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: Denise Taylor
Outreach Co-Ordinator/s: Deborah Noble / Faith Esbend
Co-opted: Sonia Skein – Ina Bowes – Adele Ball

Contact Details
Denise Taylor
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

1. What we do
2. Assistance with special need school applications
3. Starfish social group
4. Awareness drives
5. Education / information sharing

Chairperson: Carol Massyn – 083 261 8228
Secretary: Nicky Wooding – 084 958 4997
Area Co-ordinator: Thandiwe Matomela: 073 821 0948
Treasurer: Anthony Jodwana: 078 294 6657
Committee members:
Celeste Texeira: 071 553 0017
Nadine Parker: 073 732 9576

Website
www.downs.org.za
SERVICES:
New Parent Support
General Parent Support
ECD

Outreach in:
– Garankuwa
– Atteridgeville
– Mamelodi
– Soshanguve
– Eesterust
– Lotus Gardens
Kalafong Hospital, George Mukhari Hospital, Steve Biko Hospital, Winterveld Clinic, BB Clinic

Education Support:
We provide support to teachers and schools, answer questions and ensure they have continuous support as and when needed.
– Nursery Schools
– Mainstream schools
– Special schools
– Teachers’ workshops
– Webinars
Education support is also provided to parents as well. Education resources are sent on our various WhatsApp groups.
Literacy Programme – working with the individual and helping to strengthen their literacy and numeracy skills.
Weekly Learning room on zoom for 5-11 & 12 – 17 Years olds – group learning through games and play.
School to Work Transition Programme
A daily skills development programme working towards supported employment.
Athletics
Weekly athletics training covering track and field, shotput, discus, javelin and long jump.
Weekly Self-advocate Sessions
Focused on what the young adults want to learn.
Social Groups such for each age- group divided into the following ages:
– 0-2
– 3-5
– 5-11
– 12-17
– Self-advocates

Our contact details are as follows:
Email dsat@downs.org.za
Phone 012 664 8871
Cell 082 455 4602

Address
54 Hofmeyer Road
Lyttleton Minor
Centurion 0157

Services:
Parent support through Website, WhatsApp groups, Telehealth
Early Intervention using DRSP (Developmental Resource Stimulation Programme)
Self-Advocacy

Contact
Secretary and Occupational Therapist: Dr Dorothy Russell russeldc@ufs.ac.za / 0833755058

Address
Santorini 4
36 Union Avenue
Waverley
Bloemfontein 9301

Services offered
New-born counselling for parents and the family, parent support groups and workshops for parents and siblings;
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. We are assisted by volunteers and students (UTC Speech Therapy, and Social Worker students from different universities).
Outreach services include the communities of Khayelitsha and Atlantis. Other communities are welcome to contact us for services in their areas.

Events:
Contact our office for more information about the following:
Our Annual General Meeting is held in September.
We celebrate Down Syndrome Day (21 March) and National Down Syndrome Day (20 October).
Workshops and support groups for parents.

Contact Details
Address:
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 021-689-1519 / 021-658-5526
Toy Library 021-658-5610
Family Counsellor 021-658-5526
Val Hoy: 082-424-6339
Fax: 086-501-5785
Email: downscape@gmail.com
Website: http://www.downscape.co.za

Board Members
Chairperson: Meiro Nisha Khan
Vice-Chairperson: Yusuf Davids
Office Manager: Val Hoy