• To help people with Down Syndrome to live full and rewarding lives

• Be the first point of contact for information and support for the Down Syndrome community
• To enhance knowledge and understanding of Down Syndrome
• To create awareness about Down Syndrome in the National Capital Region
• To create a more inclusive community for people with Down Syndrome through educational and other awareness strategies
• To provide support for people with Down Syndrome and their families
• To form support networks with other organizations 

The Down Syndrome Association - National Capital Region (DSANCR) is a non-profit, registered charity group made up of individuals working to enhance the quality of life for people with Down syndrome, and to provide assistance and support to their parents and friends. The purpose of this community is to provide a means to share information and ideas and to provide support among members of the DSANCR.

The DSANCR is a Canadian Down Syndrome Society (CDSS) and Down Syndrome Association of Ontario (DSAO) affiliate.