We're thrilled to be welcoming back Hannah, the UK’s first qualified Zumba instructor who has Down’s syndrome, to DSEngage for an Awareness Week special. Hannah will be hosting a special, FREE, online Zumba session on Wednesday 19 March 2025 at 6.30pm. Register on our website if you'd like to join us! ?? https://lnkd.in/e4hWxeUZ
Down's Syndrome Association
非营利组织管理
Teddington，Middlesex 9,638 位关注者
Supporting people who have Down's syndrome to live full and rewarding lives.
关于我们
Supporting people with Down's syndrome throughout their lives.
Since our formation in 1970, we have developed into a highly regarded national charity with over 20,000 members and over 100 affiliated local groups across the country..
We are often the first point of contact for new parents of a baby with Down's syndrome looking for information and advice, and remain a valued source of support to families as their child grows and develops.
People with Down's syndrome are entitled to high quality healthcare, good education, often in mainstream schools, to have jobs and to live fulfilling lives within their local communities.
We provide information and support for people with Down's syndrome, their families and carers and the professionals who work for them.
DSA Helpline: provides information about all aspects of living with Down's syndrome. Call Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm 0333 12 12 300.
Workfit: a service which turns the 'supported employment'? concept on its head. A tailored service training employers about the Down's syndrome learning profile. Finding the right employment opportunities, for the right people.
DSActive: sports programme providing children and adults with a fair opportunity to get involved in sports, the emphasis being placed primarily on football and tennis.
Email [email protected], call 0333 1212 300 or visit our website - www.downs-syndrome.org.uk - to find out more.
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https://www.downs-syndrome.org.uk/
Down's Syndrome Association的外部链接
- 所属行业
- 非营利组织管理
- 规模
- 11-50 人
- 总部
- Teddington，Middlesex
- 类型
- 非营利机构
- 创立
- 1970
- 领域
- Training and Conferences Programme、Fundraising、Helpline and Support、Employment Support、Theatre、Learning Disability Museum、Education Support、Assessement and Advice Service和Campaigning
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Down's Syndrome Association员工
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Sharon Louise Smith
Head of Marketing & Strategic Communications for the Down's Syndrome Association. Honorary Research Fellow at University of Birmingham. Co-Director…
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Debbie Nevin
6 x Salesforce Certified | Mum | Problem Solver | Trustee
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Jos Smith
Strategic Consultant specialising in Multi-channel Communications. Personal passion for supporting families in the Down’s Syndrome and SEN…
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jo hardie
Centre Manager at Down's Syndrome Association
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?? Supporting people with a dual diagnosis of Down’s syndrome and autism Thursday 27 March 2025 | 10 – 11.30am | FREE This webinar, the second of two on the topic of dual diagnosis of Down's syndrome and autism, is aimed at those who are awaiting or have received a diagnosis of autism. Register here: https://lnkd.in/eiYxDcWK
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Cerebral Visual Impairment (CVI) and Down’s syndrome A webinar with Professor Margaret Woodhouse Wednesday 12 March 2025 | 12 noon to 1 pm | FREE Register here ?? https://lnkd.in/eJH2MJRE In this webinar Maggie will discuss visual difficulties associated with CVI in people who have Down’s syndrome. This webinar is for parents and professionals. A recording of the webinar will be available on our YouTube channel in the weeks following this event. #Support #DownsSyndrome
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?? Give your feet a treat on World Down Syndrome Day! ?? There's just over two weeks till the big day and our official World Down Syndrome Day #LotsOfSocks are selling like hotcakes Get yours today, support our work, and be ready to join the celebration on 21 March ???? ?? https://lnkd.in/ePyEhvjw #WorldDownSyndromeDay
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We are wanting to share an important recent ruling on Direct Payments that will be useful to people who have Down's syndrome and their families. The Lancashire County Council case (Yo Dunn v Lancashire County Council, 2025) has clarified several key legal points, particularly around how councils cannot apply blanket policies when reclaiming unspent Direct Payments or reducing Personal Budgets without proper reassessment. This ruling reinforces the importance of ensuring Direct Payments work in practice as intended by the Care Act 2014. Given the importance of this, we have put together a guide which explains your rights when managing Direct Payments, incorporating the lessons from this case. Access the guide here ?? https://lnkd.in/euBpAWN7
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FREE training | 13 March 2PM | 16 March 6PM RESTORE2 Mini training for carers of a person who has a learning disability is a way of communicating with health professionals about a deterioration in a person’s condition, requiring medical help. It teaches a family carer to accurately and assertively describe what is 'usual for their loved one' and may help navigate NHS111, primary care or even 999 and convey the urgency of the situation. https://lnkd.in/eTRxC5XQ
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Last year, the Down's Syndrome Association responded to the Modernisation Committee's call for evidence, exploring options to reform House of Commons procedures, standards, and working practices. Our response has now been published online: https://lnkd.in/e3s8JYEB We also joined with over 30 organisations in an #InclusiveParliament coalition who united and submitted a joint submission to the inquiry. As #InclusiveParliament coalition members, we're pleased the Modernisation Committee has recognised the need to improve accessibility, but we remain disappointed there's not a greater focus on making parliamentary procedure accessible. See the coalition's full statement here https://lnkd.in/eJxZvb-2
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World Down Syndrome Day is fast approaching! It falls on 21 March, to symbolise the 3rd copy of chromosome 21 present in individuals who have Down's syndrome. Order your Awareness Week pack and start planning your celebrations today! https://lnkd.in/euZN4_KE #LotsofSocks #WDSD25 #AW25
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A team of researchers from the University of Birmingham would like to talk, online or at the University of Birmingham, to teenagers who have Down's syndrome about belonging. Belonging means to feel happy and comfortable in a place or with a group of people. You can find out more about the project on our website - https://lnkd.in/gAq9Dcyw - to help you decide if you'd like to take part.
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At the Down's Syndrome Association, we have a free helpline that anyone can use for information and support about all aspects of life for people who have Down's syndrome. ?? We also offer numerous online ?? training/webinars and group sessions for family members and professionals, all also free of charge. We would love for you to become a member to support our work (check out the benefits here: https://lnkd.in/gePX4SGE) , but you do not need to be a member to receive our support. ?? For more information, visit https://lnkd.in/gfeGeBNY.
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