The Canterbury Down Syndrome Association (CDSA) is an incorporated society and affiliated to the New Zealand Down Syndrome Association (NZDSA).

We work closely with the NZDSA and also the UPP club, a social group for teenagers and young adults with Down syndrome. The CDSA is a non-profit organisation and relies solely on fund-raising, funding applications and on the kindness of donations.

Our Vision

All people are valued and contributing members of the community

Our Mission

To promote the participation of people with Down syndrome in their community.

Our Values

• Equitable access to appropriate education, health, justice and community resources.
• The roles of parents and carers
• The role of volunteers
• The dignity and worth of all people
• The sharing of knowledge and experience

The Committee

Committee meetings are held on the last Monday of the month (7.30 pm) at the Upper Riccarton Community Library, 71 Main South Road, Riccarton. All are welcome to attend.
If you wish to present something to the committee let John Pearson – Chairperson (phone 382 4192) know the week before so time can be allocated on the agenda.

John Pearson	Chairperson
Angelique van der Velden	Secretary and Contact Person
Kaye Young	Treasurer
Tania Grose	Representative on the NZDSA Committee
Brendon Dowling
Coen Lammers
Rachel Lonsdale
Julie Mills
Martin Nichols
Angela Marshall
Bernadette Murphy

Donations

Donations can be made by making a deposit to:

Westpac – Halswell, Christchurch
03 1584 0112501 00

Please include your name as the reference so that we can acknowledge your donation.