A Day of Fun and Learning at Marina Beach
On 22nd July 2025, the children of Mathru Mandir enjoyed a joyful and enriching trip to Marina Beach, Chennai. Guided by the ever-supportive Hema Ma’am, dedicated special educators, and enthusiastic parents, the outing was a beautiful blend of fun and hands-on learning. The little ones…
Dr. Surekha Ramachandran Honoured at the Carnatic Annual Awards 2025
We are delighted to share that Dr. Surekha Ramachandran, President of the Down Syndrome Federation of India (DSFI), was conferred with the prestigious Carnatic Annual Award at a special function held on 19th June 2025 in Chennai. The Carnatic Annual Awards, launched in 2015, have grown into one of the largest and…
CARE BEGINS WITH LISTENING – BABLI TAUGHT US THIS LESSON
In 1981, when I was told Babli had Down syndrome, I asked every doctor just one thing: Will she ever be able to express pain?How will I know if she’s hurting? No one had an answer. Today, after a lifetime with her, I know—they do…
Ashish’s Success: A Testament to DSFI’s Support
Ashish has completed the shooting work for the movie Sitaare Zameen Par. He enjoyed the process very much and now eagerly waiting for the release of this movie. DSFI has lion’s share in his achievement as he learnt a lot from various activities and could…
Our Self-Advocates Are Going Places!
At the Down Syndrome Federation of India, we are proud to witness a remarkable shift — our self-advocates are not just participating, they are leading. They are no longer only being celebrated; they are now taking the stage to celebrate others. A shining example of…
DSFI Hosts First-Ever Down Syndrome Camp in Meghalaya
In a landmark initiative, the Down Syndrome Federation of India (DSFI), in collaboration with the District Early Intervention Center (DEIC) at Ganesh Das Government Maternity and Child Health Hospital, Shillong, organized a comprehensive camp for children with Down syndrome. This is the first time such…
Down Syndrome Federation of India and UNICEF Champion Disability Inclusion at World Health Summit Regional Meet 2025
On April 27, 2025, the Down Syndrome Federation of India (DSFI), in collaboration with UNICEF, hosted a powerful panel discussion at the World Health Summit Regional Meet at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The session, titled “Disability Inclusion Starts with Us: Rethinking Accessibility & Care,” brought…
Callenging Conventions. Hyundai Great India Drive 2025
First Corporate advertisement Promo comes out for Hyundai Motors India Limited by Overdrive Magazine : one of the famous Car Magazine in India.KOROK was the last year Grantee Artist of Hyundai Motor India Limited under CSR initiative with Disabled Artists in India.A lot of thanks…
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…