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Relive all the memories from a gorgeous 2026 Run Up for Down Syndrome by browsing the event photo album. All photos by our brilliant OT, Hina Mahmood.
Photos: bit.ly/3SeJ4th
Another hot summer is knocking on the door. Did you know that people with Down syndrome have a harder time regulating their internal temperatures and are more susceptible to heat illness?
DSRF's Community Club assembled 50 cooling kits to help your loved one with Down syndrome stay cool.
📢 Webinar Announcement!
Practical Strategies for Supporting Toileting Skills for Diverse Learners: A Guide for Families and Educators
July 7, 6:30-8:30 pm
Details + Registration: dsrf.org/events/toile...
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"I’m concerned that everyone has a safe place to live in the future."
The cover story from the most recent issue of 3.21 Magazine features an exclusive interview with eco-activist and DSRF Sustainability Ambassador, Nika Zondag.
Read Now: bit.ly/4vdqCQu
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3.21 Magazine recently listened in on a conversation between Christine Hoos, RCC and Dr. Susan Fawcett to gain a better understanding of the connection between emotional expression and physical and mental wellness for people with Down syndrome.
Read Now: bit.ly/48L5yYD
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We've still got space in some of our summer programs for people with Down syndrome, including boxing, songwriting, online social safety, toddler communication group, and more! Visit DSRF.org/groupprograms to register now.
Fall program registration coming Friday!
Check out all the bold, red carpet looks from Saturday's Down Syndrome Film Festival! 📽️
Photo Gallery: bit.ly/4dzNSQY
Photos by Hina Mahmood. #DownSyndrome #DSFF
Registration opens tomorrow for all of DSRF's 2026-27 education, skill-building, and recreation group programs! Review our offerings now so you're ready to go tomorrow.
Details + Registration: bit.ly/46bAwHU
@dsrfcanada.bsky.social’s Community Club is preparing cooling kits like these to distribute to people with Down syndrome before summer, because they are at greater risk of heat illness.
Another hot summer is just around the corner. Did you know that people with Down syndrome face a higher risk of heat illness? Join us tomorrow for our free Earth Day webinar, Climate Resilience for People with Intellectual + Developmental Disabilities.
Details + Registration: DSRF.org/climatewebinar
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ICYMI, VANCOUVER, B.C. - “Kits gave at-risk residents spray bottles, reusable water bottles, hats to help deal with extreme heat” www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... - CBC British Columbia
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OneCity Coun. Lucy Maloney is tabling a motion on Wednesday to bring back the recently discontinued cool kit program. The kits, handed out to at-risk residents in the Downtown Eastside, included thing...
