Make A New Friend This Valentine’s Day

Make A New Friend This Valentine’s Day

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...
My Adventures Travelling the World by Paul Sawka

My Adventures Travelling the World by Paul Sawka

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...
Healthcare and Getting Older

Healthcare and Getting Older

Health is something that is very important. It keeps us going. It keeps us fit and strong. Understanding your health is important.  Building Healthy Habits I stay healthy by going to the gym with my community support worker. Healthy eating is important too to keep my...
Growing Up with Down Syndrome

Growing Up with Down Syndrome

When I was young, my sister and my parents, of course, made me feel safe and loved. And my grandparents who are no longer with me now and also my godparents. When I was a child, growing up, those were the years known as the good old days. Family Memories The best...