Our Stories

Here you will find stories from the parents, families and friends of people who have Down’s syndrome.

24, Jan, 2023

Sara Momtaz is mum to Amani (otherwise known as MouMou). Amani has Down’s syndrome. Sara...

28, Oct, 2022

By Piers Pollard I am the father of Ben, who has Down's Syndrome and has just turned...

19, Oct, 2022

Hi, my name is Bethan. In March 2020, I was supposed to represent the DSA at the World Down’s...

17, Oct, 2022

By Katy Forrester Hi I am Katy, I am 25 years old and I am raising money for the...

5, Oct, 2022

By Tim Spoerer My second daughter Zoe was born with the extra chromosome in December...

27, Sep, 2022

By Isabelle Crighton Hello! I’m Izzy a teacher from Surrey who is completing the...

16, Sep, 2022

Written by Louise, Joshua's Mum 'The difference between Ordinary and Extraordinary...

13, Sep, 2022

by Maya, aged 16½ I loved this book. It is amazing and Harper helps people build...

9, Sep, 2022

I was walking around in the airport and going through duty free, I bought some aftershave for...

9, Sep, 2022

My visit to Wimbledon Theatre with my sister was a Christmas present that was originally booked...

7, Sep, 2022

For the past week there has been a festival called Bright Land and it was held in the courtyard of...

7, Sep, 2022

Every now and again I have a go at decluttering my room. I sort out some clothes that I no longer...