VATTA - About Us

The Voices at the Table Advocacy Committee (VATTA) is composed of a group of adults with Down syndrome who believe that through their diversity and advocacy efforts, equitable opportunities will be available for all Canadians. This exciting project has created a valuable Canadian resource that brings a unique personal perspective to guide the work of the Canadian Down Syndrome Society.

Since it’s inception in 2005, the VATTA Committee has celebrated significant accomplishments including:

• Presenting at both national and international conferences

• Creation of VOICES magazine, North America’s only magazine written by and for people with Down syndrome

• Speaking in their communities and with the media, as well as in front of municipal, provincial and federal governments

• Completion of the award winning 2008 DVD documentary “Then and Now” which details the advocacy movement as seen through the eyes of people with Down syndrome
  

• Working with national and international like-minded organizations to advocate on behalf of people with disabilities

Objectives of VATTA also include regularly advising the Canadian Down Syndrome Society (CDSS) about issues important to adults with Down syndrome.

At CDSS, we are very proud of the accomplishments of this small group of dedicated and valued VATTA members; we couldn’t advocate on behalf of Canadians without their perspective and collective voice.

Thank you to KPMG for their ongoing support.