Global Disability Summit 2025

2–3 Apr 2025 | Berlin, Germany

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Janet Charchuk

Self advocate and Motivational Speaker

Down Syndrome International and Inclusion International

Alberton Prince Edward Island, Canada

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I am Canada's ambassador with Down Syndrome International and a trustee on their Board of Directors. I am a passionate advocate.

My organisation

Down Syndrome International and Inclusion International

Down Syndrome International and Inclusion International

Organizations of Persons with Disabilities

Devon, United Kingdom

Inclusion International is the global network of people with intellectual disabilities and their families, and Down Syndrome International is the global network of people with Down Syndrome and their families. Both Inclusion International and Down Syndrome International are global members of the International Disability Alliance.
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About me

I was a founding member of a self advocacy group , VATTA, with the Canadian Down Syndrome society.

I have done presentations on human rights and inclusion across Canada and USA and even Trinidad and Tobago, speaking to parents, educations, medical professionals, and governments.

I work at a pre k program and a equine therapy ranch.

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Skills

  • public speaking,
  • Advocacy
  • working with children and animals

Interests

  • Physical fitness
  • Special Olympics
  • horses
  • Human Rights
  • Inclusion

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