View source for Support & empower 1400+ persons with Down syndrome

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|Description=The Down syndrome community of Karachi is marginalized and lacks opportunities for independent living. The Karachi Down Syndrome Program (KDSP) is a one-stop solution advocating for the value, acceptance and inclusion of individuals with Down syndrome and providing quality, subsidized services to them and their families including Early Intervention therapies (Physical, Occupational and Speech), Education, Skills Development, Healthcare, Family Support and Awareness.


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=Challenge=
Down syndrome is a genetic condition in which the 21st chromosome has a full or partial, extra copy, affecting development and independent living of individuals with Down syndrome. KDSP addresses the following multiple challenges they face: dearth of early intervention therapy programs, lack of inclusive education, limited skills development programs, inaccessible and expensive healthcare, limited avenues for parents to seek guidance and support and lack of awareness about Down syndrome.

=Long-Term Impact=
In the long-term, KDSP's support will enable individuals with Down syndrome to lead independent, fulfilling lives specifically through achieving their developmental milestones (walking, talking); developing physical, cognitive, social and vocational skills (art, music); receiving equal educational opportunities alongside typically developing peers in mainstream inclusive schools, leading healthy lives, having strong family support and becoming part of a more accepting and inclusive society.

=References=

# https://www.kdsp.org.pk/
# https://www.kdsp.org.pk/documents/KDSP-Company-Profile.pdf
# https://www.kdsp.org.pk/documents/KDSP-Annual-Report-2020-2021.pdf
# https://mailchi.mp/d1a13dd1a297/kdsp-newsletter-4631502
# https://www.kdsp.org.pk/documents/KDSP_Covid-19Report_Oct2020_Digital_R5.pdf


=Additional Documentation=
https://www.kdsp.org.pk/documents/KDSP_Covid-19Report_Oct2020_Digital_R5.pdf

=Project Gallery=

|Problems=73907
|organization_id=57523
|Region=Pakistan
|Resources=['https://www.kdsp.org.pk/', 'https://www.kdsp.org.pk/documents/KDSP-Company-Profile.pdf', 'https://www.kdsp.org.pk/documents/KDSP-Annual-Report-2020-2021.pdf', 'https://mailchi.mp/d1a13dd1a297/kdsp-newsletter-4631502', 'https://www.kdsp.org.pk/documents/KDSP_Covid-19Report_Oct2020_Digital_R5.pdf']
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|images=[[File:ph_49344_193121.jpg|Child taking an occupational therapy session,File:ph_49344_193122.jpg|Child with teacher during preschool session,File:ph_49344_193123.jpg|Adult weaving a rug on the loom (skill building),File:ph_49344_193124.jpg|Healthcare consult with developmental pediatrician,File:ph_49344_193125.jpg|Informational session for parents by expert,File:ph_49344_193126.jpg|Annual Carnival - Flagship Awareness event,File:281353307_3256879811209600_7290374082913794106_n_Large.jpg|Science experiments are always fun!,File:157481314_10158699614145225_6240353138880592683_n_Large.jpg|Physical therapy - One step at a time.,File:piccccc_Large.jpg|A child enjoying her day at the Sparks Play Center,File:G3_Large.jpeg|Early Preschool Program's graduation!,]]
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