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Recent discussion about proposed changes to Disability Living Allowance (DLA) may be causing concern for people who have Down’s syndrome and their families.

However, we want to reassure people that there is no reason to assume that changes to DLA are an inevitable part of the Timms Review, or that any recommendation would automatically lead to a change in the b...

In this week’s blog, Vinay has been thinking about his previous trip to India, and how he’d like to return soon.

I really want to explore India again. I went a few years ago and took lots of photos. I saw the Taj Mahal and I also went to the beach.

We went to street markets, and I saw lots of things. There was lots of different types ...

Kate got in touch this week to share what she has been up to recently – sounds like she has been as busy as ever!

Last weekend, I went for a sleepover at my sister Amy’s house. We spent some quality time together. For dinner, we had enchiladas and then we watched The Traitors on TV.

The next day we went to Morden Hall Park. We enjoyed the scenery. We ...

Why transport matters

The Down’s Syndrome Association recently brought together parents and carers to share their experiences of transport accessibility with the Law Commission. The session was part of the Law...

Last Saturday, Kate celebrated her Mum and Dad’s 67th Wedding Anniversary – congratulations! She has filled us in on what they all got up to.

As the previous weekend trip had been very hectic, they decided to have a quiet celebration at home.

I joined them in preparing one of the meals which was mussels in a white wine sauce with fren...