Canadian Down Syndrome Society (CDSS)
We provide reliable information and connections to people with Down syndrome and those who support them, while positively shaping the social and policy contexts in which they live.
Canadian Down Syndrome Society (CDSS)
We provide reliable information and connections to people with Down syndrome and those who support them, while positively shaping the social and policy contexts in which they live.
Join Our New Community Learning Webinar Series
We invite you to join us for a new opportunity to learn and connect! In this free monthly webinar series, you will hear from experts and self-advocates on important topics like fitness, mental health, nutrition, caregiver support, seeking employment, and healthy aging. You will also have the opportunity to ask questions in an exclusive Q&A.
Preregister for The New Mindsets Wellness Program
Joining Mindsets is your first step towards building healthy habits that focus on fitness, nutrition, and self-care. This free program was created based on the results of the Mindsets Study to give adults with Down syndrome the tools needed for a healthy, happy, active, lifestyle through adulthood and aging.
Learning Together in the School Community
The CDSS Education Hub is filled with shareable, printable resources and quick guides that include practical tips and suggestions to help support students as they learn together in the school community.
3.21 Canada’s Down Syndrome Magazine
3.21 Magazine is Canada’s resource for advocacy news, community stories, exclusive interviews, free resources, and upcoming events. Subscribe to 3.21 Magazine today and receive new issues for free.
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Resources and Information
Welcoming New Parents to the Down Syndrome Community
21 Welcomes is Canada’s guide for new parents who are expecting or just had a baby with Down syndrome. This booklet has just been updated to feature:
- New parent stories
- Self-advocate experiences
- Development milestones
- Feeding advice
- Early intervention programs
Resources for Every Stage of Life
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Your Impact in 2023
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Meal Planning and Nutrition as an Adult with Down Syndrome
I have a system of meal planning with my roommate because we must know what to have for our meals every day. We always sit down and we discuss what to have for the morning for breakfast and for our lunches and our dinners. We use meal planning sheets and we do it...
Supported Decision Making
It makes me feel so very good to choose things for myself. As adults, people with Down syndrome need to choose what it is they want to have or need to have. Parents need to learn how to let go of their children as they become young adults so that they can make their...
Feel Refreshed This Spring: Shake Off the Winter Blues
Spring really does make everyone so very happy because we don’t like winter anymore. It really makes us feel good to have spring here at last. Where I am, in Calgary, the roads are better now but we had a very light snow here not long ago. That really should be the...