by chuckywebmaster | Sep 27, 2021 | Education, Information & resources
International Guidelines for the Education of Learners with Down SyndromeExpandDSi has published International Guidelines for the Education of Learners with Down Syndrome. The guidelines have been developed to improve the availability and quality of education for...
by chuckywebmaster | Jun 2, 2020 | Education
Concluding Observations by the UNCRPD Committee A List of Issues was submitted by South African Civil Society in response to the South African Baseline Country Report on the Implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. The...
by chuckywebmaster | Jun 2, 2020 | Education
“What to Say and How to Talk about Down Syndrome” A guide for Family Members and Friends of people with Down Syndrome. Remember to celebrate the birth of the new baby! Although it may seem that the new parents are going through a difficult and...
by chuckywebmaster | Jun 2, 2020 | Education
The section has been developed for specific use by the media. Very often incorrect information about Down syndrome is given and this can reflect negatively on the condition. We therefore encourage you to use the UP TO DATE information on our website as well...
by chuckywebmaster | Jun 2, 2020 | Education
You have probably just heard that your sister or brother has been born and has Down Syndrome and you could be feeling very confused right now and are not too sure what is going on or what Down Syndrome really is. Your Mom and Dad may be feeling a little sad from the...
by chuckywebmaster | Jun 2, 2020 | Education
ALWAYS REMEMBER TO!* Celebrate the birth of the baby with the family.* Use people first language at all times e.g. “Your baby has Down Syndrome” NOT “She is a Downs baby”.* Use the baby’s given name.* The use of the word Mongoloid...
