Resources – DSAYR

The DSAYR aims to connect its members to local support networks. These links are resources that help families where they need it most.

New Parents
Community Supports
Health
Education
Finances
Fact Sheets
Gallery

DSAYR Resources

Download Letter to New Family
Download Congratulations
Download Where to Begin
Download Facts and Myths

OTHER Resources

CDSS Prenatal Package
CDSS New Parents package

Down syndrome Supports

DSAO
CDSS Resources site
CDSS WDSD Celebration Kit
Down Syndrome Resource Foundation
NDSS
World Down Syndrome Day

Local ON Supports

Ontario Early Intervention Services
Children’s Treatment Network
Community Living York South
Your Support Services Network
Developmental Services Ontario
Easter Seals Ontario

Post Secondary Supports

Family Support Network (Newmarket/Aurora)
Ontario Independent Facilitation Network
The ABLE Network
Reena
P4P Planning Network

Boomerang Health
Sick Kids Down Syndrome Clinic
Holland Bloorview Kids Rehab Hospital
Mackenzie Health Hospital
Southlake Regional Health Center
Markham Stouffville Hospital

School Board Resources

YRDSB IEP Guide for Parents
YRDSB Special Education Site
YCDSB IEP Guide
YCDSB Student Services programs

Education Resources

CDSS Education Hub

Documents

Helpful Links

Special Needs Planning Group
CRA – Persons with Disabilities and their caregivers

DS Fact Sheet – Chinese
DS Fact Sheet – English
DS Fact Sheet – French
DS Fact Sheet – Italian
DS Fact Sheet – Persian
DS Fact Sheet – Russian
DS Fact Sheet – Spanish
DS Fact Sheet – Taiwan
DS Fact Sheet – Tamil