International Women’s Day Celebration – Honouring Inspiring Women
On the occasion of International Women’s Day, the Lions Club District 3241-C hosted a special celebration at Hotel M Central, bringing together remarkable women who have made significant contributions to society. The event recognized and honoured women who have truly carved a niche for themselves…
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…
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 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…
Rekha Maa wishes all her Humsafar Family members a Happy Deepawali with this positive message
Down Syndrome Awareness Camp at Dibrugarh
A successful Down Syndrome awareness camp was held at AMCH, Dibrugarh, organized by Dr. Giriraj Kusre.
Rekha maa – All about spreading happiness
Rekha maa talks about her life, what her father taught her and how she has used that in her life to enrich not only her life, but of everyone around her.
Eustress yourself – FB Live Chat with Dr. Surekha Ramachandran, President, DSFI
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=291532158669427&id=1637041179900361 Nayi Disha organized an FB Live session with Dr. Surekha Ramachandran where she spoke about the importance of de-stress. Parents, especially having children with special needs tend to feel more stressed than others. Dr. Ramachandran spoke about how one can cope up with the…