You're invited to attend a free webinar on understanding #DownSyndrome, IDD, and dementia this March 20th at 3:30pm EST. This hybrid conference brings together families, caregivers, and professionals to explore how Down syndrome and IDD relate to #dementia.
Register for free: buff.ly/roT9HIK
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a woman with Down syndrome, with long dark hair and wearing a turquoise bathing suit, leans down as water pours over her head and hair; text: Climate Resilience for People with Intellectual + Developmental Disabilities, April 22, 2026
Earth Day Webinar: Climate Resilience for People with Intellectual + Developmental Disabilities
April 22, 7-8 pm
Details + Registration: DSRF.org/climatewebinar
Two young women with Down syndrome are looking into the camera, one has her arm around the other. There is a blue background behind them, with white text above their heads that reads: How to encourage inclusion this World Down Syndrome Day. The hashtag #TogetherAgainstLoneliness is featured at the bottom.
For ideas, resources, and information on how to encourage inclusion in your community this #WorldDownSyndromeDay, please visit: cdss.ca/world-down-s...
#InclusionMatters #DisabilityInclusion #DownSyndrome #TogetherAgainstLoneliness
3.21 Magazine is co-published with our friends and advocacy allies at @dsrfcanada.bsky.social
A smiling man wearing an Edmonton Oilers jersey and matching blue cap sits in a black power wheelchair inside a living room. He is facing the camera and holding the joystick controls of his chair. The floor is a dark mahogany hardwood, with a brown leather recliner and a wooden side table behind him. Large text at the top reads “Happy International Wheelchair Day!” and smaller text at the bottom says “Celebrating strength, inclusion, and accessibility!”
Happy International Wheelchair Day💚
My wheelchair isn’t a limitation. It’s independence.
The barrier has never been the chair. It’s inaccessibility.
Celebrate mobility. Demand equitable access. Keep rolling forward.
#InternationalWheelchairDay #Accessibility
Healthcare for our loved ones with Down syndrome is best managed one step at a time, by focusing on what’s directly in front of us. Keep this new Healthcare issue of 3.21 Magazine handy for future reference! cdss.ca/resources/pu...
#CaregiverSupport #DownSyndrome #disabilityrights
Stand together against loneliness this World Down Syndrome Day! Bring your community together by hosting a CDSS fundraiser event. Register your event to receive a 321 Funds Advocacy Grant, a Fundraising Kit, and one-to-one support. cdss.ca/world-down-s...
#InclusionMatters #WorldDownSyndromeDay
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.
In his mini-documentary series DOWN, Ugandan-born filmmaker Moses Latigo Odida, father to a daughter with Down syndrome, confronts the negative attitudes & practices that ostracize Canada’s black caregivers.
Watch Episode 1: youtu.be/Ghlb1BMwJLM?...
#Caregiverlife #BlackHistoryMonth #DownSyndrome
Inclusion benefits all students – with or without disabilities. Find practical advice for professionals, parents, and peers on how to foster inclusion in the classroom in our free guide: buff.ly/rSJpoNI
#InclusionMatters #InclusiveEducationMonth #InclusiveEducation #Educator
What has been the biggest challenge for your child when it comes to being included in the classroom? Answer in the Comments!
What has been the biggest challenge for your child when it comes to being included in the classroom? Please share your answer in the comments!
#InclusionMatters #InclusiveEducationMonth #InclusiveEducation
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
In 2025, we partnered with organizations across Canada to advocate for major #DisabilityRights issues like increasing the Canada Disability Benefit and improving the RDSP.
Learn more about how your donations made a difference:
cdss.ca/your-impact-...
#DownSyndromeAwareness #DisabilityAdvocate
Families play an important role in inclusive education. Parents should feel free to ask questions, share your child’s needs, and work with the school to make sure the right supports are in place.
Explore resources here: www.sourceforinclusiveeducat...
#InclusiveEducationMonth
"We are all meant to be loved." - Paul Sawka
Read Paul's reflection on love, loneliness, and making new friends on Valentine's Day: cdss.ca/make-a-new-f...
#ValentinesDay #DownSyndrome #KindnessMatters
The symptoms of menopause can be confusing and a difficult transition for many people. Menopause can be more challenging for women with Down syndrome because they may not understand the hormonal changes that are happening in their bodies. buff.ly/dqXjTL7 #MenopauseAwareness #HealthyAging
You have one day left to apply to join our Board of Directors! If you've been looking for a way to make meaningful change in the Down syndrome and disability community, this is your opportunity. Learn more about the role and submit your application at buff.ly/etV1rRc
#DownSyndrome #Disability
Apply to join the CDSS Board of Directors at CDSS.ca/About/Board-of-Directors/
The deadline for applications closes February 13th!
#DisabilityAdvocacy #NonProfitLeadership #DownSyndromeAdvocate #DownSyndromeAwareness
Did you know that we have an Education Hub filled with shareable, printable resources and quick guides that include practical tips and suggestions to help support students as they learn together in the school community? buff.ly/rSJpoNI
#InclusiveEducationMonth #InclusiveEducation #InclusionMatters
Apply to join the CDSS Board of Directors before February 13th! Learn more at: cdss.ca/about/board-...
#NonProfitLeadership
#CanadianDownSyndromeSociety
#DisabilityAdvocacy
Your support made a difference in 2025. Learn how your generosity created a positive impact in the lives of Canadians with Down syndrome and their caregivers: cdss.ca/your-impact-...
#DownSyndromeAwareness #DisabilityRights #InclusionMatters #RepresentationMatters
A person wearing a light blue long sleeve shirt is typing on a laptop. The text on the left reads: “Consult the 2026-2028 Accessibility Plan”.
The CHRC has published its 2026-2028 Accessibility Plan— the next chapter in our ongoing efforts to build a barrier-free and inclusive organization for all.
Over 53,000 adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Ontario are still waiting for the supports they need. Nearly 2,000 people have signed the #WaitingToBelong petition. Our goal is 5,000.
Please sign, share, and help end the wait. win.newmode.net/communityliv...
White text reads: Lead the way for a more inclusive Canada. Join our Board of Directors. Apply before February 13th, 2026. There is a woman with Down syndrome in her 30's, smiling at the camera wearing a brown sweater. Her long brown hair is in a side ponytail. The graphic has a blue background with a red rectangle in the top left corner and the CDSS logo icon in the bottom left.
We are looking for changemakers to help us support individuals with Down syndrome across Canada by joining our Board of Directors. Prior board experience is an asset, but passion is required!
Deadline: Friday, February 13th
Apply at: cdss.ca/about/board-...
#InclusionMatters #NonProfitLeadership
People with Down syndrome are at a higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. If you think your loved one is showing symptoms, consult your healthcare practitioner for a formal diagnosis. Find more information in our free guide: CDSS.ca/Resources/Healthy-Aging
#AlzheimersAwareness #DownSyndrome
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. DSRF’s online course “Down Syndrome for Medical Professionals” has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada for up to 2 Mainpro+® credits. bit.ly/42YP6zP
This looks like a great event!
"Some of my favourite places include going with my parents to Rome and London. I loved sightseeing in those cities. There is a lot of history."
Read more about CDSS Awareness Leader Paul Sawka's travel adventures: cdss.ca/world-travel/
#WorldTravel #disabilityadvocate #nothingdownaboutit
Don't forget to donate before December 31st to get your 2025 tax receipt! If you have already made a gift to CDSS this year, we would like to sincerely thank you for your support. Donate today: buff.ly/fL7AUis
#DownSyndromeAdvocate #DisabilityRights #CanadianDownSyndromeSociety #CDSS
