Links
Partner Organizations and additional Down syndrome resources
Canadian Down Syndrome Society
Down Syndrome Research Foundation
National Down Syndrome Congress
National Down Syndrome Society
Disability Services
PREP Program
Special Olympics Edmonton
Shifting Perspectives at the Dublin Arts Council
Reece’s Rainbow
Soar: Adapted artistic swimming for athletes with disabilities
Resource Material
STEPS To Independence is a guidebook that provides an opportunity for individuals with an intellectual dis-ability to determine how prepared they are for semi-independent living. It provides a holistic tool to prepare someone for semi-independent living by identifying current skills, determining skill areas for improvement (where more learning can happen) and next steps to focus on.
This material was sourced from www.connectability.ca
GLOBAL Down syndrome Foundation - Medical Care Guidelines for Families & Clinicians
The new GLOBAL Medical Care Guidelines for Adults with Down Syndrome (GLOBAL Adult Guideline) provide first in-kind, evidence-based medical recommendations to support clinicians in their care of adults with Down syndrome. Here you'll find a family-friendly version of the guideline, a checklist, and resources to share with your clinician.
EDSS Resources
Director of Community and Family Services
Julie Boucher
780.944.4224 Ext. 2