Join us for an informative meeting, where GVDSS member, Jack Moreau and his co-worker, David Coey, of Primerica Financial Services lead us through the ins and outs of the Registered Disability Savings Plan as well as other financial planning considerations for families supporting a loved one with a disability. There will be a Q&A session... View Article

We welcome all GVDSS families and friends to Beckwith Park on Saturday, June 4th for our annual awareness walk and family fun day. We'll have games, bouncy castles, arts and crafts, food and other fun activities for all ages. Special Olympics BC will be on site running activity stations throughout the day. We'll have special... View Article

Once again we are excited to welcome individuals with Down syndrome and their families from across the Greater Victoria area and beyond to our annual Summer BBQ at Saanich Heritage Acre Park. Once again we thank GVDSS member, Judith Williamson, for sponsoring us and running the trains for the event. Those two and older will... View Article

Come join fellow Dads for a night of social engagement and networking. Share stories, ideas and lessons learned or ask a question only another DS Dad might be able to answer. Siblings, caregivers and other males supporting individuals with Down syndrome are welcome to join. GVDSS will cover appetizers for the group Please RSVP to... View Article

Our popular educator conference returns again after a three year COVID hiatus. We once again are excited to be partnering with the Down Syndrome Research Foundation to deliver an amazing program of seminars geared towards teachers, educational assistants, parents and other school support staff to aid them in optimizing educational outcomes for students with Down... View Article

Holiday Social and Party Come join us for seasonal music and singing, food and companionship. Reconnect with friends and families in the Down syndrome community, new and old. Come for a short visit or stay for the whole event. The Victoria Santa Parade is back again, starting at 5:00 PM, so families can take a... View Article

Come join us for a day of celebration as we help to raise awareness of Down syndrome in the Greater Victoria Area. This family friendly event will include games, activities, bouncey castles, special guests, food and fun for all ages. We encourage all individuals with Down syndrome, their families and those that support them to... View Article

Once again we are excited to welcome individuals with Down syndrome and their families from across the Greater Victoria area and beyond to our annual Summer BBQ at Saanich Heritage Acre Park. Those two and older will be welcome to ride the train through the park. Traditional burgers and hot dogs will be served along... View Article

We are excited to be hosting our popular educator conference in a new location and with new ways to participate. We will once again be partnering with the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation to deliver an amazing program for teachers, educational assistants, parents and other school support staff aimed at helping these vital resources optimize educational... View Article

We're having a party to celebrate our local Down syndrome community. Come shake off the winter blahs and enjoy a catered brunch buffet, games & activities, music & dancing and engage in some great social interaction and networking with other families in the area. Come in your PJs or your comfy lazy weekend wear and... View Article