The DSRF reading program is helping kids reach new heights.

I remember the moment you were born. It was so quiet – not a cry, not a gurgle, nothing…

When individuals and their community are motivated to receive treatment and improve, it makes a big difference!

From the moment she was born, we knew that Faith would light up not only our lives but many other individuals as well

She is our special little teacher who improved our life. She is our angel who brings happiness in our life. We can't live without her.

There has been a great deal of excitement recently over the potential of iPads and similar new technologies to help advance the learning of children who have developmental disabilities.

Adult independence is a key goal for many families of children with developmental disabilities. Learning to independently cook healthy dinners is a critical component of independent or semi-independent living.

A short profile written by one of our students and volunteers.

Further to our August 31st blog posting about the 11th Annual Benefits of Bocce (BoB) tournament, we wanted to let you know what happened at the cheque presentation ceremony.

DSRF again hosted Rick Scott to preform his amazing songs for families and freinds at DSRF's main centre in Burnaby, BC

DSRF launches a new baby sign language program October 2011

We are very proud to share that the winner of the 2011 George Klukas Achievement Award is Nora Hinton.

DSRF teacher Eleanor Stewart reflects on International Literacy Day and what we are doing here at DSRF to promote literacy among students with developmental disabilities.

On Saturday August 20th, close to 150 people spent the beautiful sunny day in a park in North Vancouver playing bocce. This was the 11th year...

The Student Marketing Association (SMA) at Simon Fraser University (SFU) launched its annual charity awareness campaign last week and was pleased to work with the Down Syndrome Research Foundation this year!

While life isn’t all fun and games, we do strive at DSRF to make learning fun and to also incorporate health and fitness education into programs when possible.

On Saturday, July 9th members of the IKEA Coquitlam team along with DSRF staff and volunteers got together to help build a room for readers.

In response to interest from families, DSRF is expanding our services by offering our One-to-One Reading program in Abbotsford at the Fraser Valley Child Development Centre.

DSRF dedicated a portion of a classroom to be converted into kitchen space for use in the educational programs offered through DSRF’s Centre for Specialized Learning.

For the past several years DSRF’s main floor library area has been host to a collection of books, journals and newsletters related to Down syndrome. In more recent years the use of this library has significantly declined due to the availability of information online.

Welcome to the new DSRF blog!