Established
Down Syndrome Amathole was established in 1996.

Services we offer
Parent support
Early intervention
Inclusive Education
Counselling
Outreach programme
Support groups
Workshops and talks
Provide assistance with obtaining disability grantsBanking Details: 

Name: First National Bank
Branch: Vincent Park
Account: 62004790863
Branch: 210221

Board Members
Chairperson: Linda Davis - 083 310 0398
Vice Chairperson: Soraya Adkins
Treasurer: Mimette Oosthuizen
Secretary: Alta Brink

Committee Members: Welekazi Felicia Mbana, Vuyiseka Hlope, Agness Nontombi Kupiso, Nonkosi Faith Mhlawuli, Nosiphiwo Mapukatha, Thabisa Xesha
Self-Advocate: Tasha Oosthuizen
Branch Director: Linda Davis
Outreach Co-Ordinator/s: Deborah Noble / Faith Esbend
Co-opted: Sonia Skein – Ina Bowes – Adele Ball

Contact Details
Linda Davis
Branch Director
Down Syndrome Association Amathole

Physical Address
2 Dunn Street ,
Arcadia, East London 5201

Postal Address
P.O. Box 15073,
Beacon Bay, 5205
Tel: 043 722 4918
Cell: 083 552 4616
Fax: 0866 5188 24
E-mail : dsaael@telkomsa.net
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/DSAAmathole/

Services offered Counselling for parents and the family, parent support groups Toy Library Services for children from birth to pre-school; Directory of services for children with special needs – Child Care Information Centre (a project of UCT). We welcome referrals from healthcare practitioners or concerned relatives or friends of children with Down syndrome or any intellectual disability. Outreach services include a toy library clinic in Khayelitsha. Other communities are welcome to contact us for services in their areas. Contact Details Please Note: During the lockdown, we are working from home Physical Address Red Cross War Memorial Children’s’ Hospital Section S8, Outpatient Department Klipfontein Road Rondebosch, 7700 Postal Address PO Box 369 Rondebosch, 7701 Telephone Office Manager: Val Hoy: 082-424-6339 Email: downscape@gmail.com Board Members Chairperson: Zarina Adamson Vice-Chairperson: Carmen Herwell Treasurer/Secretary: Wisal Harris Committee members: Meiro Nisha Khan, Mogamat Yusuf Davids, Dawit Worku, Cherie Padayachee, Val Harker, Koelsum Ghansar.  

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 of 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:  73 Van Der Stel Street Oakdale Bellville 7530

Telephone: 021-919-8533

Fax: 021-919-8266 / 084-258-6436

Email: info@dsawc.co.za

Website: www.dsawc.co.za 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/downsyndromewesterncape 

NPO nr: 035-074-NPO

BANKING DETAILS:

NAME: Down Syndrome Association Western Cape

BANK: ABSA BRANCH:

Sanbel ACCOUNT: 1074622344

OFFICE HOURS: Monday to Friday – 08h00 to 15h00

STAFF:

Chairperson: Jacques Hattingh

Office Manager: Tineke Ganz-Malan

Outreach: Ester Adams Umthi

Class: Reny Mohamed, Leann Marsh, Ferial Charles, Magdalena Storm, Sylvia Herselman

Social Workers: Kurwan Kleinsmidt, Germaine Sauls

Secretary: Amelia Colyn

WE OFFER: Parent and family support individual and group / Counseling / Outreach / Social Work Services and referrals / Studio21: Skills development, art class and socials for young adults / Life skills group for adults / Umthi Special Needs Centre / Masande Special Needs Centre / Assistance with Early intervention, Inclusive education  / Training and Awareness talks / Fundraising /Provincial Government Lobbying