We are committed to promoting a positive image of people with Down Syndrome as being valued community members.
York Region
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Down Syndrome Association of York Region retweeted
The month of October is #BlackHistoryMonth.
In honour of this, we'd like to bring your attention to 'The Black Child Down Syndrome Project' which was founded by a collective of four trailblazing mothers of SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) children.
‘Black Children with Down syndrome are a minority, within a minority, within a minority and as such their stories and experiences often go unseen and unheard.’ - Danise B. Grant, BCDS Co-Founder.
On 6 October 2025 at 5pm (GMT), as Black History Month and World Down Syndrome Awareness Month begins, the stories of these children and their families will illuminate the Piccadilly Lights, one of the most iconic public platforms in the world. Make sure to check it out if you can!
Read our full blog here to find out more about the project: downs-syndrome.org.uk/news/n…
Down Syndrome Association of York Region retweeted
📣Hot Off the Press! Check out Rosie Colosi's @TODAY_Parents exclusive interview with #GLOBAL Board Member, great actor & AMAZING DAD to Max, @JohnCMcGinley! He'll celebrate #DownSyndromeAwareness Month 💛💙at GLOBAL's #BeBeautifulBeYourself Fashion Show: on.today.com/3Ir34Vn
Down Syndrome Association of York Region retweeted
Myth #2: You have to be working to get the Canada Disability Benefit (CDB). The truth is that the CDB is for working-aged adults, even if you don't have a job! Navigators from our new Barrier-Free Benefits can help you apply for the CDB, for FREE!
Get help today: inclusioncanada.ca/page/cana…
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Mythe : Il faut travailler pour recevoir la Prestation canadienne pour les personnes handicapées (PCPH). En réalité, la PCPH est pour les adultes en âge de travailler – même si vous n’avez pas d’emploi. Nos accompagnateurs de notre programme Prestations sans obstacles peuvent aider à faire une demande de PCPH, GRATUITEMENT !
Prendre rendez-vous : inclusioncanada.ca/fr/page/c…
ALT Myth: You have to be working to get the Canada Disability Benefit (CDB). Fact: The CDB is for working-aged adults – even if you don’t have a job.
ALT Mythe: Il faut travailler pour recevoir la Prestation canadienne pour les personnes handicapées (PCPH). Fait: La PCPH est pour les adultes en âge de travailler – même si vous n’avez pas d’emploi.
Down Syndrome Association of York Region retweeted
Go @JonathanWe29313 ⚽️
📸 The Upbeats were presented with a @FIFAcom match ball ahead of @CAFCofficial’s win over Blackburn Rovers at The Valley. 🤝
This presentation was part of FIFA’s ‘Pass It On’ initiative, which connects FIFA staff with grassroots football projects around the world by gifting special edition match balls.
The Upbeats were chosen as recipients in recognition of the progressive and safe environment the programme provides for players with Down’s syndrome to reach their full potential. 🌟
#cafc
Down Syndrome Association of York Region retweeted
📍 Buddy Run 5K
•Start: 7AM | CIC Grounds, Hayes Street
•Finish: QRC
•Prize Giving: 10AM 🎉
💡 If you are unable to collect your prize on event day, it will be available at the BAFA Sports Office from Monday 6th October.
Down Syndrome Association of York Region retweeted
October is Disability Employment Awareness Month, and we are highlighting how local businesses are creating meaningful jobs for individuals with intellectual disabilities through Inclusion Alberta’s Rotary Employment Partnership. Clara at @GlendaleGolf: inclusionalberta.org/connect…
ALT October is disability employment awareness month. Inclusion Alberta. Clara at Glendale Golf and Country Club
Down Syndrome Association of York Region retweeted
A good support system has social protection to cover the extra costs related to a disability.
Learn more at worlddownsyndromeday.org/202…
#ImproveOurSupportSystems #WorldDownSyndromeDay #DownSyndromeAdvocate #DownSyndromeNetwork #DownSyndrome #Trisomy21 #CareAndSupport
Down Syndrome Association of York Region retweeted
More 🥞’s from our Pancake Tuesday celebrations 🍽️ #pancaketuesday
Down Syndrome Association of York Region retweeted
The #CanadaDisabilityBenefit regulations are finalized. This is an important step, but the work isn’t over.
We know the current benefit won’t meet the needs of many in our community, and we will continue to advocate for a stronger benefit.
Read the full statement: buff.ly/Ic8PtwK
Down Syndrome Association of York Region retweeted
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. This annual campaign promotes disability inclusion in business and the workplace.
Inclusion increases productivity, employee engagement and profitability.
Learn more: odenetwork.com
#NDEAM2024 #NDEAM
ALT Person with disability working
Down Syndrome Association of York Region retweeted
Happy #DownSyndromeAwarenessMonth! While we celebrate and empower individuals with Down syndrome and their families year round, this month is an opportunity to educate our communities and recommit ourselves to our advocacy work. Get involved at ndss.org/down-syndrome-aware… #DSAM
Down Syndrome Association of York Region retweeted
"I want to show the world that people with Down syndrome can do anything." - Kayla Kosmalski, first-ever Miss Teen Usa Beauty Pageant Competitor
#RepresentationMatters #NothingDownAboutIt #MissTeenUSA
ALT Kayla Kosmalski smiles wide with full glam makeup, blonde wavy hair, and a sparkly blue strapless ball gown. She is wearing a white sash that reads "DELAWARE TEEN" and standing on a stage with a blue background.
Down Syndrome Association of York Region retweeted
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This past week, @Mattel released a new @Barbie -- a Black Barbie with Down syndrome in partnership with @NDSS & collaborated with the Black Down syndrome community! Retweet and share this beautiful example of #inclusion #sundayvibes #breakingnews
Down Syndrome Association of York Region retweeted
We are so excited to see our friends at @NDSS pair up with @Mattel again to help children see themselves represented in the toys they play with by bringing us the first Black Barbie with Down syndrome!
#RepresentationMatters #Barbie #downsyndromeawareness
Down Syndrome Association of York Region retweeted
Did you miss our latest employment webinar, 𝘗𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘊𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥𝘳𝘦𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘈𝘥𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘋𝘰𝘸𝘯 𝘚𝘺𝘯𝘥𝘳𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘌𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘰𝘺𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵, with Amanda Myers? No problem! Watch the recording anytime at ndss.org/resources/employmen….
Down Syndrome Association of York Region retweeted
Have you seen 47? The Cannes-Lion-winning film tells the story of Robert, a boy with Down syndrome, and his journey to find inclusion. Featuring piano by Sujeet Desai and sound design by José Omar Davila.
Watch 47: buff.ly/3S9gh6R
ALT An animated image of a boy with Down syndrome wearing yellow water wings and big yellow glasses playing by a pool. Next to him is the number 47 in black, with yellow on the inside of the four and 'forty-seven' written underneath it
Down Syndrome Association of York Region retweeted
Don't miss our Nutrition Webinar happening tomorrow at 7:00pm EDT! We have some excellent special guests who are eager to share their advice and experiences with you all. Register for free and learn more at buff.ly/4b5rJHf
#DownSyndromeHealth
#DownSyndromeResources
Down Syndrome Association of York Region retweeted
This July, ODSP rates are going up by 4.5% to better support people with disabilities. Since September 2022, our government has raised the rate nearly 17%!
Learn more at ontario.ca/ODSP
#ODSP #RateIncrease
ALT Illustration of July 2024 calendar
Down Syndrome Association of York Region retweeted
Did you know that Down syndrome and autism spectrum disorder, or DS-ASD, impacts about 16 - 18% of people with Down syndrome? #worldautismday #celebratedifferences #dualdiagnosis
ALT 16 - 18% of people with Down syndrome also have autism spectrum disorder. Source: Richards et al., 2015 #WorldAutismDay