by Kate Potter | Feb 28, 2022 | Our Voice Our Stories
We are John Long, Ashley Williams, Michael Starr and Henry Avella. We all love IMPACT Theatre. John is 50 and has been a member since 2011, Ashley, 33, has been a member since 2006, Henry who is 51 has been with IMPACT since 2004 and Michael who is 58 and has been a...
by Kate Potter | Feb 28, 2022 | DSA News
In any situation of crisis or conflict, people who have Down’s syndrome or other disabilities face a greater risk of violence, of being left behind, of death. They will also have less access to safety, relief, and recovery support. Women with disabilities are at...
by Kate Potter | Feb 26, 2022 | DSA News, Policy & Campaigns
Joint statement from the European Down Syndrome Association (EDSA), Down Syndrome International (DSi) and the Down’s Syndrome Association (DSA) We call for all parties to ensure the protection and safety of persons with Down Syndrome and other disabilities in...
by Kate Potter | Feb 25, 2022 | DSA News
We are deeply saddened by the needless and painful death of Debbie Leitch, and our thoughts are with her friends and family. To read the details of this vulnerable young lady’s final days due to her mother’s neglect is absolutely harrowing. Although we are pleased...
by Kate Potter | Feb 23, 2022 | Inclusive Education for All, Policy & Campaigns
Inclusive Education for All #6 23 February 2022 by Chris Barnes, Inclusive Education Officer, Down Syndrome International During my research for this campaign, I have visited some, quite-frankly, wonderful special needs provisions. Watching the staff care for and...
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