The associations Autour des Williams and Fédération Williams France are launching a new international call for research proposals on Williams-Beuren syndrome. Funding will be awarded to research projects focused on Williams syndrome. Projects will be selected by the Medical and Scientific Advisory Committee and by members of the Boards of […]
The French association ‘Autour des Williams’ gives a voice to young adults with Williams-Beuren syndrome in the song and accompanying clip “Même Oxygène”. How can we talk about disability without focusing solely on the challenges it presents? How can we raise awareness without confining people to a diagnosis? The charity Autour […]
In Willingen (Germany) the 14th 3-annual Conference took place of the German WS association Bundesverband Williams-Beuren-Syndrom e.V. from 8 till 10 May 2026. It was the largest Williams Syndrome conference ever in Germany and probably even in Europe. Some figures: 897 participants, 239 families, 234 Williams people, 177 children with […]
This year’s Photo Contest has run from March 1st till may 1st 2026. The theme was “I can, I shine!”. This theme encourages Williams people to show what they can and how they can shine and be proud of themselves with their achievements. If Williams people are motivated for a […]
This year’s photo contest during March and April again gave wonderful photos with a story behind them. This year’s theme was ‘Happy Smiles’; persons with Williams Syndrome can intensily express when they are happy. The pictures above show the 3 winners. You can find all the photos and the accompanying […]
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 organized 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 took place on […]
The FEWS 2023 photo contest had as theme My Country, My Culture. It focused on national and regional traditions. The contest ran in the months of March and April. You can find all 21 entries on https://www.facebook.com/FEWSPhotoContest/. Among the entries 3 winning photos have been selected from Spain, Denmark and […]
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 […]