Down Syndrome Association of Simcoe County

Site: Mailing Address

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Record #: BAR0172
Last Modified: 29 Feb 2024
Last Full Update: 28 Feb 2024

Contact Information

Office Phone 705-817-1019
E-Mail info@dsasc.ca
Website www.dsasc.ca/
Social Media Facebook Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DownSyndromeAssociationofSimcoeCounty
Primary Contact Hilary Thomas, Programs Coordinator; Email: admin@dsasc.ca

Site Information

Description (Site) Down Syndrome Association of Simcoe County Site Location: Mailing Address
Located In Community Barrie
Address & Map
Barrie, ON
Canada
Mailing Address PO Box 35086 
Barrie, ON 
Canada L4N 5Z2
Physical Access Not Applicable - Location of events varies

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

Provides support and information to families with a Down syndrome member by offering:

  • social events and programs including bowling, dances, Taekwondo, holiday parties, summer picnics, craft and cooking classes
  • lending library and new parent packages at hospitals
  • bursaries
  • Young Adults Day Program for those 21 yrs of age
  • awareness events and initiatives
  • monthly newsletters
  • fundraising events
Hours Vary, visit website or call for information about event times and locations
Areas Served Simcoe County
Eligibility Individuals with Down syndrome, and their parents, siblings, and extended family.
Application Call, email or visit website for information
Languages English
Fees Membership ; Program - subsidized

Agency and Service Names

Alternate Name DSASC
Former Name Parents of Down Syndrome. Simcoe County ; PODS

Agency Information

Parent Agency Name Down Syndrome Association of Simcoe County
Legal Status (50) Non Profit
Funding Membership fees
Elections Annually

Taxonomy and Classification

Service Categories Adult Day Programs ~ Young Adults ; Disease/Disability Information ~ Down Syndrome ; Health/Disability Related Support Groups ~ Down Syndrome ; Special Libraries