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@TheHDSA

Halton Down Syndrome Association. Helping individuals with Down syndrome achieve their true potential and full enjoyment of life. https://xitter.gq/t.co/7hbpOjf0gQ

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Joined May 2013
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So proud of our school community and our participation in @TheHDSA 2022 World Down Syndrome Day contest! 🥈We want to thank all of our staff and students for raising awareness and promoting understanding of inclusion and diversity! @HCDSB @StephanyBalogh @jodij30
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Please enjoy & share the Beauty of Down Syndrome by ❤️ & sharing. The grade 1’s share the beauty of DS everyday in their words & in their actions.We’re proud of how well they worked in creating this sculpture with Mrs Konczarek.@TheHDSA #sharethebeautyofds @HCDSB @StTimothyHCDSB
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Today, we raised the Halton Down Syndrome Association flag at #BurlON City Hall for #WorldDownSyndromeDay. Thank you to Leo and Max, and their parents, and Councillor Rory Nisan for joining.
Image from Mayor Marianne Meed Ward (@MariannMeedWard)
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The City of Burlington is proud to observe World Down Syndrome Day today. Thank you to the families from the Halton Down Syndrome Association who joined mayor @MariannMeedWard to raise the flag over City Hall. @TheHDSA #WorldDownSyndromeDay #BurlON haltondownsyndrome.com/about…
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Today is World Down Syndrome Day! 💛💙 We enjoyed celebrating our families yesterday with support of @thehdsa ! Wear you mixed socks today to show support 💛💙 #wrtsoakville #downsyndrome
Image from We Rock the Spectrum - Oakville ON (@WRTSOakville)
Image from We Rock the Spectrum - Oakville ON (@WRTSOakville)
Image from We Rock the Spectrum - Oakville ON (@WRTSOakville)
Image from We Rock the Spectrum - Oakville ON (@WRTSOakville)
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Raising the @TheHDSA flag @townofoakville Town Hall #WorldDownSyndromeDay2022
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Today I was proud to proclaim March 21, 2022 as “World Down Syndrome Day” in the Town of Oakville and raise the @TheHDSA flag with Milena and her siblings #Oakville #WorldDownSyndromeDay2022
Image from Rob Burton (@MayorRobBurton)
Image from Rob Burton (@MayorRobBurton)
Image from Rob Burton (@MayorRobBurton)
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Thank you Robin and Riley assisting me in raising the flag for #WorldDownSyndromeDay2022 ⁦@_HaltonHills⁩
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Watch this preview video of our 2022 World Down Syndrome Day campaign “Love Means…”. Leading into #WDSD2022 we will feature people who shared their lives and their love stories through heartfelt interviews, and through the photographic lens of Hilary Gauld @oneforthewall.
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1 month to go!! Check out what is happening in the run up to #worlddownsyndromeday 21 March 2022 worlddownsyndromeday.org/
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#PinkShirtDay is on Wednesday, Feb. 23. Remember to wear pink to help raise awareness about bullying, and encourage kindness. Learn more about @PinkShirtDay here: pinkshirtday.ca #LiftEachOtherUp
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We are busy producing guides to help you to celebrate #worlddownsyndromeday Complete the resources request form and we will send them to you as soon as they are ready: forms.ds-int.org/downsyndrom…
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Tuesday, February 15: Please be advised that bus companies are reporting bus route delays and cancellations for today. Please visit: ow.ly/YuQx50HES6u for details or sign up to receive notification emails.
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It takes a village! Each support staff all have unique roles in helping students reach their potential. Read and share our school support staff two-page quick guide (bit.ly/3pdCMZV) and visit our Education Hub below for more resources! Link: bit.ly/3LEaXDg
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I feel like this applies heavily to staff in schools.
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This two page quick guide (bit.ly/365bqhN) introduces how classmates and peers can create a more inclusive school community. We ask that parents share this quick guide with their children and school community!
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ICYMI - in honour of #WorldDownSyndromeDay on March 21st, @TheHDSA is hosting their annual WDSD contest and students and classes are invited to participate! The deadline to register is Feb 12. Contest details here: hcdsb.org/2022/02/world-down… #HCDSBbelonging
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It’s Inclusive Education Month in Canada! Our Parents Quick Guide - (bit.ly/3gy9Wyx) has suggestions for parents as they help their child throughout the school years. Click link below to view our Education Hub for more resources! cdss.ca/resources/education/
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Stay Tuned! CDSS will be sharing important content from our Education Hub throughout February in recognition of Inclusive Education Month, led by @InclusiveEdCan. Get a head start and browse through our Education Resources now! cdss.ca/resources/educ… @InclusionCA
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March 21st is #WorldDownSyndromeDay. Share what this special day and the beauty of Down Syndrome means to you and your community in @TheHDSA annual WDSD contest. #inclusion @WorldDSDay
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