Down's Syndrome Association
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Supporting people who have Down's syndrome to live full and rewarding lives.
Our Voice is a team of people who have Down’s syndrome. They help to create important change. They work with the DSA on areas such as making new resources, checking information, and helping to produce training. 💚 We have lots of #OurVoice YouTube videos you can watch to find…
New job vacancy at the DSA! Media and Communications Officer: 12 month fixed term contract. Salary: £12,000 p.a. Hours: 2 days per week (14 hours) Location: Home based (with occasional travel) Please apply before the closing date on the 9 August. Please also send to any…
Research Support: We facilitate research which we hope may benefit the lives of people who have Down’s syndrome and their families. We work with researchers by: •co-producing with people who have Down’s syndrome •advising on the development of projects and project materials…
Just a reminder to sign up to this webinar if you haven't already! DSA Futures – 'Educational Pathways and Employment.' Tuesday 5 August 2025 | 12 noon – 1pm | FREE We will explore further education and careers, with discussion of options for training, and how to work towards…
🐾 Almost a year @PetsatHome! 🐾 Eleanor started her job at Pets at Home last August, fulfilling her dream of working in an animal environment. Nearly a year on, she’s grown in confidence and is now completing more tasks on her own 💪 She loves working alongside her buddy Gabby…
We had to share this amazing story of Eve, a young woman who has Down's syndrome. Please watch the video to see Eve's story.💇 Eve is a student at Willow Green College and had shared her love for hairdressing with her tutor, Kim. Over a coffee with trainer Jimmy, Eve shyly…
Please nominate the Down's Syndrome Association for a £2,000 award through 'Movement for Good.' 💚 Help us to raise funds for the work of the DSA by nominating us for a £2,000 award. Simply click here: movementforgood.com then nominate a charity for an award and select the…
Just a reminder of the important areas your money goes towards when you play the DSA lottery: •one ticket a month for a year will fund an hour of a project worker’s time •two tickets a month for a year will fund a weekly wellbeing session •five tickets a month for a year will…
The DSA are members of the Disabled Childrens Partnership and support their latest campaign 'Fight For Ordinary.' It’s time to fix the SEND system. A whole generation of disabled children and those with additional needs are being let down by a broken education system. It's time…
The Down’s Syndrome Association is deeply saddened to hear about the tragic deaths of both 18-year-old Loraine Choulla, who had Down’s syndrome, and her mother Alphonsine Djiako Leuga earlier this year. Read our full statement on our website here: downs-syndrome.org.uk/news/news-rese……
Our shortlisting panel are hard at work, reviewing all of this year's amazing My Perspective entries and we're looking forward to revealing the final shortlist on 1 August. Choosing just 30 photographs is going to be a real challenge! 📷 We'll be getting in touch with the…
🌟 What is WorkFit? 🌟 The Down's Syndrome Association's WorkFit programme supports people who have Down’s syndrome to find paid jobs, work experience and volunteering roles. We match your skills, interests, and ambitions to help find the right job for you. We’re here to support…
We campaign for better healthcare for people who have Down’s syndrome.🧑⚕️ It has long been recognised that people who have a learning disability, including those who have Down’s syndrome, experience poorer health outcomes than are seen in the general population. To read our…
The Down’s Syndrome Association supports people who have Down’s syndrome, and their parents and carers, throughout their lives. From before birth into older age, the DSA provides services to everyone. To find out who we are and what we do, please read through the information…
DSA Futures – Educational Pathways and Employment Online Meeting Tuesday 5 August 2025 | 12 noon – 1pm | FREE We will explore further education and careers, with discussion of options for training, and how to work towards meaningful activities that match people’s interests in…
DSEngage Live Weekly Workout! 💪 Get your week off to a great start with a fun and enjoyable live workout. The live workouts can be easily adapted depending on your fitness level and will be fun for everyone. Next Session: Monday 21 July 2025. Time: 4pm-4.45pm. What you will…
WELL-BEING WEDNESDAY for parents and family carers of people who have Down’s syndrome: Wednesday 23 July 2025 | Time: 10.30-11am | Free Each week Jane will introduce and guide a meditation/relaxation exercise or some gentle movement which you can do in the comfort of your own…
You could be in with a chance to win £25,000 every week and also help to improve the lives of people who have Down’s syndrome. With our Weekly Lottery, that’s exactly what happens. 🤩 For just £4.34 a month, you’ll be entered into a prize draw every week! At least 50% of every…
Today we were delighted to welcome Helen Hayes MP to meet Adeolu in his place of work at a Doubletree by Hilton hotel in London to learn more about our DSA WorkFit employment programme. 💚 Adeolu has worked for Doubletree by Hilton since November 2023 as a Luggage Porter, on a…
What do you think about hearing aids? 👂 A student from the University of Manchester would like to talk to people who have a learning disability and a hearing loss to ask them questions about hearing aids. If this is something you can help share your experience with and would…
