Lack of funding, exclusion from essential programs, and barriers to full participation in society have never been okay. And in 2025, we refuse to go backward. Canadians with Down syndrome deserve the same access to basic rights and opportunities as everyone else. It’s time for action, not excuses.
Tell the government to stop overlooking the rights of people with Down syndrome.
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This new photo series collaboration with photographer Hilary Gauld, “It Was Never Okay: Forward Not Backward”, calls attention to five of the most urgent advocacy issues facing the Down syndrome community today. These issues create unfair barriers for people with Down syndrome, limiting access to basic rights like education, healthcare, employment, housing, and recreation.
We are asking all Canadians to join the call to #ImproveOurSupports this World Down Syndrome Day by signing the petition and demanding that our government prioritizes the rights of people with Down syndrome.
The 321 Challenge is a fun, easy way to get students involved and raise funds to support people with Down syndrome. You’ll have everything you need to get started, from simple, student-friendly fundraising ideas to ready-to-use activities and resources—giving your school the opportunity to make a real impact.
Step up, take the challenge, and plan your school’s fundraiser for March 21. Download the 321 Challenge toolkit below to get started!
Help raise awareness and start conversations at school, work, and everywhere you go on on March 21st! You can get a pair of CDSS mismatched socks from Friday Sock Co. and 100% of the profits will go towards programs for individuals with Down syndrome at CDSS.
The best way to learn about Down syndrome is by listening to self advocates! Please watch and share these videos that answer the most common questions people ask about Down syndrome.
This will help you lead a discussion focusing on awareness, acceptance and celebrating Down syndrome in the classroom and the community. Our teaching plan includes classroom and individual activities and includes printable handouts.
Duration: 45-60 minutes
A great resource for World Down Syndrome Day and throughout the year to learn about Down syndrome and how we are more alike than we are different!
Duration: 10 minutes
Make a gift this March to support life-changing CDSS programs. Canadians with Down syndrome look to us every day for answers, resources, and assistance. Help us to provide the programs they need to succeed at every stage of life.
