SLEEP HYGIENE FOR CHILDREN AND TEENAGERS WHO HAVE DOWN'S SYNDROME Pay per view webinar now available | £10 Sleep has a huge impact on health and well-being as well as learning and development. In this webinar we look at the importance of sleep, how to create good sleep habits, common problems and when to seek help. For more info and to access the webinar click here: https://loom.ly/B08SNh8
Down's Syndrome Association
Non-profit Organization Management
Teddington, Middlesex 8,846 followers
Supporting people who have Down's syndrome to live full and rewarding lives.
About us
Supporting people with Down's syndrome throughout their lives. Since our formation in 1970, we have developed into a highly regarded national charity with over 20,000 members and over 100 affiliated local groups across the country.. We are often the first point of contact for new parents of a baby with Down's syndrome looking for information and advice, and remain a valued source of support to families as their child grows and develops. People with Down's syndrome are entitled to high quality healthcare, good education, often in mainstream schools, to have jobs and to live fulfilling lives within their local communities. We provide information and support for people with Down's syndrome, their families and carers and the professionals who work for them. DSA Helpline: provides information about all aspects of living with Down's syndrome. Call Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm 0333 12 12 300. Workfit: a service which turns the 'supported employment' concept on its head. A tailored service training employers about the Down's syndrome learning profile. Finding the right employment opportunities, for the right people. DSActive: sports programme providing children and adults with a fair opportunity to get involved in sports, the emphasis being placed primarily on football and tennis. Email [email protected], call 0333 1212 300 or visit our website - www.downs-syndrome.org.uk - to find out more.
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http://www.downs-syndrome.org.uk/
External link for Down's Syndrome Association
- Industry
- Non-profit Organization Management
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Teddington, Middlesex
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1970
- Specialties
- Training and Conferences Programme, Fundraising, Helpline and Support, Employment Support, Theatre, Learning Disability Museum, Education Support, Assessement and Advice Service, and Campaigning
Locations
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2a Langdon Park
Teddington, Middlesex TW12 3NR, GB
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Unit 2 , Marlborough House
348 LIsburn Road
Belfast, BT9 6GH, GB
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Howton Lane
Newton Abbot, Devon TQ12 6NQ, GB
Employees at Down's Syndrome Association
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Sharon Louise Smith
Recently completed a PhD at University of Birmingham. Research interests: disability, inclusion, risk/vulnerability, mothering, philosophical…
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Debbie Nevin
6 x Salesforce Certified | Mum | Problem Solver | Trustee
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Jos Smith
Strategic Consultant specialising in Multi-channel Communications. Personal passion for supporting families in the Down’s Syndrome and SEN…
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jo hardie
Centre Manager at Down's Syndrome Association
Updates
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A statement from Down Syndrome International on the shocking death of Muhammed Bhar in Gaza. https://loom.ly/nTPhbPE
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Huge congratulations to Daniel on completing a year at the Bridge Theatre! A massive thank you to the Bridge Theatre team for their brilliant support. Daniel’s role has grown throughout this year, and he says, “I like selling the Guys and Dolls merch. I like selling the ice creams and hotdogs. Thank you to my buddies.” To find out more about WorkFit: https://loom.ly/cuDkjag #WorkFit
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Join us on online for 2 discos this week! A Wednesday evening disco (24 July 7-8pm) - Sign up here: https://loom.ly/wFaWeos We will return to Tuesdays from next week. Friday night (26 July, 6-7pm) for a DSEngage Special Summer Disco! We'll be celebrating your favourite tunes from movies and musicals, so get dressed up and put in your song requests! Just register here https://loom.ly/HydcNN4 and we'll send you all the details.
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FREE online DSActive training sessions for providers of leisure and sports activity sessions. The training provides an introduction to Down's syndrome and allows participants to explore how to include children and adults who have Down's syndrome in their clubs and groups. Note: These sessions are not intended for, and will not increase the knowledge of, parents/carers/LSAs/early years practitioners or teachers. Monday 9 September | 6:30 - 8:00pm | https://loom.ly/QusIC8Y Wednesday 11 September | 11:00am - 12:30pm | https://loom.ly/PUl-5uU #DSActive
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Our next series of online Baby & Pregnancy Support group sessions is now open for booking. Starting on 🗓️ 4 September, this series of online meetings offer support for parents of babies up to 18 months of age and expectant parents looking forward to welcoming their new baby. Find out more and register here: https://loom.ly/5cOU-KI
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Join us on online on Friday night (26 July, 6-7pm) for a DSEngage Special Summer Disco! We'll be celebrating your favourite tunes from movies and musicals and we'd love to welcome you along. Just register here https://loom.ly/HydcNN4 and we'll send you all the details.
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DOWN’S SYNDROME WITH COMPLEX NEEDS PARENT/FAMILY CARER REGIONAL SUPPORT MEETING We are excited to be facilitating an in-person complex needs support meeting in central Manchester. Monday 23 September 2024 | 10am – 3pm | £10 We hope you can join us. For more information and to register please visit 👉 https://loom.ly/NSWSXq4 #ComplexNeeds #Support #DownsSyndrome
Down’s syndrome with complex needs - parent/family carer regional support meeting - Manchester - Downs Syndrome Association
https://www.downs-syndrome.org.uk
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JOIN OUR WEBINAR ON ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE IN DOWN’S SYNDROME Friday 16 August 2024 | 12 noon – 1pm | Free Did you know that people who have Down’s syndrome often get Alzheimer’s disease as they get older? And did you know that a potential treatment is being tested for people who have Down’s syndrome? To learn more, we warmly invite you to our special webinar, brought to you by the team from the ABATE Study, and presented by Professor Andre Strydom. Click here to register: https://lnkd.in/gZwfy6pM #Alzheimers #Support #DownsSyndrome
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SUPPORTING EARLY DEVELOPMENT: FROM BIRTH TO 4 YEARS Tuesday 12 December 2024 | 9.30 to 11.00am | £10 This new, co-produced, 90-minute online workshop for parents and practitioners provides information about how to promote infant development through interaction, play and early learning activities, including learning strengths, speech, language and communication and education. Register here 👉 https://loom.ly/6fTQ96E #Support #EarlyDevelopment #DownsSyndrome
Supporting Early Development: From Birth to 4 years - Downs Syndrome Association
https://www.downs-syndrome.org.uk