The Journey of Jeel’s Life
Jeel was born on 7-9-2003. Immediately after birth, the doctor informed us about Down syndrome. The doctor said that even after spending lakhs of rupees, there is no cure for this disease. But we didn’t lose hope and started working towards making our child normal…
Down Syndrome Health Camp at Pondicherry
On the 9th of March, a special health camp for individuals with Down syndrome was organized by the Down Syndrome Federation of India (DSFI) in collaboration with Satya Special School and Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute at Puducherry. The event saw participation from…
Dr. Surekha Ramachandran Receives The Humanitarian Award 2025 at Sheraton Grand, Chennai
On February 17, 2025, the prestigious Humanitarian Awards ceremony was held at the Sheraton Grand in Chennai, where Dr. Surekha Ramachandran, President of the Down Syndrome Federation of India, was honoured with the Humanitarian Award for her groundbreaking work in destigmatising genetic disorders. This distinguished…
Valentine’s Day Celebration at Mathru Mandir: A Musical Tribute by Jyoti Kalaiselvi
The Valentine’s Day celebration at Mathru Mandir, the Down Syndrome Federation of India (DSFI) center in Chennai, was a heartwarming event filled with love and music. The highlight of the day was a mesmerizing performance by singer Jyoti Kalaiselvi, who captivated the audience with her…
The 3rd Down Syndrome National Games (DSNG) – A Celebration of Courage, Spirit, and Unity in Kochi
The 3rd Down Syndrome National Games (DSNG) 2025, held on February 8th and 9th at Kochi, brought together over 150 participants from across the country to celebrate athleticism, inclusion, and the power of sports. The two-day event, filled with energy, joy, and camaraderie, showcased the…
Swagatam Krishnas and Radhas to the DSFI center at Chennai
Today, the Down Syndrome Federation of India center in Chennai was abuzz with festive cheer as it celebrated Krishna Janmashtami.
Siblings- our biggest inclusion advocates
Siblings are a blessing. And Ira, siblings of Dhriti proves why we need siblings to be on our side.
A parent’s experience on Sleep Study
Some parents have asked what is sleep study and how sleep tests are done for our children. We often see our children or adults waking up several times during the night, sometimes choking or coughing while sleeping, or waking up with dry lips as most…
Baby Sakshi Priya’s Successful Journey Through Open Heart Surgery
Down Syndrome Federation of India is delighted to share the inspiring story of Ms. Sakshi Priya, a brave 6-month-old baby who recently underwent a life-changing open heart surgery at MIOT Hospital in Chennai. The daughter of Mr. Suman Kumar and Mrs. Sakhi, Sakshi’s journey is…
Interview of Babli – WDSD special
Babli was interviewed by a student of psychology as an assignment on the occasion of World Down Syndrome Day. It goes on to show how confident our self-advocates can be when they wish to showcase that side of themselves to the world. Here is the…