{"id":244,"date":"2020-02-26T10:09:27","date_gmt":"2020-02-26T10:09:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/voice\/?page_id=244"},"modified":"2020-03-02T01:49:44","modified_gmt":"2020-03-02T01:49:44","slug":"about-voice","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/voice\/about-voice\/","title":{"rendered":"About Voice"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\n\tWe\u2019ve released a new position statement on employment.

A position statement explains what we think about a topic and what needs to change.

We believe every person with Down syndrome has the right to:

\u2013 work in open employment
\u2013 have the support they need to do their job
\u2013 be paid fairly

There is still more to do to make it easier for people with Down syndrome to find and keep a job.

This includes:

\u2013 improving services and supports for people looking for or starting work
\u2013 fixing the Disability Support Pension
\u2013 helping employers understand the value of employing people with disability

View the position statement: buff.ly\/eum9k0z<\/a>

It's also available in Plain English and Easy Read.

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\n\tHave you registered for our inclusive education webinar next Monday?

You\u2019ll learn practical, real-world strategies to support inclusive learning for children with Down syndrome.

This webinar is for teachers, school leaders, education support staff, allied professionals, families and anyone interested in inclusive education.

Monday 4 May
1:00 - 2:00 PM (AEST)

Learn more and register: buff.ly\/rIURp9D<\/a>

Please share with anyone who might be interested.

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\n\tOur CEO Darryl Steff spoke at the National Dementia Conference in Melbourne today.

He spoke about the opportunity to improve dementia outcomes for people with Down syndrome.

This includes improving the diagnosis journey, strengthening supports outside aged care, and better supporting families and carers.

We will continue to advocate for this.

DSA also has resources to support people with Down syndrome and their families: buff.ly\/r2y3f6O<\/a>

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\n\tWith the right support, people with Down syndrome can continue to live well as they get older.

Our Ageing Well with Down Syndrome resources are here to help.

The resources cover:

\u2022 Keeping my body healthy
\u2022 Dementia
\u2022 Anxiety and depression
\u2022 Grief and loss
\u2022 Perimenopause and menopause

Each resource is easy to understand and follow. They can help you notice changes early and get support sooner.

View the resources and share them with someone who might benefit: buff.ly\/EpAVWDr<\/a>

A big thank you to nib foundation, our partner in this project, for helping make these resources possible.

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