Down Syndrome Associtation - Western Cape

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The Down Syndrome Association of the Western Cape was established in 1976. The Association offers a variety of services and support to people with Down syndrome and similar disabilities and their families. Our services and programmes are aimed at improving the quality of life fo people with Down syndrome, helping them find their purpose and take their rightful place in society. We encourage people with Down syndrome, to develop to their full potential, using their skills and abilities to contribute to their communities.

We are available at:

Address
73 Van Der Stel Road
Oakdale
Bellville,
7530

Telephone: 021-919-8533
Fax: 021-919-8266
084-258-6436
Email: info@downwc.co.za
Website: www.downwc.co.za

OFFICE HOURS
Monday to Friday
08h00 to 13h00

BOARD MEMBERS Chairperson - Reggie Steenberg
Vice Chairperson - Gerhard Botha
Treasure - John Bernhardt
Secretary - Tineke Boshoff
Other - Marianne du Plessis
Jaques van Niekerk
Brian Rabkin
Lourens Tarentaal
Co-opted member - Karen van Niekerk

STAFF:
Office Manager: Tineke Boshoff
Social Work and Early Intervention - Elmarie Jansen Van Vuuren
Outreach coordinator - Ester Adams
Projects Manager - Theresa Smit
Events Coordinator - Doenette Schaffer
Inclusive Education - Beulah Matthee
Skills Development - Lesley Ann Marshall
Art Classes - Marianne du Plessis


WE OFFER:
Parents support / Early Intervention / Inclusive Education / Counselling / Outreach / Referral services / Teenage club / Leisure library / Arts / Sokkie / Support to grandparents and siblings and family members / Skills Development / Networking with companies & schools / Government lobbying / Training courses / Support groups

PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT US AT THE OFFICE.