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blonde haired boy with Down syndrome wearing orange Run Up for Down Syndrome t-shirt

Run Up for Down Syndrome

Register now for BC’s BIGGEST Down syndrome event!

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young man and young woman, both with Down syndrome, hold hands and touch foreheads (shot from below)

Raise Me Up

Relationships and self-esteem class for tweens, teens, and adults

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Boy with Down syndrome crouches beside bike

Dual Diagnosis: Down Syndrome + Autism

A new Down Syndrome Academy course for families

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Young girl with Down syndrome is examined by doctor with stethescope

Down Syndrome for Medical Professionals

Explore our newest course for professionals in the Down Syndrome Academy

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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

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3.21 Magazine

The Spring 2024 issue (Issue #18) of 3.21 is out now!

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The LowDOWN Podcast

Join us for the latest Season 9 episodes.

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U-Turn: Down Syndrome Regression Disorder

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Down Syndrome Resource Foundation

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Down Syndrome Resource Foundation
LiUNA1611 continues to be incredibly supportive of people with Down syndrome. We are grateful to have them back as the T-Shirt Sponsor for Run Up for Down Syndrome!DSRF.org/RunUp ... See MoreSee Less

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Down Syndrome Resource Foundation

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NOW PLAYING: Today on The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, Darryl and Darius Andaya give us the lowdown on taekwondo for people with Down syndrome. Find The LowDOWN on your favourite podcast platform or listen at DSRF.org/podcast. 🎧 ... See MoreSee Less

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Down Syndrome Resource Foundation

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Down Syndrome Resource Foundation
Calling all teens and adults with Down syndrome in the Kelowna area! This summer, DSRF Employment Specialist Aja Masters will present Empowerment Through Employment: a program to equip teens and adults with disabilities with essential pre-employment skills and the confidence to thrive in the workplace. The program, consisting of 8 sessions taking place in person and online from June through September, focuses on cultivating employable skills, ensuring participants are well-prepared to enter the workforce with competence and self-assurance. Learn More: DSRF.org/Okanagan ... See MoreSee Less

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