Mission
Develop individuals with Down syndrome through lifelong learning and social integration. Support families through specialist services, information and education. Advocate for equal opportunities, quality of life and their contribution to society.
 
About
Down Syndrome Association (Singapore), established since 1996, advocates the support for persons with Down syndrome. DSA(S) seeks to develop individuals with Down syndrome through lifelong learning and social integration, and support families.
 
Company Overview
Down Syndrome Association (Singapore) [DSA] is a self-funding voluntary welfare organisation established since 1996. It is a VWO with IPC status which advocates the support for persons with Down syndrome.
 
DSA strives to ensure that persons with Down syndrome are given the opportunity to achieve their potential in all aspects of community life through the provision of education, enrichment programmes and support services. Today, our members with Down syndrome and their families are benefitting from a wide range of educational programmes such as the Integration Facilitation Support Programme in mainstream schools and the Adult Enhancement Programme for persons 18 years old and above with intellectual disabilities who have graduated from (special) schools. We also have a gamut of Enrichment Programmes such as dance, music, visual arts, art & craft, bowling and gymnastics. All these efforts endeavour to develop and showcase the inherent artistic and sporting talents cum capabilities of every individual with Down syndrome and maximize their quality of life to the fullest.
 
General Information
DSA’s Vision is to be the Centre of Excellence for individuals with Down syndrome, their families and the community.

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