Empowering lives and changing perceptions

At DSUK we are passionate about advocating for a brighter future for those with Down syndrome.

Our Vision

A world where everyone with Down syndrome lives their best life.

A group photo of a family. Mum and dad are each holding a child.

Our Mission

To empower parents and caregivers; to educate professionals; 
to enlighten the public; and to effect change by lobbying policy makers.

Our role

We champion the lived experience by…

Our values

Real

We honestly and authentically reflect the experience of having a child or young person with Down Syndrome, because we have the lived experience.

Practical

We provide meaningful support, training and information to empower families and professionals.

Challenging

We work hard to change and challenge outdated perceptions/attitudes. We are not afraid to address the elephant in the room.

Collaborative

We create a nurturing environment for those we work with to enable relationships to flourish and for all involved to contribute positively towards our mission.

Impactful

Everything we do is with the intention to positively impact our families.