The Sikh Community in Singapore will be organising a fund raising and awareness event on Down syndrome at the Central Sikh Temple. Prayers will be also conducted to commemorate the WDSD. Down Syndrome Association (Singapore) will be mounting a mini awareness road show at the Temple. Participants will be asked to donate towards supporting the programmes and services of the Association. This event is jointly organised by all Sikh institutions in Singapore. The Guest of Honour will be Dr Mohamad Maliki Osman, Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Community Development, Youth & Sports.

A fund raising event comprising about 36 teams from Clubs, Associations, Societies, Schools, Corporate sponsors with 50% participation rate from members with Down syndrome. The Guest of Honour will be Dr Chong Weng Chiew, MP for Tanjong Pagar GRC (Radin Mas).

A public awareness event with schools, corporate sponsors and DSA members in an interesting part of Singapore. The objective of the Race/Walk is to form the WDSD logo/icon as pieces of the puzzle can be collected from each station after a member performs a task. The Guest of Honour will be Ms Theodora Tan, Principal of CHIJ Secondary with Ms Kristin Van Burm, Chairperson, DSA (Singapore).

with participation from schools, corporate supporters, DSA members and overseas guests. There will be a specially choreographed performance to showcase the talents and abilities of persons with Down syndrome as they participate in an inclusive community. The Guest of Honour will be Dr Vivian Balakrisnan, Minister for Community Development, Youth & Sports. Other activities include:

The Guest of Honour will be Dr Amy Khor, Mayor, South West District. The proposed Educational Seminar aims to provide a platform for discussion of current issues in inclusion. DSA also aspires to be a professional organisation that provides such a platform for discussion of global issues pertaining to Down syndrome. In addition, it will be a value-add for regional delegates of the conference to share and participate in the seminar. Please click here for more information on the seminar. In addition a Round Table Discussion on Globalisation will also be held. The proposed Round Table Discussion aims to provide a platform for Board members or their representatives of international NGOs like Down Syndrome International (DSI), International Association for the Scientific Study of Intellectual Disability (IASSID), Asia Pacific Down Syndrome Federation (APDSF), Asian Federation on Mental Retardation (AFMR), Rehabilitation International (RI) and Disabled People’s International (DPI) etc. to share their views and arrive at a mutual understanding on a topic of common interest or concern. The topic for discussion will centre on “Are persons with disabilities being excluded in this era of globalisation?” Please click here for more information on the seminar.

Retro Revival Fund Raising Dinner by the Sekhon Family to raise funds for DSA's educational programmes. It will be held at the Singapore Khalsa Association.