The Canadian Down Syndrome Society is pleased to announce the Keynote and Endnote speakers who will be part of the CDSS 25th Anniversary National Conference in Toronto, May 18-20, 2012.

• Marlee Matlin, Academy Award winning actress, author, mother, and advocate, will join us as our Keynote speaker.
  
• Dr. Dave Williams, astronaut, doctor, and father of a child with Down syndrome, will join us as our Endnote speaker.

We are honoured to have these two inspiring advocates join us for our celebration!

For more information about these speakers, please visit our Speakers page.

More news about the conference will be released soon.

Submission Deadline: February 1, 2012 The Canadian Down Syndrome Society (CDSS) is Canada’s national voice for people with Down syndrome. We are a non-profit organization providing information, advocacy and education about Down syndrome. The CDSS supports self-advocates parents, families and professionals through all stages of an individual’s life

Our Mission: To ensure equitable opportunities for all Canadians with Down syndrome. This means, to make sure all Canadians with Down syndrome have the right supports to give them the same opportunities as everyone else.

Our Vision: A proud Canada, where ALL are welcome, we embrace diversity and we value everyone’s genes equally.

CDSS 25th National Conference: Toronto, Ontario - May 18 to 20, 2012

We are looking for accomplished speakers willing to share their knowledge, experience and skills to a diverse group of delegates from across Canada. Delegates attending the conference will include people with Down syndrome, parents and family members, professionals and people who want to make a difference.

The Canadian Down Syndrome Society will be making a major announcement on Friday, December 9, 2011. This exciting message will unveil our Keynote Speaker, and some of the speakers and special guests that will be part of the CDSS 25th Anniversary National Conference in Toronto, May 18-20, 2012.

Keep an eye out on the Canadian Down Syndrome Society's Facebook page - we will be posting some hints until we make the big announcement on this site!

Another exciting part of the 2011 conference are the many exhibitors that have come from all over North America to share their services, products, and expertise.  This is a great way to discover some of the new and exciting things that are happening with Down syndrome these days.  So swing by the booths to learn all about what they have to offer.