A man from Belfast has raised almost £10,000 for the Down’s Syndrome Association (DSA) by climbing...
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.
How a little inclusion can have a profoundly positive impact
Written by Betsy's mum Rachel... Dancing Queen Betsy is 5 years old, has Down's syndrome and a...
Fitness and Nutrition | Vinay’s Blog
Going to the gym. I go for 30 minutes. I go on the treadmill for 15 minutes. It tells you how many...
Hanging Out | Kate’s Blog
Not much happening this week but I have enjoyed sitting in the garden in my summer clothes,...
Why we chose to run for the DSA
A huge thank you to Zoe and Elysha, who recently completed the Folkestone Coastal 10k, raising...
Schooling our 6 year old ‘on the road’
We recently received an email from the Cook family, who have packed up their life in Worcester and...
Theatre star sisters Sophie and Emily
Sisters Sophie and Emily are incredibly close. So much so, they've written a play together...
Welcome to the world Lola
Written by Lola's mum We welcomed Lola to this world on 1st of May, little did we know about how...
Inclusion in India | Jijo’s Blog
Jijo Das is an artist, photographer and My Perspective 2022 finalist, from Bangalore, India. He...
Superstar fundraiser takes on penny farthing challenge
Long-time fundraisers for the Down's Syndrome Association (DSA), Richard ‘Dicky’ Barr and his...
Down’s syndrome with complex needs case study: Jamie
This case study is written by Jamie's mum, Ann. April 2023 Jamie is very gentle,...
Looking for work as an au pair
We've been contacted by our colleagues at the European Down Syndrome Association (EDSA) and asked...