The DSA has issued guidance for people with DS on coronavirus.
http://downs-syndrome.org.uk/coronavirus-covid-19/dsa-resources/
In addition to an easy to read guide, there are health and fitness videos, demonstrated by people with DS, and ideas for home based activities.
https://www.downs-syndrome.org.uk/coronavirus-covid-19/keeping-fit-and-healthy-at-home/
If you are interested in Special Needs and Disability in Early Childhood then this World Congress in Sydney, June 2019, gives you an opportunity to learn from others all over the globe. If you have an innovation or interesting practice to share, please think of representing your Country, and submit an abstract (details below)
http://www.dcconferences.com.au/isei2019/abstract_submissions
Using the ‘wordless’ Books Beyond Words, (BBW), has given a new lease of life to Katie Carpenter, (a young woman with Down’s syndrome) who runs her own Book Club every month for her friends , and now works as a volunteer Book Club Leader in a new 19-25 educational provision for young adults with Learning Disabilities.
Here her Father, Barry Carpenter, describes the impact on Katie’s life, in terms of her daily functioning, friendships and releasing her leadership capacity.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/v3dxabn54fcjzkn/P1000412.MP4?dl=0
More information about the Books Beyond Words series can be obtained from www.booksbeyondwords.co.uk
Barry Carpenter Education 