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Our History

50 Years of the Down’s Syndrome Association So where did it all begin? Our Chief Executive Carol Boys talks us through 50 years of the Down’s Syndrome Association… Rex Brinkworth was a teacher and psychologist whose professional interest in improving outcomes...

How to support pupils to learn about disability

How to support pupils to learn about disability Disability does not often appear within the National Curriculum, however it is estimated that 11% of children in the UK are disabled, meaning that it is likely that you will have disabled pupils in your classroom and...
Emma

Emma

Emma Merrick is one of four sisters and two brothers who grew up in Leicester. A close family Emma remains very close to her sisters Ann and Rosie.  Emma lives in her own flat within an independent living community and spends time with her friends and neighbours in a...
Roger

Roger

Roger has happy memories of cycle touring with parents, he was also a Cub Scout where he gained Gold Arrow. In Scouts he took up canoeing which he still enjoys. Work experience brought him employment with People First travelling alone in London. He now volunteers...

Memories & Stories

Memories & Stories Celebrating 50 years of the Down’s Syndrome Association This project was generously funded bythe National Lottery Heritage Fund. The Memories & Stories project is our opportunity to celebrate what the DSA and the wider Down’s syndrome...