WRDSS PROGRAMS
Speech, Music, Physio & Occupational Therapy Bursary Programs
The Waterloo Regional Down Syndrome Society is pleased to offer
financial
support for speech, music, physio and occupational therapy to assist children in our
membership.
In order to qualify:
- you must have been a member of WRDSS for a minimum of one
calendar year
- your child with Down syndrome must be age 2 or older by September 1st
of the current year
- you must be willing to volunteer 10-15 hours to help WRDSS plan and
execute our fundraising and social events over the next year
Bursaries may be awarded depending on the success of our
fundraising efforts, the number of bursary applications we receive, your
child’s
access to these therapies through government services, employee
benefits,
and your family income.
The bursaries may be used between September and August each year. Any
unused funds are returned to the program at that time.
When arranging to use bursary money please keep in mind that therapy
must be
provided by registered therapist. If you need help finding a therapist
please contact us for assistance at
info@wrdss.ca.
If you would like to apply for a bursary for speech and/or music
therapy, please
click here
for the form.
Information will be reviewed by the
Bursary Program Committee and will remain confidential.
Application deadline for bursary programs is the first Monday of August
each year. Please send
your application to:
WRDSS Bursary
Program
c/o Susan Lott
658 Coldstream Dr.
Waterloo, ON
N2V 2H9
If you have questions, please contact our bursary committee by
clicking here
Transitional Bursary Program
If you are a member of WRDSS who is currently making the transition
from high school to your adult life, then you may apply for a bursary to
be used towards paying for services to assist with developing your life
in the community after high school.
In order to qualify you:
- must be a member of WRDSS in good standing for a minimum of one
calendar year
- are not attached to any other Community Participation Program
- are STILL waiting for Passport funding
- must be willing to volunteer 10-15 hours to help WRDSS plan and
execute our fundraising and social events over the next year
If you would like to apply for the Transitional Bursary, please
click here
for the form.
For more information, please contact our bursary committee by
clicking here
Social Programs
Each year, WRDSS hosts social programs for our members that encourage
families to meet and get to know each other in a casual and fun
environment. We also find
that these events allow families to network with each other and
provide support and ideas for raising children with Down syndrome that
they may not be able to access elsewhere.
·
Bowling Party
·
Summer Picnic
·
Christmas Party
Cooking Classes
WRDSS offers a cooking class for our young adults with Down syndrome
which is taught by a Community Nutrition Worker. Monthly classes run
from September - June.
Weekend Social Club
WRDSS helps to sponsor the Weekend Social Club
with KWACL that meets one weekend a month on both Friday and Saturday
for adults from ages 18 and up. The group plans various
activties each month that include events onsite or out in the
community.
Buddy Choir
(A Choir of young people with Down syndrome and their buddies)
Buddy Choir is happily singing and dancing our way into our fourth year. We are all having an absolute blast rehearsing and performing from September to June!
We are an inclusive company who invite anyone to
join. The only requirement is that you love to perform. We present our
production numbers to the public to show that everyone can shine and
when we all shine together it is magic! Our hope is life will imitate
art where all are included regardless of skin, intellect, talents or
years!
Please consider joining us! Because there is no age limit it could be
a great weekly family activity…
We rehearse on Mondays from 6:30 until 8.
If you would like to join the Buddy Choir, please contact:
Lori Maloney Young
lorimariemaloney@rogers.com
519-501-6747
If you have any questions regarding our programs, please send an email by clicking here