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Voices at the Table for Advocacy is the steering committee for the Canadian Down Syndrome Society

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Paul Sawka is the Awareness
Leader at CDSS

CDSS Blog

Read the latest news and events surrounding Canada’s Down syndrome community.

Prenatal

Important news, information and events for new and expectant parents of babies with Down syndrome.

Early Childhood

Find the latest news, information and more for families of young children in the Down syndrome community.

School Years

Read the latest news, information and events surrounding school-aged children within the Down syndrome community.

Adulthood

All the latest news, information and events for adult self advocates in the Down syndrome community.

Retirement

Get the latest news, information and events for older adults in the Down syndrome community.

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Thank you, Kevan McBeth and Heather Kaine

Posted on June 1, 2016 by CDSS Admin Category: CDSS Blog

CDSS would like to acknowledge two great people who have committed their lives to supporting and advocating for the Down syndrome community. Kevan McBeth and Heather Kaine are retiring from the CDSS Board of Directors after dedicating eight years to serving Canada's Down syndrome community....

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Vulnerable Persons Standard

Posted on March 7, 2016 by CDSS Admin Category: Adulthood, CDSS Blog, Retirement

The Canadian Down Syndrome Society supports the Vulnerable Persons Standard. The Vulnerable Persons Standard is a series of evidence-based safeguards intended to protect the lives of Canadians. The Vulnerable Persons Standard will help ensure that Canadians requesting assistance from physicians to end their life can do...

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