Advocacy and rights

Down Syndrome South Africa (DSSA)

Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa

National umbrella body founded in 1986 with 12 regional associations, working to improve quality of life, independence and rights for people with Down syndrome and other intellectual disabilities across South Africa.

Focus

Down syndrome, Intellectual disability

Leadership

Family- or professional-led

Where

In person and online

Languages

English

Since

1986

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