Useful Links
Down's Heart Group Online Community
Down's Heart Group has an online community of worldwide contacts who keep in touch via email messages. Members can elect to receive individual emails, a daily digest or to read messages by going to the online message board. There is also an area where photographs, articles and links to useful sites are posted. To join the ecommunity please click the link below.
Click to join Downs-Heart
Canadian Down's Syndrome OrganisationsCanada also has many groups nationally and locally that we have listed here. Canadian Down Syndrome SocietyThe Canadian Down Syndrome Society (CDSS) is a vital resource linking parents and professionals through advocacy, education and providing information.www.cdss.ca
Down Syndrome Research FoundationThe Down Syndrome Research Foundation was formed in 1995 in response to the need, expressed by parents and professionals, for detailed and research-based information for themselves and for the community at large. Although based in British Columbia, the DSRF, by using technology to reach out to the Community, has found an audience across Canada.www.dsrf.org
Down Syndrome Association of TorontoWe are a non-profit organization providing support and information to parents of children with Down syndrome, students and teachers. Our objective is to make information accessible to as many people as possible around the world.www.dsat.ca
Edmonton Down Syndrome SocietyThe mission of the Edmonton Down Syndrome Society is to benefit persons with Down syndrome and their families by providing information and support, facilitating services, and promoting inclusion through public awareness and advocacy, in collaboration with community partners.www.edss.ca
Lower Mainland Down Syndrome SocietyThe Lower Mainland Down Syndrome Society strives to promote opportunities for individuals with Down's Syndrome. We do this through supporting families, promoting public awareness, networking with other organisations and individuals and lobbying for appropriate educational, vocational and social opportunities.www.lmdss.com
Manitoba Down Syndrome SocietyThe Manitoba Down Syndrome Society is an organization that provides support, information and opportunities for individuals with Down Syndrome, parents, professionals and other interested persons, to seek resolutions to issues of concern.www.manitobadownsyndromesociety.com
Nova Scotia Down Syndrome SocietyThe Nova Scotia Down Syndrome Society is a volunteer, non-profit registered charitable organization which acts as a resource to everyone with an interest in Down's syndrome in Nova Scotia. Our mission is to improve lives for persons with Down's Syndrome and their families through advocacy, education and support.www.novascotiadownsyndromesociety.com
Ups and Downs - Calgary Down Syndrome AssociationFounded in 1984 by a group of concerned parents, Ups and Downs now provides a wide variety of services and personal involvement opportunities to the Calgary area and Southern Alberta.www.upsdowns.org
Link Categories
To make it easier to navigate, links have been broken down into categories. Please click a category to view the appropriate links.
- National Down's Syndrome Organisations in the UK
Although UK specific, these sites contain lots of information that will be helpful for anyone.
- Regional Down's Syndrome Groups in the UK
If you are looking to meet families locally, see if there is a group near to you.
- Medical Organisations in the UK
Sadly there are several medical problems associated with Down's Syndrome, these links are for UK sites that provide information on some of the most common ones.
- Medical Organisations worldwide
Other sites from around the world dealing with the most common medical problems associated with Down's Syndrome. Whilst the conditions are the same, treatments and resources may vary depending on where you are.
- Other Support Organisations in the UK
There are several UK organisations which offer more general services relating to disability which can be very useful to individuals, families and carers.
- Other useful UK websites
This section includes links to UK sites which provide specific services for people with disabilities, such as housing advice and equipment adaptations.
- Down's Syndrome Umbrella Organisations
Links to the International and European umbrella organisations for Down's Syndrome.
- Mosaic Down's Syndrome Organisations
Links to Organisations dealing specifically with Mosaic Down's Syndrome.
- European Down's Syndrome Organisations
Links to Down's Syndrome organisations in different European countries.(apart from Spain which is listed seperately)
- Spanish Down's Syndrome Organisations
Links to Down's Syndrome organisations in Spain
- Australian Down's Syndrome Organisations
Australia has many Down's Syndrome groups which we have listed here.
- Canadian Down's Syndrome Organisations
Canada also has many groups nationally and locally that we have listed here.
- United States Down's Syndrome Organisations
In the USA there are many Down's Syndrome groups, both national and local organisations are listed here.
- Organisations in the Rest of The World
Links to Organisations in all other countries dealing specifically with Down's Syndrome.
- Educational sources for Down's Syndrome
Links focusing on education for people with Down's Syndrome, specifically speech and language development and numeracy.
- Personal sites for people with Down's Syndrome and businesses run my people with Down's Syndrome.
Not everyone with Down's Syndrome can be a high achiever, but take a look at these sites and see what is possible!
- Parents sites
Some very inspiring sites and articles reflecting the positive side of Down's Syndrome from parents - some of whom are famous.
- Other Learning Disability related sites that may be of interest
This includes sites to do with dance, swimming and theatre as well as some relating to John Langdon Down.
- Other sites that may be of interest
This includes sites providing services that may be useful such as childcare for special needs children, adapted play equipment and accomodation.
Disclaimer
DHG has included links to aid visitors. At the time of inclusion it was felt that these sites offered correct and useful information, but DHG has no control over the content of these sites or any changes they may undergo. Their inclusion does not in any way imply endorsement by DHG.
If you would like to suggest other sites for inclusion, please email includeasite@dhg.org.uk
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