In 2003 Fiona Field got together a group of local photographers who all had children with Down's syndrome and they put up a small exhibition for Down's syndrome awareness week. One of the visitors was Susan Andrews, a senior lecturer from the London Metropolitan University who asked if we would like to participate in 'Photomonth', held in the East End every year. From there 'Shifting Perspectives' developed. In 2005 the Down's syndrome association exhibited Richard Bailey's work at the OXO Tower for the start of Down's syndrome awareness week. Richard brought 'Shifting Perspectives' with him and it has now found a home in supporting the DSA with challenging and changing the perspectives that are currently held in society. As a group we now have a very large body of work concerning many aspects of Down's syndrome and with thanks to a grant from GLAXOSMITHKLINE we will be touring the exhibition over the next few years. If you would like to learn more about 'Shifting Perspectives' or would like to exhibit the work please get in touch with Richard Bailey or Alexa Dizon at the DSA.

Natasha & Richard Bailey, Edingburgh Filmhouse, March 2009.

Natasha is an advocate for Down's Syndrome Scotland and goes into

workplaces to  talk to workers about Down's syndrome. She is also getting

married next year.

Edingburgh Filmhouse, March 2009

Edingburgh Filmhouse, March 2009

Edingburgh Filmhouse, March 2009

 South Devon College, Sept. 2008

South Devon College, Sept. 2008

South Devon College, Sept. 2008 

South Devon College, Sept. 2008  (Alexa from the DSA and her wonderful Mum)

 GlaxoSmithKline HQ, London, September 2008