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Down’s Syndrome Awareness Week is celebrated across the globe from March 15 to March 21 every year. The purpose of the week is to create awareness about individuals with Down’s syndrome, and the difficulties they face in their lives. The week also helps everyone understand how people with ...
I chatted to Suzie Moffat recently, the curator of a wonderful art project that showcases the work of art by artists with Down's syndrome. Heart & Soldhas beenexhibiting atThe Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchesterand is receivingfantastic coverage. For those of you who don’t know,Heart & Sold...
All I can say, with a smile of pride on my face from where I stand now, is that Down's Syndrome alone is not a reason to terminate a pregnancy or give away a much wanted child. We must not judge, but support. We must dispel fear with love and humour. We must enlighten the igno...
Soon everyone’s news feed will hopefully be flooded with these amazing posters, just in time for world Down syndrome day 2019. What’s the point? What’s the aim? When a new parent or parents to be are looking for information on Down Syndrome. We want the internet to be balanced with...
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I am spreading the word that 21st March is World Down Syndrome Day and encouraging as many people as possible to get involved to spread awareness. Natty has been awarded aLocal Hero Child of Courage or Achievement Awardfor her modelling by Pirate FM. ...