Hey everyone, my name is Paul Sawka. I am the Awareness Leader for CDSS. I have been thinking and writing a lot about feelings and changes lately. I really...
Changes: Selling the Family Home
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Voices at the Table for Advocacy is the steering committee for the Canadian Down Syndrome Society
Changes: Sibling Relationships
Hey everyone, my name is Paul Sawka. I am the Awareness Leader for CDSS. I have been thinking and writing a lot about feelings and changes lately. I really...
Changes: Dealing with Grief
Hey everyone, my name is Paul Sawka. I am the Awareness Leader for CDSS. I have been thinking and writing a lot about feelings and changes lately. I really...
Happy Father’s Day!
Ever since I was born I have grown up with my Dad and all of the wonderful things that he did with me. He is so very special to me and a very important person...
Happy Mother’s Day!
This Mother’s Day, I want to share with everyone how much love we all have in our hearts for our mothers in the Down syndrome world. The main reason Mother’s...
Paul’s “Champions” Movie Review
I went and saw the movie “Champions” the other day. This movie was about a new coach teaching a basketball team of people with different disabilities. They...
Behind-The-Scenes at the Special Olympics
Preparing for the Special Olympics Paul's thoughts heading into the Special Olympics Winter Games in February 2023. How are you feeling about the...
Celebrate The Holidays with Paul’s Favourite Festive Brownie Miniatures
I love being able to help my mom with the Holiday Baking. It is a family tradition that we enjoy every Christmas season as we get ready for the holidays...
Paul Celebrates Halloween 2022
My plan for Halloween for this year is to be with my friends. We are going to watch a Halloween movie together. I will also be going to a Halloween Dance. For...
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