Down Syndrome Association of Peel
Record #:
CDR1318
Last Modified:
31 Jul 2026
Last Full Update:
31 Jul 2026
Record Details
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 |
| 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 |
Subjects
| Subjects | Developmental disabilities |




