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Jenny Brings Home Bronze at the Special Olympics
Read about Jenny’s incredible journey at the Special Olympics World Winter Games in Turin, Italy, where she proudly brought home two bronze medals in snowshoeing. Her dedication, training, and the support from her community shine through as she shares her experience and inspirational advice for aspiring athletes.
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DASCH Centre Funding Announcement
We are thrilled to announce that DASCH has received an $8 million investment from the Government of Canada’s Green and Inclusive Community Buildings (GICB) to create the DASCH Centre, a community hub prioritizing inclusion and accessibility unlike anything our province has ever seen.
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Love Through Inclusion
Inclusion is a powerful and often easy way to positively impact someone’s life. Sometimes, we might not know how to include people who seem different from us, which can make them feel as if they don’t belong. Prepare yourself with our tips for connecting with and including people with intellectual disabilities!
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Book your next trip and support the DASCH Foundation!
The DASCH Foundation is excited to announce a new partnership with Connect Vacations! When you or your friends book travel using the provided link, the DASCH Foundation will receive up to 4% of your total expenses as a donation. This contribution comes directly from Connect Vacations and is not an extra charge to you.
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Supporting People with Intellectual Disabilities and Dementia
In recognition of Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, explore how DASCH’s Specialized Support team helps identify dementia in the people we support, offers resources and training for staff, and makes accommodations to ensure the best quality of life.
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Disability Employment Awareness Month Recap
During October, in recognition of Disability Employment Awareness Month, we visited with Jeff, Denis, and Stanford, three DASCHWorks participants, at their workplaces to learn more about their roles.
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DASCH In the News Roundup
Have you heard us on your radio or seen us on your screens lately? DASCH has been in the news celebrating our 50th anniversary and chatting about the impact of DASCHWorks!
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DASCH 50th Anniversary Community BBQ
This August, we had the absolute pleasure of hosting a BBQ celebrating 50 years of DASCH in the community. We welcomed nearly 250 people, including those supported by DASCH, their families, community partners, and friends from other agencies.
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