Elaine Passmoor,

Elaine Passmoor is the National Executive Director of Down Syndrome

South Africa, where she leads efforts to promote inclusion, awareness,

and support for individuals with Down syndrome and intellectual disabilities

across the country.

She is a devoted mother of three, and her journey is deeply personal, with

her middle child—her son with Down syndrome—turning 18 this year. This

lived experience fuels her passion and commitment to advocacy, shaping

her work with empathy, insight, and determination. X · Instagram