DOWN’S SYNDROME WITH COMPLEX NEEDS PARENT/FAMILY CARER REGIONAL SUPPORT MEETING We are excited to be facilitating an in-person complex needs support meeting in central Manchester. Monday 23 September 2024 | 10am – 3pm | £10 We hope you can join us. For more information and to register please visit 👉 https://loom.ly/NSWSXq4 #ComplexNeeds #Support #DownsSyndrome
Down's Syndrome Association
Non-profit Organization Management
Teddington, Middlesex 8,843 followers
Supporting people who have Down's syndrome to live full and rewarding lives.
About us
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 info@downs-syndrome.org.uk, call 0333 1212 300 or visit our website - www.downs-syndrome.org.uk - to find out more.
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http://www.downs-syndrome.org.uk/
External link for Down's Syndrome Association
- Industry
- Non-profit Organization Management
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Teddington, Middlesex
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1970
- Specialties
- Training and Conferences Programme, Fundraising, Helpline and Support, Employment Support, Theatre, Learning Disability Museum, Education Support, Assessement and Advice Service, and Campaigning
Locations
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2a Langdon Park
Teddington, Middlesex TW12 3NR, GB
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Unit 2 , Marlborough House
348 LIsburn Road
Belfast, BT9 6GH, GB
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Howton Lane
Newton Abbot, Devon TQ12 6NQ, GB
Employees at Down's Syndrome Association
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Sharon Louise Smith
Recently completed a PhD at University of Birmingham. Research interests: disability, inclusion, risk/vulnerability, mothering, philosophical…
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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
Updates
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JOIN OUR WEBINAR ON ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE IN DOWN’S SYNDROME Friday 16 August 2024 | 12 noon – 1pm | Free Did you know that people who have Down’s syndrome often get Alzheimer’s disease as they get older? And did you know that a potential treatment is being tested for people who have Down’s syndrome? To learn more, we warmly invite you to our special webinar, brought to you by the team from the ABATE Study, and presented by Professor Andre Strydom. Click here to register: https://lnkd.in/gZwfy6pM #Alzheimers #Support #DownsSyndrome
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SUPPORTING EARLY DEVELOPMENT: FROM BIRTH TO 4 YEARS Tuesday 12 December 2024 | 9.30 to 11.00am | £10 This new, co-produced, 90-minute online workshop for parents and practitioners provides information about how to promote infant development through interaction, play and early learning activities, including learning strengths, speech, language and communication and education. Register here 👉 https://loom.ly/6fTQ96E #Support #EarlyDevelopment #DownsSyndrome
Supporting Early Development: From Birth to 4 years - Downs Syndrome Association
https://www.downs-syndrome.org.uk
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Lucy recently visited GUSTO's in Leeds a couple of weeks ago and had a fantastic experience! She loved it so much that she stayed for lunch. She is excited to be starting this month. To find out more about WorkFit: https://loom.ly/xScmtyQ #WorkFit #Hospitality #Food
Workfit - Downs Syndrome Association
https://www.downs-syndrome.org.uk
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Get a head start! At the DSA we recognise that the back to school period can be a stressful time, for children, parents/carers and teachers alike so it’s important to plan early so that your child can have a smooth transition. Why not make it a little easier by checking out our back to school resources 👉 https://loom.ly/GNiPTL0 these can help with preparing for a child who has Down’s syndrome to start school, change school or simply move to a new classroom or teacher. Don't forget, if you have any specific questions or concerns, the Information Team can be contacted via our Helpline on info@downs-syndrome.org.uk or by calling 0333 1212 300 (Monday to Friday, 10am-4pm). #BackToSchool #Resources
Back to school - Downs Syndrome Association
https://www.downs-syndrome.org.uk
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We are concerned to see the recent research report published by the University of Birmingham about parent carer mental health and thoughts of suicide. We are here to support parents and carers with all the challenges they face and have highlighted key resources here: https://loom.ly/rjT05dE
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DELIVERING EFFECTIVE DIFFERENTIATION IN THE CLASSROOM 26 September 2024 | 4 – 5.30pm | Free Book here: https://loom.ly/CwuXLb8 Join us in this twilight webinar to discuss differentiation for learners who have Down’s syndrome. Our expert panel of speakers will introduce their understandings and approaches to differentiation in the classroom for learners with Down’s syndrome and learning disabilities, providing useful examples to demonstrate their approaches. #Support #LearningDisabilities #LearningDifferentiation
Delivering effective differentiation in the classroom - Downs Syndrome Association
https://www.downs-syndrome.org.uk
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Sometimes the transition from Reception to Year 1 can be difficult. In this factsheet (first printed as an article in SEN Magazine) our Information Team addresses those difficulties: https://loom.ly/RjDecrM Don't forget, if you have any specific questions or concerns, the Information Team can be contacted via our Helpline on info@downs-syndrome.org.uk or by calling 0333 1212 300 (Monday to Friday, 10am-4pm).
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We have put together a survey for people who have Down's syndrome about how you voted (in person, by post etc) at the recent election, which resources were helpful and what things might help in the future. If you didn’t vote we’d be interested to know why, and what changes might help you vote at the next election. The survey is anonymous and should only take 5-10 minutes to complete: https://loom.ly/cfTdn9E
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Going to a new class or new school is a big change for any child, and can be especially challenging for child who has Down’s syndrome, as there is so much new information to take in. A transition book can be a good way to help prepare children and young people for that change. Check out our guide here: https://loom.ly/FQDf8lk
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