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DSRF provides comprehensive support, rich social connections, and the best resources available so people with Down syndrome and their families can thrive.
a woman with long copper hair and a black short sleeved shirt sits behind a young boy with Down syndrome, who has short blonde hair, glasses, and a red shirt, as he sits at a table and reads a flash card
Wondering how the new BC Children and Youth Disability Benefit and Supplement will affect your child with Down syndrome and their DSRF services? We have just published a comprehensive Q+A, which will be updated regularly.
Read Now: bit.ly/4rGEFMA
#DownSyndrome
A mom with a brown ponytail wearing a teal "Run Up for Down Syndrome" t-shirt is holding and smiling at her young son with short brown hair, Down syndrome and wearing a blue jacket. Text reads: Run Up for Down syndrome. Presented by Upper Canada, supporting DSRF.
Get your running shoes ready! BCโs BIGGEST annual Down syndrome event is coming back to Swangard Stadium on May 31 2026!
Register to Run Up for Down Syndrome at DSRF.org/RunUP
#RunUp4DS
Asian man with Down syndrome with ponytail on top of his head, wearing a white tank top, black shorts and glasses, looks at his phone while lounging on a pool deck chair
Calling all spring breakers! DSRF is premiering a new one-week camp for adults with Down syndrome: POSTS (Practicing Online Social Trends Safely).
Details+ Registration: bit.ly/3OMendj
#DownSyndrome
promotional image for the Spring 2026 issue of 3.21: Canada's Down Syndrome Magazine, coming Mar 2; magazine cover features a brown woman with Down syndrome, with black hair and wearing a red, flowered top; title: The Healthcare Issue
Coming March 2: the Spring 2026 edition of 3.21: Canada's Down Syndrome Magazine - the Healthcare Issue.
Subscribe for free today to receive a free digital copy in your inbox!
DSRF.org/magazine
3.21 Magazine is co-published by DSRF and the Canadian Down Syndrome Society.
man with Down syndrome, with short brown hair, black glasses and beige shirt, sits at a desk and waves at his laptop
Registration is now open for DSRF's spring programs, including Social Zoom, Adult Social Circle, Strength and Conditioning Training, and Improv!
Details + Registration: bit.ly/46bAwHU
#DownSyndrome
Educators: How are you fostering inclusion this Inclusive Education Month? Might we suggest our self-paced online course, Supporting Learners with Down Syndrome + Other Developmental Disabilities?
Enroll Now: bit.ly/3LgKyNi
#DownSyndrome #InclusiveEducation
a young girl with Down syndrome with a pigtail on top of her head sits on the floor and does sign language at the prompting of her speech therapist, a woman with long blond hair
Breaking: MCFD Announces Individualized Funding for Children and Youth with Down Syndrome
This is a transformational development that will positively impact all Down syndrome families in BC, and DSRF as an organization.
Read the exciting news: bit.ly/3MoA5Dh
#DownSyndrome
Colourful long socks covered in colourful stars lined up against a white background.
Rock the official socks of World Down Syndrome Day to show that our differences make the world a more colourful place! We are all stars, and together we make a beautiful galaxy.
Find the official socks of WDSD 2026 at DSRF.org/WDSDshop and order now to receive them before March 21st.
a young dark-haired man with Down syndrome wearing a blue t-shirt sits and chats with a professional woman with dark hair and a grey jacket over a white shirt, holding a notebook
Great news! DSRF's clinical counseling service is now eligible for coverage through extended health plan mental health benefits.
Clinical counseling is available at DSRF, not just for people with Down syndrome, but also for parents and siblings. Our counselor will see you now!
bit.ly/4cir1uc
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We have another new team member to introduce - our newest Speech Language Pathologist, Aideen Sweeney!
Aideen (she/her) completed her Masterโs degree in Speech and Language Therapy at the University of Essex in the United Kingdom.
Welcome to DSRF, Aideen!
a woman with Down syndrome, with long brown hair, purple t-shirt and yellow jeans, stands in the living room of her lovely home
When it comes to housing for people with Down syndrome, there is no one-size-fits-all solution. Fortunately, there are lots of options on the menu. Learn about them in our latest article from 3.21 Magazine - Home Sweet Home: Housing Models for People with Down Syndrome.
Read more: bit.ly/4k9GFdi
We are very pleased to share this video presentation by DSRF practicum student OT Savannah Grasza: Supporting Metabolic Health in People with Down Syndrome. It features an interview with DSRF student Zamaan Jivraj.
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Join the National Down Syndrome Congress for a one-day VIRTUAL conference designed for educators working to enhance outcomes for their students with Down syndrome, autism, and other intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Details + Registration: bit.ly/4rctnix
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In response to consistent feedback from DSRF's families, we are thrilled to introduce DSRF's first ever Clinic + Administrative Coordinator: Sage Houston!
Sage is a long-anticipated addition to our team. Please join us in welcoming them! ๐
7 adult friends, all of whom have Down syndrome, stand together in front of a blue wall and a projector screen
Registration is now open for the Winter session of Forever (3)21.
]This online program gives adults over the age of 30 the chance to connect regularly with others, focusing on the social connection that can be harder to come by as people age.
Details + Registration: bit.ly/4fE0abQ
#DownSyndrome
image of a red-headed baby with Down syndrome with her hand in her mouth; text: Thank you for donating $65,700 to help children with Down syndrome Flourish for Life
Thank you to all who gave generously to DSRF's 2025 Flourish for Life campaign. With your help, we raised $65,700 - our second highest total ever for the Flourish campaign!
Thank you for being a part of our mission to help people with Down syndrome Flourish for Life!
#DownSyndrome
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We are delighted to introduce you to the newest member of the DSRF staff team: Occupational Therapist Devanshi Gupta.
Welcome to the team, Devanshi!
man with Down syndrome with short dark hair, black glasses, and green long-sleeve shirt takes toast out of a toaster in his kitchen
The current issue of 3.21 Magazine takes on the topic of housing for adults with Down syndrome. We asked some experts what skills are most important to maximize independence after moving out, how to cultivate them, and what forms of support can help fill the gaps.
www.dsrf.org/resources/bl...
young blonde-haired girl with Down syndrome has her chest listened to by a grey-haired female doctor with a stethoscope, framed by magenta and turquoise swooshes
Canadian family doctors can now receive Down syndrome-specific training while meeting their continuing education requirements. DSRFโs online course โDown Syndrome for Medical Professionalsโ has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada for up to 2 Mainpro+ยฎ credits. bit.ly/42YP6zP
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2 men with Down syndrome stand in front of a festive Christmas backdrop; the taller one is wearing a Santa hat and a white Christmas sweater with a red truck carrying a Christmas tree; the shorter one is wearing a red sweater over white collared shirt
Experience DSRF's Magical Morning through our event photo album: bit.ly/48EwE3N
All photos by OT Hina Mahmood.
girl with Down syndrome wearing glasses and pink sweater, with one hand on top of her head and the other on her cheek; text: 2026 Calendar, Photography by Hina Mahmood
DSRF's 2026 Wall Calendar is now available! The calendar features gorgeous full-page portraits of students with Down syndrome by OT Hina Mahmood that will put a smile on your face every day of the year. Plus, youโll never miss an important date on the DSRF schedule!
Buy Now: bit.ly/4rHZyYg
Asian woman with Down syndrome, with long black hair, glasses, and sparkly turquoise dress, sits on Santa's knee; text: DSRF presents... A Magical Morning, Dec 12, 2025, Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre
Did December sneak up on you? No worries! There's still time to register for DSRF's Magical Morning, taking place next Friday Dec 12 at the Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre. ๐
Get Your Tickets: DSRF.org/magic
A boy with Down syndrome, light coloured short hair, blue glasses, and a striped t-shirt runs by with his tongue sticking out. The image has orange and teal swooshes, with text reading: "On Giving Tuesday, donate to help children with Down syndrome Flourish for Life."
Today is Giving Tuesday, the worldโs biggest day of charitable giving and the launch of DSRFโs year-end donations campaign. Your generous donations will support our vital programs and services, helping children with Down syndrome Flourish for Life! DSRF.org/flourish
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a brown haired boy with Down syndrome, wearing a grey hoodie, reads picture symbols with the help of a female speech therapist with long dark hair and a burgundy sweater over a black t-shirt, with large children's books behind them
HELP WANTED: DSRF has an immediate opening for a speech language pathologist. Please see our job posting for details:
bit.ly/3Xv6R7S
cover of the Winter 2026 issue of 3.21: Canada's Down Syndrome Magazine, The Housing Issue, featuring a smiling brown-haired woman with Down syndrome wearing a bright red sweater, mixing salad in her kitchen
The Winter 2026 issue of 3.21: Canada's Down Syndrome Magazine is out now!
Download the Housing issue: DSRF.org/magazine
3.21 is co-published by DSRF and @cdndownsyndrome.bsky.social. #DownSyndrome
Andrew closes out DSRF's 30th Anniversary year with one final, festive update from the DSRF news desk.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCG_...
young woman with Down syndrome, with long light brown hair and headphones around her neck, smiles at a young man with Down syndrome as they sit in a classroom
Registration is now open for DSRF's seasonal programs that begin in January, including Adult Social Circle, Social Zoom, Strength + Conditioning Training, and - available for the first time as a weekly program - Mission Employable!
Details + Registration: bit.ly/3NtQOmP
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DSRF is pleased to introduce the newest member of our team, Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant Rajneet Sandhu.
Rajneet completed her Bachelorโs Degree in Speech Sciences at UBC. She is passionate about working and supporting children with unique challenges. Welcome, Rajneet!
Asian woman with Down syndrome on Santa's lap; text: The Down Syndrome Resource Foundation presents... A Magical Morning; Fri Dec 12, 2025, 7:30-9:30 am, Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre; Join us for a Magical Morning filled with a scrumptious breakfast buffet, holiday wreath decorating contest and auction, gift and craft marketplace, gingerbread decorating, musical entertainment and, of course, a visit from Santa himself. Ask us about discounts for Triple-21 partners and DSRF members! DSRF.org/Magic
Just over two weeks until DSRF presents A Magical Morning. Get your tickets now to ring in the holiday season with us! ๐
Reserve Now: DSRF.org/Magic
teenage girl with Down syndrome, with long brown hair, red glasses and black hoodie, shows off her gold and silver medals while standing in front of a swimming pool
Congratulations to DSRF student Sarah, who won gold in the 50m backstroke and silver in the 50m freestyle para category at the BC High School Swimming Championships this past weekend! ๐ฅ
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