Down Syndrome Association of York Region

We are committed to promoting a positive image of people with Down Syndrome as being valued community members.

[Down's Syndrome Association @DSAInfo]

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: https://t.co/TbONahnlx7

[Global Down Syndrome Foundation @GDSFoundation]

📣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: https://t.co/qJAqN6ipgk

[Inclusion Canada @InclusionCA]

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: https://t.co/DRZ7t0DKMv

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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 : https://t.co/jsUAu8kV7i

[Don't Screen Us Out @dontscreenusout]

Go @JonathanWe29313 ⚽️

[DS Family Network @DSFamilyNetwork]

📍 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.

[Inclusion Alberta @InclusionAB]

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: https://t.co/JBQ00ugwzw

[Down Syndrome Association of York Region @DSAYR]

#CNTower

[World Down Syndrome Day @WorldDSDay]

#WorldDownSyndromeDay is just 2 weeks away.
Tag a landmark that you would love to see lit up in support of people with Down syndrome.

Learn more at https://t.co/UpwlZM8oKU

#WorldDownSyndromeDay #WDSD2025 #DownSyndrome #Trisomy21 #ImproveOurSupportSystems #LotsOfSocks

[World Down Syndrome Day @WorldDSDay]

A good support system has social protection to cover the extra costs related to a disability.
Learn more at https://t.co/ADPgqKiBYW
#ImproveOurSupportSystems #WorldDownSyndromeDay #DownSyndromeAdvocate #DownSyndromeNetwork #DownSyndrome #Trisomy21 #CareAndSupport

[Meta Centre @MetaCentre1986]

More 🥞’s from our Pancake Tuesday celebrations 🍽️ #pancaketuesday

[Canadian Down Syndrome Society @CdnDownSyndrome]

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: https://t.co/MwzLW2nvdl

[Ontario Community and Social Services @ONSocialService]

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: https://t.co/k06VZzfSfG

#NDEAM2024 #NDEAM

[National Down Syndrome Society @NDSS]

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 https://t.co/g039HvTApQ #DSAM

[Down Syndrome Association of York Region @DSAYR]

Join us as we celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Annual DSAYR BUDDYWALK.
Visit https://t.co/HPrEvPdVb1 for all details, to RSVP and to CREATE your fundraising Team!
See you there!

[Canadian Down Syndrome Society @CdnDownSyndrome]

"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

[National Down Syndrome Society @NDSS]

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[Canadian Down Syndrome Society @CdnDownSyndrome]

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

[National Down Syndrome Society @NDSS]

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 https://t.co/Fz44nOqxbV.

[Canadian Down Syndrome Society @CdnDownSyndrome]

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: https://t.co/mykgz1yCxc

[Canadian Down Syndrome Society @CdnDownSyndrome]

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 https://t.co/d3Zm6WI8CF

#DownSyndromeHealth
#DownSyndromeResources