Grace has played Janet Mitchell in EastEnders since she was a baby, and has now been in the soap...
Our Stories
Here you will find stories from the parents, families and friends of people who have Down’s syndrome.
We also have lots of stories and posts created by people who have Down’s syndrome, including regular posts from Kate and Vinay, who work for the DSA.
Jordan: The Black Belt Taekwon-Do star!
Written by Jordan’s mum, Patti Jordan doesn’t have the language skills to be able to be...
Councillor Sara Pickard | Our Voice Interviews
Sara Pickard has been involved in campaigning work for people with a learning disability since...
Amelia: ‘We couldn’t be more proud of her’
Written by Amelia's mum Trudy We welcomed Amelia into our lives on 22 May 2001 when she...
B&Q Volunteers Transform DSA’s Community Space
We would like to thank an enthusiastic team from B&Q New Malden accepted the volunteering...
Preparation for adulthood/work experience – Angharad’s story
By Wyn and Nikki Evans, Angharad’s parents Background, the challenge ahead. This year our daughter...
Dylan has a great sporty experience at school
By Dylan’s mother, Victoria Dylan had a great time at our local secondary school. We were very...
Bea’s swimming lessons
Written by James, Bea’s father We knew that, when Beatrice started in Year 4 of her primary...
Harry, inclusion and the local YMCA
Written by Ramandeep, Harry’s mother Harry has been attending a youth club at the local YMCA for...
Tanzie’s residential trip
Written by Sharon, Tanzie’s mother In Year 6, Tanzie’s junior school went on a one week long...
Morgan’s experiences of being included in school
Written by Amanda, Morgan’s mother Morgan was born when his brother Jacob was two and a half years...
Isla is encouraged to follow her passion for performing
Written by Dan, Isla’s father We have always wanted Isla to have the opportunity to access the...