It is important to make the public aware of the facts about Down's Syndrome, the issues concerned and the existence and good work of our association.

Banners are an important, visible tool in this effort. You may have seen them at several events where our members participate e.g. Fairs, exhibitions. They were also displayed on the set of TV program "This is your Life" when Damon Hill, a patron of DSA, was the star of the show and his son (with Down's Syndrome) was on the stage.

Our Mini Library holds professionally made banners, 7 ft 6 in x 3 ft approx., which are available for purchase or hire by the interested Groups throughout the country.

Please contact librarian or a trustee/committee member to discuss ideas for using them.

Makaton is a very useful technique in helping children with Down's Syndrome communicate and progress towards speech. Some parents found the following video very useful and enjoyable for their children.

The front cover is labelled WH Smith Exclusive Video - Makaton - Nursery Rhymes. Bar code has 5 013702 385622.

It is distributed by Polygram Record Operations Ltd.

To buy via the internet, please visit whsmith.co.uk or amazon.co.uk