Mission Statement
“To Enhance the Quality of Life for All Individuals who have Down Syndrome”

Motto
“Accomplishments Are Awesome”

Who is the LDSA?

Established in 1983, as the Parent-to-Parent Support Group, what is now the London Down Syndrome Association was initiated by a group of parents who were attending the Child and Parent Research Institute’s support group. We are a group of individuals who seek to further the goals of the association. At the head of the association is an Executive Committee (Board of Directors), who directs the activities of the association with input from the membership as a whole. We are an association of people with Down Syndrome, their families and friends. But also we have in our numbers, several professionals, organizations and companies who are also interested in furthering our goals. Lastly, we are a group of dedicated volunteers who are passionate about accomplishing the goals of the association. After all, “Accomplishments Are Awesome”.

What is the LDSA?

The London Down Syndrome Association is first and foremost a not for profit, charitable organization. As our mission statement makes very clear, we are here to “Enhance the Quality of Life for All Individuals who have Down Syndrome”

From our modest beginnings, the LDSA has evolved into a structured and directed organization. A Constitution and By-Laws has been developed to ensure fair and equitable practices as well as making sure our goals are met. We pride ourselves in the fact that all funds generated are directed entirely into our programs and services.

Through our activities, programs and services, we seek to accomplish the following:

• Provide a Forum for the exchange of information
• Provide up-to-date Medical and Educational information
• Support Individuals with Down Syndrome, their families and friends
• Provide Opportunities for Socializing amongst and across several peer groups
• Increase Public Awareness of Down Syndrome and related conditions
• Encourage effective Services for individuals with Down Syndrome
• Collaborate with related organizations
• Advocate with and on behalf of Individuals with Down Syndrome
• Raise Funds to accomplish the goals of the organization

Of course, any feedback is always appreciated. If you have any suggestions that would improve our association and it’s goals, please feel free to contact any of us at any time.