Our Organization Positioning
Positioning
Medical Care and Treatment
The Canadian Down Syndrome Society works to ensure equitable opportunities for all Canadians with Down syndrome by fostering a climate of understanding and mutual respect for the dignity, worth and equal rights for ALL people.
The Canadian Down Syndrome Society asserts Down syndrome, in and of itself, is not a medical condition and therefore should not prohibit a successful application for or access to medical services, insurance and treatments.
Position Statement on Medical Care and Treatment
Updated and Approved 2007
Please note: This position statement is not a static document. As we continue to gather research, this statement is subject to change in order to reflect new findings. It is the goal of the CDSS to always have position statements that are the most relevant and up to date.
IQ Testing
The Canadian Down Syndrome Society works to ensure equitable opportunities for all Canadians with Down syndrome by fostering a climate of understanding and mutual respect for the dignity, worth and equal rights for ALL people.
Privacy Policy
CDSS respects the privacy of all of its users and is committed to protecting such privacy in accordance with this Privacy Policy. This Privacy Policy explains CDSS's treatment of your personally identifiable information collected in connection with your activities on our website and all services made available on the CDSS Site.
Piracetam - Study Results
The Canadian Down Syndrome Society works to ensure equitable opportunities for all Canadians with Down syndrome by fostering a climate of understanding and mutual respect for the dignity, worth and equal rights for ALL people.
Immigration
With this position statement on Immigration, the aim of the Canadian Down Syndrome Society is to foster a climate of understanding and mutual respect for the dignity, worth and equal rights of all people.
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