The Down Syndrome Association Of York Region is a
Supportive Health Care Charity located in Richmond Hill, ON.
Services Provided by The Down Syndrome Association Of York Region
PROVIDES QUARTERLY NEWSLETTERS TO UPDATE THE MEMBERSHIP ABOUT IMPORTANT ISSUES AND RESULTS OF PAST EVENTS. WEBSITE HAS BEEN CONTINUALLY UPDATED AND IS BEING USED TO COMMUNICATE TO MEMBERS AND PROVIDE INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC. COMMITTEE MEETINGS HELD MONTHLY IN ORDER TO PROMOTE FAMILY EVENTS AND INFORMATION SESSIONS FOR THE MEMBERSHIP. PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED LIKE CHATTERBOXES (A SPEECH/LANGUANCE AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY GROUP) TO MEMBERS NEEDING THIS SERVICE. KARATE AND AT TIMES MUSIC THERAPY IS AVAILABLE TO THOSE CHILDREN WITH THE DOWN SYNDROME. ANNUAL BUDDY EVENT WHICH ALL MEMBERS GO TO AN EVENT TO HAVE A POSITIVE EXPERIENCE AND RAISE AWARENESS.
