by Kate Potter | Aug 8, 2022 | Our Voice Our Stories
Written by Tori’s sister, Penny My sister Victoria, known as Tori, was born in May 1958. She was my parent’s fourth child and before her birth they were completely unaware that she had Down’s syndrome. They didn’t even know her...
by Kate Potter | Aug 5, 2022 | DSA News, Policy & Campaigns
On Wednesday 3 August we were delighted to welcome Gillian Keegan MP, Minister of State for Care and Mental Health to the DSA offices at the Langdon Down Centre, Teddington. The purpose of the visit was for a group of families to meet with the Minister and to discuss...
by admin | Aug 5, 2022 | Inclusive Education for All, Policy & Campaigns
INCLUSIVE EDUCATION FOR ALL #27 3 August 2022 by Chris Barnes, Inclusive Education Officer, Down Syndrome International Head teachers and school leaders who were interviewed and contacted for this campaign understandably tended to focus on wider issues, and...
by Kate Potter | Aug 2, 2022 | DSA News, Our Stories
2 August 2022 Last week we heard the sad news that Simon Beresford, the first person with Down’s syndrome to complete the London Marathon, passed away after a short illness. Simon was a truly inspirational person who will be sorely missed by all his family and...
by Kate Potter | Aug 1, 2022 | DSA News
If you need to scrap an old or damaged car this month (August), did you know that you can use the Scrap Car Comparison website and donate to the Down’s Syndrome Association at the same time?! We’re thrilled to be chosen again as one of the charities for the Scrap Car...
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