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50 Years of the Down’s Syndrome Association

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 for children with Down’s syndrome had been...
Let the 50th Celebrations Begin!

Let the 50th Celebrations Begin!

This year is a very exciting one for us here at the Down’s Syndrome Association (DSA) as we are celebrating our 50th birthday! In the last 50 years, people with Down’s syndrome have made amazing strides forward. That’s why we want to make 2020, the DSA’s 50th...
New documentary about school, inclusion and education

New documentary about school, inclusion and education

Ian Davies is a filmmaker and he is also father to Finn, Amber and Olivia. Amber and Olivia are 10-year-old twins, and Amber has Down’s syndrome. Ian has spent the last four years documenting their journey through school. His feature-length documentary film Amber and...
Down2Earth Meeting – February 2020

Down2Earth Meeting – February 2020

We had an exciting time at our meeting last Sunday!  A photographer called Richard Bailey came and ran a very special photography workshop for Down2Earth members in the beautiful Normansfield Theatre. After everyone had introduced themselves and shared their news, we...