Canadian Association For Williams Syndrome

WHO WE ARE

The Canadian Association of Williams Syndrome (CAWS) was founded by a group of parents in 1984. We are a national federation of the provinces in Canada that provide support to individuals diagnosed with Williams syndrome and their families. Our registered non-profit society consists of 500 families and continues to grow as awareness is increased and information is shared. CAWS links with international Williams Syndrome Associations and their families around the world.

CAWS goals are:

• To support research into educational, behavioural, social and medical aspects of Williams syndrome.

• To increase society’s awareness of CAWS so individuals with Williams syndrome and their families have a resource available to them.

• To become visible to the medical scientific, educational and professional communities by providing information on Williams syndrome.

These combined goals will improve the inclusion of individuals with Williams Syndrome into society and help to educate society as a whole.

We exist to advance and assist education, research and knowledge of the medical condition described as Williams syndrome and to participate in research projects and efforts to assist those with WS in achieving full status in the community with our schools, employment and housing.

We are a non profit society registered in the province of British Columbia.We are a grass roots organization.