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Run Up for Down Syndrome

BC’s BIGGEST annual Down syndrome event returns

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three young adults with Down syndrome (brown haired woman, blonde haired man, blonde haired woman)

Kindred Spirits

Chronicles of Down Syndrome Friendship

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brown haired man with Down syndrome wearing blue jacket over red shirt opens the door to a brick house

Made in Canada

Federal Financial Supports for Canadians with Down Syndrome

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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

cover of 3.21: Canada's Down Syndrome Magazine (Spring 2025, Issue #22), featuring an Asian man with Down syndrome wearing taekwondo outfit and holding a Canadian flag); text: The Recreation Issue, Building Inclusive Recreational Programs, The Hidden Benefits of Encouraging Creative Interests, Martial Artists: An Interview with Darryl and Darius Andaya; Plus: Fun for everyone at DSRF, and self-advocates share their recreational pursuits

3.21 Magazine

The Spring 2025 issue (Issue #22) of 3.21 is out now!

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The LowDOWN Podcast

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Latest Article

Fun for Everyone: DSRF’s Recreational Programs

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Down Syndrome Resource Foundation

4 days ago

Down Syndrome Resource Foundation
In 2025, DSRF is celebrating 30 years of serving the Down syndrome community and looking back on milestones throughout our history. In 2003, we introduced Speech and Language Therapy to our ever growing list of services. Through the years, it has been our most widely used service; we now deliver approximately 3,000 SLP sessions annually. Help us build on the legacy of our first 30 years by donating at DSRF.org/30. #dsrf30 ... See MoreSee Less

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Down Syndrome Resource Foundation

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Down Syndrome Resource Foundation
Mott Electric is back as a sponsor of Run Up for Down Syndrome, and we couldn't be more grateful for their support. Thank you, Mott!DSRF.org/RunUp #RunUp4DS ... See MoreSee Less

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Down Syndrome Resource Foundation

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Down Syndrome Resource Foundation
Fun comes in countless flavours. Some love the arts, some love sports – and some love both of these and more!At the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation, we recognize the learning potential of all sorts of leisure activities. Over time, we have developed a full suite of recreational programs for teens and adults with Down syndrome: the artsy ones, the sporty ones, and everyone in between.In our latest article reprinted from 3.21 Magazine, students and teachers take us inside these programs. Read all about them and get ready to register tomorrow!bit.ly/3YqBLix ... See MoreSee Less

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