Useful Links
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There are a wide range of websites and Facebook pages which have been set up to support parents and professionals and raise awareness about Down’s Syndrome. Below is a list which you may find useful.
The Down’s Syndrome Association
This is a registered charity which provides up to date factual information regarding all aspects to Down's Syndrome. They have literature written for both expectant and new parents which you may find useful.
You can join to become a member of the Down's Syndrome Association and further information can be found at
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Positive About Down Syndrome (PADS)
Positive about Down Syndrome is a charity set up to share stories and provide support to both expectant and new parents. They work with professionals to educate them on the condition and remove the negativity which is often delivered when a diagnosis is given. They have a pregnancy support facebook page and a new parent page which you may find useful.
Wouldn’t Change a Thing (WCAT)
WCAT is a charity which works hard to campaign to change the negative outdated perception of Down Syndrome. You may have seen the wouldn’t change a thing videos starring mums and dads with their children whilst using Makaton.
www.facebook.com/wouldntchangeathingdotorg
Future of Down's
This is one of the biggest Facebook groups which is useful to speak to parents located across the UK. This page is strictly for parents and guardians and approval from current members is required before your request to join is accepted.
Shine21
We have both a public Facebook page (Shine21) where we share our fundraising events and information and we also have a closed Facebook page (Shine21 Parents) which is strictly for parents only. We look forward to welcoming you to those sites.
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Local Makaton Tutor - Handmade Voices
If you would like to learn more about Makaton and the available courses please contact Handmade Voices. Emma has been incredibly supportive of Shine21 and provided training to all our parents as well as local schools and nurseries and guidance for our development sessions.
Makaton Training Courses | Handmade Voices | York
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