Save the Date! The GVDSS Board is proud to present a streaming of Rick Scott's Family Concert, free of charge to all GVDSS members and their families. The 50 minute show will start at 3:00 PM, but we will open the Zoom event early for some pre-concert social time and keep the meeting open for... View Article

Well after a long hiatus, GVDSS is finally ready to welcome everyone to a COVID friendly social gathering to celebrate the season. 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... View Article

A fun night for our Adult group. Test your skills with trivia questions and win prizes! After trivia, Zola will pump up the music for a virtual dance party. If you are interested in participating, contact Jenny at adultgroup@gvdss.org

The Greater Victoria Down Syndrome Society invites all members to attend our Virtual Annual General Meeting. The Board will be reporting on the state of the Society, providing updates on society business, plans and activities. Nominations and voting for the next slate of board members will be held as well as any other business brought... View Article

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