Halton Down Syndrome Association

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Record #: MHH0472 Last Full Update: 18 Jun 2019
Contact Information
Office Phone 289-878-2165
E-Mail office@haltondownsyndrome.com
Website www.haltondownsyndrome.com
Social Media Facebook Facebook: www.facebook.com/HaltonDownSyndromeAssociation
Instagram Instagram: www.instagram.com/thehdsa/
Twitter Twitter: twitter.com/TheHDSA
YouTube YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCEt-Sij9KlyR06r_pbjhSQg
Primary Contact Meghan Caruso, Charity Administrator
Agency Information
Legal Status (50) Non Profit
Established 1984
Funding Donations ; Membership fees ; Halton Region ; Oakville Community Foundation
Description and Service Details
Description (Service) Offers a number of different programs and services to assist individuals with Down syndrome and their families * empowers individuals with Down syndrome to reach their full potential through all stages of life through services that include:

  • bursary program for therapies and conferences (offer families financial support for therapies, assistive devices, activities or lessons to help children with Down Syndrome, and for parents to attend conferences)
  • online new parent community (private forum for parents of children with Down Syndrome in Halton)
  • peer groups (run by volunteers and offer monthly social events, programs and workshops to help develop skills and offers transitional support)
  • Graduate Group (persons over 21 who have Down syndrome)
  • family social and networking events
  • advocacy support
  • one-on-one reading program 
  • library and developmental resources
Hours Mon 1pm-6pm * Tue, Thu 10am-4pm * Wed 9am-5pm * Fri Closed
Areas Served Halton Region
Boundaries Halton Region
Eligibility Anyone interested in Down syndrome raising awareness
Application Register to become a member online.
Languages English
Fees Membership - $35 per year
Site Information
Located In Community Milton
Address & Map
330 Bronte St S, Unit 201
Milton, ON L9T 7X1
Intersection Bronte St and Laurier Ave
Physical Access Fully Accessible
Categories and Classification
HCSD Main Heading Disabilities ; Income Programs ; Sports / Recreation
HCSD Sub Heading Assistance Programs ; Assistive Devices ; Disability Associations ; Recreation Expense Assistance
Service Categories Assistive Technology Expense Assistance ~ Down Syndrome ; Disability Associations ~ Down Syndrome ; Disease/Disability Information ~ Down Syndrome ; Medical Expense Assistance ~ Down Syndrome ; Parent Support Groups ~ Down Syndrome ; Peer to Peer Networking ~ Down Syndrome ; Recreation Related Expense Assistance ~ Down Syndrome

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