Mission of DSSA

Down Syndrome South Africa is committed to finding ways to improve the quality of life of all persons with Down Syndrome, promoting the idea that they have the right to live with independence, dignity and security as valued adults and full citizens in our society. It endeavours to empower families through dissemination of information, encourages research in the fields of early intervention, education, medical aspects and employment. Its ongoing mission is to bring South Africa in line with world trends in the field of Down Syndrome and to see to it that the UN conventions on the rights of disabled adults and children are recognized and honoured in all spheres.

During the annual campaigns around the National Down Syndrome Awareness Day on 20 October, DSSA is able to convey new information on Down Syndrome to the South African public. It is hoped that this will create new opportunities for the thousands of children in our country who have up to now been greatly underestimated and stigmatized.