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
For the last week of Down Syndrome Awareness Month, our Science Alliance group got together (in a COVID-safe way) to do a “21 Gun Salute” using water rockets to celebrate. The whole video was made by participants in Science Alliance, including recording on the day and putting the video together… Read More
Day 1: Flourless Peanut Butter and Chocolate Cookies Reese’s Pieces fans rejoice! This cookie is crunchy, crumbly, peanut butter goodness that is also gluten free! Download Day 2: Jam Thumbprint Cookies These biscuits are so easy and so delicious! Gemma… Read More
ACT Down Syndrome Association are proud to present a brand new program aimed at current high school students in the ACT. Program Aim To teach young adults with an intellectual disability the basic standards and expectations of the mainstream workplace. The Program Students will attend a series… Read More
Lucy Barraclough is affectionate, loves food and dancing to pop music from the 70s and 80s. She connects to her community in Canberra at All Saints Café, where she volunteers and is learning new skills. Read More
Sam has always loved taking photos. Someone gave him a camera when he was 10 years old and he never looked back. Sam shares how he has stayed connected to his community through his photography. Read More
Speakers’ Corner is a workshop series that leverages off the success of the ACT Down Syndrome Association’s Confident Speaker’s program. This program is influenced by the Australian Competency – Apply Communication Skills (BSBCMM211). In this program students will: Develop public Speaking Skills, Learn the fundamentals of communication, Practice social communication. This… Read More
The ACTDSA Committee and staff are excited announce that Commissioner Georgeina Whelan has been appointed as the new Patron of the ACT Down Syndrome Association. Georgeina Whelan graduated from Officer Training into the Australian Army in June 1988. As an Army Officer Brigadier Whelan deployed to East Timor in… Read More
Science Alliance goes National! Join the ACT Down Syndrome Association and representatives from Vanessa de Kauwes Science Alliance group on August 20th, 2020 for a live demonstration of how science can be accessible for all. Science Alliance combines hands-on science with disability education to enable the full inclusion of students… Read More
Diversity in the Classroom: Tips for Teaching Students with Down syndrome Presented by Learning Support Officers Sharon Melhuish and Karen Garrity, and Biologist Kelli Gowland. Topics will include: What does it mean for a person to have Down syndrome? How does Down syndrome impact a students learning and inclusion in… Read More
