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Introducing
Unified Voices
Directed by Moses Latigo Odida, Produced by the Canadian Down Syndrome Society, Sponsored by the Government of Canada for National AccessAbility Week
Travel into the heart of communities across Canada to discover what it means to live with Down syndrome.
At 25 years old, Carmelle finds strength in her resourceful nature and the supportive atmosphere of her rural Saskatchewan town of Moosomin.
Working at a local hotel and a resource center for people with different abilities, Carmelle benefits from a community that truly cares about her well-being.
The Canadian Down Syndrome Society is very proud to present Unified Voices: Part 1, a new documentary film exploring the lives of Canadians with Down syndrome like never before, taking you across this vast country to tell the stories of our community.
This federally funded film in celebration of National AccessAbility Week highlights the diverse voices within the Down syndrome community. In Part 1, director Moses Latigo Odida begins the story by introducing us to three Canadians and their unique challenges and triumphs with education, employment, and social inclusion.
Community Connects Us Beyond Differences
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During production for this project, one major theme I identified is that we are best positioned to overcome the challenges we face through community. This is as true in big cities like Vancouver B.C. as it is in small towns like Moosomin, Saskatchewan, or in French-speaking Sherbrooke Québec. Our joys and challenges are either magnified or diminished depending on our proximity to community.
Moses Latigo Odida
Director and Parent in the Down syndrome community
Marshall, soon turning 20, resides in the bustling city of Vancouver and loves basketball. He cherishes his interactions at the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation, which offers enriching programs like human sexuality training. Despite familial love, Marshall yearns for a deep friendship.
Élisabeth is in her 40s and living in a group home in her small town of Sherbrooke, Québec. She balances work at a university with her passion for chocolate-making and knitting. L’Association du Syndrome de Down in Sherbrooke further enriches her life with essential life skills navigating life's challenges.
