Ups & Downs Calgary

Free movie tickets! #YYC #downsyndrome upsdowns.org/shop/event/age…

Thank you to our volunteers! We couldn't do it without you guys. Just a gentle reminder that we all continue treating each other with the utmost respect, especially during our Street Meet event on Saturday, June 17th, 2023!

Calgary's Down Syndrome Association is having our biggest fundraiser of the year Saturday June 17th! There is face painting, a DJ, surprise guests, a BBQ, raffle prizes, and a talent show. We would love to see you. Register here: upsdowns.org/street-meet-ev…

Hey Calgary! We've partnered with @skipthedepot , a bottle service that will let you donate your bottle refund directly to us! They'll even pick them up for you. Download the app and select our charity upon refund app.skipthedepot.com/upsdowns

Donate your car to Ups and Downs - Calgary Down Syndrome Association ! We can turn your vehicle into valuable dollars to help support our cause. We accept any and all vehicles across the country, running or not, new or old! For more information visit upsdowns.org

Based on valuable member feedback, our team has been working to improve the systems you currently use for donations, memberships, and event registrations. Keep an eye on your email inbox for that invitation and social media for more information!

We’re excited to present a 2 part webinar on Supporting Sexuality in People with Developmental Disabilities from Inclusion Calgary. Please RSVP to mail@inclusioncalgay.org to receive the zoom link!

We are very excited to share with you the next Calgary Adapted Hub powered by Jumpstart Research and Community Engagement Seminar. Register here: eventbrite.ca/e/research-and…

The University of Calgary is running a research study called “Digital Storytelling: An intervention model for inclusion and capacity building among youth with developmental disabilities.” Anyone interested in being a peer facilitator, please contact youthdigitalstories@gmail.com

Something exciting is coming! Stay tuned for more information!

April 18 to 24 is a National Volunteer’s week. Please remember next week to thank the volunteers you know. Thank you! Here is the perfect song “Thank you for being a friend."

The CAN Human Rights table is partnering with 19TOZERO to bring an accessible information session on COVID-19, the vaccines, and to address other questions from the community. Date: April 12, 2021 Time: 7:00 – 8:00 pm Location: Zoom (Meeting ID: 912 2094 2614; Passcode: 379360)

COVID-19 VACCINES: Phase2B As of 8:30pm (April 7, 2021) people with Down Syndrome born before 2005 can book their vaccinations alberta.ca/covid19-vaccin…

Bloom Wellness Collective is extending their Driveway Dance Parties into April thru May! APRIL THEME - EGG-CEPTIONAL SPRING! $15/Dance Party (includes siblings + guests) Bookings on Saturdays 10am-1pm All Quadrants Register below bloomwell.ca/pages/driveway…

Calgary Ability Network is looking for participants to assist them in continuing to gather answers for the Re-entry Strategy for Persons with Disabilities Taskforce COVID-19 survey. To take the survey click here drive.google.com/file/d/1JqOt-E…

Check out this amazing article by CBC News! SMILE Therapy for Kids opens in Calgary and is providing support for children with disabilities. cbc.ca/news/canada/ca…

We are very excited to share with you Calgary Adapted Hub powered by Jumpstart Research and Community Engagement Seminar. This seminar will be on April 15, 2021, at 5:00pm MST. Register below eventbrite.ca/e/research-and…

The Canadian Down Syndrome Society has launched an 8-week research study called Mindsets. Participants will perform physical and mental exercises (brain games) from home. If you or someone you love would like to take part visit cdss.ca/mindsets/

The Ups and Downs - Calgary Down Syndrome Association team thanks you very much for taking part in this year’s World Down Syndrome Day! Thank you for your excitement and support, and we cannot wait to celebrate again with you in 2022!!!

Register now for Ability Summit on May 5-6. This two-day, free digital event brings together people with disabilities, allies, and accessibility professionals to Imagine, Build, Include, and Empower the future of disability inclusion and accessibility. abilitysummit.eventcore.com/auth/login