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) |
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September 24 1 & 4 pm |
Hidden Treasures For More Information, please contact click here |
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October 15 8:45am to 4:30pm |
WRDSS Fall Mini
Conference For More Information, please contact click here To Register - click here |
| October 21-23 | DSAO Annual Conference Location: Great Wolf Lodge, Niagara Falls For More Information and Registration Details, please click here |
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November 6 |
WRDSS Buddy Walk For More Information, please contact click here To Sponsor Someone or Donate Online - click here |
| April 28, 2012 | WRDSS Gala Auction
Fundraiser Location: Embassy Room, Bingemans Details to follow |