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.

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You raised over $47,000 for the Down Syndrome Walk!

You Raised Over $47,000 for the Down Syndrome Walk 2025!

Thanks to the dedication and generosity of hundreds of people across Canada and our Down Syndrome Walk Ambassadors, we exceeded our goal of $35,000 and reached over $47,000 in donations! 

You have made it possible for us to counter more misconceptions, amplify more community voices, expand our advocacy efforts, and provide greater support to our community in 2025 and beyond. Thank you.

Listening and Learning from Our New Series Caregiver Conversations

In honour of National Caregiver Awareness Month, we are taking the opportunity to listen and learn from our fellow caregivers in the Down syndrome community in our new series, Caregiver Conversations.

This four-part video series will introduce you to four caregivers who are at different stages of their journey with their loved ones. We will be releasing a new episode each week in May. Watch Episode 4 with Special Guest Drew Hyttenrauch today.

Caregiver Conversations: a four-part educational series

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.

Having a baby should be one of the happiest times in your life. Sometimes, though, it comes with an unexpected twist that throws you for a loop. For many, finding out that your baby has Down syndrome is scary, and can even overshadow the thrill of becoming a parent to a beautiful new life.

It doesn’t have to be this way.

While a magazine is no substitute for flesh-and-blood people, in these pages you will find the collective wisdom of parents who have walked these steps before you, supplemented by the knowledge of professionals who have served as reliable guides for many families.

Every child’s path is beautifully unique, and we hope this special New Parents issue of 3.21 Magazine will help you and your child on your way.

Welcome to the family!

321 Magazine The Money Issue 20 December 2024
3.21 Magazine The Advocacy Issue - Special Extended Summer Issue

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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

Download your free copy from our New Parent Resource Hub.

Resources for Every Stage of Life

Learn More About the Canadian Down Syndrome Society

About CDSS

Your Impact in 2023

Have questions? Connect with us! 1-800-883-5608 or email info@cdss.ca

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“Many of them dreamed of having a place, and today we're giving them a place.” - Rachel Dubuc, ASDET Staff MemberCongratulations to the team at Association du Syndrome de Down, who recently partnered with Centre de formation professionnelle 24-Juin, a local esthetics school, to host a Model for a Day experience for their members—complete with hair, makeup, and professional headshots. It wasn’t just a confidence boost for participants; the impact was so powerful that the esthetics school is integrating it into their curriculum.What a beautiful way to celebrate inclusion and self-confidence!👏 #InclusionMatters#DownSyndromeAwarenessID: An esthetics student with long blonde hair uses a makeup brush to apply makeup to the face of a young woman with Down syndrome. Both women smile brightly. ... See MoreSee Less
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