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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
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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.
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 the Halloween Dance, I am dressing up as the world’s fastest cow. I have no clue what my friends are dressing...
An Interview with Paul Sawka about Friendships
CDSS: What’s your favourite activity to do with friends? Paul: My favourite activity to do with friends is to go out to a movie or dinner. I like to go to a bar and watch sports on TV. I also enjoy going to the beach or to the Zoo. CDSS: What’s one of your favourite...
How Technology Benefits Me
Hi, Paul Sawka here from CDSS. I wanted to write about technology and tell people about how I use it, and how it can benefit others like me who have Down syndrome. I use technology every day. It has especially benefited me over the last two years with the Covid-19...
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