As our frontline service, the website, and what we can deliver to you through it, is constantly under review.

Like when we recently redesigned the homepage to create more space, we added the feedback button whch randomly invites visitors to the site to rate us and to leave a comment if desired.

Some people have left very encouraging messages and others leave comments that cause us to rethink where we're at. The former makes us feel good and the latter is priceless information that we use to shape the service which this website brings to the Ds community in Ireland and overseas.

So what have you said?

"Let me start off by saying that this is a great site. It has a lot of helpful information. What I'm looking for is a way to introduce to children without Down Syndrome, how to relate or socialize with children that have Down syndrome. It's more about me wanting to find a way to avoid that uncomfortableness, that I admit I have, when socializing with someone that has down syndrome. I do realize that part of the problem is lack of education of the subject, which is a reason I think this site is helpful. But I want more, what do you tell the other children, what activities, books, or ideas can you suggest to help with this process".

"fantastic site with wonderful resources for speech therapists".  

"i have a daughter aged 5 months with Downs and the site is positive, informative and wonderful "

"It's good to read the stories and show what will power and warmth people with Down's Syndrome have. That's what we urgently need in society today!"

"I think the personal stories posted on this web site are inspirational and at the very least, funny. My son Daniel is only 16 months old, so I am trying to find out as much information as I can about DS, and more importantly to affirm my own beliefs that by raising him like his sisters, and treating him with the same expectations as his sisters will ensure that he is happy and challenged. Thank you, and please keep posting more and more information about people with DS (especially in Ireland). Plus, the site itself is colourful, informative, easy to navigate, and most of all, not clinical like some DS sites I've referenced from around the world".

"Wonderful design..Every subject is clearly laid out an very simple to navigate around the site. very impressed".

"I was looking for info on dyspraxia in my child with DS.  Found a comprehensive analysis quickly and easily."

"I love the fact that you have ACTUAL oral motor exercises that parents can DO. Most sites say that use of oral motor exercises will be incorporated, but they don't state what kinds are helpful".

Because people have commented that they are looking for products for different age groups/purposes, we are revamping our online shop. And because someone else has alerted us to a problem with imaging on the hompage, our designers are working to correct this. We are listening so be sure to let us know what you are thinking.

And on that note, more news!!! You can now let us know your thoughts directly through the addition of our forum - http://www.downsyndromecentre.ie/forum/ - which has just been added to the website's community section. Please register and help us get the discussion underway.

You'll notice that we are also listing and driving links to a range of blogs which are written by Irish parents  for now but do let us know if you are further afield and would like to be included. This is a great way to share experiences of parenting with those in other parts of the world and get advice and support.

I hope you benefit from these new additions and continue to enjoy the content we provide.

© Sheila Campbell, DSC 2010

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