Our Mission…

Is to benefit people with Down syndrome and their families by providing information and support, facilitating services, and promoting inclusion through public awareness and advocacy, in collaboration with community partners.

Our Vision

A community that values all people with Down syndrome and supports them in achieving their full potential.

Our Values

· Diversity in our board, staff, volunteers and membership

· Dignity, respect and equality for all people

· The inclusion of people with Down syndrome in society

· The excellence and commitment of our board, volunteers and partners in their roles supporting the rights and abilities of people with Down syndrome

Associate Membership is for those people or organizations that do not have a family member born with Down Syndrome. 

Associates Membership incudes:

• Access to the Manager of Family Services who can help families navigate the disability system and provide support to parents in accessing programs and services for their children throughout their lives. 
• Access to extensive resources/information specific to Down syndrome available from our resource lending library and our Manager of Family Services.
• Access to in-service learning (schools, daycares) about what Ds is, possible medical concerns,how Ds could affect them in the classroom and tips and tools to support positive behavior. 
• The Friday Blast email that lets you know what we are doing weekly. 

EDSS programs are only for members born with Ds.