Monday, 3 December 2012

Sam spins to Special Olympics

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Many kids with Down syndrome will be amongst those heading to Newcastle to compete in the Special Olympics Junior National Games this week,...

Research:Prenatal intervention reduces learning deficit in mice

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(US) National Institutes of Health News 30th November, 2012 NIH study shows improvements in animals with Down syndrome characteristics...
Saturday, 1 December 2012

Weekend reading and viewing 1st - 2nd December

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Katie Senior ,  International Day of People with a Disability Australia 2012  - 'inspiring stories' Creating awareness around Dow...
Friday, 30 November 2012

National Disability Awards: sometimes we get it right (repost from Ramp Up)

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Ramp Up 30th November, 2012 In the disability sector, we get used to hearing the bad stories. But there's an awful lot to celebrate ...

Recap of events for December

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Accessible Dance Showcase     1st December 2012 International Day for People with Disability   3rd December Don't DIS myABILITY c...
Thursday, 29 November 2012

Legislation to establish a National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has been introduced to federal parliament.

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World News Australia (SBS TV) 29th November 2012 : Prime Minister Julia Gillard has taken the first legislative step towards establishing ...

Information session on The Ally Project: Blue Mountains

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The Ally Project is an initiative of InCharge : SEEKING BLUE MOUNTAINS LOCALS! Information session: Monday 10th December 2012,  7.30...

Library Thursday: Try Reading Again

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New in the library: Try Reading Again, Deanna Horstmeier, Woodbine House, 2012 From the Woodbine House website: Do you know a strugg...
Wednesday, 28 November 2012

National Disability Awards 2012

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The 2012 National Disability Awards were announced tonight (28th November) at the National Gallery of Australia in Canberra .   Congratulat...

(US) National Center for Prenatal and Postnatal Down Syndrome Resources: new online clearinghouse

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A wealth of high quality information for expectant and new parents, their families and the professionals that support them: The (US) Nat...

Smiles 4 a Day, Parramatta Stadium 17th November

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Tuesday, 27 November 2012

Parliament House, Canberra 27th November 2012

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Every Australian Counts   today planted placards on the lawn of Parliament House, naming Australian towns in which people need a National ...

Formal and graduation photos

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If you would like to share photos from your young person's school formal and/or graduation, you are very welcome to send them to us at b...

IDPwD celebrations and events

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The calendar is full with events around the celebration of International Day of People with Disability ( 3rd December ) over the next co...
Monday, 26 November 2012

NDIS: draft legislation now online

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The draft legislation to establish the National Disability Insurance Scheme will be introduced into the Australian Parliament on Thursday (...

Wondering how to choose toys for your child with Down syndrome?

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Let's talk - Down syndrome has some good advice on toy shopping, both for toys marketed as 'therapeutic' or 'developmenta...

Congratulations Team Australia!

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The  6th International Down Syndrome Swimming Championships finished on Saturday in Italy - we know that NSW swimmers Daniel Rumsey,...
Saturday, 24 November 2012

Weekend reading, listening and viewing 24th - 25th November

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Never stop drawing, Digby Webster, Don't DIS myABILITY blog, 23rd November 2012 Things that you need to know about college , Matth...
Friday, 23 November 2012

Webinar: What Every Mother of a Child with Special Needs Must Know

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Free webinar for parents of children with special needs 5th December 2012,  7:30 - 8:30pm This free seminar, 'What Every Mother of ...

Sydney Creative Movement: inclusive dance opportunities

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Are you a dancer with a disability or looking for programs for a dancer with a disability?     Sydney Creative Movement  has an excellent we...