by Kate Potter | Nov 12, 2020 | Coronavirus
Today saw the publication of two reports looking at the deaths of people who have learning disabilities during the first wave of the coronavirus pandemic. The Learning Disabilities Mortality Review Programme (LeDeR) produced an updated analysis of findings from their...
by Kate Potter | Nov 11, 2020 | Our Stories
This week I had to make a difficult decision because of the new Covid lockdown. That it would be safer for my family and I if I gave up my outdoor visits to my theatre company which I will miss very much. I will however be able to continue at home using Zoom. I will...
by Kate Potter | Nov 11, 2020 | Coronavirus
The chief medical officers of the U.K. have recently decided to add individuals with Down syndrome over 18 years of age to their “extremely vulnerable list” for COVID-19, which entails recommending their shielding*. Although the guidance is advisory in nature, this...
by Kate Potter | Nov 6, 2020 | Coronavirus, DSA News
by Carol Boys, Chief Executive, Down’s Syndrome Association Since Tuesday, when we shared the Government’s decision to add adults who have Down’s syndrome to the list of people who are clinically extremely vulnerable, we have been inundated with calls, questions and...
by Kate Potter | Nov 6, 2020 | Our Stories
This year, two winners from our My Perspective photography competition were lucky to receive a brand new Nikon camera as their prize. Natalie Stevanus from Canada won the Judges’ Choice Award for her moving image entitled Companionship (below), so we posted out her...
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