Down Syndrome

• B.C. to launch ‘circle of care’ for neurodiverse kids but parents have many questions

  The province has given community agencies until July to tender for initial implementation of the program, and contracts are expected to be awarded in the fall.

  Health

  May 16
  
• Caregiver accused of negligence in woman with Down syndrome’s death stands trial in B.C.

  Florence Girard was found dead in the Port Coquitlam home of Astrid Dahl on Oct. 13, 2018, weighing just 56 pounds. 

  Crime

  Apr 6
  
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• Calgarian with Down syndrome enjoys ‘great experience’ working at cat café

  Nineteen-year-old Mason Politylo starting working in February 2022 at Cafe & Mi, a cat café in the northwest Calgary neighbourhood of Royal Oak.

  Features

  Mar 16
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• Edmonton teen living with Down syndrome fulfils his dream on basketball court

  Jasper Place High School Rebels basketball team manager Osman Lo lives with Down syndrome. He recently got to fulfil his dream to play in a game and the crowd went wild.

  Canada

  Feb 26
• Calgary teen with Down syndrome launches pop-up western wear shop

  Wyatt Smuszko,16, has been thrifting and collecting donations of used western wear with a plan to open a pop-up shop in Calgary ahead of the Stampede.

  Canada

  Jan 28
• West Vancouver’s ‘Granola Kid’ uses the power of oats to achieve his dreams

  'The Granola Kid' is run by West Vancouver Secondary School student Zamaan Jivraj, who hopes to set a positive example for others living with Down syndrome.

  Features

  Nov 9, 2021
• Edmonton Public district names school after Joey Moss

  A school in the southwest Edmonton neighbourhood of Keswick will pay tribute to a beloved sports and community icon: Joey Moss.

  Education

  Jun 22, 2021
• Brandon man wants Manitoba to prioritize those with Down syndrome for COVID-19 vaccine

  Bruce Strang of Brandon said he got involved in the issue when his requests to have his teenage son, Sean, prioritized due to his health issues weren't taken seriously.

  Health

  Mar 2, 2021
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• Parents, advocacy groups say Manitoba’s vaccine priority list leaves out high-risk young adults

  Parents and advocacy groups in Manitoba say the vaccine priority plan leaves out many people who are immune compromised or considered high risk to COVID-19.

  Canada

  Feb 11, 2021
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• New Calgary coffee shop breaking down barriers: ‘What makes us different makes us great’

  A new coffee shop in downtown Calgary is serving up a unique experience for customers.

  Consumer

  Feb 8, 2021