About the Charity
The charity exists to make a positive difference for individuals with Down syndrome in East Midlands. We do this by working with the individuals, families and the professionals involved in their development.
About our work
Down's Syndrome-Derby has existed for almost twenty years - first as a branch of the National Downs Syndrome Association and more recently as a registered charity in it's own right.
The group adopts an holistic approach to support and welcomes children and adults with Down's Syndrome, their parents and carers, siblings, extended families and professionals working within the health and education sectors.
Our activities are widespread and numerous and include the provision of a listening ear and reassurance for new parents; the opportunity for children to develop through play at our monthly parent and child group; the purchase of specialist resources for health visitors and support teachers to use with our families; picnics and parties for every one to come together and share positive experiences as well as raising awareness of challenges to come.
The list goes on and on................
If you would like further details of our aims, future plans, membership and a timetable of future events which take place throughout Derby and Derbyshire please have a look around this site. If you need more information contact us, details are on the contacts page
New Parent?
If you are a new parent or have found out that you are to become a parent of a child with Down's Syndrome and would like to talk to another parent you can phone the Downs Syndrome Association who have a 24 hour contact service
Tel 0845 230 0372 or if you would like to talk to someone in the Derbyshire area then please contact our Project Worker Claire Adlington on 07505491253.
You may also want to visit the Downs Syndrome Association website for more information about Downs Syndrome.
If you want to see some of the things we do and the events we hold why not have a look our Newsletters
Our Patron
Our patron is Dr Rosemary Guy
