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
Other Learning Disability related sites that may be of interestThis includes sites to do with dance, swimming and theatre as well as some relating to John Langdon Down. Dads Appreciating Down Syndrome (D.A.D.S.)We come from various backgrounds and walks of life and look forward to accomplishing great things for our children in the coming years. If you are a father of a child with Down syndrome and looking for a place to share your story and/or find others willing to share in the joy of fatherhood, please join our mailing list and know you are welcome to attend our meeting. www.dadsappreciatingdownsyndrome.org
D.A.D.S. OmahaOur mission statement is the same as the other 23 chapters – To assist and support, through fellowship and action, the fathers and families of individuals with Down syndrome./www.dadsomaha.org
Down Syndrome Extra 21Providing support for and information on Down's syndrome in the Greater London and Essex area.www.extra21.org.uk
Down Syndrome International Swimming OrganisationThis organisation provides the opportunity to swim at a World Class level through its World Championships held every two years and also keeps World Record information for swimmers with Down's Syndrome.www.dsiso.org
Electric EelsElectric Eels is a swimming club specifically for people with Down Syndrome. It is open to people who are aged 6 years or over irrespective of whether or not they can swim.www.electriceels.org.uk
IDEAL-WayFounded by a gentleman with Down's Syndrome, IDEAL strives for a world where persons with intellectual disability are valued, included, and appreciated for whom they are. To pass along to future generations a torch of unselfish legacy which is not blind, nor deaf, nor ignorant to the needs of others.www.ideal-way.ca
Kaleidoscope TheatreEight members of Kaleidoscope (six of whom happen to have Down's Syndrome) live and work together all year round in a rambling house in Shropshire and they are joined by friends for rehearsal and performances. Each and every person involved is special. They come because they have a passion for theatre, because they believe in high standards of performance and in quality of life and, above all, because they have a love and high regard for one another.www.kaleidoscope-theatre.org
Promote the VoteDesigned by people with learning disabilities for people to get accessible information on voting, the website has videos and easy to understand explanations of why voting is important and how to go about doing it.www.promotethevote.co.uk
Recommended Down Syndrome Sites on the InternetA very comprehensive and widely respected website compiled by Dr Len Leshin, a paediatrician and the father of a young man with Down's Syndromewww.ds-health.com
River DramaRiver Drama is a drama group where Down's Syndrome children can express themselves through drama and can integrate with different members of the community of their own age.www.riverdrama.com
SibsSibs is the UK charity for people who grow up with a disabled brother or sister. We support siblings who are growing up with or who have grown up with a brother or sister with any disability, long term chronic illness, or life limiting condition.www.sibs.org.uk
The Langdon Down Centre TrustFormerly known as Normansfield this is a grade II* Listed Building with a purpose built entertainment hall. It was established by Dr John Langdon Down in 1868 as a family home and a place where people with learning disabilities could be cared for and educated.www.langdondowncentre.org.uk
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.
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