283 - 5005 Dalhousie Dr. N.W.
Calgary, AB T3A 5R8

The Canadian Down Syndrome Society is a national organization dedicated to ensuring equitable opportunities for all Canadians with Down syndrome. Services include: information and education (website, newsletter, annual conference, resources and publications); research collaboration; advocacy; public awareness, including National Down Syndrome Awareness Week; Resource Council of professionals; collaboration with local groups and national organizations. Major funding is provided from donations.

Website: www.cdss.ca
Phone:(403) 270-8500
Toll free:1-800-883-5608
FAX:(403) 270-8291

Kirk Crowther, Executive Director
E-mail:info@cdss.ca

News Releases

• Oct 25, 2011 - See the Ability: National Down Syndrome Awareness Week is November 1-7, 2011
• Apr 7, 2011 - Lauren Potter to speak at the 2011 Canadian Down Syndrome Society Annual
• Mar 18, 2011 - Celebrate World Down Syndrome Day, March 21, 2011
• Oct 30, 2009 - Celebrate National Down Syndrome Awareness Week, November 1-7, 2009
• Sep 11, 2009 - The Canadian Down Syndrome Society Responds to Cases of Abuse Reported
• May 22, 2009 - Canadian Down Syndrome Society is Concerned About Our Most Vulnerable Canadian Citizens
• May 4, 2009 - The Canadian Down Syndrome Society Responds to Current Class Action Law Suit Facing Sequenom
• Oct 31, 2008 - Celebrate National Down Syndrome Awareness Week, November 1-7, 2008
• Sep 27, 2008 - The Manitoba Down Syndrome Society Hosts First Annual Buddy Walk

Areas of Expertise:

Access to Public Education Advocacy Groups Amniocentesis Bioethics Birth Defects Birth/Newborn Child Children/Health Community Living Community Services/Disabled Developmental Delay Developmental Disabilities Disability Issues Disability Rights Disability & Sexuality Disabled Children Disabled Persons Down Syndrome Education/Disabled Education/Integrated Estate Planning Family Support Genetic Counselling Genetics/Ethical Implications Health Health Policy Human Genome Project Human Rights/Disabled Persons Inclusion Maternal Serum Screening Medical Education Medical Ethics Mental Retardation Parent Education Parent Support Prenatal Screening Social Policy & Disability Special Education Special Needs Children/Integration of Triple Marker Screening