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April is Autism Awareness Month Did you know that people with Down syndrome are more likely to be autistic than others in the community? We’ve worked with @Amaze to create a helpful resource about Down syndrome and autism. It includes practical information for families, health professionals and educators. View the resource: https://buff.ly/JkQsmOm #AutismAwarenessMonth #DownSyndromeAustralia #Amaze #InclusionMatters

April is Autism Awareness Month

Did you know that people with Down syndrome are more likely to be autistic than others in the community? We’ve worked with @Amaze to create a helpful resource about Down syndrome and autism. It includes practical information for families, health professionals and educators. View the resource: #AutismAwarenessMonth #DownSyndromeAustralia #Amaze #InclusionMatters ... See MoreSee Less

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🐣 Happy Easter from everyone at DSA! We hope you enjoy a safe, happy and relaxing long weekend with loved ones.

🐣 Happy Easter from everyone at DSA!

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Down Syndrome Australia is deeply saddened to share the passing of Michael Sullivan AM – a passionate advocate, respected leader and long-time friend of our organisation. Michael was the first Chair of our Down Syndrome Advisory Network and worked closely with us to ensure people with Down syndrome had a strong voice in our work. He also served on the National Disability Advisory Council, chaired the NSW Council for Intellectual Disability and was awarded a Member of the Order of Australia in 2022 for his service to people with disability. Michael brought honesty, courage and heart to everything he did. He believed strongly in the power of self-advocacy, saying: “When I advocate for myself, I am also advocating for others. Speaking up for other people makes me feel good. It is an honour and a privilege to meet ministers and people in government and speak up for others.” He also reminded us: “Everyone has an inner voice… once it comes out, you can’t stop us.” We will miss Michael greatly and are thankful for everything he brought to our community. His legacy will live on.

Down Syndrome Australia is deeply saddened to share the passing of Michael Sullivan AM – a passionate advocate, respected leader and long-time friend of our organisation.

Michael was the first Chair of our Down Syndrome Advisory Network and worked closely with us to ensure people with Down syndrome had a strong voice in our work. He also served on the National Disability Advisory Council, chaired the NSW Council for Intellectual Disability and was awarded a Member of the Order of Australia in 2022 for his service to people with disability.Michael brought honesty, courage and heart to everything he did. He believed strongly in the power of self-advocacy, saying:“When I advocate for myself, I am also advocating for others. Speaking up for other people makes me feel good. It is an honour and a privilege to meet ministers and people in government and speak up for others.”He also reminded us:“Everyone has an inner voice… once it comes out, you can’t stop us.”We will miss Michael greatly and are thankful for everything he brought to our community. His legacy will live on. ... See MoreSee Less

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