Due to low interest in the Alderson Awards we have decided to not go ahead with the event this year. Instead we will be holding a disco for our community! This event will allow our community to get together and celebrate everyone’s achievements and have some well deserved fun together!… Read More
The ACT Down Syndrome Association is proud to announce that we have changed our name to “ACT Down Syndrome and Intellectual Disability Association Incorporated”. This name change enhances our commitment to promoting and supporting inclusivity across the ACT and surrounding regions and reflects our mission to advocate for and… Read More
Tips for Teaching Students Facilitated by Learning Support Coordinators Sharon Moore, Karen Garrity, and Biologist Kelli Gowland. Come along for a a unique opportunity to hear and learn from Educators who are also parents of children with Down syndrome. Topics will include: What does it mean for a person… Read More
Come and join ACT Down Syndrome Association as we host a special event to celebrate the achievements of people with Down syndrome and to acknowledge the support provided by community groups, businesses or individuals. Several awards will be presented on the night with presentations, music and dancing and a fabulous… Read More
Getting a Job for people with Down syndrome This workshop is about how to get a job. You will learn: How to make a resumeHow to do a job interviewHow to dress for workHow to behave in the workplace This workshop will be co-facilitated… Read More
StepUP! for Down Syndrome event at Kambah Adventure Playground, ACT Come along to Kambah Adventure Playground for a fun family day in the sun to raise awareness and funds for Down syndrome in the ACT. Date Sunday 16 October, 2022 10:00 am – 1:00pm (ACT)… Read More
To celebrate National Science Week, Dr. V and some Science Alliance participants have made a science video for every day this week! Each video teaches us something about science using a fun activity. Watch below – to try an activity for yourself, download and print the templates provided (or ask… Read More
This workshop will be about self-advocacy and will be co-facilitated by ACT Employment Ambassador and local member, Charlotte Bailey. About the event This workshop is about self advocacy. It will help you learn about the different types of advocacy and your rights. It will also help you to… Read More
This program is aimed at students attending high school between Years 9 – 12 and who are living with an intellectual disability. The program aims to give students some basic knowledge of the workplace to help prepare them for their first job. This program will be held in Term… Read More
Join DSAN member and local member Lauren Murray to learn more about making decisions! This workshop will help you learn more about making your own decisions. It will teach you about the types of decisions we can make and how we can all develop decision making skills. This workshop will… Read More
Dr Vanessa de Kauwe had the opportunity to talk to Anna Vidot on the ABC Drive program about the Alderson Awards. In the interview, special mention goes out to the Science Alliance group that meets weekly in the ACT Down Syndrome Association office. Listen to the interview below! Featured image… Read More
On Friday 6 May, members of ACTDSA and the community got together for a formal gala dinner to celebrate the achievements of people with Down syndrome. It was a good night for all. Thank you to everyone who came to celebrate with us. Thank you to Minister Emma Davidson… Read More
