to be proud of
A feat that is something to be proud of.18yo Doon boy with Down Syndrome lifts bronze in powerlifting competition in Iceland Prithvi Sengupta, an 18-year-old youth from Dehradun with Down Syndrome, has won the bronze medal at the World Open Equipped Powerlifting Championship, showcasing extraordinary…
A Celebration of Unity and Empowerment
The 1st Kerala State Down Syndrome Meet organized by Kerala DOST in association with the Down Syndrome Federation of India (DSFI) appears to be a landmark event for the community. Here’s a summary of the key highlights: Inauguration: The event was inaugurated by the Mayor…
Workshop on Personal Safety & Sexual Etiquettes
Equipping our self-advocates with the knowledge and confidence to navigate life safely is a crucial step toward independence. This weekend, parents of children and adults with Down syndrome participated in an eye-opening workshop on ‘Personal Safety & Sexual Etiquettes,’ led by the remarkable Ms. Sameeksha…
Rekha Maa wishes all her Humsafar Family members a Happy Deepawali with this positive message
Serena Kevin Fertle
Be aware that our self advocates can do anything. It is time the World recognizes our abilities.
Revathi Rao celebrating her 80th birthday today
We always thought of persons with Down Syndrome not leading long healthy lives. Here is an example of Revathi Rao who is celebrating her 80th birthday today. She has led a healthy life and has sewing, writing and singing as her hobbies. Let us all…
Celebrating Down Syndrome Awareness Month: A Heartfelt Tribute to Inclusivity by DSPS
On October 27th, under the golden light of autumn in Central Park, Connaught Place, the Down Syndrome Parent Society Delhi (DSPS), a chapter of the Down Syndrome Federation of India (DSFI), held a moving event to honor Down Syndrome Awareness Month. Led by DSPS President…
October Fun at UK
Our parent support group in the UK did their own share of October fun…meeting each other and having a gala time together to celebrate our special ones.
Celebrating Down Syndrome Awareness Month
Hi Friends! On behalf of DSFI & Happiness is KHUSHI, in association with PayPal, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to all the remarkable participants, parents, and supporters who joined us in celebrating Down Syndrome Awareness Month on 22nd Oct 2024 . Your…