Useful Contacts and Links
With the advent of the internet, many more resources are now available.
In the course of our work with children, parents, family members, and healthcare and education professionals involved with Down Syndrome we have amassed a wealth of useful contacts here are a selection of some of the best we have come across.
If you think we should include any others you have come across please let us know. FORM REQUIRED
Down Syndrome Charities
Down's Syndrome Association
Helping people with Down’s Syndrome to live full and rewarding lives.
Down's Syndrome Association Free Resources
A wide range of free resources for children and adults with Down Syndrome and there parents and carers.
Downs Heart Group
Offering support and information relating to heart conditions associated with Down’s Syndrome.
Down's Syndrome Education International
Discovering Potential – Transforming Lives.
Down Syndrome International
Committed to improving the quality of life for people with Down syndrome, promoting their right to be included on a full and equal basis with others.
Children’s Charities
Contact a Family
For families with disabled children.
CEREBRA
Working wonders for children with brain conditions.
BIBIC
Changing Children’s lives.
Merlins Magic Wand
We put the magic back into the childhoods of seriously ill, disabled and disadvantaged children.
Merlins Magic Wand
We proudly support over 6,500 children and 8,000 adults with a congenital heart condition. Find out who we help, and how we help, here.
Support Organistions
Reach Opportunity Centre
The Centre provides individual learning programmes whilst continuing to develop essential life skills for those over 18 with learning disabilities.
Somerset Parent Carer Forum
To give a voice to Parent Carers in Somerset
Youth at Heart
Xander is a local support worker who can provide help for young people and their families who have congenital heart disease. He will help when the patient is in hospital or at home.
Hidden Disabilities
The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower is a discreet way for adults and children with hidden disabilities to show that they need additional support or just a little more time.
Education
Independent Parental Special Education Advice
Free and independent legally based information, advice and support to help get the right education for children and young people with all kinds of special educational needs (SEN) and disabilities.
Special iApps
At Special iApps, we develop educational apps for children with special educational needs, including autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, hearing impairment and other learning disabilities.
Finance
Family Fund
Family Fund is the UK’s largest charity providing grants for families raising disabled or seriously ill children and young people.