INQ FEST: A Celebration of Inclusion
DSFI children recently participated in “TALENTIA 2024,” an innovative cultural festival held at KCT Campus, Coimbatore on December 7th. This pioneering event marked the first-ever inclusive cultural celebration in India, bringing together children with special needs and neurotypical children to showcase their talents. Our children,…
Aarav Mahajan has been honored with the Best Innovative Product Award
We are thrilled to share some fantastic news! Aarav Mahajan has been honored with the Best Innovative Product Award by the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment at the prestigious Divya Kala Mela, India Gate. Heartiest congratulations to Aarav and his remarkable mother, Sucheta Mahajan!…
Enjoy the forest virtually too
This is the forest day theme at the Down syndrome federation of India center at Chennai. Self advocates are being taught about forests in a practical manner.
Babli with family and friends
We need to understand the importance of family, extended families and friends in the lives of our self advocates. They are the support that will keep our self advocates happy and content. As we all know persons with Down Syndrome only know the language of…
Rajkot Gujarat Received National Award 2024
Ms. Niti Rakesh Rathod, from Rajkot Gujarat. Received National Award 2024 for Shresth Divyangjan Medalist in 200m Freestyle and 200m Butterfly@ 2024 SIVUSINDIA Open National Swimming , Chennai, TamilNadu for Persons with Intellectual Impairment,Down Syndrome &Autism
Jijo recognised as ‘IBW People’ in 2024 by India Bike Week (IBW)
Many of you may know that our Jijo was recognised as ‘IBW People’ in 2024 by India Bike Week (IBW) as the only Indian motorsport photographer with Down Syndrome.⚡ What we saw and experienced at IBW 2024, the biggest motorcycle festival in India that takes…
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.