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Welcome to the Down Syndrome Association - National Capital Region's web community. Join us to learn about issues, activities and resources relevant to those with Down Syndrome in the Ottawa and surrounding area. Please visit our Forums page where you can ask questions or respond to others, link to other web sites, find out information you need and lots more. But best of all you can develop and strengthen friendships with other members of our association.
Come see the new Our Community page...
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Fall 2009 Newsletter Released!
The Fall 2009 newsletter is available online in the Resources section (in menu above).
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Note that we are always looking for contributed articles for our newsletters. Please contact us if you have an idea!
2009 Buddy Walk - Saturday 7 Nov - Arboretum
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National Down Syndrome Awareness week will be held from November 2-8 this year. The week will conclude with the Annual DSA-NCR BUDDY WALK to be held on Saturday November 7th in the Arboretum off of Prince of Wales Drive. Everyone Welcome! |
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Halloween Party & DSA-NCR 2009 AGM at the Science & Tech Museum, 24 October 2009
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LOCATION:
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Canada Science and Technology Museum
1867 St. Laurent Blvd at Lancaster Road
Ottawa, Ontario K1G 5A3 |
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Saturday, October 24, 2009 |
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6-9pm |
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REGISTRATION:
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Starts at 6pm in Lobby |
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AGM :
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6:30-7:30 |
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FAMILY SOCIAL:
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7:30 |
Please note: Halloween treats and light snack will be provided
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DSA-NCR 2009 Social Events Calendar
New Membership Application - 2010
Here are the latest versions of the membership forms. Please mail them into the address provided to help us keep our information current, even if you have already paid your membership fees for this year.
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Adult Down Syndrome Medical Clinic
Notice: The Adult Down Syndrome Medical Clinic in now located at:
333 Preston St.
Suite 601
Ottawa, ON K1S 5N4
Telephone: 613-235-8079
Dr. Suzanne Rydzik sees individuals with Down syndrome over the age of 18 years.
* A referral is not necessary to schedule an appointment, although it is helpful.
Ontario makes Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) fully exempt!
On Nov 30th, the Goverment of Ontario agreed to make RDSP assets and withdrawls fully exempt such that they do not affect a person's disability pension. This is great news for the disabled community.
See Ontario's press release here.
See a description of the RDSP here.
Lifetime Networks hosts workshops on the Registered Disability Savings Plan. See their RDSPAdvisor site for details.
Gloucester Association for Children with Special Needs (GACSN) Opening
The Gloucester Association for Children with Special Needs (GACSN) is a group dedicated to providing Special Needs children with a fun Saturday afternoon of swimming, crafts, and meeting friends.
The group meets each Saturday afternoon from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the Orleans Recreation Centre. From 1:00 to 2:30 the group goes swimming and then return to Hall D for crafts, games and music. The group also goes on various outings (movies, bowling, museums, etc) throughout the year.
A full group is 20 children with various special needs ranging in age from 8 years old to 25 years old. The program is staffed with a mixture of program staff and volunteers from local high schools and colleges and runs from mid September to June.
We are happy to let you know we have an opening right now and would love to have you join us. For more info contact: hannahirving at gmail.com.
DSA-NCR Environmental Scan and Strategic Planning Project
The DSA-NCR, with the help of Deloitte, has recently conducted an Environmental Scan and Strategic Planning Project. This major endeavour involved the participation of several board members and volunteers, and included a survey of past and present DSA-NCR members. This project has resulted in the following documents:
Some of these files are very large (i.e. > 1M)
Canadian Association for Community Living's Survey on Inclusion & Education
Genetic Screening and Information for Parents
 There is a growing debate over genetic screening for Down syndrome and the lack of information and councelling provided to parents who receive positive test results. See the following:
- An article about a recent Panel Discussion on Genetic Screening and the lack of information given to parents.
- The Campaign for Down syndrome blog has several commentaries and links to valuable information.
- Consider signing the online petition stating that "Canada needs a Prenatal Diagnosed Condition Awareness Act". There are nearly 750 signatures already.
Past Events & Announcements
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