by admin | Mar 20, 2019 | Our Stories
Denise Humberstone’s daughter Kathleen is 19 and has just started college in London. Here, her mum talks about her flying the nest and starting the next chapter in her life… My husband is driving. Kathleen is in the back seat behind him, happy as Larry and totally...
by admin | Mar 19, 2019 | Our Voice Our Stories
You may remember Aaron who told us about his love for free running a few months ago…he’s now made a great video for Awareness Week! My name is Aaron and I am 14. My dad helped me make a video for World Down Syndrome Day about what I get up to. Check it...
by admin | Mar 18, 2019 | Our Stories
Margaret Hogan was horrified when teachers told her that 9 year old Shauna, her daughter who has Down’s syndrome, was a “health and safety risk” and not allowed to learn to swim like the rest of those in her class. Horrified, Margaret fought the decision and now 17...
by admin | Mar 15, 2019 | Our Voice Our Stories
We recently met with the Down’s Syndrome Associations Down2Earth magazine editor, Kate to find out a little bit about what she likes to do… Hi Kate, tell us a little bit about yourself? My name is Kate Powell. I am the Down2Earth editor. Its a magazine for...
by admin | Mar 15, 2019 | Our Stories
By Liz Arriens ‘You remember when you had the blood test for Down’s syndrome at 12 weeks, that was just a guide; it looks like your baby is exhibiting characteristics of Down’s syndrome. There are worse things.’ This was how we learned Coraline had Down’s...
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