OPINION – I wish I had Down syndrome

OPINION – I wish I had Down syndrome

Jess Waters from West Melton in Canterbury provides a very personal reflection on growing up with a sister with Down syndrome and the recent controversy around Shortland Street’s depiction of the disability. When I was growing up, I always wished I had Down syndrome....
Going Flatting

Going Flatting

How to make Enabling Good Lives Vision a reality  James Young moved in his own home in 2017 after years of planning by his parents to get the right flatmates, funding and support. KAYE YOUNG hopes this story will help other families on a similar journey. In 2013, our...
List of supported employment services

List of supported employment services

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...
Chasing that dream job

Chasing that dream job

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...