Down Syndrome Resource Foundation

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DSRF provides comprehensive support, rich social connections, and the best resources available so people with Down syndrome and their families can thrive.

a group of 7 adults with Down syndrome stand together in a classroom; one is dressed as Mario and the man in front is doing the splits
a dark-haired woman with Down syndrome, with a dark-haired man on either side of her, holds a wooden plaque signifying a City of Burnaby environmental star inside the Burnaby Council chambers
a woman with Down syndrome wearing a green t-shirt and glasses, standing in front of leafy bushes
a small child's legs dangle from a toilet, clothed in grey sweatpants and red and white socks
a mixed race couple wearing turquoise Run Up for Down Syndrome t-shirts runs on a track, holding the hands of their two young children, who are wearing orange Run Up for Down Syndrome shirts, one of the children has Down syndrome
6 adults (2 men, 4 women), 5 of whom have Down syndrome, stand around stacks of bins filled with cooling supplies
a young man with Down syndrome, looking dapper in a black fedora, a red, white, and black floral shirt, and black pants, poses in front of Down Syndrome Resource Foundation backdrop
Young man with Down syndrome walks with book in school hallway
Man with down syndrome boxing on gray background
woman with Down syndrome, with long burly brown hair, burgundy long-sleeve shirt and grey pants sits on a beige couch and talks to a brown haired woman wearing a green t-shirt and green pants
brown-haired woman with Down syndrome wearing a green t-shirt and glasses stands with arms crossed in front of a leafy bush; text: Climate Resilience for People with Intellectual + Developmental Disabilities
a female Asian teacher holds up a star next to a young female Asian student who has Down syndrome
beautiful baby with Down syndrome, with bright blue eyes, grey cap and green pajamas, lying on a brown blanket
a young Asian woman with Down syndrome wearing a beige apron over a blue shirt holds a small potted plant inside a gardening centre
a young girl with Down syndrome with a pigtail on top of her head sits on the floor with her speech therapist, a woman with long blond hair; they are both sticking their tongues out
A man with Down syndrome, short dark hair, wearing an orange t-shirt and grey zip-up smiles as he grasps the hand of another man infant of him. Text reads: "Take the 3-2-1 Challenge. Double your impact tomorrow!"
3.21 Magazine cover features a brown woman with Down syndrome, with black hair and wearing a red, flowered top; title: The Healthcare Issue
a woman with Down syndrome, with long dark hair and wearing a turquoise bathing suit, leans down as water pours over her head and hair; text: Climate Resilience for People with Intellectual + Developmental Disabilities, April 22, 2026
a woman with long copper hair and a black short sleeved shirt sits behind a young boy with Down syndrome, who has short blonde hair, glasses, and a red shirt, as he sits at a table and reads a flash card
A mom with a brown ponytail wearing a teal "Run Up for Down Syndrome" t-shirt is holding and smiling at her young son with short brown hair, Down syndrome and wearing a blue jacket. Text reads: Run Up for Down syndrome. Presented by Upper Canada, supporting DSRF.
Asian man with Down syndrome with ponytail on top of his head, wearing a white tank top, black shorts and glasses, looks at his phone while lounging on a pool deck chair
promotional image for the Spring 2026 issue of 3.21: Canada's Down Syndrome Magazine, coming Mar 2; magazine cover features a brown woman with Down syndrome, with black hair and wearing a red, flowered top; title: The Healthcare Issue
man with Down syndrome, with short brown hair, black glasses and beige shirt, sits at a desk and waves at his laptop
a young girl with Down syndrome with a pigtail on top of her head sits on the floor and does sign language at the prompting of her speech therapist, a woman with long blond hair
Colourful long socks covered in colourful stars lined up against a white background.
a young dark-haired man with Down syndrome wearing a blue t-shirt sits and chats with a professional woman with dark hair and a grey jacket over a white shirt, holding a notebook
headshot of a woman with long dark hair in a ponytail, wearing a black long-sleeve top, in front of a picture of a tree
a woman with Down syndrome, with long brown hair, purple t-shirt and yellow jeans, stands in the living room of her lovely home
headshot of a white woman with long brown hair, wearing a white sweater with pale blue flowers and greenery on it, standing in front of a picture of a tree
7 adult friends, all of whom have Down syndrome, stand together in front of a blue wall and a projector screen
image of a red-headed baby with Down syndrome with her hand in her mouth; text: Thank you for donating $65,700 to help children with Down syndrome Flourish for Life
headshot of south Asian woman with long black hair, wearing a pale blue sweater over white shirt, in front of a picture of a tree
man with Down syndrome with short dark hair, black glasses, and green long-sleeve shirt takes toast out of a toaster in his kitchen
young blonde-haired girl with Down syndrome has her chest listened to by a grey-haired female doctor with a stethoscope, framed by magenta and turquoise swooshes
2 men with Down syndrome stand in front of a festive Christmas backdrop; the taller one is wearing a Santa hat and a white Christmas sweater with a red truck carrying a Christmas tree; the shorter one is wearing a red sweater over white collared shirt
girl with Down syndrome wearing glasses and pink sweater, with one hand on top of her head and the other on her cheek; text: 2026 Calendar, Photography by Hina Mahmood
Asian woman with Down syndrome, with long black hair, glasses, and sparkly turquoise dress, sits on Santa's knee; text: DSRF presents... A Magical Morning, Dec 12, 2025, Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre
A boy with Down syndrome, light coloured short hair, blue glasses, and a striped t-shirt runs by with his tongue sticking out. The image has orange and teal swooshes, with text reading: "On Giving Tuesday, donate to help children with Down syndrome Flourish for Life."
a brown haired boy with Down syndrome, wearing a grey hoodie, reads picture symbols with the help of a female speech therapist with long dark hair and a burgundy sweater over a black t-shirt, with large children's books behind them
cover of the Winter 2026 issue of 3.21: Canada's Down Syndrome Magazine, The Housing Issue, featuring a smiling brown-haired woman with Down syndrome wearing a bright red sweater, mixing salad in her kitchen
young woman with Down syndrome, with long light brown hair and headphones around her neck, smiles at a young man with Down syndrome as they sit in a classroom
headshot of a brown woman with long black hair and blue top, in front of a picture of a tree
Asian woman with Down syndrome on Santa's lap; text: The Down Syndrome Resource Foundation presents... A Magical Morning; Fri Dec 12, 2025, 7:30-9:30 am, Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre; Join us for a Magical Morning filled with a scrumptious breakfast buffet, holiday wreath decorating contest and auction, gift and craft marketplace, gingerbread decorating, musical entertainment and, of course, a visit from Santa himself. Ask us about discounts for Triple-21 partners and DSRF members! DSRF.org/Magic
teenage girl with Down syndrome, with long brown hair, red glasses and black hoodie, shows off her gold and silver medals while standing in front of a swimming pool
3 students (2 girls, 1 boy) sit together at a table in a school library. The boy and one of the girls both have Down syndrome.
a group of adults with Down syndrome dressed for Halloween stand together in front of a spooky backdrop
Text: Down Syndrome Resource Foundation, Finalist: Healthy, Diverse, and Inclusive Workplace, presented by Burnaby Refinery
brown-haired girl with Down syndrome wearing a purple and black witches costume, holding a gnarled black stick, sits next to Halloween decor including jackolanterns, white candles and a black crow; text: DownRight Spooky Trick or Treat Meet + Greet, October 30, 2025, 2:30-4:30 pm at DSRF; Featuring Sensory Friendly Fun, Trick or Treating, Pumpkin Decorating, Photo Booth, Karaoke; Reserve your time slot: DSRF.org/Halloween
a man with Down syndrome, dressed as a prince with a crown, a purple shirt, gold scarf and burgundy vest; text: Winner 2025, Beauty and the Beast: My Life, Significant Artistic Achievement Artistic Innovation in Theatrical Form
brown-haired girl with Down syndrome wearing a purple and black witches costume, holding a gnarled black stick, sits next to Halloween decor including jackolanterns, white candles and a black crow; text: DownRight Spooky Trick or Treat Meet + Greet, October 30, 2025
a girl with Down syndrome, with long brown ponytail, teal glasses, and blue long-sleeved shirt, sits at a table in a classroom and uses a mobile tablet
4 women sitting together on a floor rug; two of the women have Down syndrome and one woman is holding a baby in yellow jammies in a standing position
a young brown haired boy with Down syndrome wearing a grey hoodie sits at a table and reads picture cards held by a woman with long brown hair, black t-shirt, and burgundy cardigan
3 men, one of whom has Down syndrome, all wearing green "volunteer" t-shirts, carry blue bags of trash after a beach cleanup
2 adults with Down syndrome, a female with long blonde hair in a brown long-sleeved top and a male with short brown hair and a black and white Hawaiian style shirt, clink their tall beer glasses together