Canadian Down Syndrome Society
About Canadian Down Syndrome Society
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The Canadian Down Syndrome Society raises awareness and provides information on Down syndrome through the prenatal, early childhood, school years, adulthood, and retirement stages of life.
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During Canadian Down Syndrome Week, we launched the marketing campaign “Endangered Syndrome.” The goal of the campaign is to raise public awareness and begin a deeper conversation about the challenges that people with Down syndrome face in accessing adequate supports in the key areas of education, employment and housing. The campaign is supported by videos featuring candid interviews with parents, people living with Down syndrome and experts that serve to deepen the dialogue ...
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Adults with Down syndrome are in desperate need of more accessible housing. It can take decades without help, but housing programs that work are life-changing. See Krystal's story. #EndangeredSyndrome
Over 65% of people with developmental disabilities are out of the workforce. To guarantee the support we need, we're applying to be on the Endangered List. #EndangeredSyndrome
By the International Union for the Conservation of Nature’s own criteria, the Down syndrome community qualifies as endangered in many parts of the world. So we're applying to be the first humans ever on the Endangered List. Share our petition to IUCN at EndangeredSyndrome.com #EndangeredSyndrome
Get out and enjoy the sun tomorrow Guelph! The 3rd annual #Go21 walk is tomorrow at Riverside Park from Noon - 3pm. For more details or to support the walk visit https://bit.ly/2NpMdzi
One Week Sale! Order the CDSS limited edition youth t-shirt for ONLY $8 including shipping within Canada. Limited quantities available. Order before October 17th to receive by Canadian Down Syndrome Week, Nov 1-7. Remember to tag us in your #CDSW swag!
https://store.cdss.ca/…/canadian-down-s yndrome-week-t-shirt…
Hey Canada...Casting Call! Pixcom Productions is seeking talent for a new series airing on #AMI-tv and #CBC. "You Can't Ask That" is a documentary that allows persons with disabilities to share experiences by answering questions about their life. Filming is taking place in #Toronto or #Montreal this November. If you are over 18 and interested in learning more contact: youcantaskthat@pixcom.com
Mark your calendars! #Guelph is having their 3rd annual #Go21 Walk on Sun, Oct 14. To attend or show your support, visit https://bit.ly/2NpMdzi
Not able to attend any of the three #Go21 events in Ontario this weekend? Show your support with a donation!
Find all the details at:
https://cdss.ca/community/events-activiti es/go21/
#girlguidesofcanada cookies are on sale! How awesome to see one Canadian community supporting another. Thanks Girl Guides for celebrating inclusion! #SeeTheAbility
Busy #Go21 weekend in Ontario! Three groups are having events coming up quickly: #Ottawa Saturday 10am-2pm @ Andrew Hayden Park DSANCR / ASDRCN #Hamilton Sunday 8:30- Noon @ Bayfront Park Down Syndrome Association of Hamilton #Niagara Region Sunday 9am-2pm @ Heartland Forest
... Visit Go21.ca for all the fun details and to find out how to support these important events.
#SeeTheAbility #Go21
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Today is International Day of Sign Languages. If you have seen this video already, watch it again! ...With sign language, everyone is included.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=11N8YeT_G2k
VATTA group taking a short break to say hello. Busy schedule in Toronto this weekend! #CDSS #Downsyndrome #Downsydromeadvocacy
Congratulations to the groups who came together to make this course happen. We spotted Paul Sawka, Awareness Leader at CDSS in the news photo below...looking good Paul!
https://www.cbc.ca/…/calg…/taekwondo- down-syndrome-1.4827440
Hey Canada! We are looking for speakers for our 2019 conference in Victoria! Apply today! #CDSSConf http://cdss.ca/…/2018/07/Call-For-Speak ers-2019-Victoria.pdf
We are looking for a new VATTA member! Find out more at http://cdss.ca/be-inspired/vatta/opportun ities/