Information and Support Services for Individuals with Down Syndrome

Child Services, Disability Services, Family / Parenting, Social / Recreational, and Youth Services

Provided by Fraser Valley Down Syndrome Society

Provides support for families of persons with Down syndrome as well as therapies to aid in the cognitive, gross motor, fine motor, social and emotional development of people with Down syndrome.
The Fraser Valley Down Syndrome Society is located in Abbotsford, BC and serves the communities from Langley to Hope (including Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge) by providing various programming, including:
  • New Parent Visiting Program: This program welcomes new families who are expecting or have just welcomed a child with Down syndrome into their lives. A trained visitor will meet with new or expectant parents to offer advice and support services.
  • Down Syndrome Support Group: Provides a monthly meeting group for parents of children who have Down syndrome from September to June each year. Offers casual support and an opportunity for parents to meet other parents, listen and share. Guest speakers are sometimes included in the meetings.
  • Social and Recreational: Offers programs to aid in people with Down syndrome's cognitive, gross motor, fine motor, social and emotional development. This includes adult social nights, art classes, dance, Tots Time, and fine motor playgroups. Social Nights are free but with a suggested small donation at the door. Playgroup and Tots Time are free. While other programs, such as Zumba, Yoga, and Music Therapy, have a fee. You can find the activities, along with their details and fees, by visiting their calendar at this link.
  • Lending Library: Provides a library of resource materials for children and parents.

604-853-5563

Public email: info@fvdss.org

Website: https://fvdss.org/programs-and-services/

#1, 2316 McCallum Road, Abbotsford, British Columbia, V2S 3P4

Service is available in English.

Cost: Fees may apply

Availability

Service area: Abbotsford, Agassiz, Aldergrove, Chilliwack, Hope, Langley, Maple Ridge, Mission, Pitt Meadows + show cities

Service area cities: Abbotsford, Agassiz, Aldergrove, Chilliwack, Hope, Langley, Maple Ridge, Mission, and Pitt Meadows

Service Types Provided
Child Services
Disability Services
Family / Parenting
Social / Recreational
Youth Services
Ways to Access
  • Provided 1:1 in-person
  • Provided by phone
  • Provided online: email / video / on-line

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