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    Welcome to DSAT                                                                               
     

    We are a non-profit organization providing support and information to parents of children with Down syndrome, students and teachers. Our objective is to make information accessible to as many people as possible around the world. Donate Now Through CanadaHelps.org!

    DSAT Provides the Following:
    • New Parent Kits
    • Educators Resource Guide
    • Resources, books/magazines
    • Mini-Conferences/Workshops
    • "The DownWrite Special" Newsletter
    • Adult Group
    • Parent Support
    • Hospital/new family visits
    • Members available to speak to groups/schools about Down syndrome
    • Social Events
    • Dance Rock
    • Fundraising events
    • Web site - www.dsat.ca
    Headlines Photos and Stories from people with Down syndrome

    DSAT on Facebook

    DSAT has a brand new facebook page... Please visit http://www.facebook.com/pages/Down-Syndrome-Association-of-Toronto-DSAT/143308869045750 and become a fan.

    DSAT Arts Program... More

    Audition Call... More

    Learn to Swim... More

    Culinary Arts Program ~ Winter Session... More

    Commence 2012 Conference... More

    Registered Disability Savings Program 2011-12 Sessions... More

    Online Family Resource Center... More

    Mini and Maxi LIFE Programs... More

    Dramaway - 2011-12 Program Schedule

    2012 World Down Syndrome Congress‏... More

    WDSC2012 PRESENTATION.pdf

    Parents Resources ~

    - Article from the American Academy of Pediatrics... More
    - Special Ed. Acronyms‏...More

    Ontario Child Benefit Program for Low Income Families... More

    What is an IEP?... More

    Volunteering Co-op Program at DSAT

    DSAT is inviting persons interested in volunteering to co-ordinate our Co-op Program. It is held Mondays from 10:00 to 3:30 at the DSAT office. Teacher candidates would find this of particular interest in providing valuable experience in their journey to gaining interviews towards employment with a Board of Education. Those interested are asked to please contact the DSAT office at 416-966-0990.

    CEC Smartbrief

    CEC SmartBrief brings you the special education news that really matters. Editors handpick key articles from hundreds of publications, do a brief summary of each and provide links back to the original sources. In other words, we do all the research...and you get the news you need, without the fluff....More

    Down TV - the latest project of foundation Invest for children.. More

    Life and Down syndrome - motivational/inspirational/educational topics presented to parents and Down syndrome guilds... More

    Good news ... attendants can travel for free if needed for in-flight assistance, and people who need more than one seat due to their size, and where their size has caused a disability, are only allowed to be charged one fare. Hats off to the Council of Canadians with Disabilities for pursuing this case for years to its just conclusion! Council of Canadians with Disabilities Press Release PUSH Northwest Press Release

    Down Syndrome Awareness - Maddox Lucille ~ Video

    Somebody just like you ~ Adoption Video

    Video of DSAT Christmas Party 2011

    Video Happy at Church - Gianluca

    The Bakers and the O'Learys have put together a little video of our boys. Enjoy!!

    Judith Scott ~ An Inspirational Story... More

    Dance Rock 2011 ~ June month pictures... More

    Flashmob involving people with Down Syndrome... More

    Thank You - We would like to acknowledge Storagemart at 23 Crouse Road in Scarborough for generously donating a storage locker to the Down Syndrome Association of Toronto

    How inclusion really works - a celebration of Lunch Buddies Program: More

    Widening Circle - A day-by-day chronicle of life with my daughter Jessie (who has Down syndrome) as she transitions into adulthood and teaches me everything I need to know about life, love, passion, brokenness, and how to enjoy, really enjoy, a hot fudge sundae. You can check it out at www.dsbutterfly.blogspot.com

    Check out the Youtube Video for World Down Syndrome Day 2011 - Will you "Let Us In!"?.. More

    Down syndrome families worry about new prenatal tests... More

    A new Karate Program for Kids with Intellectual Disabilities... More

    A new book from Inclusion Press : Friends and Inclusion... More

    Recommended Books and DVD's... More

    Welcome to Holland, revisited.. More

    An education in development, and understanding By Diane Flacks

    When the Myers family took their daughter to the Zareinu school for her Down syndrome, they learned some lessons about themselves, too... More

    Video contest shows kids with disabilities and their takes on life By Helen Henderson - Disabilities Reporter

    Will it go viral? You never know. Over the next few weeks.. More

    "I Have Down syndrome, What Does That Mean?" A new book from Author Sandi Graham-McWade... More

    Take a look at her blog:  http://www.welcometoourhouse-myjournal.blogspot.com and coming in few weeks her new website: http://www.welcometoourhouse-ds.com & http://www.welcometoourhouse-ds.ca

     

     

     



    Statement of Policy and Disclaimer:
    This website reports items of interest relating to Down syndrome. It does not promote or recommend any therapy treatment, political position, or religious view. We wish to bring together those interested in Down syndrome and attempt to create an optimistic outlook and attitude.



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