CDSS would like to acknowledge two great people who have committed their lives to supporting and advocating for the Down syndrome community. Kevan McBeth and Heather Kaine are retiring from the CDSS Board of Directors after dedicating eight years to serving Canada’s Down syndrome community. They have helped make CDSS a better organization.

Heather has been one of our greatest advocates for VATTA, helping provide support to allow the committee to continue to represent Canadians with Down syndrome on the world stage. Heather served on the CDSS executive as treasurer for several years. 

Kevan McBeth has been an exceptional Board Chair, pushing CDSS into new and exciting projects and continuing to foster an environment of collaboration. Prior to his work as Board Chair, Kevan was Vice Chair, coordinating and leading the Affiliate Council, twelve Down syndrome organizations across Canada. 

On behalf of the CDSS community, we thank them for their eight years of service. We know for certain that CDSS has lifelong friends in them.

Congratulations to Tom, Charlie, and Adeel for their incredible work! 

More information about Jane Cameron and the award can be found here.

Winner: Tom from Toronto, ON - I Am A King


Honourable Mention: Charlie from Kelowna, BC - Firestorm


Honourable Mention: Adeel from Calgary, AB - Christmas Village

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Only three more days to save on your conference registration and hotel room! Join us at the Canadian Down Syndrome Conference in Montreal at the Delta Montreal. All speaker bio and session descriptions have been posted - so plan your stay AND your weekend. We can’t wait to see you!

Ils vous reste que trois jours pour économiser sur votre inscription et votre chambre d'hôtel! Joignez vous à nous au Congrès canadien de la trisomie 21 à Montréal au Delta. Toutes bios des orateurs et descriptions sont mises à jour - alors planifiez votre séjour et votre fin de semaine. Nous vous attendons!

The Canadian Down Syndrome Conference is in less than two months. Check out downsyndromeconference.ca for the latest news - in English AND French!