Down Syndrome Association of Lambton County

06/16/2026

Documentary highlights realities of Canadians coast-to-coast living with Down syndrome | CBC News

A new documentary is telling the story of six diverse Canadians, from British Columbia to Nova Scotia, living with Down syndrome. Filmmaker Moses Latigo Odida, based in London, Ont., says the goal of the documentary is to challenge the single narrative that some people have about Down syndrome.

06/04/2026

Join our Ontario delegation for the trip of a lifetime in Buenos Aires, Argentina at the World Down Syndrome Congress from September 17-26, 2027!

🌎Connect with advocates and organizations from all over the world
🗞️Bring groundbreaking resources and information back to your local community
🇦🇷 Immerse yourself in the culture of Argentina
📣Special invitation for self-advocates to speak on a global stage

For more details join our virtual information session on either May 14th and 15th at 7pm. To receive the link or schedule a personal call, email: [email protected].

06/04/2026

05/30/2026

Tickets are still available for the Stars of Tomorrow 21+ Production - Music, Movin' & Magic! - happening Friday, June 12th and Saturday, June 13th at the Sarnia Library Auditorium!

There are still a few tickets left for Friday and Saturday - so don't delay in getting your tickets now!

You won't want to miss this celebration of music and dance, created and directed by Holly Jean Wenning, starring many of our Special Olympics Sarnia Athletes!

Tickets are $15 and can be purchased by emailing [email protected]

Hope to see you there!

05/10/2026

05/10/2026

04/11/2026

Stars 21+ Presents "Music, Movin', and Magic!"

Join us and celebrate our passion for music, dance, and creative expression! Always an amazing performance 🤩

12/10/2025

Doctors said people like my husband and me—both with Down syndrome—couldn’t raise a child. I’m Sarah. Three months ago, our son Noah was born. From the moment we dreamed of becoming parents, we heard the same thing over and over: “They’ll never manage.” Still, the second I held Noah, I knew we were stronger than every doubt. He is healthy, full of energy, and growing so fast. Every cry, every giggle, every little yawn reminds me of how far we’ve come. Yes, some things are harder for us. But love teaches us, helps us keep going, and reminds us not to give up. Mark sings Noah to sleep every night, and I spend hours just watching his tiny smile. We may not look like the “perfect” family to others—but to Noah, we are. And that’s what matters most.💙👶

11/30/2025

Each year, in addition to your donations, many local Down syndrome organizations across Ontario support the DSAO Conference to bring you amazing speakers and information. A big thank you to everyone who makes this happen.