Asia-Pacific Down Syndrome Federation (APDSF)

The APDSF is a federation of countries in the Asia Pacific region with representation from its various organisations formed for the betterment of persons with DS. There are three committees which work on a focused agenda: Healthcare, Community Inclusion, and Education.

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APDSF AGM 2025 at Chennai

The Asia Pacific Down Syndrome Federation (APDSF) Annual General Meeting (AGM) was successfully held alongside the APDSF Games on 29–30 January 2026, bringing together member nations in a vibrant celebration of collaboration, inclusion, and shared vision. Representatives from 10 countries across the Asia Pacific region participated in the AGM, reflecting

Atlanto-Axial Instability (AAI) in Down Syndrome

This section provides important information for parents, caregivers, and professionals about neck safety and awareness in individuals with Down syndrome. What is AAI? Atlanto-Axial Instability (AAI) is a condition where the first two bones in the neck, known as the atlas and axis, move more than normal.This increased movement happens

APDSF Games 2026 – Celebrating the Spirit of Inclusion

The Asia Pacific Down Syndrome Federation (APDSF) Games 2026 will be held in Chennai, India, on 29 and 30 January 2026 at the Nehru Stadium. The event brings together athletes with Down syndrome from across the Asia Pacific region to celebrate ability, sportsmanship, and inclusion. About the Games Sports Events

The APDSF AGM 2024 at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

The highlight of this meeting is the Meeting of the Medical specialists who would be endeavoring to create Medical and health guidelines for persons with Down syndrome in the region.

The Asia-Pacific region has been witnessing a lot of positive changes. Persons with Down syndrome are becoming more confident and inclusivity seems to be happening in a few countries. APDSF brings you the newsletter for this quarter.

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APDSF at the United Nations

Dr. Surekha Ramachandran created history when she spoke about ``Genetic Culling`` of persons with disability that exists in the world with special emphasis on Down syndrome. It is for the first time that a representative of a National Body has spoken about this issue in no uncertain terms at the General Assembly of the United Nations.

It was a proud moment not only for the Down syndrome Federation of India, but also for cthe Down syndrome fraternity as a whole when Dr. Surekha Ramachandran, President, DSFI spoke at the General Assembly for a world that would accept disability as a part of its diversity.

She spoke for persons with Down syndrome and about what they could achieve if the world did not resort to hide disability and if it could give an opportunity to persons with disability to prove themselves. She spoke of Persons with Down syndrome as people who brought joy into this world.

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