In recent years, our CDSS team has transitioned from our long-time office in Calgary to a fully remote work model in an effort to keep costs down and ensure your donations are being used as effectively as possible. As part of this change, we’ve moved our official mailing address to Ontario.
Canadian Down Syndrome Society
220-1 First St,
Collingwood, ON
L9Y 1A1
Please use our new address for mailing us your donations and forms. If you have questions, please visit our FAQ or contact our Team.
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.
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 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.
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:
How can sports and fitness impact your life? We spoke to Paul Sawka, CDSS's Awareness Leader, about the many activities he has enjoyed as a young man and into his 30's. Paul's decades of activities have helped him to make friends, feel healthy, and feel more involved...
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...
I have been living with a supportive roommate for about ten years. I wanted to move out when I saw my sister live on her own and my older friend with Down syndrome also moved out on his own. My parents agreed that I could live independently if I developed some much-needed skills.
