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...
Make A New Friend This Valentine’s Day
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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...
Using Technology for Independence and Self-Expression
Technology in My Everyday LifeMost technology these days is very important for life. It can empower you even when things are very hard or difficult. Having...
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 HabitsI...
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....
Stop Alberta’s AISH Clawback of the Canada Disability Benefit
When the federal government introduced the Canada Disability Benefit (CDB), it was meant to offer a long-overdue boost to people with disabilities living on...
What Life with Down Syndrome Is Like: Q&A with Self Advocate Paul Sawka
What Life with Down Syndrome is Like: Q&A with Self-Advocate Paul Sawka Hello, everyone. My name is Paul Sawka. I am the CDSS Awareness Leader. Everyone...
Making Independence Possible: Why Support Matters
I have had many people support me in the past and in the present in lots of different ways. These are the types of support that I have received over the...
Federal Election 2025: Key Issues for Canadians with Disabilities
Make These Issues a Priority in the Upcoming Federal Election1. Income Security and the Canada Disability Benefit Increase payments so recipients are above...
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