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.
Step Beyond Stereotypes Saturday, June 15th 2024!
Join community members across Canada for the Down Syndrome Walk on Saturday, June 15th, 2024! We are coming together coast-to-coast to Step Beyond Stereotypes and discover a world where everyone is seen, valued, and respected for who they truly are. Register your team today or donate to show your support.
Preregister for The New Mindsets Wellness Program
Joining Mindsets is your first step towards building healthy habits that focus on fitness, nutrition, and self-care. This free program was created based on the results of the Mindsets Study to give adults with Down syndrome the tools needed for a healthy, happy, active, lifestyle through adulthood and aging.
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.
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Resources and Information
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
Resources for Every Stage of Life
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Your Impact in 2023
Have questions? Connect with us! 1-800-883-5608 or email info@cdss.ca
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Feel Refreshed This Spring: Shake Off the Winter Blues
Spring really does make everyone so very happy because we don’t like winter anymore. It really makes us feel good to have spring here at last. Where I am, in Calgary, the roads are better now but we had a very light snow here not long ago. That really should be the...
What World Down Syndrome Day Means to Me
The great importance of having World Down Syndrome Day is to have a very good and respectful world. We need to respect people with Down syndrome. We should really have respect for everyone. World Down Syndrome Day is about knowing that we are really doing something...
Loving Relationships
Happy Valentine's Day! Love means many different things to different people. CDSS Awareness Leader Paul Sawka explores some of the loving relationships in his own life, including his family, his girlfriend Kelsey, and his hope to one day have children.Family...