Reaching their full potential in the early years

by Gary Lee | Oct 28, 2019 | Early intervention, Education, Parents, Support

Over the more than 40 years of its existence, the Champion Centre has helped transition many children with Down syndrome into early childhood centres and schools. Some teachers have good knowledge about the needs of children; but others have questions and concerns...

My job – Roseanne  Zyskowski

by NZDSA Admin | Sep 9, 2019 | Employment, Me and my job, News, Our Stories, Parents, People With DS, Support

STEP UP A group of people with Down syndrome who have shown an interest in self-advocacy and want to work their way into the STRIVE team. Home 9 Search query for: pati Stand up loud Talk about  Empowering People with Down syndrome to have Universal Participation...

My job – Peter Rees

by NZDSA Admin | Sep 9, 2019 | Employment, Me and my job, News, Our Stories, Parents, People With DS, Support

STEP UP A group of people with Down syndrome who have shown an interest in self-advocacy and want to work their way into the STRIVE team. Home 9 Search query for: pati Stand up loud Talk about  Empowering People with Down syndrome to have Universal Participation...

My job – Hannah Proctor

by NZDSA Admin | Sep 9, 2019 | Employment, Me and my job, Our Stories, Parents, People With DS, Support

I love working at my pre-school by Hannah Proctor About three years ago, when I was still at school, I was given an opportunity to try work experience in a pre-school, Footsteps Christan Pre-School, in Christchurch. My teacher aide came with me to help me twice a week...

Young businessman gives back to charities

by NZDSA Admin | Sep 9, 2019 | Employment, Me and my job, News, Our Stories, Parents, People With DS, Support

STEP UP A group of people with Down syndrome who have shown an interest in self-advocacy and want to work their way into the STRIVE team. Home 9 Search query for: pati Stand up loud Talk about  Empowering People with Down syndrome to have Universal Participation...

UNDER ATTACK – Is the Down syndrome community under threat? 

by NZDSA Admin | Sep 9, 2019 | Education, Health, News, Parents, Prenatal, Professionals, Support, Whanau & Friends

STEP UP A group of people with Down syndrome who have shown an interest in self-advocacy and want to work their way into the STRIVE team. Home 9 Search query for: pati Stand up loud Talk about  Empowering People with Down syndrome to have Universal Participation...