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Donating from the USA

You do not need to wait for our new US organisation to donate!

See our USA Giving page for information on how you can donate today from the USA.

Our US impact today

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. External link icon
  • "[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.

DownsEd USA

Down Syndrome Education International is establishing an organisation to further our work in the USA.

We already work closely with many individuals and organisation in the USA. Our renewed strategic emphasis on partnerships increase our work with US collaborators.

Many of our individual and corporate donors are US citizens and seek methods of tax-efficient giving. Our new US organisation will be 501(c)(3) registered.

Check back for updates

Our US development plans are currently under development. Please check back regularly for updates.

We are working on our plans and the registration of our US arm during late 2007 / early 2008. As we have more information available, we will post it here.

Get involved

  • Would like to get involved with supporting more developmental and educational research for people with Down syndrome everywhere?
  • Do you want to help improve the range of developmental and educational information, guidance and materials - freely available online?

If so, get involved! We will be seeking the help of US volunteers - if you can help, please email usa@downsed.org

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 Down Syndrome Education Internationalof 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 -

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Our online information resources are utilised by visitors from across the USA.