About Down Syndrome Education International
Down Syndrome Education International is a UK-based charity that works throughout
the UK and around the world to improve education for young people with Down syndrome
through scientific research and global information and advice services.
Our work
Our work currently helps over 100,000 people in over
180 countries annually. Our greatest impact to date through our
research, publishing, training,
consulting, education and
advice services has been in predominantly English-speaking
countries, but we are now working to ensure that the benefits of our work reach
children speaking different languages and children living in less
affluent parts of the world.
Our history
Down Syndrome Education International has been at the heart of educational research
and support for young people with Down syndrome for the last 30
years. Our work began through a research project investigating reading that
was led by Sue Buckley, a psychologist and mother of a child who has Down syndrome.
The sharing of the practical outcomes of scientific research that helps to improve
life for young people with Down syndrome and their families has remained central
to our work ever since.
Our achievements
Over the last 30 years, our work has led to many key advancements
in research and education for individuals with Down syndrome.
Our awards and recognition
The impact of the work we do has been recognised by awards and
feedback from families and organisations around the world.
Our people
As well as its staff team, Down Syndrome Education International relies on the expertise,
dedication and support of many people, including Trustees,
patrons, and research advisors and partners.
Our finances
You can find out more details about our income, expenditure and activities by reading
our annual report and accounts.
Our structure
Our structure enables us to operate effectively and
efficiently in the UK, USA and around the world.
Our contact details
Down Syndrome Education International is based at The
Sarah Duffen Centre in the south of England where we run our primary education
and research centre.
In North America we work closely with our partner organisation
Down Syndrome Education USA, a nonprofit based in southern California where
we are developing a second education and research centre. The two organisations
work closely together to achieve shared goals.
You can contact us in a variety of ways...
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