Welcome
The Down Syndrome Association of Hamilton (DSAH) was formed in 1982 by a small group of committed parents of children with Down syndrome. These parents came together to share their experiences, feelings, hopes, and expectations for their children and their future.
Now 40 years and a pandemic later, DSAH continues to provide support, education and has grown to include programs, social opportunities, events and financial bursaries to its members.
Exclusive for Members
The Down Syndrome Association of Hamilton is affiliated with the Down Syndrome Association of Ontario and the Canadian Down Syndrome Society.
Land Acknowledgement
The City of Hamilton is situated upon the traditional territories of the Erie, Neutral, Huron-Wendat, Haudenosaunee and Mississaugas. This land is covered by the Dish With One Spoon Wampum Belt Covenant, which was an agreement between the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabek to share and care for the resources around the Great Lakes. We further acknowledge that this land is covered by the Between the Lakes Purchase, 1792, between the Crown and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. Today, the City of Hamilton is home to many Indigenous people from across Turtle Island (North America) and we recognize that we must do more to learn about the rich history of this land so that we can better understand our roles as residents, neighbours, partners and caretakers.