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Asian girl with Down syndrome with dark hair in pigtails, wearing white World Down Syndrome Day t-shirt, in front of a stylized globe

World Down Syndrome Day

Your guide to celebrating in BC

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blonde haired boy with Down syndrome wearing unbuttoned light blue shirt over dark t-shirt looks off to the side with a forest behind him

Earth Day Webinar

Down Syndrome in the Era of Climate Change

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Asian man with Down syndrome wearing classy suit and glasses gives wave in front of Down Syndrome Resource Foundation backdrop

The Down Syndrome Film Festival

May 17, 2025 – Vancity Theatre

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white woman with Down syndrome with brown ponytail and yellow shirt uses her phone to check out at a self-serve cash register

Unlocking Independence

Developing Money Management Skills

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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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Group Programs

We offer educational and recreational group programs for youth and adults with Down syndrome.

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Individual Services

We offer one to one educational and health services for people with Down syndrome and their families.

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3.21 Magazine

The Winter 2025 issue (Issue #21) of 3.21 is out now!

The LowDOWN Podcast

Join us for the latest Season 10 episodes.

Latest Article

Made in Canada: Federal Financial Supports for Canadians with Down Syndrome

Events + Workshops

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DSRF Video News

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In 2025, DSRF is celebrating 30 years of serving the Down syndrome community and looking back on milestones throughout our history. In the year 1995, the Down Syndrome Research Foundation incorporated and began operating out of a trailer at Sunny Hill Health Centre. Help us build on the legacy of our first 30 years by donating at DSRF.org/30. #dsrf30 ... See MoreSee Less
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It is common for people with Down syndrome to experience hearing difficulties. If you're in the Lower Mainland, Neil Squire can help! Please refer to the attached file or visit neilsquirehearingsolutions.ca. 🦻 ... See MoreSee Less
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📸 Back by popular demand, DSRF's Sharp Shooters Photography Club returns for a special Spring Break session running daily from March 17-21. Taught by DSRF OT Hina Mahmood, students will learn the basics of digital photography including camera settings, composition and lighting styles as well as explore a variety of photography styles such as portraits, nature, landscapes, food and photo story telling.Details + Registration: bit.ly/4jONoJ5 ... See MoreSee Less
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