Down Syndrome Resource Foundation

📣 NEW at the Down Syndrome Academy - Common Senses: Sensory Processing for Individuals with Down Syndrome People with Down syndrome have unique sensory processing preferences and challenges in their daily routines and spaces. This self-paced online course will help you understand sensory processing in individuals with Down syndrome and promote sensory health for people in your care. This course can be purchased individually or as part of our Caregiver or Professional Subscriptions. Learn more at DSRF.org/Academy.

DSRF is pleased to introduce the newest member of our team, bookkeeper Audrey Chen. After graduating from the University of New Brunswick, Audrey began her career in the IT industry, accumulating over 11 years of experience. In 2012, Audrey discovered her passion for bookkeeping and, in 2019, earned a diploma in Computerized Accounting. Since then, she has been dedicated to her career as a bookkeeper. Outside of work, Audrey enjoys hiking and jogging as part of her active lifestyle. A committed vegan, she is passionate about promoting veganism and sustainability, advocating for a healthier and more eco-friendly way of living. Please join us in welcoming Audrey!

DSRF Ambassador Danielle has a major announcement! We are so grateful to the Canucks for Kids and friend of DSRF, Canucks alumnus Darcy Rota, for supporting children with Down syndrome. Go Canucks go!

It's a bittersweet day today at DSRF as we celebrate the retirement of longtime team member Nimet Tejpar. Nimet joined the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation in 2001, and apart from a brief hiatus in the early 2010's, she has been part of the fabric of DSRF for almost a quarter century. She has worn many hats in her tenure, including Events Coordinator, Program Administrator, Office Manager, Facilities Manager, and most recently Accounts Receivable and Finance Clerk. We are so grateful for all that Nimet has contributed through the years and for her dedication to DSRF. We are so sad to see Nimet go, but at the same time, we are excited for this next step in her life. Congratulations and thank you for a job very well done, Nimet! We hope you enjoy some well-earned rest!

Now Available: World Down Syndrome Day Socks + Swag Rock your socks on World Down Syndrome Day with the official socks of WDSD 2025, “All the Feels.” We’ve also got DSRF-exclusive World Down Syndrome Day shirts, as well as buttons and stickers that are perfect for sharing the spirit at school! Place your order by February 13 for delivery before World Down Syndrome Day. Shop Now: DSRF.org/WDSDswag

We appreciate the Canadian Public Health Association (CPHA)'s call to strengthen programs that support structurally disadvantaged populations who are most affected by the consequences of climate change - which certainly includes the disability community. Stay tuned for a webinar that we'll be hosting on Earth Day on Down Syndrome in the Era of Climate Change.

When it comes to unlocking independence for people with Down syndrome, few skills are more valuable than money management. In this article from the most recent issue of 3.21 Magazine, DSRF teacher Andrea Lee gives tips on developing this crucial skill. https://bit.ly/4iYCose

Thank you to all who gave generously to the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation's 2024 Flourish for Life campaign. Your donations directly support DSRF's vital preschool programs, equipping children with Down syndrome for school success and giving parents confidence as they approach this new stage of life. Those first few years of education lay an indispensable foundation, so it is imperative that students be given every opportunity to succeed. In one grateful parent’s words: "DSRF has been a beacon of hope for us." We could not bring this hope to families without you. Thank you for being a part of our mission to help people with Down syndrome Flourish for Life! Did you miss your chance to give? There's still time to get a 2024 tax receipt! Due to the impact of the recent Canada Post strike, the government of Canada has announced that donations made on or before Feb 28, 2025 will be eligible for a 2024 charitable tax receipt. Give now at DSRF.org/Donate.

Happy New Year! Let Andrew Bingham be the first to welcome you to a very big year as DSRF celebrates 30 years of serving the Down syndrome community.

Happy New Year from everyone at DSRF! We wish you a year of good things!