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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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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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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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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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DSRF Featured Resources

3.21: Canada's Down Syndrome Magazine, Winter 2025 - The Money Issue. Cover features a sharp dressed white man with Down syndrome standing in front of a mountainous background.

3.21 Magazine

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

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The LowDOWN Podcast

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

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Down Syndrome Resource Foundation

3 days ago

Down Syndrome Resource Foundation
On March 21st, DSRF and the worldwide Down syndrome community will celebrate World Down Syndrome Day and call on governments to improve our support systems. Here are some of the ways you can join us in celebrating and spreading the message that support is a human right!- Submit a video urging our government to improve support for people with Down syndrome- Rock your socks on World Down Syndrome Day with the official socks of WDSD 2025, “All the Feels” [Place your order by February 13 for delivery before WDSD]- Help students with Down syndrome flourish by donating on March 21 to the 3-2-1 Campaign- Look for landmarks around Vancouver lit up in blue and yellow to celebrate people with Down syndrome on March 21For more information on ways to get involved, please check out our WDSD event page: DSRF.org/WDSD ... See MoreSee Less

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Down Syndrome Resource Foundation

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Down Syndrome Resource Foundation
As the calendar flips to February, Andrew Bingham looks ahead to forthcoming celebrations in honour of World Down Syndrome Day and DSRF's 30th Birthday. All the details in the latest edition of DSRF News. ... See MoreSee Less

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