DSActive & WorkFit support Luke in his new role

…h Down’s syndrome to access meaningful work opportunities that can benefit the rest of their lives. For more information about WorkFit please contact the team on 0333 12 12 300, email us on dsworkfit@downs-syndrome.org.uk or visit the WorkFit website:www.dsworkfit.org.uk…

Roy Hodgson leads Down’s Syndrome Eagles Training Session

…at their game against London City Lionesses on FA Women’s Football Weekend 23rd-24th November 2019. “It was an absolute pleasure to be here tonight, I think we enjoyed it more than the players! They’re so enthusiastic and proud to play for Palace. We’re really excited to see them again on Sunday, when they’ll be walking out alongside the team.” Ashlee Hincks “The young people who come here want to play football and they don’t always have the oppo…

Q&A with Christopher, winner of Newcastle United Foundation Disability Player of the Year!

…the award. How was the ceremony? The ceremony was amazing. Extremely well organised, and there were lots of very generous and supportive people. Gabby Logan was very personable and professional, putting everyone at ease. I was so proud of Christopher knowing what he has been through to get there. Thank you so much for Christopher and his Dad for taking the time to speak to us. If you would like more information about the session with Newcastle Un…

Eight DSActive football players become FA Level 1 football coaches

…elp them run a training session. The coach will learn how to ‘plan, do and review’. The course was exactly the same as the one everybody wanting become a Level 1 coach takes. It had been modified by the tutors, however, to be taught at a slower pace and took five weeks instead of two. The course was delivered by experienced tutors from the London FA who really enjoyed the process. One of them said: “I have really enjoyed teaching the lads their fi…

Benefits

…ly 22% of the population. Research has found that disabled people aged over 16 are twice as likely to be inactive as non-disabled people (43% vs 21%) and three times more likely to take part in no physical activity at all (31% vs 10%). Our own research found that 76% of parents/carers said that their loved one with Down’s syndrome was not very active before they started attending a DSActive session, with the vast majority saying that there were no…

A winter’s Wednesday in Middlesbrough

…erall a great time was had by all, with a lot of talk about the final goal and how it would be prevented next week. Thanks to Middlesbrough for attending the workshop and putting on the session. For more information about the session check out https://www.dsactive.org.uk/football-session/middlesbrough/ To find a session near a DSActive session near you click here or if you’ve been inspired to set up your own DSActive session, you can email the DSA…

QPR Trust celebrate 10 Year Anniversary at House of Commons

…end the our National Festival every year. Images sourced from QPR Trust Feb 2019 and Back Page Images The 10th anniversary event was held at the House of Commons. Over 100 people attended including members of staff, partners, players/participants as well as professional football players such as Les Ferdinand, Chris Ramsey, Steve McClaren. Two players from the Tiger Cubs gave speeches about their own football journey and their mums also spoke about…

“That was so mint”

Photo courtesy of Down Syndrome Liverpool

…by just North West of Liverpool. The famous sculpture by Anthony Gormley of 100 male statues looking out to sea is just a few hundred meters along the coastal path from the centre. The Centre is a busy venue, with water-based activities, a gym, restaurant, bedrooms and function rooms. We were thrilled that they were to host their first sailing festival for people with Down’s syndrome. Unfortunately, what we hadn’t counted on was Hurricane Lorenzo…