Down's Syndrome Association

About us - Our aim - Helping people with Down's syndrome to live full and rewarding lives.

Who we are - The only organisation in this country focusing solely on all aspects of living successfully with Down?s syndrome. We have grown in 35 years from being a local parent support group to a national charity with over 20,000 members, a national office in Teddington Middlesex, offices in Northern Ireland and Wales and a regional development team. Despite this, the organisation is run by a total staff of only 38 (many of them part time), and a network of around 100 regional volunteer-led support groups.

Our mission - We provide information and support for people with Down?s syndrome, their families and carers, as well as being a resource for interested professionals. We strive to improve knowledge of the condition. We champion the rights of people with Down?s syndrome. What we do - Our organisation is divided into various teams, including:

Information - run the helpl... more

About us - Our aim - Helping people with Down's syndrome to live full and rewarding lives.

Who we are - The only organisation in this country focusing solely on all aspects of living successfully with Down?s syndrome. We have grown in 35 years from being a local parent support group to a national charity with over 20,000 members, a national office in Teddington Middlesex, offices in Northern Ireland and Wales and a regional development team. Despite this, the organisation is run by a total staff of only 38 (many of them part time), and a network of around 100 regional volunteer-led support groups.

Our mission - We provide information and support for people with Down?s syndrome, their families and carers, as well as being a resource for interested professionals. We strive to improve knowledge of the condition. We champion the rights of people with Down?s syndrome. What we do - Our organisation is divided into various teams, including:

Information - run the helpline; provide info about all aspects of living with Down's syndrome including welfare, education and health; advise new parents or anyone experiencing difficulties. Fundraising - responsible for raising money for the association through events, sponsorship and trusts Communications - give key messages to the media, public and professionals; influence policy making; reponsible for external publications. Training - run courses throughout the UK for members, professionals and carers. Membership - responsible for all administration surrounding new members, existing members and affiliated groups.