In the past several International conferences on Williams syndrome have been organised by FEWS or national Williams organisations.
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The cooperation of European Williams Syndrome organisations has lead to annual international camps with youngsters with Williams syndrome.
Check outWilliams Syndrome (WS) is a rare disorder, caused by a microdeletion in chromosome number 7. The lost material contains approximately 20 contiguous genes, with most notably elastin, which is the “marker ...
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Read more »The FEWS 2024 photo contest had as theme Sports and Games. It celebrates the incredible connection between sports and the Williams syndrome community. The 46 entries have been heartwarming and truly inspiring, showcasing the joy, determination, and unique perspectives of individuals with Williams syndrome engaging in sports. Here come the […]
The Williams France Federation organizes its International Symposium on Williams syndrome in close collaboration with the CORAIL Center, the Rare Diseases Center of the Geneva University Hospital, and the Swiss Williams Beuren association in Geneva, Switzerland with the participation of 16+ French and International experts. The conference takes place on […]
The second Williams Syndrome photocontest took part in March and April 2017. This year the countries didn´t collect entries but everybody was able to send via email or facebook page https://www.facebook.com/FEWSPhotoContest/ where you can see all the entries. Here are our winners: Congratulations to winners and thanks to all participants.
In January and February 2016 the first Williams Syndrome Photocontest was held. This year´s topic was Williams Syndrome and Music and each country within FEWS collected photographs of non-professional artists. Each country also selected three winners in two categories – category below 14 years and above 14 years. Later FEWS […]
Next October 17th 2015, the Italian Williams Syndrome association AISW Onlus organises an International Conference ‘Harmonize Williams Syndrome in Europe’ in the Aula Magna of the Pontificial Lateranese University in Rome. You can find the program, speakers, venue, accomodation and registration information on www.hwsie.aisw.it.
The European Conference on Williams Syndrome last November exceeded the expectations with almost 100 participants from 17 different countries. The majority of the participants came from the eastern European countries. They included mainly professionals involved with Williams people and were complemented by parents and representatives of Williams syndrome associations. 13 […]
A finish group Pertti Kurikan Nimipäivät who consists of people with intellectual disabilities including Down and Williams Syndrome won against other eight contestants and will represent Finland for Eurovision song contest taking part in May 2015 in Vienna. Their songs deal for example with daily problems of people with disabilities, […]
