Professor Rondal has studied the education of people with intellectual disability for over 40 years. He has won multiple awards for his outstanding scientific research at international conferences, and taught at several universities in Europe and North America. He co-founded the European Down Syndrome Association and was president from 1997 to 2000; he is now President of the Scientific Committee. He is currently a member of the Directorial Board of Down Syndrome International. Professor Rasore-Quartino is President of The European Down Syndrome Association.