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Ups and Downs is a registered, non-profit, volunteer-run organization for parents, families and friends of people with Down syndrome. Founded in 1984 by a group of concerned parents, Ups and Downs now provides a wide variety of services and personal involvement opportunities to the Calgary area and Southern Alberta.
Our goals
. To provide an opportunity for the families of people with Down syndrome to come together on a regular basis to share experiences and exchange information.
. To advocate on behalf of people with Down syndrome for their rights as individuals.
. To promote the acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome into our society, thereby allowing them to attain their maximum developmental potential.
. To gather and disseminate up-to-date information about Down syndrome to our membership, health care professionals, education professionals and the general public.
. To foster and maintain liaisons with other groups interested in improving the quality of life for individuals with Down syndrome.