by Kate Potter | Jul 29, 2020 | Our Stories, Our Voice Our Stories
Over the last few weeks I have spoken about going back to my various groups with the correct social protection. This week for the first time since shutdown, I went out with my parents. We went to Cannizaro Park which is in the borough of Murton. It is very beautiful...
by Kate Potter | Jul 24, 2020 | DSA News, Our Stories
To celebrate her 50th birthday, and to mark the Down’s Syndrome Association’s (DSA) own 50th anniversary, earlier this year Antonia decided that a 50 mile fundraising walk would be the perfect summer challenge….hence the 50 for 50 for 50 walk! The charity is very...
by Kate Potter | Jul 24, 2020 | Resources
New guidelines have been released today to ensure pupils who have Down’s syndrome are being offered the best education in schools. The Educational Guidelines document sets out exactly what teachers and institutions should be doing to improve the availability and...
by Kate Potter | Jul 23, 2020 | Policy & Campaigns
The House of Commons Education Committee has recently published the Government’s response to the 2019 report on special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The Down’s Syndrome Association (DSA) are active members of the Special Educational Consortium (SEC) and...
by Kate Potter | Jul 22, 2020 | Our Stories, Our Voice Our Stories
I am attending my usual courses wearing my mask and gloves; it’s now a habit and a good one! As the weather has been nice, we went for a long walk in the local park with mum and dad. We even stopped for a coffee at a café, social distancing of course! My sister and...
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