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Down Syndrome Association Amathole
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Down Syndrome Association Western Cape
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Port Elizabeth Down Syndrome Association
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DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION PRETORIA/TSHWANE
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Down Syndrome Association Support Cape
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Down Syndrome Association Free State
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Down Syndrome Association Amathole
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/
Down Syndrome Association Support Cape
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.
Down Syndrome Association Western Cape

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
Port Elizabeth Down Syndrome Association
- What we do
- Assistance with special need school applications
- Starfish social group
- Awareness drives
- 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
DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION PRETORIA/TSHWANE
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
Down Syndrome Association Free State

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
Down Syndrome Association Support Cape
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
Down Syndrome Support Groups
Down Syndrome Support Durban

Address:
87 Steelcastle Avenue Newlands West Durban.
Contacts:
Jessie: 0787476767
Elaine Pieterse: 0671395252
Janus Horn : 0836352682
Banking details:
Absa Bank
Down Syndrome Association KZN
According no.49099839400
Branch code: 632005
Intathakusa Down Syndrome Support – Emalahleni
Contacts:
Nonhlanhla Malinga 072 586 5261.
Nomvula Rankwe 0725379422
Down Syndrome Support Polokwane
Selaelo Makgato
Address:
Office of the Premier,
Office 124,
40 Hans van Rensburg Street,
Polokwane, 0699
Down Syndrome Support Tzaneen
Difference Motseo
Contact number:
078 246 0888
Down Syndrome Northern Cape
Mpho Zenani
Contact number:
083 427 9258