Down Syndrome Association of Peel

Record #: CDR1318
Last Modified: 31 Jul 2026
Last Full Update: 31 Jul 2026

Description & Services

Alternate Name Down Syndrome Association of Peel a Caring Network
Description Aims for full integration for children into the mainstream of the Peel Region community.  
Provides parents with information on services available to them, and by advocating on their behalf to obtain these services.  
 
Supports the work of other associations and individuals pursuing civil and human rights and equality of opportunity for persons who are intellectually handicapped.  
 
Activities also include special functions such as:  
* Children's Christmas party  
* Family summer picnic 
* Annual Gala dinner and silent auction 
*quarterly sessions with guest speakers for parents of children 0-adult 
* Social evenings for the adults
Areas Served Peel Region
Eligibility Ages: 60 year(s) and under 
 
Any age.
Fees None
Languages English
Meetings Monthly

Contact Information

Accessibility Partially Accessible
Mailing Address 35 Treeline Blvd 
Brampton, ON L6P 1C5
E-Mail info@dsap.ca
Website http://www.dsap.ca
Primary Contact Mellissa Vetro, President; Email: peeldownsyndrome@gmail.com
Alternate Contact Lucy Morgan, Secretary; Email: peeldownsyndrome@gmail.com
Primary Executive Shanna Walsh, Vice President; Email: peeldownsyndrome@gmail.com
Alternate Executive Rima Jabbour, Treasurer; Email: elliedesousa@rogers.com
Volunteer Coordinator Jennifer Bernardo, Fundraiser/Events; Email: info@dsap.ca

Other Details

Established 1988
Elections Every two years
Funding Fundraising
Service Level (50) Non Profit

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