Then in 1989, Dr. Kwa, accompanied by Joan Follett, went to Victoria, B.C. to attend the National Canadian Down Syndrome Society Conference for that year. At this conference they met Mrs. Josephine Mills, chairperson of the Canadian Down Syndrome Society at that time. In 1990, Dr. Kwa and Mrs. Follett invited Mrs. Mills to come to Newfoundland to promote the foundation of the Newfoundland chapter. With the help of a number of professionals and parents of children with Down Syndrome, the Newfoundland and Labrador Down Syndrome Society was formed. Meetings Meetings are held the first Thursday of each month in the Resource Room at Cowan Heights Elementary on Canada Drive near the Village Mall in St. John's.
Meetings focus on education, health, support and life skills.
Meetings range in format from presentations by special guests to informal discussions among members. Membership Membership for parents with children of Down Syndrome is encouraged. If you would like to become a member, fill out the form on the Feedback link and e-mail it to us.