‘Government’s attitude to Down’s syndrome insulting’

Parents of children with Down’s syndrome have said they are “shocked and disappointed” that the Department of Education is to continue its policy of not recognising the condition as a disability.

In a statement, Down Syndrome Education Equality Advocates said the lack of knowledge displayed by the Government with regard to children with Down’s syndrome is “unacceptable”.

“The Government, through the Department of Education, seem to be under the impression that children with Down’s syndrome do not matter and that they will accept less,” the statement says.