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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

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Asian girl with Down syndrome examines a small globe with another Asian girl looking over her shoulder

Social Responsibility

DSRF is committed to the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion, truth and reconciliation, and sustainability

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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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Group Programs

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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Unlocking Independence: Developing Money Management Skills

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Down Syndrome Resource Foundation

7 days ago

Down Syndrome Resource Foundation
Get in the World Down Syndrome Day spirit with the DSRF-exclusive WDSD t-shirt! Orders are open until Feb 13 at DSRF.org/WDSDswag. ... See MoreSee Less

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Down Syndrome Resource Foundation

7 days ago

Down Syndrome Resource Foundation
In 2025, DSRF is celebrating 30 years of serving the Down syndrome community and looking back on milestones throughout our history. In 1994, the first Up the Down Market Dinner was held in Vancouver to raise funds to start the organization. Since then, more than 100 UDMDs have been held in Vancouver, Toronto, Calgary, and Montreal, raising over $10 million in support of people with Down syndrome.Help us build on the legacy of our first 30 years by donating at DSRF.org/30. #dsrf30 ... See MoreSee Less

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Down Syndrome Resource Foundation

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Down Syndrome Resource Foundation
DSRF's 2025 events calendar is filling up quickly - and there's much more to come! Which one are you most excited for? Get details on all these events at DSRF.org/events. ... See MoreSee Less

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