Projects for people with Down's syndrome

For more information about the projects below please contact Donna or Derek on 028 9066 5260.

Youth Clubs for teenagers for 13+
We run youth clubs for anyone 13+ above in six locations in Northern Ireland.   The clubs offer outdoor pursuits, drama workshops and sport activities.  The group provide an opportunity to try new activities, build friendships ans reduce isolation.  Everyone is welcome.

• Belfast
• Causeway
• Omagh
• Lisnaskea
• Magherafelt
• Derry City

Social Nights for 16+
We organise a social night once a month giving young people a chance to meet up and hang out together.  The nights can include cinema, pizza, bowling and much more.  Anyone 16+ is welcome.

Adult Dance Troupe
The Entertainment Factory is a dance troupe consiting of 21 adults who have Down's syndrome.  The group are all over 18 and perform as a group as well as solo routines.  They meeting in the Mary Magdalene Church Hall on the Donegall Pass.  They meet on Saturday 11-2pm on 26th March, 9th April and 28th May. 

On Thursday 23rd June the troupe will be holding a full day followed with a show at the Waterfront Hall.  The troupe is always looking for more people to get involved and they are very welcoming.

Mind Urself Project
This project is designed to help people who have Down's syndrome to look after and understand good mental health.  During the project everyone involved will work on their self esteem and confidence, they gain knowledge around diet and exercise.  At the end of the project young people will produce a leaflet for people with learning disabilities about good mental health. 

Dates for this project are Saturday 26th March and 7th May as well as an overnight residential on 13th-14th May.

Citizenship Project
This project encourages young people across North Ireland to get involved in their community.  The project educates young people about what community is and how to be part of your community.  During the project we focus on different clutrues and groups within society.  The young people on this project are already volunteering in their community and present this work to the DSA NI Staff.  This project are currently preparing to partner with Habitat for Humanity and travel to Romania in October 2011 to build a home.  Contact the office if you are interested in participating in this project.