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Down Syndrome Australia - Celebrating World Down Syndrome Day

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Celebrating World Down Syndrome Day. The celebration of World Down Syndrome has come a long way in the seven years since it was first observed in 2006. Last year the day was formally acknowledged by the United Nations, and a conference was held at UN headquarters in New York on 21 March 2012. Its success has led to the announcement by Down Syndrome International. That the World Down Syndrome Day Conference will once again take place on 21 March 2013 in New York, USA. Will be screened during the day.

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Down Syndrome Australia - Media

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News articles released by Down Syndrome Australia. Down syndrome in the media. Down syndrome in the media is a collection of links to news, commentary, video, audio and more. Advocacy is a key role. For Down Syndrome Australia. Find out more about Down Syndrome Australias advocacy work by viewing our:. Iscussing or portraying people with Down syndrome. About to write, film or photograph a piece about a person with Down syndrome? Photos, video and TV. What is Down syndrome? Media consent form (PDF).

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Down Syndrome Australia - Down syndrome around the world

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Down syndrome around the world. Down Syndrome International (DSi). The Asia-Pacific Down Syndrome Federation (APDSF. World Down Syndrome Congress. The World Down Syndrome Congress (WDSC). Is organised by Down Syndrome International. To be held every 3 years in a different location. The next WDSC will be held in Glasgow, Scotland in 2018. Sign up for news. World Down Syndrome Congress. Website by the Information Access Group.

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Down Syndrome Australia - Home

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NDIS Board Recruiter must be replaced. NDIS Board Recruiter must be replaced. Down Syndrome Australia, along with other members of Disability Australia, is dismayed that not one of the potential candidates for NDIS Board positions has either a disclosed disability or lived experience of disability. Read the full AFDO media release here. Media Release: Prenatal Testing. Down Syndrome Australia calls for better information to support new pre-natal testing. For Release: 5 October 2016. It is the view of Dow...

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Down Syndrome Australia - Our work

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As the national voice representing people with Down syndrome and their families, advocacy is a key role for Down Syndrome Australia. We work with the State and Territory associations to develop agreed policy positions representing and advocating on these to the federal government and national organisations. Some of the ways we have been actively advocating include:. Strong representation during the development and implementation of the Better Start program. Several Australian state Down syndrome associat...

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Down Syndrome Australia - Journal

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Each issue also includes appropriate contributions from families and individuals with Down syndrome, and can include material reprinted from other sources with appropriate acknowledgement and permission. The rest of the journal includes state and territory news and information, reviews of current and new publications and new technologies. Letters to the Editor (new section). My Voice (a place for people with Down syndrome to share their stories). A Day in a Life. National Events (such as StepUp, WDSD).

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Down Syndrome Australia - Resources

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What do you know about Down syndrome? Down syndrome population statistics. Ageing and Down syndrome. Prenatal testing for Down syndrome fact sheet. Learners with Down syndrome. Online learning for Disability Support Workers. Today I learned about Down syndrome. A Better Start: For families who have a child with Down syndrome. Mental Wellness and Healthy Living. Down syndrome and Alzheimers disease. Dementia and Intellectual Disability. The Down Syndrome NOW (Needs, Opinions, Wishes) Report.

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Down Syndrome Australia - Events

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World Down Syndrome Day. March 21st is World Down Syndrome Day, which has been officially recognised by the United Nations since 2012. On this day, people all around the world celebrate the lives and achievements of people with Down syndrome, creating a global voice, advocating for the rights, inclusion and wellbeing of people with Down syndrome. Word Down Syndrome Day 2016. World Down Syndrome Day 2015. World Down Syndrome Day 2014. October – Step UP! Please visit the Step UP! For Down syndrome website.

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Down Syndrome Australia - About us

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Down Syndrome Australia is made up of eight State and Territory associations providing support, information and resources to people with Down syndrome and their families across the country. The associations have come together to represent and progress the needs, interests and aspirations of people with Down syndrome and those that support them. In the About us section of the Down Syndrome Australia website, you will find the following pages:. Constitution of Down Syndrome Australia PDF 924 KB.

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Down Syndrome Australia - New Parents, Family Support and Information

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New Parents, Family Support and Information. Many new parents value contact with another parent who has been through a similar experience. The State and Territory Down syndrome associations provide support, information and local linkages to other families. Personal visits to families at home or in metropolitan hospitals are often also available. For new parent support please contact. Information may also be of use to you. With any questions that you may have. A number of studies of the experiences of fam...