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Asian girl with Down syndrome, black hair and black glasses pours liquid into a blender

Summer Camp

Register now for summer camp fun including cooking, photography, rock ‘n roll, art, Bollywood, and OT

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young man and young woman, both with Down syndrome, hold hands and touch foreheads (shot from below)

Raise Me Up

Building self-esteem and healthy relationships for tweens, teens, and adults

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Run Up for Down Syndrome

Join BC’s biggest annual Down syndrome event

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

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3.21 Magazine

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The LowDOWN Podcast

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The Road to Employment: Finding Your First Job

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Down Syndrome Resource Foundation

7 hours ago

Down Syndrome Resource Foundation
Want to give your child an idea of what to expect at Run Up for Down Syndrome? Our awesome event coordinator Aja and amazing SLP Liv created a social story to help make the day a little easier. Download it here: bit.ly/3IFTCKkYou'll also find a handy visual aid inside your race package! #RunUp4DS ... See MoreSee Less

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Down Syndrome Resource Foundation

11 hours ago

Down Syndrome Resource Foundation
The countdown to Run Up for Down Syndrome has begun! Race packages will be available for pick-up at DSRF (1409 Sperling Ave. Burnaby) on Thurs. June 1 from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm or Fri. June 2 from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm. They can also be picked up at the Run, starting at 8:00 am at the registration tent inside Swangard Stadium. Please note: Team captains are responsible for picking up the packages for their team and distributing them to their team members. #RunUp4DS ... See MoreSee Less

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Down Syndrome Resource Foundation

1 day ago

Down Syndrome Resource Foundation
Parents: Engage! Jillian is back on June 15 with one more workshop for Kelowna area families before summer break. She will host a round table discussion for parents of children with Down syndrome of all ages. There will be time to socialize, ask questions, and openly share ideas, concerns, and tips with each other, as well as brainstorm events and programs for the fall. Details + Registration: DSRF.org/Okanagan ... See MoreSee Less

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