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In a world often confined by conventional notions of success, Sohursh Shankar, a spirited individual with Down syndrome, defied expectations by completing the 10th grade at the age of 16. A seemingly normal life event for most is a joyous and almost exceptional one for…
Kicking off a new journey
The official football team of Bangalore, Bengaluru FC, who play at the Indian Super League (the main football tournament in the country), called us up to ask for Jijo. They wanted him to shoot the reaction of the audience in his style while attending one…
Making a splash with her photographs
Conducted by the Youth 4Jobs organization… partnership with American Consulate, Hyderabad, and National State Gallery, Hyderabad This contest became part of the very prestigious Indian Photo Festival which for the first time lent its name to disabled photographers Ms. Gayatri Gupta won the 3rd position…
India – Providing training across borders
Down Syndrome Federation of India is also a part of the Asia Pacific Down Syndrome Federation, an independent body providing support services for Persons with Down syndrome in the APAC region. Every year, the APDSF AGM is organized in difference countries. This year, it was…
Deepu’s performance at Potti SriRamulu Telugu University in an award function may 2023 (Mother’s day)
Hi every oneIam Mrs.K. Subbalakshmi a retired teacher from The Hyderabad Public School, Ramanthapur, and thisMy second son Nagadeep 42 years old. He goes to Andhra Mahila Sabha, Durgabai Deshmukh vocational training centre. We identified that Deepu, is a downsyndrome child,when he was one month…
Proud to be an independent self-advocate
Hi everyone, This is my second son Preetham, 30 yrs old, Attended special schools from the beginning. He did a multimedia course from Aimsmedia, Delhi. He is working from 2019.Trained from GROW, working with Amazon from April 2023.He is an independent guy, travels alone, does…
Riza is going to be part of the Be Beautiful Be Yourself Fashion Show
Happy to share with our beautiful family of Humsafar that Riza is going to be part of the Be Beautiful Be Yourself 2023 Fashion and Modeling event organised by Global Down Syndrome Foundation, Denver USA. By God Almighty’s grace and blessings we have got our…
Dhairy is doing the role of chilad in Popaat movie
“Popaat” is a heartwarming and inspiring film that follows the life of a young boy named Popat, who has Down syndrome, and his remarkable journey within the charming confines of Chapalner Village. With its heartwarming storytelling, genuine performances, and a celebration of life’s small joys,…
Down Syndrome: Families unite for inclusion
The walkathon aimed to draw attention to what can be done to make schools and workplaces more inclusive for people with the syndrome. Nine children with Down Syndrome, aged between 3 and 33, participated in a walkathon with their families to commemorate the Down Syndrome…
The stage was shaken by self-advocates at a national fashion show
Someone rightly said “If you’re always racing to the next moment, what happens to the one you’re in? Slow down and enjoy the moment you’re in and live your lifez to the fullest.” Yes! that’s the message each person who is born with the diagnosis…