Human Rights

The Down's Syndrome Association (DSA) champion Human Rights and since our Awareness Week 2008 have encouraged our members and supporters to put the Human Rights Act into action.  In the current climate the Human Rights Act could help prevent cuts to services. We know that services for people with learning disabilities are being cut nationwide, but many councils aren't aware that they are breaching human rights principles in making cuts.

This is why we have produced a booklet called ‘You Are Human' that explains in simple terms how people can really make a difference to their lives. It features real-life case studies in which the DSA has successfully used human rights principles to effect positive change, simple ways for people to campaign on their own behalf, and examples of ways to write to councils using human rights language.

Please download a copy of the DSA booklet by clicking the link below

  "You Are Human" booklet

The British Institue of Human Rights has also produced a great tool kit to help you put human rights into action. Click on the link below to find out more.

Human Right into Action Tool Kit