Pathways | Information and Support Services for Individuals with Down Syndrome

Information and Support Services for Individuals with Down Syndrome

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

Provided by Greater Victoria Down Syndrome Society

Provide information, support, and resources to individuals with Down Syndrome in Greater Victoria and their families.

The following programs are offered:

Parent-to-Parent Connections: Creates a safe space for parents & families in the community to connect.

Social Groups:

Ups club: for children ages 0-8 and their parents and siblings. This age is flexible.
Teens Club: For Teens and Nearly Teens. Activities include bowling, cooking, art classes, mini-golf, movie nights, baseball, hockey and day trips
Adult Group: For ages 19 and up. The group meets approximately every two weeks. Activities include baseball, hockey games, music bingo, live theatre productions, bowling, mini golf, basketball, movies, and lunch.

Educational Outreach: Provides support to local educators and families to effect positive outcomes for inclusive education in the Greater Victoria area and to enhance opportunities for learners with Down syndrome. We do this through several different activities.

Medical Outreach: Provides support to the local medical community both through education and as a resource to support the medical community in serving the health needs of the Down syndrome community.

Membership: A one-time membership payment of $25.00 for regular membership and $5 for Self-Advocate membership applies. Membership is required to access support services.

Public email: info@gvdss.org

Website: https://gvdss.org/programs/

Wheelchair accessible.

Ups club:

Public email: upsclub@gvdss.org

Teens Club:

Public email: teengroup@gvdss.org

Adult Group:

Public email: adultgroup@gvdss.org

Service is available in English.

Cost: Fees may apply