Our Organization Positioning
Positioning
Supported Employment
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 knows that people with Down syndrome are competitively employed in their communities. Individuals with Down syndrome should be supported to make informed choices about work and careers and have the resources to seek, obtain, and be successful in community employment with fair wages for fair work.
ISSUE
Many individuals with Down syndrome are either unemployed or underemployed, despite their demonstrated ability, desire, and willingness to engage in meaningful work in the community. Of those employed, many have had no choice but to work in sheltered, segregated programs that separate people from their communities. Whatever the setting, few have had the opportunity to earn much money, acquire benefits, advance their careers, or plan for retirement. Without appropriate education, career development, job training, technological assistance and support, people with Down syndrome are unable to enjoy the benefits of employment and life as full Canadian citizens.
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.
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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.
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