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.
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Organisations in the Rest of The WorldLinks to Organisations in all other countries dealing specifically with Down's Syndrome. Asociación Síndrome de Down de la República ArgentinaWebsite for the Down Syndrome Association of Argentina.www.asdra.com.ar
Auckland Down Syndrome AssociationThe Auckland Down Syndrome Association is a non-profit organisation which works to promote the participation of people with Down syndrome in their communitywww.adsa.org.nz
Portal Sindrome de DownDown Syndrome Association in Brazil.www.portalsindromededown.com
Guatemalan Down Syndrome AssociationThe Guatemalan Down Syndrome Association is a Non-profit Organization founded to help children with Down Syndrome in Guatemala.www.downguatemala.org
Down Syndrome Foundation HondurasThe foundation´s primary goal is to create the necessary conditions to achieve the adaptation of the individual with Down syndrome by overcomming his limitations and thereby achieving an adequate social integration.www.honduras.com
Stichting Downsyndroom (SDS)A support group in the Netherlands. Site is in Dutchwww.downsyndroom.nl
New Zealand Down Syndrome AssociationThe NZ Down Syndrome Association is a family driven organisation for people whose lives have been changed by Down syndrome.www.nzdsa.org.nz
Canterbury Down Syndrome AssociationThe Canterbury Down Syndrome Association (CDSA) is one of the many regional groups associated with the New Zealand Down Syndrome Association.www.cdsa.org.nz
Down syndrome association of NigeriaBridging the gap between people with Down syndrome and the rest of society through a support system that seeks to integrate them fully into the community in which they live.www.dsanigeria.org
Downside UpDownside Up's mission is to improve the quality of life for children with Down syndrome. We do this specifically within the Russian Federation in direct early intervention and education and social services to children and their families. Additionally we assist families from further a-field through electronic, written and verbal communication and support.www.downsideup.org
Down Syndrome Association SingaporeAs a self-funding, non-profit organization, we work closely and regularly with health and educational professionals and other voluntary welfare organizations.www.downsyndrome-singapore.org
Friendly Life Down Syndrome FoundationDown's Syndrome Foundation in Turkey.www.dostyasam.org
All 4 Down SyndromeOur aim is to support families, create awareness among the general public and in schools, bring expertise from abroad with the aim of training professionals and parents to an international standard for special needs, thereby creating the same opportunities for our children in the UAE.www.downsyndromedubai.com
Wellington Down Syndrome AssociationThe WDSA is an organization made up mainly of families who share the common bond of a family member with Down Syndrome. Our aim is to provide support and information to members on an ongoing basis.www.wdsa.co.nz
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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