Downs Side Up on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Downs-Side-Up/318102441551483?sk=wall
Down's Syndrome Association
Font of all factual advice and support. Can provide leaflets and information for those who have just had a diagnosis in pregnancy, to supporting adults with Down's Syndrome as they grow older
Cornwall Downs Syndrome Support Group
A local group offering support, workshops and fun events for families
http://www.cdssg.org.uk/
Downs Syndrome Education International (DownsEd)
This group carries out research into the latest teaching techniques for children with Down's Syndrome
Educational materials are available to purchase, including Makaton books. Training courses are also offered for parents and professionals
http://www.dseinternational.org/en/gb/
Educational Resources
Makaton Sign Language
Makaton is a basic form of sign language
Teaching Makaton to children with Down's Syndrome from a very early age provides another dimension to language, helping to back up and input those valuable spoken words
http://www.makaton.org/
Fabulous, must have DVDs from;
http://www.singinghands.co.uk/
Symbol UK speech therapy charity
http://www.symboluk.co.uk/
Plenty Of Potential POPS Resources
A reading scheme that works alongside Jolly Phonics, specifically developed for children with Down's Syndrome, Autism and language delay
http://www.popsresources.com/
Jolly Phonics Resources
http://jollylearning.co.uk/shop/
CBeebies Something Special
Games and colouring, as well as Makaton fun
Useful Products
Fledglings
Products for Children's Special Needs. Includes toys, bedding, clothing, footwear, feeding and toilet training aids
Holidays for those with Disabilities
Can Do Holidays was founded by Lisa Newton to help disabled people holiday with confidence. She is a highly experienced trainer in disabled access and handling skills. Using my knowledge and experience in this area Can Do Holidays gives its customers peace of mind by only listing properties that have been personally inspected by us and found to meet our exacting standards.
On our website you can see a selection of the properties that we offer. Here we give general information about the properties and their degree of adaptation, but for each we also have a detailed report available that includes full information about the adaptations, many photographs and even video tours. What you see if what you get, no unwanted surprises.
We encourage you to find properties on this website that interest you and then contact us so that we can help you to make the arrangements for the perfect holiday for you and those you care for.
Can Do Holidays
Can Do Holidays was founded by Lisa Newton to help disabled people holiday with confidence. She is a highly experienced trainer in disabled access and handling skills. Using my knowledge and experience in this area Can Do Holidays gives its customers peace of mind by only listing properties that have been personally inspected by us and found to meet our exacting standards.
On our website you can see a selection of the properties that we offer. Here we give general information about the properties and their degree of adaptation, but for each we also have a detailed report available that includes full information about the adaptations, many photographs and even video tours. What you see if what you get, no unwanted surprises.
We encourage you to find properties on this website that interest you and then contact us so that we can help you to make the arrangements for the perfect holiday for you and those you care for.
Can Do Holidays
The Calvert Trust enables people with disabilities, together with their families and friends, to achieve their potential through the challenge of outdoor adventure in the countryside.
Calvert Tust UK
Medical Research
Down Syndrome Research Foundation UK
Down's Syndrome Medical Interest Group (DSMIG)
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