Born on 20th of March 1996, Ramnath was destined to be a special person to everyone around him. He was born just a day before World Down Syndrome Day and as a person with Down syndrome, he never let anything come in the way of…
The honorable Director General at the United Nations Office at Geneva, Ms. Tatiana Valovaya had a positive message of hope for us on the occasion of World Down Syndrome Day 2021. She sent us her address, as DSFI celebrated a Virtual WDSD with the Permanent…
Indian representatives today presented at the UN today where they spoke about multiple things that make them stand out. DSFI Celebrated the WDSD at the UN this year too albeit virtually. And it was an eye opener to see our Self-advocates and our mothers open…
Day 29 – 21st March, 2021 – Our self-advocates give us a lot of messages, and it is up to us to understand it. Today on the special occasion of World Down Syndrome Day, they share their messages with all of us.
Day 28 – 20th March, 2021 – Connecting with your teachers is so important and the bond our self-advocates share with their teachers is special as we saw today…
Day 27 – 19th March, 2021 – Our self advocates maintained safety and at the same time had loads of goodies to eat. Check out the Tea Party that was hosted by our self-advocates for their close friends…
Day 26 – 18th March, 2021 – It was time to bond with the Grandparents and our self-advocates showed the way to love them. They brought out the beauty in this relationship so well, it was touching.
Day 25 – 17th March, 2021 – Our self-advocates are know for their undconditional love. And when it comes to their siblings, then they take Love to a whole new level. Check out these fun videos that they took with their siblings today.
Day 24 – 16th March, 2021 – Today our Self-advocates were asked to connect with their families through Yoga. The family is what makes a self-advocate the person he or she is. And the support that they provide strengthens the belief that a self-advocate has…
Day 23 – 15th March, 2021 – This week the theme is Connect…and we began with the connect of our self-advocates with their moms. It is lovely to see the love that they share.. mothers as they say will always remain the first love of…
Day 22 – 14th March, 2021 – Our self-advocates decided to treat their families to some healthy snacks that they prepared. And did they make our mouth water or what?
Day 21 – 13th March, 2021 – When it comes to music and dance, our self-advocates are probably the best. And on Zumba time today, they rocked the Zumba as each of them gave us a lesson on Grace and Fun. We are sure you…
Day 20 – 12th March, 2021 – Today, our self-advocates went on a doodling spree expressing themselves with full abandon. Stop, watch and enjoy their passionate works of art.
Day 19 – 11th March, 2021 – Try walking on any line, whatever the shape may be, it is a tough ask for anyone. But our self-advocates took up the challenge and kept improvising. Check them out in this fun-video, that gives all of us…
Day 18 – 10th March, 2021 – Our self advocates have time and again proved their versatility and their capability. Today, they have created magic with simple leaves. Their creativity is truly mind-blowing. Enjoy today’s Leafy Magic by our self-advocates.
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.
Day 17 – 9th March, 2021 – We asked our Self-advocates to do any physical activity with a rope. Each one came up with their unique style of doing it. And you surely will enjoy it as much as we did….
Day 16 – 8th March, 2021 – Our self-advocates have started planting their own garden and they seem to have enjoyed doing it too. Who knows, they might have their own vegetable garden very soon…
Day 15 – 7th March, 2021 – Our self-advocates came up with some interesting dishes when we asked them to cook without fire. And the dishes looked so delicious, we would have loved to sink out teeth into them. Let us all join them in…
Day 14 – 6th March, 2021 – Our Self-advocates are known for being creative. And today’s activity just proved their skills. As they stuck bits of paper to form some beautiful works of art. See it to believe it…
Day 13 – 5th March, 2021 – Today, our self-advocates showed us one of the most powerful ways to Good Health – the Surya Namaskar. Their capabilities are immense and we need to harness this energy of theirs…
Day 10 – 4th March, 2021 – Today’s activity proved that our self-advocates are artistic talents waiting for that little bit of encouragement from us. And once that is given, they create magic. Check out their creations and give them all a pat on their…
Day 11 – 3rd March, 2021 – Today, we gave a tough task to our self-advocates, but they completed it in style. And to see how many variations we got for the same activity….
Day 10 – 2nd March, 2021 – Our self-advocates decided to make their beds and how well they did it, it was simply astounding. Cheer these enthusiastic participants as they do their chores so diligently…
Day 9 – 1st March, 2021 – our Self-advocates showed us how to make the best use of things we think are a waste. Let’s check this video to applaud their creativity.
The Indian Academy of Pediatrics has released its guidelines for Down syndrome. Click here to below link to know more
A professor at the University of Calcutta, who specializes in human genetics, is conducting international research on the effects of Covid-19 on people with Down’s syndrome, a genetic disorder that causes developmental delay, physiological problems, and intellectual disability. I am a member of a team…
Day 8 – 28th February, 2021 – Our self advocates surprised us also with their skills at making lemon juice, a refresher for the hot summers ahead. They added their twist and flavors to make it a cool exercise.
Adults with Down syndrome were around three times more likely to die from covid-19 than the general population, according to research published by Lancet Down syndrome is one of the most common disorders with an estimated 30,000 cases in India every year. Click on the…
Day 7 – 27th Feb 2021 – Today our Self-advocates went on a cleaning spree to welcome us into their homes. And as usual, they did a fine job of cleaning. Let us watch, enjoy and learn..
See how beautifully our self-advocates have brought colors to life in their Rangolis. Today’s activity had them all creating some magical works of art. Check them out.
Day 5 – 26th Feb 2021 – Dressing up for going out activity – We all know we need to look our best when we go out. Our self-advocates came up in their best as they stepped up to the occasion. Watch now!
Our self-advocates did it again. They took up the task of understanding money.. and how?! Watch now
The Trinity College London examinations in Drama & Speech assess students’ English speaking and communication skills abilities through a variety of performance arts. These are graded examinations conducted at various registered locations across the globe and are highly competitive and life-shaping. Ideally, the examiners from Trinity…
Feb – 23, Another day, another activity tomorrow. Role play on how to welcome guests home. Send us a 20 second video by 9 P.M tomorrow (23 Feb 2021). Please maintain the 20 seconds otherwise we would be unable to take the video. Whatsapp it…
Feb – 22, An Activity a Day Challenge…Sort vegetables anyways your special one wants to…Let the Fun begin… Click here to view the activity video….
Feb – 21, An Activity a Day Challenge… Take a ball and send us an activity with the ball. Take a video of 10 seconds and send it to us.
And finally we made it!!!Lots of persistence and Hard work paying off!!Aashi as a part of special Assembly going on live streaming on facebook page of her school.. Watch her after the weather report…sharing her thoughts on value of HonestyFYI. She was hiccuping and worried…
INDIA BOOK OF RECORDS under ASIA BOOK OF RECORDS now accredited KOROK as a Record Holder 2021, being the YOUNGEST WITH DOWN SYNDROME TO RECEIVE NATIONAL CHILD AWARD.
About Unique Disability ID Card Unique ID for Persons with Disabilities” project is being implemented with a view of creating a National Database for PwDs, and to issue a Unique Disability Identity Card to each person with disabilities. The project will not only encourage transparency,…
Menopause is a natural occurrence in women. Obviously it comes in the last leg of the Menstrual cycle. There are a lot of emotional upheavals that happen during this phase. And persons with Down syndrome find it difficult to express themselves. So in collaboration with…
Ram got the the First Class BBA GRADUATE certificate from University of Madras. The Down Syndrome Federation of India is very happy to bring to you the news of a person with Down syndrome getting his degree (BBA) from the University of Madras. It just…
Certificate Course in Communication Skills for Autism and Down Syndrome can taken from any part of the world & a certificate of completion will be given. You will get a specialized qualification in the area of communication & opportunities to interact with dynamic leaders in…
DSFI has always believed in the talent that our children have. And we are happy to present our talented self-advocates to the world. This actually serves us well. We are able to talk about how our children can flourish if given the right opportunities. In…
A young girl Tamanna Rupapra a typical 13 year old girl was asked to write an essay on ‘ an incident which changed my life’ in school. She has a 5 year old brother with Down syndrome. She has witnessed the family undergoing all the…
Education for special needs children has been quite debatable in India. Though we have presence of special schools the numbers are far less than what we need. But it’s also a known fact that inclusive education is the right way of inculcating skills among special…
Ms. Shivani Dhillon was a successful TV news anchor. Having been associated with the best names in the media industry including BBC, Aaj Tak and News Today, Shivani took a break from the industry because she wanted to focus on the development of her children….
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…
One of the leading magazines in the UK (Enable Magazine) about the differently-abled features #SuperheroJijo in their March-April issue! It is a proud moment for Down syndrome in India. It not only proves that our children can do wonders, but also that they can get…
A camp was organized at Kolkata for persons with Down syndrome. Dr. Surekha Ramachandran with her team consisting of 2 Physiotherapists and one Special Educator was at the Infinity Quest Hall in Ballygunj to counsel and guide parents. This is the first time that such…
On 10th March 2019 Nayi Disha Resource Centre joined hands with the Down Syndrome Federation of India (DSFI) to conduct a health assessment camp at Hyderabad, for children with Down Syndrome under the age of 20. Individuals with Down Syndrome are more prone to a…
Raipur, the capital of Chhattisgarh was the venue for a Down syndrome camp on the 20th of January 2019. Parents and children from across the city and some from other cities too joined in the celebrations. Dr. Surekha Ramachandran, President, Down Syndrome Federation of India…
The next health camp at Bangalore was organized on the 22 of December 2018. This camp was a follow up one from the previous one. Parents came along with their children and wanted to know about the progress of their wards. Not only that, they…
With smiling and excited faces of more than 80 kids Down Syndrome Parents Society (DSPS) – Delhi a chapter of Down Syndrome Federation of India (DSFI), for the first time in Delhi/NCR organised a Health Camp for the Persons with Down syndrome. Over 100 children…
Down Syndrome Welfare Club, Gujarat and Down Syndrome Federation of India, Chennai, jointly held a Down Syndrome management Camp at Sadvichar Parivar, Satellite Road, Ahmedabad. A total of 65 families had come from all over Gujarat, with kids ranging in age from two months to…
A Down Syndrome Awareness and Health Camp was organized at Jaipur on the 19 August with the inspiration of Dr. Surekha Ramachandran. This was done by Dr. Manisha Goyal, who is a medical geneticist from Jaipur. 28 Down’s children with family participated. Team of psychotherapist,…