LEARN MORE, GET INVOLVED, MAKE AN IMPACT…
JOIN LDSA
LDSA membership is open to all families that include a member with Down syndrome, and that are currently living in London and surrounding areas (Elgin, Huron, Middlesex, Oxford and Perth Counties). Members of the LDSA community are invited to participate in the programs and services we offer, to apply for therapy bursaries, and take part in our educational and social events. We always look forward to welcoming new families to the LDSA!
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VOLUNTEER WITH LDSA!
We rely on the hard work of our volunteers and without it, we just simply would not exist! There is a lot that needs to be done–both publicly and behind the scenes. Volunteer opportunities are available in the many facets of the running of our association, mainly, but not limited to the areas of :
Board of Directors
Program Co-ordinators
Program Volunteers
Special Events Help
Fundraising
Advocacy
SHOP LDSA MERCHANDISE
LDSA has a variety of awareness items available for purchase. Our merchandise table is open at most of our events. We also carry a limited number of Down syndrome related books. Contact Shana at familiesandprograms@ldsa.ca if you wish to make a purchase or find out what books we currently have available.
HOST A COMMUNITY FUNDRAISING EVENT
If you would like to hold an event to fundraise for LDSA, we want to support you in this effort! Community events could be (but are not limited to): garage sales, car washes, Boston Pizza meal nights, lemonade stands, and home sales, such as Tupperware or Pampered Chef. To submit your event to our Board of Directors for approval, please complete the form below. Once your event is approved, we can help you with promotion, provide you with the LDSA logo, etc. LDSA receives no government funding so every penny counts–thank you for your support!
SUPPORT LDSA
LDSA exists to advocate and engage with community partners, stakeholders, and the greater community at large to promote dignity, equal rights and a better life for all persons with Down syndrome. We offer a range of programs and services to our community:
New Parent Resource Packages
Group Speech & Music Therapy Programs
Therapy Bursaries
Social Skills & Cooking Programs
Annual Family Events
Monthly Parent & Child Play Groups
Monthly 18+ Social Events
Workshops & Conferences
Summer Camps & Sports Programs
We pride ourselves in that the funds generated for LDSA are directed wholly towards developing and maintaining the programs and services we offer. Can you make a contribution to support the work we do?
For further information, or for other ways to donate directly to LDSA, please contact treasurer@ldsa.ca. We are grateful for any and all donations made throughout the year. Thank you for your support!