US impact
The impact of the charity's work is recognised throughout
the USA -
- "Sue Buckley is one of the foremost global experts on
education for children with Down syndrome. Her
pioneering work over more than 25 years has enabled
thousands of children in the US, the UK and elsewhere to
learn with their peers and received the education they
deserve."
Jon Colman, Chief
Operating Officer, National
Down Syndrome Society, USA.
- "[Professor Buckley] has integrated the research
community, parents and practitioners across many continents
sharing the research we have done on language development
and other developments in individuals with Down syndrome."
Dr Robin Chapman,
Waisman Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA.
- "[Professor Buckley] has had a profound impact
on the Down syndrome research and practice community for the
past three decades. She combines a scientifically
grounded approach to educating individuals with Down
syndrome with a passion for improving the life of each
child."
Dr Deborah Fidler,
Human Development and Family Studies, Colorado State
University, USA.
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Delivering results
We have a clear vision and a proven track record for
delivering practical improvements to all areas of
development and education for people with Down syndrome.
Open Access Information Resources
Extensive Open Access information resources to be
published online.
The charity has launched a new initiative to offer full open
access to all research papers, books, teaching materials and
more. Read more about our Open
Access initiatives...
USA giving
Our research and education activities benefit people with Down syndrome all around the world.
Donations and grants from individuals and organisations in many countries support an increasingly important
range of activities - from specific research projects to ongoing online information and advice work.
International giving has never been easier. We offer many ways for donors to support our work - wherever
they live.
Giving options
- Donate
Donate online or off, quickly and easily.
- Give tax-efficiently via CAFAmerica
US donors giving US$500 or more can donate through CAFAmerica - a 501(c)(3) registered non-profit organisation.
Donations pledged this way are eligible for tax deductions.
- Join
Regular membership donations offer reliable, ongoing support for our work. Membership is also a great
way of staying in touch with what we are doing.
- Fundraise
Organise a fundraising event in your neighbourhood. Increasing numbers of local groups choose to donate
some of the proceeds from fundraising events towards our research and education work.
Our work for you
Our research and education activities support the education and development of people everywhere.
- Our research delivers practical results by identifying strategies for assisting the development and
education of people with Down syndrome.
- Our online information resources are utilised by thousands of people across the USA each week.
- Our English language publications are widely used throughout North America.
- Our staff frequently speak at major conferences and meetings throughout the USA.
"I have found DownsEd of Great Britain to be an invaluable resource for materials regarding educating
children with Down syndrome. They have a wonderful online library…"
Parent, USA.
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Collaboration
With work with other organisations and research groups around the world. A number of our planned research
projects currently involve collaboration with scientists at US institutions, including -
Our online information resources are utilised by visitors from across the USA.