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 […]
Yearly Archives: 2026
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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 […]