DSRF'S DOWN SYNDROME ACADEMY

Get Schooled
in Down Syndrome

Understand the person in your life with Down syndrome and help them flourish at every age with instruction from Canada's leading Down syndrome experts

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Designed for Caregivers and Professionals

Courses for Every Stage of Life

Includes Access to Private Down Syndrome Community

Explore the Down Syndrome Academy

Courses and community for caregivers and professionals

On Demand Learning

Choose the topics most important to you, and learn at your own pace

Leading DS Experts

Course materials created by Canada's leading Down syndrome experts

Private Community

Join the DSRF Circle of Support - a community for DS families and practitioners

Continuous Updates

Additional courses to be added on an ongoing basis

Top Courses

Down Syndrome 101: An Introduction to Down Syndrome

Learn the basics about Down syndrome and better understand the person in your life with DS.

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Relationships + Sexuality for People with Down Syndrome

An introduction to identity, relationships, and sexuality for people with Down syndrome.

$50.00
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Dual Diagnosis: Down Syndrome + Autism

Understanding and supporting people who have both Down syndrome and autism

$50.00
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Supporting Learners with Down Syndrome + Other Developmental Disabilities

In this course intended for educators who work with students with Down syndrome, DSRF's diverse team of professionals shares strategies and knowledge to support the learning goals of the students you work with.

$250.00
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Down Syndrome for Medical Professionals

Individuals with Down syndrome have a higher risk of many different health issues throughout life. This course provides an overview of medical care for people with Down syndrome throughout the lifespan, beginning with diagnosis.

$250.00
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Down Syndrome 101: An Introduction to Down Syndrome

Learn the basics about Down syndrome and better understand the person in your life with DS.

Free
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Relationships + Sexuality for People with Down Syndrome

An introduction to identity, relationships, and sexuality for people with Down syndrome.

$50.00
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Dual Diagnosis: Down Syndrome + Autism

Understanding and supporting people who have both Down syndrome and autism

$50.00
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Over 300 students in our learning community

Here's what they're saying:

Brilliant!

The information DSRF provides is absolutely first class! The videos are a fantastic resource. The podcasts are brilliant; I love listening to them. In the 18 months I have been supporting a student with Down syndrome, she has made remarkable progress, and this is based on the quality information DSRF provides.

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Simon Collier

Educational Assistant

Life Changing!

DSRF's educator series is the richest learning I've experienced. Life changing for me in my role of supporting learners.

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@jdinunzio

Support Teacher

Wow!

I'm so excited for the Academy. This is an AMAZING resource! Wow! Thank you!!

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Phyllis

Parent

About

About the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation

DSRF's mission is to support people living with Down syndrome and their families with individualized and leading-edge educational programs, health services, information resources, and rich social connections so each person can flourish in their own right. Our vision is a Canada that values and empowers people with Down syndrome, fostering economic, social, and individual inclusion throughout their lives.

DSRF offers a level of Down syndrome expertise unmatched in Canada. Our caring therapists and teachers are Down syndrome specialists who work almost exclusively with individuals with Down syndrome. They have a deep knowledge of this population’s unique learning strengths and needs - and they are here to help you understand and support the person in your life with Down syndrome.

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Try our FREE Course!

Take our introductory course Down Syndrome 101 for free! Whether you are the parent, family member or caregiver for a person with Down syndrome or a professional working with a person with Down syndrome, this Down Syndrome 101 will give you an understanding of this genetic condition, how it impacts people, and how best to support them.

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