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The PREP Program is a school and resource centre serving individuals with Down syndrome, their families, and their educators. The primary "raison d'etre" is the provision of affordable speech-language therapy services to children ages 12 months to 18 years. PREP's mandate has expanded over the years to encompass a spectrum of support services for successful inclusion of children with Down syndrome in their home, school and community life.

Community Vision All children, youth and adults will develop literacy skills and have the support necessary to meet their complex learning and attention needs. Organization Vision The CanLearn Society will be a focal point for leadership, innovation and comprehensive services to help children, youth and adults with literacy development, learning and attention difficulties. Beliefs We believe that learning changes lives. We believe that CanLearn Society helps children, youth and adults learn, brings hope and improves their quality of life. We believe that individuals with learning, literacy and attention difficulties can achieve their full potential and become contributing members to society in a supportive and collaborative community.

ArtsCan Circle began with the work of harmonica player, Mike Stevens and now sends teams of musicians and artists to remote Aboriginal communities to engage the youth in hands-on workshops in music, drama and visual arts. ArtsCan Circle also collects donated musical instruments and establishes instrument resource centres in each participating community so the youth continue to have access to instruments. Recording studios have been set-up in some communities and residents trained to operate the equipment enabling them to document traditional music and record new works.