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Events, coffee mornings, training sessions, etc.

Copies of our monthly newsletter.

Our monthly speech and language group.

The South Manchester Down's Syndrome Support Group is parent-led. We aim to support families and carers and all those with an interest in Down's Syndrome in south Manchester and the surrounding area. We are affiliated to the National Down's Syndrome Association.

SMDSSG

•       Is run by parent volunteers

•       Supports parents/carers by providing opportunities to meet, have a drink, a chat and share information

•       Issues a monthly newsletter with extensive information about regional events, Down’s syndrome and disability

•       Organises monthly specialist speech and language classes

•       Nurtures friendships between siblings of children who have Down’s syndrome

•       Organises high quality training days for parents and professionals that address the specific learning needs of children with Down’s syndrome

•       Empowers parents with knowledge

•       Has resources that can be borrowed – DVD’s and books

•       Organises days out and great Christmas parties!

Click on the menu to see details of upcoming events, newsletters and our speech group as well as links to other websites that we think you may find interesting.

We have a leaflet, supported with a grant from Manchester City Council to advertise our group, that has been distributed to doctors, hospitals, portage workers, etc. The leaflet is available in 6 different languages and can be downloaded here.

Annual General Meeting

Saturday October 22 after Chatterbox, 12 noon—1.30 pm. It really is important that as many members as possible attend this meeting - so put it in your diary now! A sandwich lunch will be provided for those who attend.

To see the agenda, click here.

To see the proposed new constitution, click here.

Do you have any Legal expertise?

We are going through the process of registering as a charity and are considering becoming a company or a CIO. It would be great if someone out there can offer us some free advice and take a lead and help guide us through this and help us make the right decision for our group.

South Manchester Down's Syndrome Support Group