The Canadian Down Syndrome Society (CDSS)

Employer of the Year Award

Written by The Canadian Down Syndrome Society
Tuesday, 03 August 2010
Earlier this year, the Canadian Down Syndrome Society awarded Clive Jackson of Jackson's Hole and Grill in Nelson, BC as the winner of the Employer of the Year Award.  Jonathon De Vito and his family were thrilled and presented the award to Mr. Jackson personally.  The following is an editorial submission from the family.


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Thank You Levis Fine Art Auctions and Appraisals

Written by The Canadian Down Syndrome Society
Thursday, 22 July 2010
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The CDSS would like to thank Levis Fine Art Auctions and Appraisals for their generous gift and acknowledge their dedication to the CDSS. With the commitment of donors like Levis, the CDSS is able to continue working on behalf of Canadians with Down syndrome and their families.

Thank you.

Casper Lja Continues to inspire and educate people on his Journey across Canada

Written by The Canadian Down Syndrome Society
Friday, 09 July 2010
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Casper Lja has now conquered 1231 Km’s on his bicycle ride across Canada. Casper hopes to raise awareness and money for people with Down syndrome and their families. The CDSS is honoured to be one of the charities Casper is supporting and we would like to thank Casper for his incredible dedication. Please join CDSS as we applaud Casper’s amazing expedition.

You can follow Casper on his website www.peacebethejourney.ca

 

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2011 Calendar Submissions Now Open

Written by The Canadian Down Syndrome Society
Wednesday, 30 June 2010
calendar2011_open The Canadian Down Syndrome Society is now accepting submissions for the 2011 Calendar. To submit an image for the calendar you must have a valid membership with the Canadian Down Syndrome Society and complete the photo release form. Please visit Our Publications page for more information.

Calgary Group Wins CDSS Print Media Award

Written by The Canadian Down Syndrome Society
Monday, 21 June 2010

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The award winning book Lightness, Portraits and Stories of Twenty One Individuals with Down syndrome produced by Ups and Downs – Calgary Down Syndrome Association is available for purchase from this affiliated group. The book is collaboration between the Ups and Downs, member families of persons with Down syndrome, and Noah Fallis. Noah is a renowned Commercial & Fashion Photographer. Wanting to give back to the community, and because of his association with individuals with Down syndrome, Fallis wanted to create a coffee table book that featured families who have a member with Down syndrome, believing that the beauty he seeks to portray is in every individual.

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