Company Description

The Lower Mainland Down Syndrome Society strives to promote opportunities for individuals with Down Syndrome. We do this through supporting families, promoting public awareness, networking with other organizations and individuals and lobbying for appropriate educational, vocational and social opportunities.

Established in 1989, the LMDSS circulates information to a membership list of over 600 composed of parents, self-advocates and professionals.

The society provides:

- Accurate and current information about Down Syndrome.
- Meetings with professional guest speakers.
- Social family events.
- Quarterly newsletters.
- "New" parent packages.
- Resource referrals.
- Family support through networking needs and concerns.
- Group advocacy.
- Information for research projects.
- Cross-cultural information.
- Resource information on Down Syndrome i.e.. videos, books.
- Parent Support Groups.
- Youth Group.

Products & Services

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