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Down's Syndrome Scotland @DSScotland

Lifelong support for people with Down’s syndrome & their families in Scotland. We champion inclusion, choice & potential at every stage of life. 🌱 #HelpUsGrow

Joined February 2010
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🎤✨ Face-to-face Choir 21 is BACK Mondays 🕟 4.30–6pm 👫 For Members Age 13 📅 Every Monday Glad Cafe, 1006A Pollokshaws Rd, Glasgow G41 2HG Sing. Sign. Make friends. Have fun. Come and be part of something special 💙
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We are delighted to announce the new Chief Executive of Down's Syndrome Scotland, Emma Soanes. zurl.co/gFyR0
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🎄✨ Too soon for Christmas? Not for those already ordering our DSS cards! 🎁💌 4 festive designs, packs of 10 (recyclable ♻️) 2026 calendar coming soon 📅 Every purchase supports people with Down’s syndrome & families across Scotland ❤️💚💙 🛒 dsscotland.org.uk/shop/
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Thrilled to welcome SystemWise as our Bronze Sponsor for the Forever 21 Ball on Sat 8 Nov! As our trusted IT support partner, their expertise keeps us running smoothly - and now they’re helping make our biggest celebration of the year unforgettable ✨ #Forever21Ball #DSScotland
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Down's Syndrome Scotland retweeted
DownSyndromeSwimmingGB@DSSGB1
8 Sep 2025
Entries are now open for the British Down Syndrome Swimming Champs 2025 @britdsswimchamp All information 👉 dss-gb.org/sign-up/ Merchandise👉 bdsschampionships.printmykit… Entries close 12th October See you there! #swimming #downsyndrome #downsyndromeswimming
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🦄 We’re proud to support Scottish Learning Disability Week 2025 💜 From 8–14 Sept, we’ll be celebrating inclusion, breaking barriers & building a Scotland where everyone belongs. 👉 ScotLDWeek.com #WeAreHere #ScotLDWeek25 #InclusionMatters @scldnews
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🧡 September is World Alzheimer’s Month – a time to raise awareness and stand with everyone affected by dementia. Read more: dsscotland.org.uk/news/septe… #WorldAlzheimersMonth #InclusionMatters

September is World Alzheimer’s Awareness Month | Down's Syndrome Scotland

September marks World Alzheimer’s Month, a time to raise awareness about a condition that particularly affects our Down syndrome community. People with Down syndrome face a much higher risk of...

dsscotland.org.uk
DSRF_UK@DSRF_UK
2 Sep 2025
For World Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, we have put together a round-up of resources and information related to research on Down syndrome and Alzheimers. Please see our blog: dsrf-uk.org/down-syndrome-an…
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⛳ Huge thanks to @NeilstonFC & Caldwell Golf Club for a fantastic Golf Day supporting us! Extra thanks to Mark Duncan for driving this partnership, as well as the monumental effort in preparing the grounds for the DSS Garden at Palacerigg Country Park - unsung hero, thank you🙌
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Get yourselves down to @Monoglasgow next Tuesday to see some of our @DSScotland members perform live during Scottish Learning Disability Week 🎤🎸🎹
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🩺 Calling all healthcare professionals! Join our free Lunchtime Talks – 30 mins to build knowledge, confidence awareness. 👉 Sign up: dsscotland.org.uk/events/pro… #LunchtimeTalks #CPD #HealthcareProfessionals
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Down's Syndrome Scotland retweeted
DownSyndromeSwimmingGB@DSSGB1
1 Sep 2025
📣A heads up for all you swimmers with #downsyndrome out there! Entries open 9am 8th September for the British Down Syndrome Swimming Champs 2025 & close 12th October A huge opportunity for our community to enjoy 🏊‍♀️ #swimming #downsyndrome #downsyndromeswimming #areyouready
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FINAL REMINDER - tomorrow is your last chance to get your hands on a plant from the award-winning Down's Syndrome Scotland Garden. Don't miss out!!
Down's Syndrome Scotland@DSScotland
11 Aug 2025
🌿 FINAL PLANT SALE – EVERYTHING MUST GO! 🌿 Sat 30 Aug, Watch US Grow, Cumbernauld – huge savings on plants from our 🏆🏆 RHS Chelsea Flower Show garden! Can’t make it? Pop in Mon–Sat all August – but 30 Aug is the final hurrah 🌱 #PlantSale #HelpUsGrow #Fundraiser
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Down's Syndrome Scotland retweeted
Don't Screen Us Out
@dontscreenusout
28 Aug 2025
Come & support Magnus Turpie Combo’s debut album launch on Sunday @ 2pm, Leith Depot, EDINBURGH EH6 5DT. Admission free, but donations will be supporting Don’t Screen Us Out. Hosted by Sandy Brechin & supported by Creative Scotland Tickets: eventbrite.co.uk/e/hold-on-t…
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Down's Syndrome Scotland retweeted
Michael McEwan@mikieboy83
28 Aug 2025
time for my next column this week @barrheadnews #scotldweek25 #iamherescotland #Strictly @ScotLDO @Eddie_DSS @DSScotland
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💛 We’re delighted to welcome Scottish Equity Partners (SEP) as our Silver Sponsor for the Forever 21 Ball on 8 Nov! Their support helps us celebrate inclusion, community & growth ✨ #Forever21Ball #DSScotland #TogetherWeGrow #SEP
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Public Health Scotland
@P_H_S_Official
22 Aug 2025
Our thanks to @Eddie_DSS of @DSScotland, Martina @rodie_m of @NHSGGC, and Tasmin Sommerfield of @NHSNSS who each provided their insights on the positive impact of the initiative and working with the team.
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Choir 21 performed at the @ScotParl this week for the Festival of Politics #FoP2025 ❤️
Scottish Parliament
@ScotParl
21 Aug 2025
Scenes from #FoP2025... 🙌 We're loving the energy, the questions, and debate. 🗣️
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🌟 Exciting news! KAEFER UK & Ireland are our Headline Sponsor for the Forever 21 Ball (8 Nov) 💛 Championing inclusion & supporting Down’s Syndrome Scotland every step! #Forever21Ball #DSScotland #InclusionMatters
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We’re celebrating Scottish Learning Disability Week (8–14 Sept) – a week to make sure people with learning disabilities are seen, heard & respected. Join us for music, community & the relaunch of our Advocacy Group! 9 Sept | 12–2pm | Impact Arts RSVP: andy.auld@dsscotland.org.uk
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⚡ Last spots for Scotland’s Big Zipslide! ⚡ 📅 Sat 30 Aug | Soar 1,000 ft & support people with Down’s syndrome 💙 No reg fee & no min fundraising - just raise what you can! 🔗 dsscotland.org.uk/dss_events…
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