Mission Statement:

To work together to increase public awareness and acceptance of Down syndrome, while supporting and enhancing the lives of our children.

Our Goals:

• increase awareness and visibility in the community
• support individuals with Down syndrome of all ages and their families
• provide social and skill development activities to reach all age groups
• increase member engagement
• increase ease of access to services for families by aiming to provide programs virtually and/or in different areas of Simcoe County

What We Do:

• Discussions and information regarding health issues, services, parenting skills and acceptance
  
• Social Events and programs including bowling, dance, Taekwondo, Pumpkinfest, Christmas party, summer picnic, craft and cooking classes, our March 21 Dinner & Dance, and our all-ages Club 21 program
• Support for new families
• Lending library and new parent packages at hospitals
• Bursaries for speech, music, physiotherapy and occupational therapy, young adults, conferences, and education workshops
• Young Adults Day Program
• Awareness events and initiatives
• Monthly newsletters 

Current Executive Members:

The DSASC has a group of dedicated individuals who help to make our events and programs a success. The executive meets approximately 8-10 times/year. Some executive members may take on the roles of President, treasurer, secretary, and DSAO rep. Positions are nominated and have a 2 year service.

Chris Doner: Treasurer 
Hope Groombridge: Secretary 
Eithne Brennan: Chair
Sandy Campbell: Board Member
Kimberley Owen Babcook: Board Member
Michael Stoyke: Board Member
​Jen St-Onge: DSAO Representative
Jason Helmond: Peer Representative

Kelsea Dale - Program and Communications Coordinator 
Amanda Burton- SEAC (Special Education Advisory Committee) Representative for SCDSB
Stephanie Saunders- SEAC (Special Education Advisory Committee) Representative for Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board

By-laws:

The DSASC operates under updated by-laws approved and adopted at our general meeting, April 2016. Read the full by-law document here: DSASC BY-LAWS Amended August 2024.