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The Canadian Down Syndrome Society
The Canadian Down Syndrome Society provides reliable resources, programs, and connections to people with Down syndrome and those who support them while positively shaping the social and policy contexts in which they live.
About CDSS
Impact in 2025
Advocacy
Questions?
Connect with us on social media, speak to a Team member at 1-800-883-5608, or email info@cdss.ca.
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.
Introducing Unified Voices
The Canadian Down Syndrome Society is very proud to present Unified Voices, a new 45-minute documentary film exploring the lives of Canadians with Down syndrome like never before, taking you across this vast country to tell the stories of our community.
This federally funded documentary in celebration of National AccessAbility Week highlights the diverse voices within the Down syndrome community. Director Moses Latigo Odida introduces us to six families from very different backgrounds and explores the diversity and compassion that is at the heart of our community.
Resources for Every Stage of Life
Today and Tomorrow: A Guide to Aging with Down Syndrome
We all want to see our loved ones with Down syndrome thrive as they age. Being proactive by learning the health risks that are common to seniors with Down syndrome is a great step. Today and Tomorrow is an extensive resource for caregivers covering many aging health issues, including Alzheimer’s Disease, Dementia, Down Syndrome Regression Disorder, Depression and Anxiety, and Menopause. Download your copy today.
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.
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 wanted to share these thoughts with the world, so I would like to invite you to read my new blog series about my...
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 in my life. He was there to help me through the rough Covid-19 pandemic and has always been there for me....
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 Day is very important to everyone is it is a special day to show our love and support and caring for our...
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