The National Downs Syndrome Association has over the years help the cause of those born with downs.

http://www.downs-syndrome.org.uk/

 

 

Amazing Handwriting Worksheet Maker

http://66.113.195.73

Disability is natural

http://www.disabilityisnatural.com/

A support group based in North London. A very good and informative site. Richard Davis is the main contact.

http://www.downs-syndrome-london.org.uk/

Lancashire downs syndrome group.

http://www.dsa-lancashire.org.uk/

Baby Sitting

This is a new service setup by a parent who found it very difficult to get qualified babysitters .A very good initiative

http://www.findasitter.co.uk/default.asp

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OUCH! NEWSLETTER
Ouch! ... it's a disability thing
Go to the Ouch home page, open all day every day:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/ouch/

Both Informative and entertaining

 

Kids First, MDS Second!
Welcome to this new website intended to assist new parents of children with Mosaic Down Syndrome, wherever you may be in the world.
You are not on your own - we are all here to support each other through both good and bad times, achievements and struggles!

We hope you find the links useful and feel free to join the

MDS UK / MDS KIDS e-groups, where you will be able to exchange e-mails with other parents/children in your situation.
Check out the links where you can send in articles, about your child, personal stories, achievements, poetry, photo's or anything you would like on the website.

http://www.mosaicdownsyndrome.org/about-mds-uk.htm

 

 

MAXIMISING ACHIEVEMENT
The DfES is finding that not all students with special educational needs in mainstream secondary schools are making the educational gains expected. Three booklets have been produced designed to maximise the attainment of such pupils. Order from Prolog, email dfes@prolog.uk.com or download from www.standards.dfes.gov.uk/keystage3/respub/sen_inc

WISE WORDS
A parent, David McConnell, has created DVDs to assist his six year old to speak more clearly. As the child reads as if watching the TV, his concentration is excellent! The newsletter of DSA affiliate, Downsyndrome extra 21, describes David’s creation and offers his daytime telephone number 01799 551001.On the experience of your editor and others, your child could well begin to read and repeat these words from age three.

Down Syndrome Extra 21 - providing support for and information on Down syndrome in the Greater London and Essex area. Please click here, or on our logo to enter the site.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Received gifts donated to charities from other organisations.

(NB there is a fee)

http://www.giftsinkind.org/NewHome/default.asp

 

 

 

 

 

 

ThanQ has affiliations with companies that offer discounts for people who work or volunteer with charities

http://www.thanq.org/

 

 

http://www.gabrielsangelnetwork.org/

 

This site has got a beautiful PowerPoint for New Parents.

A Support Group For Children With Downs and Heart Conditions.

Click Here For Info

The International Mosaic Down Syndrome Association is designed to assist any family or individual whose life has been affected by mosaic Down syndrome, assist in research, and provide support without regard to race, sex or religion. IMDSA strives to increase awareness in the medical, educational, and public communities throughout the world.

IMDSA offers an online support and information group for families, individuals and professionals interested in mosaic Down syndrome. Other ways of support are provided through IMDSA's FAMILY CONNECT program where a large database of families are connected according to their geographical locations, age of child, and medical conditions. IMDSA offers a biennial MDS RESEARCH & AWARENESS CONFERENCE where families and professionals can come together and learn about MDS. Additionally, IMDSA members receive such benefits as IMDSA's information packet full of MDS information and inspirations, a quarterly newsletter MOSAIC WORLD full of best practices and up-to-date information regarding the care and well being of individuals with MDS, and entry to bi-monthly ASK THE EXPERT teleconferences where families throughout the world can speak one-on-one with leading  MDS experts.

 

http://www.imdsa.com

 

The Downs Syndrome Federation of India is a well organised and develop institution that has been looking after children with downs syndrome .  The website contains some good PowerPoint Presentations and Video clips.

http://www.downssyndromeindia.com

Down Syndrome Educational Trust/ Sarah Duffen Centre

The Down Syndrome Educational Trust (DownsEd) (formerly known as the Portsmouth Down Syndrome Trust) is based at the Sarah Duffen Centre in Portsmouth. This organisation provides professional educational activities and resources dedicated to improving the lives of people with Down syndrome. Has expertise on supporting children in mainstream schools, teaching reading to teach language, sleep disturbance, etc. etc. Web site which has a wealth of information.

The Sarah Duffen Centre
Belmont Street
Southsea PO5 1NA
Tel: +44 (0)23 9282 4261
Fax: +44 (0)23 9282 4265

http://www.downsed.org/

 

http://www.downssyndromenortheast.org.uk/MusicDay.html

The Karen Gaffney Foundation is a non profit organization that is dedicated to championing the journey to full inclusion in families, schools, communities and the workplace for people with Down syndrome or other developmental disabilities.

 

http://www.karengaffneyfoundation.com/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sujeet Desai is a marvellous young man who is an inspiration to others. He is now a married  gentleman. Find out about his achievements and view his wedding pictures.

http://www.sujeet1.shutterfly.com/action/slideshow?a=67b0de21b33c53a5e4c9&auto=1&idx=-1&m=1&d=1177211497323

 

http://www.sujeet.com/biography.html

http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/LeslieNelsen/

A Beautiful WebPage

 

A Website of The United Arab Emirates of the Downs Syndrome Support Group. Beautiful Pictures

 

http://www.uaedssg.com

Upsideofdowns takes no responsibility for the contents of linked websites and links should not be taken as an endorsement of any kind. UpsideofDowns has no control over the availability of the linked pages.

                                                                                    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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