Living Life and Loving It
Having Down syndrome may present a series of developmental, learning and health challenges throughout a person’s life. It does not determine who that person is, as he or she will have unique abilities, skills, interests and personality. These key qualities will influence how they live their lives, along with family and community attitudes and support.
Mission Statement
The Mission of DSAQ Inc is to build community awareness of Down syndrome and to support, advocate for and empower people with Down syndrome to take their rightful place as valuable and contributing members of their local and global community.
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This is a must attend conference, for everyone working with a child or young adult with Down syndrome. It is guaranteed to inspire you to revolutionise the way you work with these students and maximise their educational outcomes. |
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The Down Syndrome Association of Qld Inc invites you to attend a professional development workshop titled iPads in Education. The workshop aims to provide educators and parents with increased understanding of the applicaiton of iPads in educational contexts. Participants will be shown a variety of apps that can enhance learning. |
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This is a must attend conference, for everyone working with a child or young adult with Down syndrome. It is guaranteed to inspire you to revolutionise the way you work with these students and maximise their educational outcomes. |
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The Down Syndrome Association of Qld Inc invites you to attend a professional development workshop titled iPads in Education. The workshop aims to provide educators and parents with increased understanding of the applicaiton of iPads in educational contexts. Participants will be shown a variety of apps that can enhance learning. |
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This is a must attend conference, for everyone working with a child or young adult with Down syndrome. It is guaranteed to inspire you to revolutionise the way you work with these students and maximise their educational outcomes. |
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It is our pleasure to invite you to participate in the 2012 Buddy Walk. Registrations are essential. Once you have registered to attend further information will be sent by email. |
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GALLERY
2012 T4321 Events
This year, DSAQ members held T4321 fundraising events as part of the World Down Syndrome Day celebrations. T4321 is an abbreviation of Tea for Trisomy 21. Trisomy 21, more commonly known as Down syndrome, refers to the presence of three copies of chromosome 21.
2012 World Down Syndrome Day Celebrations
This year, the United Nations officially observed World Down Syndrome Day. Celebrations were held all over the world, including right here in Queensland.
New Years Eve 2011
DSAQ Members again welcomed in the New Year at the Brisbane New Year Ball held at the RNA Showgrounds. Thank you to the Ball Events Committee for providing free entry to our attendees. Thanks must also go to Colliers International for their sponsorship of our members by paying for the accommodation of the peer supporters.
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Don't forget to put the 2012 Buddy Walk in your diaries! We'll be walking on Sunday, 21st of October. This is a great day out and we're all looking forward to it! We'll keep you updated with all the goss right here, so keep checking back.
The DSAQ Rockhampton Resource Space is located at the Endeavour Foundation Office on Alma Street. It houses a collection of library resources, which contain information about a range of topics including motor skills, communication, education and social development as well as general information about Down syndrome and books for children.
There is also a television for families and professionals to view informational DVDs on a range of topics; and an iPad to trial a range of apps including apps for behaviour, literacy, numeracy and the extremely popular Proloquo2go.
A range of education resources will also be available for visitors to look at and try including pencil grips, scissors, sensory toys, fine motor kits and our popular Primary Education Kit.
It is our hope that local families will use the DSAQ Resource Space as a place to connect, meet and share with other families and DSAQ.
With great thanks to the Endeavour Foundation and David Mills Lawyers for helping to make this happen.
- PO Box 3223, Stafford Qld, Australia, 4053
- Ph (07) 3356 6655
- Fax (07) 3856 2687