“What needs to improve? Many people with Down syndrome around the world don’t get the support they need. Many countries do not have support systems that meet the needs of people with disabilities and their families. Or the support systems they have do not respect the human rights of people with disabilities. Governments must make sure there is a support system, so people with disabilities are included in the community.”
Global Work to Transform Care and Support
For people with disabilities, we use the word ‘support’, not ‘care’, because it is more empowering and is used in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
Videos of Self-advocates on Support Systems
Hear self-advocates talk about the support they would like to see implemented or expanded in their countries. This support is important for anyone with a disability.