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Help us continue to improve education for children with Down syndrome

Down Syndrome Education International needs your help. We are doing more than ever before to ensure better education for more children with Down syndrome. As always, what we can do depends on the your support. We are focused on improving education by delivering practical, evidence-based information, guidance and resources to help families and professionals offer the best learning opportunities for children with Down syndrome. Our applied research and practical support transforms the lives of many thousands of children around the world. Read more...

Dulux Select decorators give The Sarah Duffen Centre a facelift

Dulux Select decorators from across the UK volunteered time last week to redecorate several rooms at the The Sarah Duffen Centre. ICI donated Dulux paints and the Dulux Design Service developed the colour schemes. Read more...

London Marathon runners raise over £12,000

Congratulations to our 3 London Marathon runners who successfully completed the race on 26 April 2009, raising more than £12,000 in the process. Philip Borel and Paul McLean from PEI... Read more...

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