I hope that, like me, you enjoyed watching the Tokyo Olympics! I thought the new sports like...
Our Stories
Here you will find stories from the parents, families and friends of people who have Down’s syndrome.
We also have lots of stories and posts created by people who have Down’s syndrome, including regular posts from Kate and Vinay, who work for the DSA.
John
Written by his sister Linda My brother John was born in Manchester in 1960 when I was just 18...
Trying new things | Vinay’s blog
Today I want to talk about my healthy diet and new food I am trying. So I cooked courgette and...
Catching up with friends…after so long! | Kate’s blog
The weather last week was a mixture of heavy rain and sunshine. Luckily last Thursday, the sun...
Land’s End to John O’Groats – how a ‘crazy idea’ became a reality
The Down’s Syndrome Association (DSA) would like to thank the self-named, ‘Four middle-aged blokes...
What a weekend | Kate’s blog
Saturday was meant to be a very exciting day. We had arranged to meet some old friends we have not...
Will Shepherd’s Art Exhibition to raise money for the DSA
Through the pandemic, Will Shepherd has been using art to express himself. On June 25, Will held...
Julie
Julie is 54. She is a Star Trek fan and likes to watch re-runs of old series featuring her...
Meet Rebecca…
Please introduce yourself... My name is Rebecca and I am 19 years old. Please tell us a little bit...
Mums, Dads, Grans and Grandads take to the skies for the DSA
Fifty brave souls will be throwing themselves out of a plane this weekend (24 July) to raise money...
Our Voice: celebrating co-production
At the Down’s Syndrome Association we are lucky enough to have a team of people who have Down’s...
Nephew’s birthday | Kate’s blog
On Monday it was my nephew, Jonathan’s 18th birthday. We visited the house to celebrate the...