Care about climate change and its impact on people with disabilities like #DownSyndrome? Join me for our #EarthDay webinar! I’ll be co-hosting with our Sustainability Ambassador Nika, a young activist who has DS.

OUT NOW: The Spring 2026 edition of 3.21: Canada's Down Syndrome Magazine - The Healthcare Issue Brought to you by DSRF and @cdndownsyndrome.bsky.social. FREE DOWNLOAD: DSRF.org/magazine #DownSyndrome

Earth Day Webinar: Climate Resilience for People with Intellectual + Developmental Disabilities April 22, 7-8 pm Details + Registration: DSRF.org/climatewebinar

Andrew is back with a World Down Syndrome Day edition of DSRF News, including details on Down syndrome BC and DSRF's WDSD Dance Party! Will we see you there? www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbDy... #DownSyndrome

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

Get your running shoes ready! BC’s 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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

We have another new team member to introduce - our newest Speech Language Pathologist, Aideen Sweeney! Aideen (she/her) completed her Master’s degree in Speech and Language Therapy at the University of Essex in the United Kingdom. Welcome to DSRF, Aideen!

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.

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

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! 👋

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

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

We are delighted to introduce you to the newest member of the DSRF staff team: Occupational Therapist Devanshi Gupta. Welcome to the team, Devanshi!

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...

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

Experience DSRF's Magical Morning through our event photo album: bit.ly/48EwE3N All photos by OT 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, you’ll never miss an important date on the DSRF schedule! Buy Now: bit.ly/4rHZyYg

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. 🎅 Get Your Tickets: DSRF.org/magic

Today is Giving Tuesday, the world’s biggest day of charitable giving and the launch of DSRF’s 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

HELP WANTED: DSRF has an immediate opening for a speech language pathologist. Please see our job posting for details: bit.ly/3Xv6R7S

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_...

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

DSRF is pleased to introduce the newest member of our team, Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant Rajneet Sandhu. Rajneet completed her Bachelor’s Degree in Speech Sciences at UBC. She is passionate about working and supporting children with unique challenges. Welcome, Rajneet!

Just over two weeks until DSRF presents A Magical Morning. Get your tickets now to ring in the holiday season with us! 🎄 Reserve Now: DSRF.org/Magic

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! 🥇

Nurturing Connection: How Schools Can Support Friendship for Students with Down Syndrome For the Back to School issue of 3.21 Magazine, Kailey J. DeLucry provided an article based on her ongoing Clinical Psychology dissertation on this topic. Read Now: bit.ly/48XIner

We had lots of sweet and spooky fun yesterday at DSRF's DownRight Spooky Trick or Treat Meet and Greet! Check out all the photos here: bit.ly/4hzOjwi Send a photo of your loved one with Down syndrome in costume to [email protected] to be part of the Virtual Halloween Parade on our Instagram stories. 🎃

DSRF is excited to have been nominated for two Burnaby Business Excellence Awards in the Healthy, Diverse and Inclusive Workplace and Not-for-Profit Organization of the Year categories. Winners will be announced on Nov 20.

LAST CALL: Join us this Thursday for some sweet and spooky fun! 🦇 DSRF.org/Halloween 🎃

DSRF's Niall McNeil's production "Beauty and the Beast: My Life" has been awarded a Significant Artistic Achievement Award in Artistic Innovation in Theatrical Form by the Jessie Richardson Awards! Congratulations Niall, we are so proud of you! 🎭

If you haven't yet seen the giant spider menacingly looming over the DSRF lobby, it's safe to say we're in the Halloween Spirit. We hope to see you next week at our DownRight Spooky Trick or Treat Meet + Greet! Register Now: DSRF.org/Halloween 🕸️🕷️

Students with Down syndrome use AAC for the same reasons that the rest of us use AAC: to compensate for the social and physical constraints that they experience as they communicate. In our latest article, DSRF SLP Marla Folden explains how to effectively use AAC in the classroom. bit.ly/4q6T44z

This photo warms our hearts! DSRF students Kate and Lindsey recently began volunteering at a Chartwell seniors residence in North Vancouver. They help set up and engage with families at the Mother Goose program, where local moms bring their babies to visit residents. Well done, Kate and Lindsey! 👏

DSRF has an immediate opening for a speech language pathologist (RSLP). Are you the one we're looking for? Apply now! bit.ly/4o1ixKK

📢 New Program: The DSRF Community Club (starting January 2026) The DSRF Community Club gives older teens and adults with Down syndrome the opportunity to get out into the community and put their skills to work in service of important social causes. Details + Registration: bit.ly/4l9QkiR

Join us on Oct 9th for Suds 'n Slices: an evening of pizza, beer, and an exciting live auction in support of the Down Resource Foundation. Sunds 'n Slices will take place at Luppolo Brewing Co (1123 Venables St, Vancouver, BC). See you there! 🍻 Tickets: DSRF.org/suds

As we enter cold and flu season, the Down Syndrome Medical Interest Group has released its updated recommendations for protecting people with Down syndrome against the flu, COVID, and RSV. Click here to access their recommendations: bit.ly/46FOkcW #DownSyndrome

Thanks to the @dsrfcanada.bsky.social for featuring DOWN SYNDROME OUT LOUD on The LowDOWN and including insights from activists Karen Gaffney, Charlotte Woodward, and Zack Gottsagen! www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWPZ... #downsyndrome #disabilityawareness #inclusion #reading #teacher #newrelease

Today we are excited to introduce DSRF's first ever Clinical Counsellor, Christine Hoos. Christine is a wife and mother to four wonderfully neurodivergent children who bring with them a wide range of experiences including Down syndrome, autism, ADHD, OCD, and more. www.dsrf.org/about-us/our...

If you've never had a chance to visit the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation in person, Tiana is here to give you a behind-the-scenes look at our magical centre where people with Down syndrome come to flourish. Welcome to DSRF!

NOW PLAYING: Today on The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, Tabish Shazad gives us the lowdown on the Karachi Down Syndrome Program. Listen now on the podcast platform of your choice, or at DSRF.org/podcast.