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Down Syndrome Association - National Capital Region

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Record #: OCR0203 Last Full Update: 13 Jan 2020
Names
Alternate Name DSA-NCR ; OCR
Location & Accessibility
Located In Community Ottawa
Address & Map
Ottawa, ON
 
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Mailing Address PO Box 8025 
Stn T 
Ottawa, ON K1G 3H6
Physical Access Not Applicable
Description and Services
Description (Service) Non-profit group working to help people with Down syndrome to live full and rewarding lives * provides support for people with Down syndrome and their families * forms collaborative support networks with relevant organizations 
 
Services: quarterly newsletters * meetings * information sessions for parents, caregivers or teachers of children with Down syndrome * linkage to other parents * parent info-pack for parents, caregivers, teachers * on-demand visits at the hospital for people who just had a baby with Down syndrome, to offer information and support * links to other community groups dealing with people with special needs * annual picnic
Hours Irregular, call for more details
Areas Served Ottawa (City of) - and area
Eligibility Parents and families of children with Down syndrome as well as interested individuals
Application Call to obtain an application or visit website
Languages English ; French
Fees Membership - Families: first year is free, then $20 per year (2020) ; None - for adults with Down syndrome
Service Categories Disability Associations ~ Down Syndrome ; Disease/Disability Information ~ Down Syndrome ; Friendly Outreach Programs ~ Down Syndrome ; Peer to Peer Networking ~ Down Syndrome
Contact Information
Office Phone 613-737-0658
E-Mail info@dsancr.com
Website www.dsancr.com
Social Media Facebook Instagram
Primary Contact Anabel Lindblad, Chair, Board of Directors
Alternate Contact Angie Aboud, Secretary, Board of Directors
Other Details
Established 1990
Funding Fundraising ; Donations - Charitable Registration Number: 133362806 RR0001 ; Fees - Membership
Elections The Board of Directors is elected.
Print Material Brochure * Information package for parents
Resources Website, library
Accreditation No

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