Federal Election 2025: Key Issues for Canadians with Disabilities

Apr 8, 2025 | Self Advocate Blog, Uncategorized

Make These Issues a Priority in the Upcoming Federal Election 1. Income Security and the Canada Disability Benefit Increase payments so recipients are above the poverty line, accounting for the additional costs of disability. Expand eligibility so all people with...

Federal Election: Disability-Focused All-Candidates Meetings

Apr 8, 2025 | Uncategorized

As the federal election approaches, disability organizations are hosting all-candidates meetings to discuss key issues affecting the disability community. These events provide an opportunity to hear from candidates on their commitments to federal policies that impact...

Why Expanding Segregated Classrooms in Saskatchewan is a Step Backward for Inclusive Education

Nov 29, 2024 | CDSS Blog

The Canadian Down Syndrome Society finds the planned expansion of segregated school programs in Saskatchewan unacceptable. The decision to expand segregated classrooms in Saskatchewan is a step in the wrong direction. This decision sends the wrong message and needs to...

Change of Address for Canadian Down Syndrome Society

Oct 29, 2024 | CDSS Blog

In recent years, our CDSS team has transitioned from our long-time office in Calgary to a fully remote work model in an effort to keep costs down and ensure your donations are being used as effectively as possible. As part of this change, we’ve moved our official...

CDSS Receives Largest Gift in Our History

Feb 14, 2024 | CDSS Blog

CDSS has received the largest individual gift in our history, propelling research and collaboration for the Down syndrome community across Canada.  This remarkable contribution comes at a pivotal moment, amplifying the impact we can make together on an unprecedented...