Did you know that the most common barrier to learning identified by schools is communication? One approach strongly encourage using AAC to develop effective and communication is Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)! AAC is any communication strategy outside of speech. There are two main types of AAC: Unaided AAC… Read More
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The NDIS Review Report was released on Thursday, 7 December, and presents 26 recommendations and 139 actions to improve the NDIS. Over the coming months DSV will be releasing some varying perspectives on the review recommendations, and what they mean for different people in our community. Read More
A message from Colby. Read More
Aileen Too wasn't expecting to get pregnant with her fourth child, but when Will was born she was surrounded by love and support. Read More
DSAN member Kylie Scott at the Down Syndrome Australia Becoming a Leader training in NSW. By Kylie Preston, National ILC Project Manager This year Down Syndrome Australia has started running our Becoming a Leader training sessions across the country. These sessions are part of The Pathways to Independence project, and… Read More
Down Syndrome Australia’s Statement on COVID-19 Vaccination 25 January, 2021 International research has shown that adults with Down syndrome are at significantly greater risk of serious illness or mortality if they contract Covid-19. Down Syndrome Australia (DSA) has been in regular communication with the Government regarding… Read More
