Oct 22, 2026 | Feature - Community, Self Advocate Blog
This is our world and we all really deserve to have rights and have justice. Every single homeless person, whoever is currently living on the city streets, should have a good home and food for them. They should know that they are loved and they should really be with...
Jul 14, 2026 | Self Advocate Blog
In this seasonal blog post, Paul shares his thoughts about staying active, his favourite summer recipes, and taking care of his mental health when life gets hard. Staying Active What kind of physical activities do you like to do in the summer? I really love playing...
Mar 18, 2026 | Self Advocate Blog
This year for World Down Syndrome Day, CDSS Awareness Leader Paul Sawka wanted to reflect on life with Down syndrome, who the Down syndrome community truly is, and how to confront loneliness in your life. #TogetherAgainstLoneliness #WDSD2026 1. What would you like to...
Feb 14, 2026 | Self Advocate Blog
About Loneliness and Friends Young people and not so young people, like me, can get very lonely and sad. I know what that sadness feels like when no one wants to be with you or come over to play. It makes me sad when I don’t make new friends. It is so very important...
Dec 8, 2025 | Self Advocate Blog
CDSS Awareness Leader Paul Sawka lives in Alberta and he has travelled many places across Canada and around the world. We asked him several questions to learn more about some of his favourite travel adventures. Do you like to travel? I love to travel a lot. I usually...
