Charlton Upbeats crowned DSActive National Festival winners for the fifth time after a fantastic day of football

…ent on to win the game 8-0 and lifted the trophy for the fifth consecutive year. One Parent sent the following comment through following the event: “This is a thank you for the fantastic event we attended yesterday. Our son plays for Charlton Upbeats and this was the first DSA Tournament we have been to. We had a fantastic, uplifting day. Thank you for organising the event, it was full of wonderful moments, many of which you would not usually see…

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…d send to:- DSActive Down’s Syndrome Association Langdon Down Centre 2a Langdon Park Teddington TW11 9PS By Phone Call us on 0333 121 2300 to make a donation over the phone. Ask for the fundraising department and please ensure you make it clear the donation is for DSActive….

Simplyhealth supports people with Down’s syndrome to have a healthy lifestyle

…ere known purely for cash plans, we now offer a wide range of products and services to cater for peoples’ everyday health needs – now and into the future. Helping people make the most of life is our sole purpose and giving back is a huge part of that. In 2015 we were able to donate £1.6 million to charitable causes, touching the lives of nearly 825,000 people across the UK. Our future success and performance will enable us to deliver our ongoing p…

Longfleet YFC’s newest coaches

…usion’ Level 1, is run by Dorset County FA (DCFA) and is now in its second year. Another of our DS Lions also completed his Level 1 last year. It is a standard Level 1 course, but football coaches act as mentors or ‘Buddies’ for the duration of the course. It enables participants with a disability the chance to gain their qualifications in a comfortable and appropriate environment, with assistance where necessary, including ‘signers’, when require…

Joseph’s training tips

…esday – Personal Training session Wednesday – Swimming and Kayaking in holiday Thursday – Running Friday – Running Saturday – Personal Training session Sunday – Run in the park every month or walk/run on Dartmoor I normally see my Personal Trainer on Tuesday’s and she makes me do lots of cardio and she helps me to lose fat more and keep slim. I sometimes run on the treadmill but not all the time because I go outside to run in the park with her and…

Simplyhealth supports innovative nutrition programme for people with Down’s syndrome

…ere known purely for cash plans, we now offer a wide range of products and services to cater for peoples’ everyday health needs – now and into the future. Helping people make the most of life is our sole purpose and giving back is a huge part of that. In 2015 we were able to donate £1.6 million to charitable causes, touching the lives of nearly 825,000 people across the UK. Our future success and performance will enable us to deliver our ongoing p…

Surrey Cricket

…e working with Surrey Cricket & Spencer Club. Cricket teaches players different movements such as catching, throwing, striking the ball, running and etc. Cricket can improve your mental health and well-being. The cricket world cup is starting next month, so it’s exciting time to be involved in cricket.” The sessions are outdoors on the cricket field. In the first week, 11 people with Down’s syndrome attended. The group warm-up involved all players…

Down’s Syndrome Association recognised as Activity Alliance Associate Member

…to be working with the Activity Alliance to ensure that opportunities are available for people with Down’s syndrome to be active, be healthy and play sport. The Down’s Syndrome Association has worked tirelessly for nearly 50 years to create the conditions that all people with Down’s syndrome need to live full and rewarding lives.” Barry Horne, Chief Executive for Activity Alliance, said: “Our vision ‘disabled people are active for life’ is a powe…

8th DSActive National Festival delivers ‘the highest standard I have ever seen’

…presented three special awards for outstanding performances throughout the day. This year’s Best Goal Keeper went to Beth from Bottesford Town, who was playing in her very first match but was fantastic with the gloves on. The Golden Boot this year went to Tayo from Millwall who scored a magnificent 26 goals in the group stages. And this year’s Players player went to Sam from Merseyside Blues. He showed great enthusiasm throughout the day, never st…

World Down’s Syndrome Awareness Week 2019

Down’s Syndrome Awareness Week and World Down Syndrome Day are an amazing opportunity to challenge our society’s misconceptions about Down’s syndrome and to call for it to be more inclusive. We’ll be celebrating the achievements of people with Down’s syndrome, telling their stories and amplifying their voices. The DSA will especially be highlighting the stories and achievements of people with Down’s syndrome and who have more complex needs…a sect…