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Join me on VATTA
Hi Canada, Its VATTA member Alana here. I am so excited we are going to be getting two new VATTA members this year. I am going to tell you a little bit about what it was like for me when applying for...
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My Canada C3 Experience
Photos are from Paul and from Canada C3 (Jackie Dives Photo and Yanick Lesperance Photo & Films) Hey Canada, it’s Paul here. I just got back from a very exciting trip on the Canada C3 ship. I had...
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21 Monthly – August Update
Dear CDSS members, donors, and supporters, We hope all of you have had a great August so far. As you’re preparing for back-to-school time, remember to order an Educator Package. This is the perfect...
View ArticleStatement on the CBS Feature on Down Syndrome in Iceland
Original Segment: “What kind of society do you want to live in?”: Inside the country where Down syndrome is disappearing The Canadian Down Syndrome Society (CDSS) represents 45,000 Canadians with Down...
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Iceland and my life – a blog featuring my parents
I watched a news segment with some shocking news in it from Iceland. I wanted to write a blog about this news and share my and my parents’ thoughts. I talked to my mom and dad about what it was like to...
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21 Monthly – September Update
Dear CDSS members, donors, and supporters, Whether you’re back to school, starting new, or just enjoying the last few days of summer, we hope all of you have had a great September so far! We are...
View ArticleStatement on Brian Jean
In response to ‘Brian Jean blasts Quebec Premier during Drayton Valley visit’: The Canadian Down Syndrome Society believes that derogatory slurs and speech against any community undermines the values...
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21 Monthly – October Update
Dear CDSS members, donors, and supporters, It’s Fall! We hope everyone’s enjoyed the change of season so far. Fall is a very exciting time for us, as we are getting excited for Canadian Down Syndrome...
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Meet Our Newest VATTA Member, Julia!
We are excited to introduce our newest member of VATTA! Keep reading below to learn more about Julia, we are so excited to have her a part of the team! Hello Canada! My name is Julia Romualdi, and I am...
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21 Monthly – December Update
Dear CDSS members, donors, and supporters, Thank you for a fantastic November! It was a very busy month for us. We had an amazing Canadian Down Syndrome Week celebrating with all of you! During the...
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Looking back at 2017 and Canada’s 150th
2017 is almost over, I can’t believe it! I have spent a lot of 2017 celebrating Canada’s 150th. Since it has been such a special year I thought it would be a good time to talk about the many reasons I...
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Happy Holidays from VATTA!
Hello Canada, It’s VATTA here! We wanted to share with you some of the exciting things we have done in 2017 and wish you all the very best over this holiday season this year! Hope you enjoy! VATTA what...
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21 Monthly – January 2018 Update
Dear CDSS members, donors, and supporters, We hope everyone is having a great start to their new year! January has always been a month of planning and development for the rest of the year. On January...
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My 2018 New Year’s Resolutions
Hello Canada, I hope everyone has had a great holiday and a Happy New Year! Now that it is 2018 it is time to think about resolutions and put them into action! I want to tell you about some of my...
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21 Monthly – 2018 February Update
Dear CDSS members, donors, and supporters, Thanks for another great January. We’ve really laid a great foundation for the year, and we’re excited about the initiatives we have coming up this month. As...
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21 Monthly – 2018 March Update
Dear CDSS members, donors, and supporters, It’s March! It’s one of our busiest times of the year – and most exciting. With World Down Syndrome Day on March 21st and our conference prep, we have lots to...
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21 Monthly – 2018 April Update
Dear CDSS members, donors, and supporters, Thank you for an amazing March and World Down Syndrome Day! We had a blast celebrating on #WDSD2018 and we’re glad so many of you joined us in your...
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Importance of Education
Hi everyone! Because it Giving Tuesday, I wanted to write about education. Here at CDSS, we talk about education and school a lot, and it has been a very big part of my life. My schooling started in...
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Nick at Work
Happy Giving Tuesday, everyone! I’m here to tell you about the importance of employment opportunities for people with Down syndrome. I work at a Crown Corporation in Saskatchewan called SaskTel. Our...
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Importance of Housing
Hi everyone! Jody here from CDSS. This Giving Tuesday I want to talk to you about the importance of housing and living independently. When I was young it was always my goal to move out from home and...
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