SCOTTISH DOWN'S SYNDROME ASSOCIATION

The Scottish Down's Syndrome Association (SDSA) is a membership organisation which works to improve the quality of life for everyone with Down's syndrome in Scotland. Its membership includes individuals who have Down's syndrome, parents, and professionals.

The SDSA has a network of branches throughout Scotland which run local activities, offer support to new parents and others and give members the chance to share their experiences. Each branch is represented on the SDSA's national Executive Committee and has a direct say in how the Association is run.

Based in Edinburgh, SDSA specialist staff provide a telephone advice service on issues related to ante-natal screening and testing, child development and education. Staff are supported by a group of experienced independent advisors in the fields of medicine and education.

SDSA produces a range of popular publications in the series, 'Living With Down's Syndrome', providing information and advice from before birth through to adulthood and our quarterly newsletter carries features, articles and interviews on current issues of interest. SDSA events range from the Annual General Meeting to workshops for professionals.

One of the key roles of the Association is in educating the public about Down's syndrome. Through the press, providing speakers to schools and other organisations, running events and circulating information materials, the SDSA aims to get across the message that every person with Down's syndrome is a unique individual full of potential.

Loss of hearing leads to inability to keep up with conversation, to hear radio, television, the telephone and public announcements, which can be frustrating, even embarrassing.

Scottish Down's Syndrome Association
158-160 Balgreen Road
Edinburgh
EH11 3AU

0131-313 4225
0131 313 4285
info@sdsa.org.uk
http://www.sdsa.org.uk/

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