by Andrea Bishop | Nov 26, 2021 | Our Stories, Our Voice Our Stories
On Tuesday, 22-year-old Freddie Tall travelled to Parliament to meet MPs. He was there to show his support for the Down Syndrome Bill being brought forward by the Rt Hon Dr Liam Fox. Seeing Freddie standing up for something he believes in at Parliament is something...
by Andrea Bishop | Nov 11, 2021 | Our Stories, Our Voice Our Stories
Last Christmas, actor Sam Barnard starred in a special radio drama called Missing You alongside June Brown MBE, who is best known for her role as ‘Dot Cotton’ in Eastenders. Sam performed alongside the 94-year-old acting legend in the drama about family...
by Andrea Bishop | Nov 11, 2021 | Our Stories
‘I already felt fairly experienced as a parent of three, but Mya has added many more strings to my parenting bow!’ Written by Mya’s mum Tracy ‘The baby might have Down’s syndrome,’ I said to my eldest son aged 16....
by Andrea Bishop | Nov 9, 2021 | Our Stories, Our Voice Our Stories
Richard Morgans, 50, is a self-confessed Thespian. He has appeared in a number of productions, performing with the Proteus Theatre Company for many years. Richard lives independently with his flatmate, and is very close to his family. He leads a very busy life, and is...
by Andrea Bishop | Nov 2, 2021 | DSA News, News & Research
A retired Police Control Room Manager of more than 40 years has joined forces with the Swindon Down’s Syndrome Group and the Down’s Syndrome Association’s WorkFit programme to help more people who have Down’s syndrome in the Wiltshire and Gloucestershire area find...
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