DSRF provides comprehensive support, rich social connections, and the best resources available so people with Down syndrome and their families can thrive.https://bsky.app/profile/dsrfcanada.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/dsrfcanada.bsky.social/post/3muhwsdh7qc2gThe 7th Annual Back-to-School issue of 3.21: Canada's Down Syndrome Magazine is out now! Free Download: DSRF.org/magazine 3.21 Magazine is brought to you by DSRF and @cdndownsyndrome.bsky.social.01 Sep 2026 17:24 +0000at://did:plc:awov534eppwpyncthglwums4/app.bsky.feed.post/3muhwsdh7qc2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/dsrfcanada.bsky.social/post/3mtwjiie5is2kJoin us this fall for our Parent Information Series: a 4-part webinar series for parents and caregivers of school aged children with Down syndrome. The webinars will take place on Monday evenings (6:00-7:15 pm) from Oct 19 through Nov 9. Details + Registration: bit.ly/4xWYAtn #DownSyndrome25 Aug 2026 19:10 +0000at://did:plc:awov534eppwpyncthglwums4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtwjiie5is2khttps://bsky.app/profile/dsrfcanada.bsky.social/post/3mtuaayhp622uComing next Tuesday from DSRF and @cdndownsyndrome.bsky.social - The 7th Annual Back-to-School issue of 3.21 Magazine! 📚 This year we cover key issues like transitioning to high school, bullying, sexual health education, and teaching in ways that work for ALL students. DSRF.org/magazine24 Aug 2026 21:20 +0000at://did:plc:awov534eppwpyncthglwums4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtuaayhp622uhttps://bsky.app/profile/dsrfcanada.bsky.social/post/3mrxqvwsgbk2fAndrew brings you an exclusive fall preview in the latest edition of DSRF News with Andrew Bingham. #DownSyndrome https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CD2Y76_zK0I31 Jul 2026 20:06 +0000at://did:plc:awov534eppwpyncthglwums4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrxqvwsgbk2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/dsrfcanada.bsky.social/post/3mrfsy3fkfc2kIn today’s world, there is no shortage of topics for concerned citizens to speak out about – and like everybody else, people with #DownSyndrome deserve the opportunity to have their voices heard on matters big and small that directly affect their lives. Read: bit.ly/45kww6Z24 Jul 2026 16:55 +0000at://did:plc:awov534eppwpyncthglwums4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrfsy3fkfc2khttps://bsky.app/profile/dsrfcanada.bsky.social/post/3mpylnqqkw22zRecently, DSRF Sustainability Ambassador Nika Zondag and Director of Communications + Sustainability Glen Hoos were presented with an Environmental Star from the City of Burnaby, in the category of Communications. We are so pleased to receive recognition for this important work! 🍃06 Jul 2026 17:14 +0000at://did:plc:awov534eppwpyncthglwums4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpylnqqkw22zhttps://bsky.app/profile/dsrfcanada.bsky.social/post/3molrlunmec2u"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 #DownSyndrome #ClimateChange18 Jun 2026 21:30 +0000at://did:plc:awov534eppwpyncthglwums4/app.bsky.feed.post/3molrlunmec2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/dsrfcanada.bsky.social/post/3mnutjnjp3c2m📢 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: https://dsrf.org/events/toileting-webinar-2026/ #DownSyndrome #OT09 Jun 2026 18:34 +0000at://did:plc:awov534eppwpyncthglwums4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnutjnjp3c2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/dsrfcanada.bsky.social/post/3mnan63ibls2sRelive 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/3SeJ4th01 Jun 2026 17:47 +0000at://did:plc:awov534eppwpyncthglwums4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnan63ibls2shttps://bsky.app/profile/dsrfcanada.bsky.social/post/3mmxgiztsa22nAnother 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.29 May 2026 01:53 +0000at://did:plc:awov534eppwpyncthglwums4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmxgiztsa22nhttps://bsky.app/profile/dsrfcanada.bsky.social/post/3mmowsiy3js2eCheck out all the bold, red carpet looks from Saturday's Down Syndrome Film Festival! 📽️ Photo Gallery: bit.ly/4dzNSQY Photos by Hina Mahmood. #DownSyndrome #DSFF25 May 2026 16:51 +0000at://did:plc:awov534eppwpyncthglwums4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmowsiy3js2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/dsrfcanada.bsky.social/post/3mkq3i27tm22pRegistration 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/46bAwHU30 Apr 2026 16:57 +0000at://did:plc:awov534eppwpyncthglwums4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkq3i27tm22phttps://bsky.app/profile/dsrfcanada.bsky.social/post/3mkkzhbljjc2pWe'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!28 Apr 2026 16:37 +0000at://did:plc:awov534eppwpyncthglwums4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkkzhbljjc2phttps://bsky.app/profile/dsrfcanada.bsky.social/post/3mkikdq6qjc2p3.21 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 #DownSyndrome27 Apr 2026 17:02 +0000at://did:plc:awov534eppwpyncthglwums4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkikdq6qjc2phttps://bsky.app/profile/dsrfcanada.bsky.social/post/3mjzg2lgads2pAnother 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/climatewebinar21 Apr 2026 16:35 +0000at://did:plc:awov534eppwpyncthglwums4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjzg2lgads2phttps://bsky.app/profile/dsrfcanada.bsky.social/post/3mjijsjgmmk2wEducator Series: Supporting Students with Down Syndrome + Other Intellectual Disabilities Details + Registration: DSRF.org/EducatorSeries #DownSyndrome #InclusiveEducation14 Apr 2026 23:27 +0000at://did:plc:awov534eppwpyncthglwums4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjijsjgmmk2whttps://bsky.app/profile/dsrfcanada.bsky.social/post/3miyrzorbt223Meet Rebecca Storshenko, a young woman who is overcoming Down Syndrome Regression Disorder and flourishing with support from the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wf2Lk0hig1k #DownSyndrome08 Apr 2026 17:11 +0000at://did:plc:awov534eppwpyncthglwums4/app.bsky.feed.post/3miyrzorbt223https://bsky.app/profile/dsrfcanada.bsky.social/post/3mih3zln54k2xAndrew has a spring in his step as he looks ahead to DSRF's upcoming events in the latest edition of DSRF News. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgZydEMiwkY01 Apr 2026 16:22 +0000at://did:plc:awov534eppwpyncthglwums4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mih3zln54k2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/dsrfcanada.bsky.social/post/3mic5uyti4c27In the latest issue of 3.21: Canada's Down Syndrome Magazine, DSRF's Marla Folden and Glen Hoos shared a guide for medical professionals delivering a diagnosis of Down syndrome. Read More: bit.ly/4bUh8Bn #DownSyndrome #diagnosis #CompassionateCare30 Mar 2026 17:12 +0000at://did:plc:awov534eppwpyncthglwums4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mic5uyti4c27https://bsky.app/profile/dsrfcanada.bsky.social/post/3mi2vuuknek2xMaking summer plans? DSRF has just released our jam-packed summer program schedule! Registration for all summer programs opens next Thursday Apr 2. But you can find all the details now at the link below! Summer Programs: bit.ly/46bAwHU #DownSyndrome27 Mar 2026 20:00 +0000at://did:plc:awov534eppwpyncthglwums4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mi2vuuknek2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/dsrfcanada.bsky.social/post/3mhtjsheumk25Announcing a new course available through DSRF's Down Syndrome Academy: Down Syndrome for Speech Language Pathologists. This self-paced, online course will increase your knowledge and confidence so that you feel empowered when supporting clients with Down syndrome. #SLP Enroll Now: bit.ly/480AhAb24 Mar 2026 21:36 +0000at://did:plc:awov534eppwpyncthglwums4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhtjsheumk25https://bsky.app/profile/dsrfcanada.bsky.social/post/3mhluknrbxk23On World Down Syndrome Day, we are proud to share "Heroes" - a wonderful short film from Director Kelsey Larkin and Revolver Films. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgEhFZe1ISg #DownSyndrome #WDSD21 Mar 2026 20:27 +0000at://did:plc:awov534eppwpyncthglwums4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhluknrbxk23https://bsky.app/profile/dsrfcanada.bsky.social/post/3mhjdizjjmk2bIt is vital for caregivers of people with Down syndrome to help cultivate friendships. One way to do this is to explore their interests and find outlets to connect with peers who share them. This is an important step in coming “Together Against Loneliness.” #DownSyndrome #WDSD20 Mar 2026 20:16 +0000at://did:plc:awov534eppwpyncthglwums4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhjdizjjmk2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/dsrfcanada.bsky.social/post/3mhj4paj52s2bOn World Down Syndrome Day, take the 3-2-1 Challenge and join the mission “Together Against Loneliness.” Donate on March 21st and your donation will be generously matched by BC Maritime Employers Association, up to a total of $3,210. DSRF.org/321 #DownSyndrome #WDSD20 Mar 2026 18:15 +0000at://did:plc:awov534eppwpyncthglwums4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhj4paj52s2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/dsrfcanada.bsky.social/post/3mhj2cy2fss2bEarlier this morning, DSRF's Jason Konowalchuk and Aja Masters appeared on CTV's Your Morning Now Vancouver, talking about World Down Syndrome Day and how to stand #TogetherAgainstLoneliness. https://www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/video/2026/03/20/world-down-syndrome-day-2026/ #DownSyndrome #WDSD20 Mar 2026 17:32 +0000at://did:plc:awov534eppwpyncthglwums4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhj2cy2fss2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/dsrfcanada.bsky.social/post/3mhgmdzahgk24Tune in tomorrow morning at 8:10 am so see DSRF's Jason Konowalchuk and Aja Masters talking about World Down Syndrome Day on CTV Morning Live Vancouver! #DownSyndrome #WDSD19 Mar 2026 18:17 +0000at://did:plc:awov534eppwpyncthglwums4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhgmdzahgk24https://bsky.app/profile/dsrfcanada.bsky.social/post/3mhgi2jnlqk24Physical connection is a human need, and touch deprivation can impact sleep quality, stress, and mental health. This World Down Syndrome Day, hug a loved one as we come “Together Against Loneliness.” #DownSyndrome #WDSD19 Mar 2026 17:00 +0000at://did:plc:awov534eppwpyncthglwums4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhgi2jnlqk24