Building advocacy networks for people

so that they have a good life even after their parents are no longer here to stand up for them

Building advocacy networks for people

so that their families have peace of mind about the future

Building advocacy networks for people

so that they are empowered to realise their aspirations and contribute to their community

Building advocacy networks for people

so that they form intentional friendships that broaden and enrich their lives

Building advocacy networks for people

so that they develop stronger links in the wider community

Building advocacy networks for people

so that they are as fulfilled and happy as they can be

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Horizons for people with Down's Syndrome keep on broadening. POSEIDON, a European research project funded by the EU, is developing apps to help people with Down's Syndrome lead more independent lives. Currently in its second year, this project involves Middlesex University and other European partners.

So far several apps have been trialled by families in the UK, Germany and Norway: a calendar app, a navigation app and a money-handling table. The plan is to develop the apps so they can be personalised more to suit the individual.

POSEIDON stands for PersOnalised Smart Environments to increase Inclusion of people with Down's syNdrome.

If you'd like more information about this ground-breaking research, go to www.poseidon-project.org

 
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