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a woman with long copper hair and a black short sleeved shirt sits behind a young boy with Down syndrome, who has short blonde hair, glasses, and a red shirt, as he sits at a table and reads a flash card

Down Syndrome Funding: Q+A

Answers to Your Questions about the BC Children and Youth Disability Benefit and Supplement

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A mom with a brown ponytail wearing a teal

Run Up for Down Syndrome

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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

World Down Syndrome Day

Your guide to celebrating in the Vancouver area

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the lower legs of a child wearing blue jeans and a pair of World Down Syndrome Day socks - one orange, one purple, with stars all over them

WDSD Socks

Gear up for World Down Syndrome Day with socks, shirts, and accessories

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blonde haired girl with pigtails, wearing a yellow shirt, points to a board in a classroom with a pointer stick

DSRF’s Down Syndrome Academy

Get schooled in Down syndrome with our online learning courses

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Our mission is to support people with Down syndrome and their families with specialized education and therapy services, information resources, and rich social connections so that 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 2026 issue (Issue #26) of 3.21: Canada’s Down Syndrome Magazine is out now!

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Home Sweet Home: Housing Models for People with Down Syndrome

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Down Syndrome Resource Foundation

5 days ago

Down Syndrome Resource Foundation
Don’t miss your chance to reach for the stars, and order the official socks of World Down Syndrome Day 2026!Place your order at DSRF.org/WDSDshop ... See MoreSee Less

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Down Syndrome Resource Foundation

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Down Syndrome Resource Foundation
On March 21st, we celebrate the vibrant worldwide Down syndrome community and highlight ways we can better support the community. This year's theme is “Together Against Loneliness,” a call for meaningful inclusion and connection. Join us in celebrating belonging, identity, and community at our World Down Syndrome Day Dance and find more ways to celebrate WDSD in the Vancouver area at DSRF.org/WDSD. ... See MoreSee Less

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Down Syndrome Resource Foundation

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Down Syndrome Resource Foundation
We love hearing from grateful users of DSRF's Down Syndrome Academy about how our online learning platform has helped them support the people in their lives with Down syndrome. Take, for example, this educational assistant:"The information DSRF provides is absolutely first class! The videos are a fantastic resource. The podcasts are brilliant; I love listening to them. In the 18 months I have been supporting a student with Down syndrome, she has made remarkable progress, and this is based on the quality information DSRF provides."Discover a wealth of information at your fingertips and get schooled in Down syndrome!Course Spotlight: Mental Wellness for People with Down SyndromeAll of us struggle with mental wellness from time to time. Mental health issues are common in people with Down syndrome, and in fact, they are more likely than the typically developing population to develop mental health issues that are severe enough to warrant a diagnosis such as anxiety or depression. In this course, you will gain an understanding of mental wellness in people with Down syndrome and learn how to promote positive mental health.Enroll Now: bit.ly/4671y0I ... See MoreSee Less

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