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Down Syndrome South Africa (DSSA)

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Down Syndrome South Africa (DSSA)is a non-profit organisation (NPO 009-415) and was formed in 1986 as the national umbrella body and parent advocacy organisation and lobby group for the constitutional rights of persons with Down syndrome and other intellectual disabilities. DSSA currently has 12 regional associations and support groups throughout the country that provides services to persons with Down syndrome, developmental delays and their families.

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Dementia South Africa (DSA)

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DementiaSA provides a 24 hour helpline; raises awareness nationally and is actively involved in research and ongoing advocacy. The organisation advises residential care facilities – training nurses, community health workers and social workers as well as legal and financial professionals, community workers and occasionally the police and magistrates.

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Hiking South Africa (HAS)

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Also known as Voetslaan Suid Afrika, the organisation consists of individuals, clubs, trail owners, trails managers and companies formed to promote hiking and protect the environment. It is staffed by volunteers with the exception of the office administrator. Hiking South Africa aims to serve and grow the South African hiking community as a central, national community resource.

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