October - Down Syndrome Awareness Month
This October we will get to know more about our Self-advocates through people close to them. Let’s hear small stories that will warm our hearts and show us how smart and caring our Self-advocates can be.
My Little Brother, My Inspiration ♡♡ Andy, my little cute brother, You are the light for many lives. When you laugh, the whole house feels happy. I get so much inspiration from you. You love everyone with your whole heart. Your positive vibes make me more strong and gives me energy as well as motivation. I love you so much, and I know you love me even more – I see it in your eyes, in your cute smile. What truly defines you is your big heart, your brave spirit, and your beautiful pure heart and big smile. You are not just my brother, you are my source of inspiration too. I am always proud of you. I will always be there for you. ♡♡
— Family friend, Professor Priyanka Aeri
My Special Memories with Honit ♡ Growing up, our evenings were never complete without playing together. I’ll always remember Honit’s love for cricket, how he celebrated every four and six like a little professional cricketer and how he would always take my side. What made him special was his caring nature. He could sense when someone felt low or went quiet and would do anything to bring back their smile. Years may pass, but those beautiful evenings, his mischievous laughter and his kind heart will always hold a special place in my memories.
— Tanu, Honit’s cousin
♡ A True Inspiration ♡ I am Maggie Fernandes associated with Mamta Special School in Dharwad. I know Anupama since her childhood. She is a trained Bharathanatyam dancer. She is ever ready to perform whenever we have an event at our school. Me, my staff and children in Mamta School adore her and love her. Anupama is a great source of inspiration for all of us. We wish her the best always.
— Maggie Fernandes Mamta Special School, Dharwad
MY LOVING BABAI ♡
My Babai, Naga Deep, is loving, caring, affectionate, systematic and disciplined. He loves dancing, music and boxing. When he visited the Netherlands, I took him to my school, boxing classes and swimming pool, and we had so much fun exploring many places together. Whenever I visit Hyderabad, he welcomes me with a warm, tight hug and little gifts. His love is pure, his smile is beautiful, and he finds happiness in life’s little things. He is a wonderful dancer who has won many awards, and I am so proud of him. I can’t wait to come to India and see my Babai again! Love you, Babai! 💕
— Ridhaan
A Little Gesture, A Whole Lot of Love ❤️ I’m Yuvika, Hriday’s sister, and Bhavya and I feel incredibly lucky to have him by our side. One day, when I was feeling low, Hriday somehow sensed it – he always does. He put a bag over his head to make me laugh and started dancing. Watching him do the silliest things just to see me smile was a moment that stayed with me. It amazes me how someone so young can show so much love, empathy, and care. Hriday reminds us every day that the smallest gestures can mean the world.
— Yuvika, Hriday’s sister
Latest News
Over 200 Walk in Pollachi for Down Syndrome Awareness and Inclusion
Self-advocates, parents, doctors, athletes, bikers and members of the public took to the main road for a 2-kilometre walkathon, with a cultural evening the night before. Pollachi, Tamil Nadu · 18 October 2026 · By the Down Syndrome Association of Tamil Nadu The Down Syndrome…
Making India proud
Sanju Harold is a talented athlete with Down syndrome from Ernakulam, Kerala, India. He has represented India at international sporting events and has achieved remarkable success across powerlifting, yogasana, roller skating, and bowling. International Achievements IPF Special Olympics World Open Equipped Powerlifting Championship held at…
DSFI Self-Advocate Sharan Delhivala to Showcase His Art in a Solo Exhibition
The Down Syndrome Federation of India (DSFI) is proud to share that one of our self-advocates, Sharan Delhivala, is holding a solo exhibition of his artwork in Ahmedabad.The Five-Core x The Infinite Macrocosm, at Jodhpur Art Gallery from September 28 to October 2, with an…
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Atmanirbhar Health Policy
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Government Schemes for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities
(Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Intellectual Disability, and Multiple Disabilities)
The Government of India, through the National Trust and the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), offers several welfare schemes that directly support individuals and families of persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
These schemes cover health care, lifelong residential support, day care, vocational training, and caregiver training.
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Down syndrome federation of India bears the unique distinction of being the only centre of its kind in South India. And not just this, a lot of research programs, specialized outpatient services, and early intervention programs are also conducted and coordinated here.
Our vision is to facilitate a nurturing and supporting environment both within the family and in the society for individuals with Down syndrome and the mission to provide a long term rehabilitative, supportive and therapeutic service for individuals with Down syndrome.