EU for Trisomy 21

🌟 Exciting Update! 🌍 Our 2-year project "European Self-Advocates" is in full swing! 🌟

The project is funded by Erasmus, we're addressing advocacy education gaps, creating a training program to empower Down syndrome self-advocates.

🚀 PHASES 🚀

📝Curriculum Development:
- Brainstorming, expert input, and collaboration.
- Two in-person planning meetings 📍 First meeting already held in Budapest!

🍀Training of Trainers:
- Two individuals per country trained in person to deliver the curriculum.
- Return to countries for sessions.

🌸Final Event in Brussels:
- Trainers and graduates share experiences.
- Interaction with European Parliament reps.
- Online curriculum in multiple languages.

PARTNER COUNTRIES:
🇧🇪Belgium, 🇷🇴Romania, 🇲🇹Malta, 🇩🇪Germany, 🇭🇺Hungary, 🇪🇸Spain, 🇫🇷France, 🇬🇷Greece. Support from 🇨🇿Czech and 🇮🇹Italy!

🌐 OUR GOAL:
- Aiming to involve 135 individuals!
- Empower Down syndrome individuals in Europe with skills to advocate effectively. Our approach ensures a robust curriculum, wide training, and engagement with policymakers.

Stay tuned for more updates! 🤝

🎉 Today's the Day in Budapest! 🎉

We're excited to launch the first in-person event of our “European Self-Advocates Project” right in the vibrant heart of Budapest! 🇭🇺👩‍💻

This event marks a critical milestone for our Self Advocacy Program. We're uniting to finalize the curriculum, a testament to the dedication and collaboration of our experts and Down Syndrome associations from all over Europe. 📝🤝 We have come together from Belgium, Italy, Czechia, Romania, Malta, Germany, Hungary, Spain, France, Austria, Poland and Greece 🌍

Join us on this three-day journey of empowerment and transformation. Be a part of this inspiring experience as we pave the way for change. Follow us, get inspired, and help shape the future! 💪✨

A model with Down's syndrome who will walk in London's Fashion Week says she wants to "change the face of fashion".
Beth Matthews, 23, from Swansea, is one of very few with the condition to walk in an international fashion event.
Since signing in 2022, she has posed for publications such as Cosmopolitan and was invited to walk the carpet of Venice Film Festival.
Her mum, Fiona, said Beth's growing confidence has helped her find her identity.
She added the representation would change perspectives of Down's syndrome, showing "that somebody like Beth has an amazing life".

Down's syndrome model 'excited' for first London Fashion Week

Mar Galcerán is about to become the first deputy with Down syndrome in the Valencian Parliament. She has been in the public service for 26 years and is now part of the executive committee of the PP. "We can take on our own challenges and pursue our dreams like anyone else," she says. "The important thing is to love," she adds, to encourage other people with Down Syndrome to take the step of fighting for their rights. 'We can achieve what we set out to do,' she says, on World Down Syndrome Day.
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Mar Galcerán (PP), first deputy with Down syndrome to achieve a seat in the Valencian Parliament Mar Galcerán is about to become the first deputy with Down syndrome in the Valencian Parliament. She has been in the public service for 26 years and is now part of the executive committee of the PP. "We can take on our own challenges and pursue our dreams like anyone else," she says. "The important...

🌟 Thank you for joining us at our online conference, The Future is Ours: ! 🤩

We are immensely grateful to all our amazing speakers and participants who made this event a resounding success. Together, we embarked on an important discussion about employment and inclusion of people with Down syndrome, shedding light on the path towards a more equitable society.

Let's take a moment to acknowledge our inspiring speakers who graced our virtual stage:

1️⃣ 💛MEP Chiara GEMMA from Italy

2️⃣💙 Maria James from Malta

3️⃣💛 Károly Kisari from Hungary

4️⃣💙 Yasmin Ismail from Romania

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to each of our esteemed speakers for their invaluable contributions, inspiring stories, and dedication to the cause.

A big thank you to all our partner organisations 🙌

We invite you to visit our website, eufortrisomy21.eu, where you will soon find more information and updates.
Stay connected with us as we continue to share updates, resources, and stories of empowerment.

Once again, thank you for joining us on this enlightening journey toward a more inclusive future. Together, we can create a world where every individual, regardless of their abilities, can thrive and contribute to society. 💛💙

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🙌Join us today at 18h for the conference

We invite you all to check our website https://eufortrisomy21.eu/ for the zoom link ( we will open the zoom call at 17h45 Brussels time) and for more information about our event and speakers.

💛💙 We look forward to all pf you joining us today at 18h00 Brussels time

🤩Join us today at 6PM Brussels Time for our online conference The Future is Ours: ,
join our amazing speakers and participants and be part of an important discussion about employment and inclusion of people with

Meet our speakers:

1️⃣ 💛MEP Chiara GEMMA is a Member of the European Parliament from Italy. She is also a member of the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs!
2️⃣💙 Maria James is a 21-year-old advocate and swimmer with Down syndrome. She keeps inspiring others to embrace sports and live fulfilled lives. She's achieved gold medals and encourages everyone to pursue their dreams through exercise and determination
3️⃣💛 Károly Kisari is the founder of the hungarian Hidden Treasures Down Association and the Mentorállás Foundation. When her daughter Eszter was born 23 years ago with Down Syndrome he did not collapse, but sought and found a solution to help the development and integration of children with disabilities into society, as well as building a community.
4️⃣💙 Yasmin Ismail from Romania, a 33 years old self- advocate. She works as a junior psychologist at the Black Sea Psychological Center, where she devotes her time to helping children with autism. On September 9-10, Yasmin will run 100 kilometers within a span of 24 hours, all in support of the children at the center.

Visit our website https://eufortrisomy21.eu/ and stay tuned for more updates 💛💙

🤩See you tomorrow at 6PM 💙💛

Meet the speakers of our online event scheduled for tomorrow July 6 at 18h00 Brussels time

1️⃣ 💛MEP Chiara GEMMA is a Member of the European Parliament from Italy. She is also a member of the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs!
2️⃣💙 Maria James is a 21-year-old advocate and swimmer with Down syndrome. She keeps inspiring others to embrace sports and live fulfilled lives. She's achieved gold medals and encourages everyone to pursue their dreams through exercise and determination
3️⃣💛 Károly Kisari is the founder of the hungarian Hidden Treasures Down Association and the Mentorállás Foundation. When her daughter Eszter was born 23 years ago with Down Syndrome he did not collapse, but sought and found a solution to help the development and integration of children with disabilities into society, as well as building a community.
4️⃣💙 Yasmin Ismail from Romania, a 33 years old self- advocate. She works as a junior psychologist at the Black Sea Psychological Center, where she devotes her time to helping children with autism. On September 9-10, Yasmin will run 100 kilometers within a span of 24 hours, all in support of the children at the center.

They will all speak at our event next week which will be on Zoom and will feature a discussion on inclusion and employment for people with in Europe.
The event will be translated into English, Hungarian, Romanian, French, German, Polish, Greek and Spanish.
🙌 Register Now and Join Us 🤩
🇬🇧 English: forms.gle/hwJ72H5DX3Hr3jBP9
🇷🇴 Romanian: https://forms.gle/KYjqh8MJKvvJkVuBA
🇪🇸 Spanish: forms.gle/b2cLyPuqqzGj5Atu5
🇮🇹 Italian: forms.gle/LiKjLaTesDpNmYaT9
🇫🇷 French: forms.gle/BU8mXoGk5s4VyCeF8
🇩🇪 German: forms.gle/NTCiUnwcqm3pGACX8
🇵🇱 Polish: forms.gle/Xn8h1RgsvtLBWRdU9
⚠️ Application deadline: Today 🙌

Meet the speakers of our online event scheduled for next Thursday july 6 at 18h00 Brussels time

1️⃣ 💛MEP Chiara GEMMA is a Member of the European Parliament from Italy. She is also a member of the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs!
2️⃣💙 Maria James is a 21-year-old advocate and swimmer with Down syndrome. She keeps inspiring others to embrace sports and live fulfilled lives. She's achieved gold medals and encourages everyone to pursue their dreams through exercise and determination
3️⃣💛 Károly Kisari is the founder of the hungarian Hidden Treasures Down Association and the Mentorállás Foundation. When her daughter Eszter was born 23 years ago with Down Syndrome he did not collapse, but sought and found a solution to help the development and integration of children with disabilities into society, as well as building a community.
4️⃣💙 Yasmin Ismail from Romania, a 33 years old self- advocate. She works as a junior psychologist at the Black Sea Psychological Center, where she devotes her time to helping children with autism. On September 9-10, Yasmin will run 100 kilometers within a span of 24 hours, all in support of the children at the center.

They will all speak at our event next week which will be on Zoom and will feature a discussion on inclusion and employment for people with in Europe.
The event will be translated into English, Hungarian, Romanian, French, German, Polish, Greek and Spanish.
🙌 Register Now and Join Us 🤩
🇬🇧 English: forms.gle/hwJ72H5DX3Hr3jBP9
🇷🇴 Romanian: https://forms.gle/KYjqh8MJKvvJkVuBA
🇪🇸 Spanish: forms.gle/b2cLyPuqqzGj5Atu5
🇮🇹 Italian: forms.gle/LiKjLaTesDpNmYaT9
🇫🇷 French: forms.gle/BU8mXoGk5s4VyCeF8
🇩🇪 German: forms.gle/NTCiUnwcqm3pGACX8
🇵🇱 Polish: forms.gle/Xn8h1RgsvtLBWRdU9
⚠️ Application deadline: July4th , 2023

🔈 We continue introducing the esteemed speakers of our online event; The Future is Ours: Time For More 📣 which will take place on Thursday July 6 at 6PM.
Meet MEP Chiara GEMMA Chiara Maria Gemma !
💛💙 Chiara GEMMA is a Member of the European Parliament from Italy. She is also a member of the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs!. She will speak about the importance of inclusion of people with disabilities in society through employment. she will also answer some questions asked by our participants.

🖥 Our event will be on Zoom and will feature a discussion on inclusion and employment for people with in Europe.

The event will be translated into English, Hungarian, Romanian, French, German, Polish, Greek and Spanish.
🙌 Register Now and Join Us 🤩
🇬🇧 English: forms.gle/hwJ72H5DX3Hr3jBP9
🇷🇴 Romanian: https://forms.gle/KYjqh8MJKvvJkVuBA
🇪🇸 Spanish: forms.gle/b2cLyPuqqzGj5Atu5
🇮🇹 Italian: forms.gle/LiKjLaTesDpNmYaT9
🇫🇷 French: forms.gle/BU8mXoGk5s4VyCeF8
🇩🇪 German: forms.gle/NTCiUnwcqm3pGACX8
🇵🇱 Polish: forms.gle/Xn8h1RgsvtLBWRdU9
⚠️ Application deadline: July4th , 2023

🪧 On our Website eufortrisomy21.eu/TheFutureIsOurs you can find a more detailed description of our events including an easy-to-read description.

🔈 We continue introducing the amazing speakers of our online event; The Future is Ours: Time For More 📣 which will take place on Thursday July 6 at 6PM.

Meet Maria James from Malta 🇲🇹 !
💛💙 Maria James is a 21-year-old advocate and swimmer with Down syndrome. She keeps inspiring others to embrace sports and live fulfilled lives. She's achieved gold medals and encourages everyone to pursue their dreams through exercise and determination.

🖥 It will be on Zoom and will feature a discussion of the importance of inclusion and employment for people with .
The event will be translated into English, Hungarian, Romanian, French, German, Polish, Greek and Spanish.
🙌 Register Now and Join Us 🤩

🇬🇧 English: forms.gle/hwJ72H5DX3Hr3jBP9
🇷🇴 Romanian: https://forms.gle/KYjqh8MJKvvJkVuBA
🇪🇸 Spanish: forms.gle/b2cLyPuqqzGj5Atu5
🇮🇹 Italian: forms.gle/LiKjLaTesDpNmYaT9
🇫🇷 French: forms.gle/BU8mXoGk5s4VyCeF8
🇩🇪 German: forms.gle/NTCiUnwcqm3pGACX8
🇵🇱 Polish: forms.gle/Xn8h1RgsvtLBWRdU9
⚠️ Application deadline: July3rd , 2023

🪧 On our Website eufortrisomy21.eu/TheFutureIsOurs you can find a more detailed description of our events including an easy-to-read description.
Down Syndrome Association Malta

🔈 Meet the speakers of our online event ; The Future is Ours: Time For More 📣
Today we introduce Yasmin Ismail from Romania 🇷🇴 !

💛💙 Yasmin, is 33 years old self- advocate from România. She works as a junior psychologist at the Black Sea Psychological Center, where she devotes her time to helping children with autism. On September 9-10, Yasmin will run 100 kilometers within a span of 24 hours, all in support of the children at the center.

🪧 Yasmin will be a speaker at our event on July 6, at 6PM.
🖥 It will be on Zoom and will feature a discussion of the importance of inclusion for people with .
The event will be translated into English, Hungarian, Romanian, French, German, Polish, Greek and Spanish.
🙌 Register Now and Join Us 🤩
Register now via the application form link below in multiple languages:
🇬🇧 English: forms.gle/hwJ72H5DX3Hr3jBP9
🇷🇴 Romanian: https://forms.gle/KYjqh8MJKvvJkVuBA
🇪🇸 Spanish: forms.gle/b2cLyPuqqzGj5Atu5
🇮🇹 Italian: forms.gle/LiKjLaTesDpNmYaT9
🇫🇷 French: forms.gle/BU8mXoGk5s4VyCeF8
🇩🇪 German: forms.gle/NTCiUnwcqm3pGACX8
🇵🇱 Polish: forms.gle/Xn8h1RgsvtLBWRdU9
⚠️ Application deadline: July3rd , 2023

🪧 On our Website eufortrisomy21.eu/TheFutureIsOurs you can find a more detailed description of our events including an easy-to-read description.
EUforTrisomy21-Romania

🔈 Meet the speakers of our online event ; The Future is Ours: Time For More 📣
Today we introduce Károly Kisari from Hungary!

💛💙 Károly Kisari is the founder of the hungarian Hidden Treasures Down Association and the Mentorállás Foundation. When her daughter Eszter was born 23 years ago with Down Syndrome he did not collapse, but sought and found a solution to help the development and integration of children with disabilities into society, as well as building a community. His goal with the organizations is to make society more accepting, and to give people with disabilities the opportunity to become active members of society and find their place in the open labor market.

🪧 Károly will be a speaker at our event on July 6, at 6PM.
🖥 It will be on Zoom and will feature a discussion of the importance of inclusion for people with .
The event will be translated into English, Hungarian, Romanian, French, German, Polish, Greek and Spanish.
🙌 Register Now and Join Us 🤩
Register now via the application form link below in multiple languages:
🇬🇧 English: forms.gle/hwJ72H5DX3Hr3jBP9
🇷🇴 Romanian: https://forms.gle/KYjqh8MJKvvJkVuBA
🇪🇸 Spanish: forms.gle/b2cLyPuqqzGj5Atu5
🇮🇹 Italian: forms.gle/LiKjLaTesDpNmYaT9
🇫🇷 French: forms.gle/BU8mXoGk5s4VyCeF8
🇩🇪 German: forms.gle/NTCiUnwcqm3pGACX8
🇵🇱 Polish: forms.gle/Xn8h1RgsvtLBWRdU9
⚠️ Application deadline: July3rd , 2023

The Future is Ours is an EU sponsored project consisting of three online and one in-Person event between November and July 2023. With the EU elections coming up on 2024, and many people with Down Syndrome being allowed to vote in it for the first time, we want to take our time to highlight the four goals of EU for Trisomy 21: Autonomy, Visibility, Health and Equal Treatment.
🪧 On our Website eufortrisomy21.eu/TheFutureIsOurs you can find a more detailed description of our first event including an easy-to-read description.
EUforTrisomy21-Romania Bundesverband Down-Syndrom e.V. - EU for Trisomy 21 Deutschland L'ARCHE Polska Down Syndrome Association Malta Down-Syndrom Österreich Down Syndrom CZ Team Down T'CAP 21 Rejtett Kincsek Down Egyesület

📣 Join us on July 6 at 18h for our online panel! 💙💛

We're thrilled to invite you to our upcoming online panel, where we will celebrate the talents and potential of people with . 🎉 Our mission is to ensure that everyone, regardless of their abilities, receives equal opportunities to thrive in the workforce.

Join us as we bring together renowned experts, passionate activists, and individuals with Down Syndrome who have triumphed over employment barriers. They will share their empowering stories, shed light on the challenges faced by people with Down Syndrome in accessing employment, and propose actionable solutions for positive change.

Let's unite in creating a future of , where individuals with and other intellectual disabilities are recognised for their unique talents and contributions. Together, we can build a society that embraces and ensures a brighter, more inclusive future for all.

Register now via the application form link below in multiple languages:

🇬🇧 English: forms.gle/hwJ72H5DX3Hr3jBP9
🇷🇴 Romanian: https://forms.gle/KYjqh8MJKvvJkVuBA
🇪🇸 Spanish: forms.gle/b2cLyPuqqzGj5Atu5
🇮🇹 Italian: forms.gle/LiKjLaTesDpNmYaT9
🇫🇷 French: forms.gle/BU8mXoGk5s4VyCeF8
🇩🇪 German: forms.gle/NTCiUnwcqm3pGACX8
🇵🇱 Polish: forms.gle/Xn8h1RgsvtLBWRdU9

Together, let's make a difference and show the world that . See you there! ✨

📣 Join us on July 6 at 18h for our online panel! 💙💛

Did you know that 70% of institutions who hire people with Intellectual Disabilities notice a positive impact on the work space? It's an incredible statistic that highlights the value and potential of individuals with intellectual disabilities in the workforce.

That's why we're thrilled to invite you to our upcoming online panel, where we will celebrate the talents and potential of people with . 🎉 Our mission is to ensure that everyone, regardless of their abilities, receives equal opportunities to thrive in the workforce.

Join us as we bring together renowned experts, passionate activists, and individuals with Down Syndrome who have triumphed over employment barriers. They will share their empowering stories, shed light on the challenges faced by people with Down Syndrome in accessing employment, and propose actionable solutions for positive change.

Let's unite in creating a future of , where individuals with and other intellectual disabilities are recognized for their unique talents and contributions. Together, we can build a society that embraces and ensures a brighter, more inclusive future for all.

Register now via the application form link below in multiple languages:

🇬🇧 English: forms.gle/hwJ72H5DX3Hr3jBP9
🇪🇸 Spanish: forms.gle/b2cLyPuqqzGj5Atu5
🇮🇹 Italian: forms.gle/LiKjLaTesDpNmYaT9
🇫🇷 French: forms.gle/BU8mXoGk5s4VyCeF8
🇩🇪 German: forms.gle/NTCiUnwcqm3pGACX8
🇵🇱 Polish: forms.gle/Xn8h1RgsvtLBWRdU9

Together, let's make a difference and show the world that . See you there! ✨

EUforTrisomy21-Romania ΣΥΛΛΟΓΟΣ ΣΥΝΔΡΟΜΟΥ DOWN ΕΛΛΑΔΟΣ Down Syndrom CZ Down-Syndrom Österreich Team Down Bundesverband Down-Syndrom e.V. - EU for Trisomy 21 Deutschland Down Syndrome Association Malta Downov Syndrom

Congratulations Team Malta

Special Olympics
Special Olympics Malta Down Syndrome Association Malta

Timothy Morohan has become Ireland’s first gold medalist at the 2023 Special Olympic World Games in Berlin — The 34 year old from Rathmines beat off some stiff competition to finish the 5,000 metre race in 17 minutes and 35 seconds which is his personal best.

Timothy Morohan has become Ireland’s first gold medalist at the 2023 Special Olympic World Games in Berlin — The 34 year old from Rathmines beat off some stiff competition to finish the 5,000 metre race in 17 minutes and 35 seconds which is his personal best.

Well done Tim, first of many for Team Ireland please god 👏

People with intellectual disabilities are shining under the spotlight of the Special Olympics