What are the barriers and facilitators to participation of people with Down syndrome? A scoping review.

Aim: To determine the barriers and facilitators of active community participation of children, adolescents, and adults with Down syndrome.

Method: Searches were completed in five electronic databases to identify original studies about participation of children, adolescents (ages < 18 years), and adults (ages 18-59 years) with Down syndrome. Barriers and facilitators to participation were categorized into four factors: personal, social, environmental, and policy and programme.