Our Mission
The Waterloo Regional Down Syndrome
Society supports and informs individuals, families and the community on
issues related to Down syndrome. We advocate for persons with Down
syndrome to lead healthy and active lives enabling them to contribute
their unique gifts to our community.
Who We Are
The Waterloo Regional Down Syndrome
Society is a charitable, non-profit organization created in 1988 by
parents of children with Down syndrome.
We are entirely run by volunteers, therefore every dollar raised
today will go towards helping the programs and services of the WRDSS.
We are dedicated to:
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Providing a social and information network for parents/families
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Advocating for persons with Down syndrome to lead healthy and active lives in our community
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And assisting the inclusion of people with Down syndrome into the community
Our services and activities include:
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Information and education
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Advocacy
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Public awareness
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Events and conferences
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Parent support
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Bi-Monthly newsletter
News
Zehrs Tapes - Save your Zehrs receipts and mail
them in to us. We get money back each year for all the receipts
collected.
Upcoming Events(For details, please visit our Events Calendar Page) |
| March
31 8:15am to 4:00pm |
WRDSS Spring Mini
Conference & WRDSS Annual General Meeting Location: KidsAbility Waterloo Site (Pavillion) |
| April 3 | Access Waterloo Region 2012 Location: St Mary's High School, 1500 Block Line Road, Kitchener (at Homer Watson) |
| April 28 | WRDSS UP SIDE DOWN BASH
Fundraiser Location: Bingemans (Embassy Room) |
| May 16-18 | CDSS National Conference Location: Delta Chelsea, Toronto |
| June 10 | WRDSS Picnic |
| June 12 | WRDSS UP SIDE DOWN Charity Golf Tournament Location: Foxwood Golf Club, Baden |