New Practicum Student: Clair Vos!! Hello Everyone! We couldn't be happier to welcome Ups and Downs' newest addition; Clair Vos!! Clair is a student at the University of Calgary, and she will be doing her practicum here at Ups and Downs for the summer! She will be a Social Worker in July! Everyone who [...]
Now Launching: UserWay Accessibility Widget Ups and Downs is excited to announce that we have installed a new Accessibility Widget on our website so it is more user friendly for our members! As many of us are at home during these times, and are relying on our website to access programs and services, we [...]
Book Reviews with Sacha Makkinga! Let's Talk Books! Hopefully you have a bit of extra time on your hands and are able to get some reading in! And don't worry if you are too busy to read right now! Just watch these book reviews to get quick summaries! Special thanks to our Book Talk [...]
Launching Soon: KeepingUp! KeepingUp: Our new online events! Wow! A lot is going on right now! We would like to ensure you that Ups and Downs is now more than ever, committed to being a family support group that builds peer-to-peer connections. We've been working hard to restructure our programs and events to accommodate [...]
Happy World Down Syndrome Day! As we come together in great company to celebrate this wonderful community, we are all so lucky to be part of, we’d like to thank everyone for proving to the world that Down syndrome is a force to reckon with! Many amazing accomplishments have been made from people with [...]
At Home Activities! Hey Everyone! I hope you are all doing well and staying healthy! In case you’re looking for some fun and interactive ways to stay busy at home, I thought I would share a few links with some ideas for how to make the most of this unique time! We’ve provided some [...]
New Ups and Downs Staff Member! Hello Everyone! We couldn't be happier to welcome Ups and Downs' newest employee; Crystal Block!!! As Program Coordinator/Executive Assistant we can't wait to see all the wonderful things she will add to the organization! Here's some fun facts to help get to know Crystal better! 1. She's been [...]
Hello Everyone! During uncertain times, what we are certain of is our commitment to the safety and health of our members, their families and our volunteers. We’d like to update you on our decisions at Ups and Downs in light of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in our area. Due to the recent announcement by [...]
The wordle above was created from Ups and Down’s Mission, Vision, and Goals. It really provides a fabulous and concise picture of what Ups and Downs – Calgary's Down Syndrome Community is all about. A few key words stand out: individuals and community; advocate; inclusion; learning; health; enrich; and experiences. In alliance with a variety [...]
