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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.
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 stay healthy by going to the gym with my community support worker. Healthy eating is important too to keep my...
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. When I was a child, growing up, those were the years known as the good old days.Family MemoriesThe best happy...
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 low incomes. But in Alberta, many recipients of the Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) program...
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