We are super excited to announce Harrison (Aitch) and Gracie Armstrong as patrons of the DSA! 💚. Aitch, 25, is a BRIT award-winning rap sensation from Manchester who has recently released his fourth album, titled '4.' Make sure to check it out! . Aitch's sister Gracie has Down's

The official World Down's Syndrome Day 2026 sock competition is here! 🧦. Every year, the official #LotsOfSocks for World Down's Syndrome Day are created using a winning design submitted by a member of the global Down's syndrome community, and this year it could be you!. The

The Down’s Syndrome Association wants to share the joys and the realities of caring for a new baby, and what better way than by sharing your real life stories. You can read the stories on our website here: We invite mums and dads to write in and tell us

The Down's Syndrome Association is concerned about any potential SEND reforms that will reduce the rights of children who have SEND. We are especially concerned that the Schools White Paper, due to be published in the autumn, might include the restriction of Education, Health

💼✨ What is WorkFit? Let us tell you! ✨💼. If you're new to our page — welcome! Now is the perfect time to (re)introduce WorkFit, the Down’s Syndrome Association’s specialist employment programme. WorkFit supports people who have Down’s syndrome into meaningful, inclusive jobs

Last month we held a webinar on what we know about regression in adolescents and young adults who have Down's syndrome. The recording of that session is now available, via our website, to watch 'on-demand'. Click here to access it:

DSEngage Disco - Extra Session! 🪩. Music from Movies and Musicals. Date: Monday 14 July | 6 – 7pm. Join us for an extra disco on 14 July and dance to your favourite music from movies and musicals! 🎶. We'd like to know what song you’d like to dance to! Make sure to tell us when

Did you know that we offer Easy Read Resources on a whole range of topics? 📖. Easy Read presents information in a simple way to help people with learning disabilities understand it more easily. Each sentence is matched with a picture or symbol that helps explain the written

A team of researchers from the University of Birmingham would like to talk (online or at the University of Birmingham) to teenagers who have Down's syndrome, on the topic of belonging. Belonging means to feel happy and comfortable in a place or with a group of people. You can

We've had 42 winners in our #DSALottery throughout June, WOW! 😱 . Could you be one of our July winners. ?. If you haven’t signed up yet and would like to, please head to our website: It’s just £4.34 a month and you’ll be entered into a prize draw every

'Development of a Quality of Life Scale for People with Learning Disabilities and Dementia.'. A Delphi study:. A research team from the Tizard Centre, University of Kent, are exploring which aspects of quality of life are most relevant for people with learning disabilities and

The government has today published Fit for the Future: 10 Year Health Plan for England. See here: This document follows months of consultation, which the Down’s Syndrome Association has engaged in. The plan sets out how the government will reinvent the

We are delighted to announce Lou Stein as an ambassador of the DSA! 💚. Lou Stein is an award-winning, London-based, theatre director/writer who has most recently been Artistic Director of Chickenshed, an inclusive theatre company, as well as co-founder (with Deirdre Gribbin) of

A recent photo of Abigail at work in her role as a Food & Beverage Assistant at @Aldwarkmanor. Abigail was placed through WorkFit and continues to make a valuable contribution to the team. It's encouraging to see inclusive employment having a positive impact in the hospitality

The DSA Journal is sent out twice a year to all our members in March and September. It contains news, resources, information and features. Also included are stories from our members. You can read our previous Journals here: Make sure to check them out!

Down Syndrome Swimming Great Britain (DSS-GB) is a volunteer led charity which enables children, young adults and adults who have Down's syndrome or Mosaic Down's syndrome to reach their potential as elite swimmers. The British Down Syndrome Swimming Championships will take

Thursday 17 July 2025 | 10.30am – 12.00 noon | Free. Down's syndrome with complex needs support for parent carers - online meeting. You can find out more about these support meetings and register your place here:

There's still time to enter the World Down Syndrome Day 'Lots Of Socks' competition! 🧦. Your design could be used to create their 2026 socks!. Each year, the ‘Lots Of Socks’ sock design is inspired by a member of the global community. This year, it could be your design!. You

🌟 Exciting News for Tom! 🌟. Tom recently visited @BKDorchester with his WorkFit Officer, Sarah, to meet the manager and talk about an exciting new work opportunity. Tom already knew the restaurant well, as he often visits with his Friendship Group. Feeling comfortable in a

Have you heard about Our Voice? 💚. Our Voice is part of the DSA. They are a network of people who have Down's syndrome that are a part of important change. Our Voice members help to guide our work, tell us what they think, and work on projects to develop resources and