LMDSS Membership InformationWhy should you be a member of the Lower Mainland Down Syndrome Society? - We provide the most current and up-to-date information about Down syndrome. Materials held at our office include numerous journals, magazines, books and articles drawn from a variety of sources on any topic related to Down syndrome.
- The services available at LMDSS are developed with you in mind.
- Suggestions from our members are very important to us.
- The LMDSS DownLink quarterly newsletter includes feature articles that provide valuable and up-to-date medical and educational information. Current activities of LMDSS, stories about the parent support groups and our members are also a regular feature. The newsletter profiles success stories and provides information on new resources and upcoming events. Your membership entitles you to four issues of the newsletter throughout the year.
- The benefits of membership to groups and organizations are invaluable.
- Along with access to the most up-to-date information and educational resources about Down syndrome, benefits also include new parent packages, assistance with planning awareness events, free posters, fundraising items, and the list keeps growing.
- And then there are the activities, current events, workshops, job opportunities for individuals with Down syndrome, research input on training upcoming professionals, and the list goes on.
- Membership also entitles you to vote (in person) at the Annual General Meeting, stand for election to the Board of Directors, or participate on committees established by the Board.
How do I become a member of the Lower Mainland Down Syndrome Society? Our membership form is now online. You can print it below and fax to us at (604) 591-2730. Or you can contact us for more information. Membership Form How much does it cost? Individual/family membership ($30.00 per year).
Self-Advocate membership (Free). Membership fees for new members (first year only) will be on a prorated schedule;
e.g. If a member joins:
Feb/Mar/Apr =$30.00
May/June/July = $22.50
Aug/Sept/Oct = $15.00
Nov/Dec/Jan = $7.50
Annual renewal for membership fees takes place February 1st. |
