GROWING UP WITH DOWN'S SYNDROME is the theme of this video, hopefully the first in a comprehensive set. This video will be a significant resource in the important work of the DSA in showing what can be achieved by youngsters with Down's syndrome and how to approach this stage in education.
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3. Send the Form & Cheque by post to us at :

Down's Syndrome Association

( Attn:  SW Thames branch Video)

155,  Mitcham Road, Tooting

LONDON    SW17 9PG

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Growing up with Down's Syndrome... Going to College

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Contents & aims of this video: .... Going to college

Presentation:

Presented in a simple, young, lively style by Anthony Hannon, who has Down's Syndrome, and a student himself at a college in South London. The youngsters find the video fascinating and the information accessible and inspiring.

Content:

This 14 minute video covers the three steps towards Going to College. We see students from special and mainstream schools enjoying courses at different colleges. Very relevant for United Kingdom but may be of interest abroad too.

We learn about increasing independence in the transition from school to college, what we can learn and gain and how to find more information.

We meet Anthony's friend.

Who will enjoy this 14 minute video ?

Young people with learning difficulties, their families and carers

Teachers, college staff and students

Everyone wishing to increase awareness of what young people with Down's syndrome can achieve.

Format, producers, contact to order, price

It is in VHS PAL format suitable for VCR in Great Britain (and other countries with same format).

Produced by Downs's Syndrome Association's South West Thames Branch with a grant from the "Millenium Awards for All" and SW Thames Branch funds raised through donations. Your cheque sent with your order is a contribution to the DSA towards the cost of copying, packaging and posting within UK.

• Showing the reality of children and adults with Down's syndrome growing among their families and society. Demonstrating what is possible and achievable.
• Dispelling the misinformed opinions and prejudices by explaining the facts and practical advice
• Giving an insight to the parents, prospective parents, relatives, carers and care professionals who want to do their best.
• Giving enjoyment and justifiable pride to children and adults with Down's syndrome.

We need your help in identifying potential sponsors and donors who could provide funding in cash and/or kind. Although our aim continues to be to produce a comprehensive set of videos addressing all the audiences our pragmatic approach has been to produce one video at a time aimed at a more limited target audience to fit the limited resources we get, without lowering the quality. This step by step approach would eventually build a full set.

   With the success of this first video we believe this is a good approach to produce subsequent videos and similar useful resources.

How can you help us in making this idea into reality ? Can you get some keen and substantial further sponsors ? What topics do you think should be addressed ?

Please send your comments and ideas to video subcommittee members by email , phone or letter.