by Andrea Bishop | Jul 27, 2021 | DSA News
We are delighted to report that our #50for50 skydive event raised more than £63,000! We are so, so thankful for all those that braved the skies (and the rain!) to jump out of a plane for the DSA. The amount raised is absolutely phenomenal and we cannot thank you all...
by Andrea Bishop | Jul 26, 2021 | News & Research
Updated 9/9/21 “The Down’s Syndrome Association are relieved that Jeesal Cawston Park in Norfolk is now closed. The events that took place there to people with learning disabilities were truly shocking and distressing. The appalling lack of care that Ben, Joanna...
by Kate Potter | Jul 23, 2021 | Our Stories, Our Voice Our Stories
Please introduce yourself… My name is Rebecca and I am 19 years old. Please tell us a little bit about where you live and who you live with. I live near Bristol, by the sea. I support Bristol City. I live with my Mum and Dad and Nanny. When did you start making...
by Andrea Bishop | Jul 22, 2021 | DSA News, Our Stories
Fifty brave souls will be throwing themselves out of a plane this weekend (24 July) to raise money for the Down’s Syndrome Association (DSA). The #50for50 event was planned for last year to mark our 50th anniversary. It’s been postponed until now, and those taking...
by Andrea Bishop | Jul 15, 2021 | Coronavirus
A new study in the British Medical Journal has provided more evidence to show that people who have Down’s syndrome are much more vulnerable to Covid-19 than people who do not have Down’s syndrome. It says discrimination, exclusion and living in residential care...
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