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March 21st marks World Down Syndrome Day, a global day of awareness, celebration, and advocacy. The date (3/21) reflects the extra copy of chromosome 21 that defines Down syndrome.

DDA is pleased to announce the production of a new public service announcement (PSA), scheduled for release this March, led by DDA filmmaker David Ozier in collaboration with eastcherry media.

In this DDA Tech Review, we look at Chatterboards ACC. It is an augmentive and alternative communication app designed for people with autism and aphasia.

I recently attended the 25th anniversary of Starworks – DDA’s social enterprise. It reminded me of how important true inclusion is to DDA.

Early in January, some of the Home Share folks gathered at Kaslo for a Holiday party.  We had an afternoon of games, food, karaoke, and the Macarena! 

After 39 years of dedicated service, Donna Cain is retiring from DDA, leaving behind a lasting impact on the organization and the people it supports.

In October and November, Leisure Challenge continued its longstanding community partnership with the UBC Dental Hygiene program.

2026 marks a remarkable milestone — Starworks Packaging & Assembly is celebrating its 25th anniversary!

It’s a New Year with new goals. Here is the Top 10 list of simple commitments we can all make to better include people with developmental disabilities.

New Year’s Eve is often associated with loud music, flashing lights, crowded rooms, and sensory overload. While that works for some, it can be overwhelming or inaccessible for others.

In this DDA Tech Review, we check out Busy Shapes – an iOS app designed to teach shape recognition.

Every year, we honour staff who mark key milestones in their employment at DDA. Whether one year or ten, we value them all.