EDSA
PROJECT PARTNER
EUROPEAN DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION
The European Down Syndrome Association (EDSA) is a non-profit organization supporting and representing people with Down syndrome across Europe.
European Down Syndrome Association (EDSA) is an umbrella NGO representing 42 national Down Syndrome organizations sharing information and promoting the full inclusion of persons with Down syndrome in society at every level. Through its members, it has expertise in inclusive education, employment, culture and sport and broad expertise in health-related matters including research into the condition.
EDSA’s main objective is to promote the complete development of people with Down syndrome, regardless of racial, linguistic, religious, philosophical, or political considerations. EDSA seeks to improve the health, education and training, and inclusion of people with Down syndrome, so that each one can lead as normal a life as possible.
Dinka Vukovic
DINKA VUKOVIC has a master of technical science(Telecom and ICT), working in an international telecommunication company. She has a son with Down syndrome. She is a president of Croatia Down Syndrome Association and since 2020 a president of European Down Syndrome Association.
Cora Halder
Cora Halder, special pedagogue. Founder and leader of the German DS InfoCenter (1998-2016), chief editor of the magazine: „Leben mit DS“, author of books, articles, films, educational material. Lecturer on DS-relate topics. Board member of EDSA since 1996, Collaboration in different EU projects.
Carlotta Leonori
Professional educator. Since 2002 at the Associazione Italiana Persone Down. 15 years of experience in European projects. Coordinating activities of national and international projects. Currently collaborating in the design and implementation of activities for people with DS at international level.
