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Kinder Kick-Off: Kindergarten Readiness Program

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Staying Safe in Extreme Heat

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three young adults with Down syndrome (brown haired woman, blonde haired man, blonde haired woman)

Kindred Spirits

Chronicles of Down Syndrome Friendship

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Our mission is to support people living with Down syndrome and their families with individualized and leading-edge educational programs, health services, information resources, and rich social connections so each person can flourish in their own right.

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3.21 Magazine

The Summer 2025 issue (Issue #23) of 3.21 is out now!

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The LowDOWN Podcast

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The New Parent’s To Do (and To Don’t) List

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It’s Me, Becca!

June 23, 2025

Becca, a 20-year-old firecracker who has Down syndrome and autism, is living her best life with support from the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation.

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Down Syndrome Resource Foundation

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Down Syndrome Resource Foundation
Tiny Talkers returns to Kelowna this fall, led by DSRF speech therapist Jillian Baldwin.Parents and their child with Down syndrome, ages 5 and under, will be coached to foster communication development through interactive play, singing, and reading, with a focus on implementing user-friendly sign language. This will also provide the opportunity for local parents and their children to connect with each other in a fun and supportive environment!Details + Registration: DSRF.org/Okanagan ... See MoreSee Less

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Down Syndrome Resource Foundation

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The Linda Crnic Institute for Down Syndrome is seeking participants for a research study on Down Syndrome Regression Disorder. For more information, please refer to the contact information on the poster. ... See MoreSee Less

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Down Syndrome Resource Foundation

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This summer, we're revisiting some of Hina and Marla's greatest hits from the first 10 seasons of The LowDOWN. In Season 7, Episode 10 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, Dawn Barclay gives us the lowdown on vacation strategies for diverse families.Listen on your favourite podcast app or at DSRF.org/podcast. The LowDOWN returns with new episodes this fall! 🎧 ... See MoreSee Less

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