Welcome Healthy Athletes Event
Prospective athletes can receive free dental, hearing, and vision screenings, learn about and register for Special Olympics fitness and sports programs, and explore all that
Prospective athletes can receive free dental, hearing, and vision screenings, learn about and register for Special Olympics fitness and sports programs, and explore all that
PEAC’s Annual Inclusion Conference in Partnership with West Chester University’s College of Education & Social Work (CESW) – VIRTUALPlease join us for The Power of
We’re excited to share some wonderful news with our Pennsylvania families! Down Syndrome Association of Delaware (DSA of DE) is expanding our reach into Delaware
Vision plays a powerful role in confidence and independence, yet eye conditions affect up to 𝟴𝟬% of individuals with Down syndrome and often go unnoticed
Welp! That was fast! Officially a RECORD SELL OUT!!! We’ve created a Sign Up Genius with a variety of volunteer opportunities. Even the smallest contribution
Dear families,We are reaching out with some exciting news to share! The Down Syndrome Association of Delaware (DSADE) and the Delaware County Down Syndrome Interest Group
This month, we celebrate the incredible individuals with Down syndrome who bring so much joy, love, strength, and perspective to our families and communities. Awareness
Recreation & Leisure Fair For Students & Families With Special NeedsNov. 5, 2026 / 6:00-8:00PM / 200 Yale Ave. Morton, PA 19070 We are sharing
Come enjoy a fun fall evening at Linvilla Orchards! We’ll have a hayride, apple cider, a campfire, and marshmallows for roasting. 🔥 📅 Tuesday, November
Join NDSS and Jillian Rork, MD, on Monday, October 27, 2026, from 1-2 PM ET to learn about skin conditions commonly seen in individuals with
We’re getting ready for our Bingo Fundraiser and would love your help! If you’re planning to donate a basket, please reach out to Diana Schiller
Do you have a child with Down syndrome ages 0–5? The Delaware County Down Syndrome Interest Group has a Facebook group created for families in
PA ABLE is hosting a series of free webinars this October in recognition of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). Sessions will cover financial self-care,
S6E5: Child in Care Spousal Benefit: What’s That? Hosted By Dr. Gerry Arango / Provided By Networks for Training and Development, Inc.Geralyn is joined by
Thursday, October 8, 2026, 6:00 pm-8:00 pm via Zoom DCIU offers monthly parent trainings for parents to help your child learn at home. What to
Wishing all of our Delco DSIG members a meaningful and peaceful Yom Kippur. May this sacred day bring reflection, forgiveness, and renewal.
Get Ready for DSIG Bingo! 💙💛 Join the DELCO Down Syndrome Interest Group for a fun night of Bingo, prizes, raffles, and more! 📅 Saturday,
What an amazing day for 2-year-old Charlie Kelly of Aston and the entire Delco DSIG family! It was so exciting to see Charlie’s smiling face
It’s that time of year again! We’d love to see all those smiling faces as our members head back to school. 🥰 📸 Share your pictures
🧠 Join NDSS and Dr. Beau Ances, a neurologist and leading researcher at Washington University in St. Louis, on 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟱, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟲:𝟬𝟬-𝟳:𝟯𝟬 𝗣𝗠
We’re excited to share that 2-year-old Charlie Kelly of Aston, a member of the Delco DSIG family, will be featured in the National Down Syndrome
Delco DSIG is so excited to bring the SuperSIBS workshop BACK AGAIN for another fall session with Hollywood actor/director and Down syndrome sibling himself, Brian
We had so much FUN seeing Helen Wusinich Milligan on The Down Syndrome Podcast! A huge thank you to Kishore Vellody for inviting Helen on
Our Bingo Fundraiser is DELCO DSIG’s biggest fundraiser of the year, and we need your help filling our raffle baskets! 🎁 You can help by
The recording of the webinar on men’s health in Down syndrome that Dr. Brian Chicoine presented on Wednesday is now available in our Resource Library.
We’re soaking up the last few days of summer with DELCO DSIG members, great friends, and delicious ice cream! 🍦☀️💙💛 Watch the video and check
It is with heartfelt sympathy that the Delaware County Down Syndrome Interest Group remembers Janice P. Schiller, who passed away peacefully at her home on
Delco DSIG families, Media Unified Rugby is getting ready for its Fall 2026 season, and new players are always welcome! Come out, join the fun,
Delco DSIG is excited to share a new opportunity coming to the Springfield YMCA this fall! 💦 Everyone should have the opportunity to learn the
The Delco Inclusive Dance is back for another year, and we hope you’ll join us! This is a FREE event for families to come out,
“I’m nervous about coming by myself.” We hear this every single year. If you’ve been thinking about coming to the Rockin’ Mom Retreat but keep
Look at these beautiful faces! 💙💛 We’re excited to share that Delco DSIG was recently featured in the Delco Times, showcasing how our organization brings together families, creates
Another wonderful Delco DSIG Summer Party has come and gone! Despite the wild weather outside 🌪️, our members spent the evening dancing, laughing, and making
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Summer Picnic! We hope your family had a wonderful time. 🥰Your feedback helps us continue creating
📅 Wednesday, August 19, 2026🕛 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Join the PEAL Youth Advisory Council (YAC) for a free webinar designed for youth and young adults.
Join the Delaware County Down Syndrome Interest Group for a fun evening of ice cream, friends and community! 📅 Monday, August 17 ,2026🕕 6:00 PM📍
A huge thank you to all of the families who joined us for a fun-filled morning. It was so special to see everyone singing, dancing,
The Delco DSIG Dads had an amazing evening at X-Golf – Garnet Valley, enjoying great swings, great food, and even better company! It was a fantastic opportunity for
From all of us at Delco DSIG, we wish you and your family a safe, joyful, and memorable Independence Day! As our nation celebrates 250 years of
Puberty is a normal part of growth and maturation that comes with its own challenges. People with Down syndrome experience many of the same challenges
We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the schools, students, staff, and families who supported World Down Syndrome Day earlier this year. Your
Happy Father’s Day to the incredible dads of our Delaware County Down Syndrome Interest Group! Thank you for your patience, your persistence, your humor on
☀️🎉 Join Us for DSIG’s Annual Summer Party! 🎉☀️ We’re excited to bring our DSIG families together for a fun-filled summer evening at Paxon Hollow
🏌️♂️ It’s YOUR turn Dads!⛳ Swing. Connect. Unwind. — You deserve a night out! Join us for a Dads’ Night Out at X Golf Garnet
Did you miss our DSIG & CWA Special Needs Planning Webinar — or want to revisit the helpful information shared? The webinar covered important topics
Unfortunately, we need to reschedule the June Makin’ Music Rockin’ Rhythms event. Our music teacher unexpectedly has a scheduling conflict and is no longer available
Designed for individuals ages 7 and up, this fun and inclusive program provides a welcoming environment where dancers of all abilities can move, learn, build
Our colleagues at the Baylor Center for Disability and Flourishing at Baylor University are inviting your involvement in a first-of-its-kind longitudinal research study exploring how
A local parent recommends the Camp Geronimo experience! “One of the best camp experiences my son has enjoyed! They provide one or two counselors per
We know there are a lot of Love on the Spectrum fans out there—and we’ve got something exciting to share! 💙✨
Delco DSIG members ages 21+ had an amazing time gaming and singing karaoke at Game On State on April 28th—we definitely know how to party!
I couldn’t let April pass without recognizing National Volunteer Week. I want to take a moment to recognize and thank our incredible Board of Directors.
✨ Calling all Moms! ✨ Please join us for a special Moms’ Night Out Dinner — an evening to relax, connect, and enjoy time with
Planning for a loved one with a disability can feel overwhelming — but you do not have to navigate it alone. 💙💛 Join Delco DSIG
PEAL is excited to welcome Terri Couwenhoven, MS, CSE, to lead a special four-part workshop series this May focused on building healthy boundaries for individuals
Join Full Spectrum Fitness for Interactive Dance Groove, a structured and supportive group exercise program built around music, rhythm, and repeatable movement patterns. Participants follow
We’re excited to share details about Delco Smiles 2026 — a fun, FREE event designed especially for individuals with special needs and their families! Enjoy
On April 10th, we celebrate the incredible siblings in our community — the protectors, the teachers, the cheerleaders, the built-in best friends. Being a sibling
Navigating an Autism Diagnosis and Services webinar will focus on the practical pathway — from first concerns to diagnosis to accessing services, specifically for individuals
🎉🎉 Join us for a fun-filled evening at our DELCO DSIG Family Fun Night! 🎉 We’re so excited to bring our community together for a
Wishing you a joyful day filled with love, laughter, and all the little moments that make this season so special. 🐰🌷
What a wonderful morning we shared at the Linvilla Egg Hunt and hayride! It was truly a beautiful day, and we’re so grateful to everyone
As March comes to a close, we’re feeling incredibly grateful. Thanks to our amazing members, families, and community, our World Down Syndrome Day fundraiser raised
We’re just two weeks away from Neumann University’s Inclusive Abilities Clinic! This exciting event is open to children ages 5–12 years old, and the cost
We’re excited to share that NDSS will be participating in the Philadelphia Dragon Boat Races this June! If you’ve never done it before, don’t worry—no
DelcoDSIG celebrated World Down Syndrome Day LOUD and PROUD! Watch this video to check out how some of our members rocked their socks to spread
We’re thrilled to announce the conclusion of our World Down Syndrome Day Fundraiser, where together we raised an incredible $6,201! We are immensely grateful for
Hey, 21+ crew — ready to level up your night? Join us for an evening of arcade games, karaoke, pizza, and fun with friends! Sing
Tickets for this season’s Down Syndrome Awareness Night can be purchased here:www.phillies.com/downsyndrome Please join us for the 17th Annual DS Awareness Night as the Phillies
DELCO DSIG Annual Egg Hunt 🗓 Saturday, April 4, 2026⏰ 10:45 AM (Hayride leaves promptly at 11:00 AM)📍 Linvilla Orchards – Party Area137 W. Knowlton
Are you a parent of a child with Down syndrome who will be under age 4 on December 31, 2026? Would you love to attend
We’re planning our upcoming events and want YOUR ideas! What types of activities, outings, or social events would you love to see? • Karaoke?• Themed
Join the Delco Down Syndrome Interest Group for a fun-filled evening at Bette’s! 🗓 May 15, 2026⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM🎉 For All Ages
Diana Schiller would love to see this amazing program pick up the steam it once had — and she needs your help! If you or
World Down Syndrome Day is right around the corner, and we are gearing up for our BIG March calendar fundraiser (the same we did last
World Down Syndrome Day is quickly approaching on March 21st, and we are excited to help our local schools celebrate in meaningful and inclusive ways!
Delco DSIG is considering hosting a Mom’s Dinner / Night Out for our amazing moms, potentially in May. This would be a pay-your-own-way event (DSIG
Our member, Julia Tyler, is part owner in Dance Happy Designs. After 10 years in business, they have made the difficult decision to close the
We’re excited to share a valuable resource that was recently shared with us! Spectra Support Services offers evidence-based music therapy that supports emotional expression, communication,
Saturday, March 14, 2026 This virtual symposium are for families who have a loved one with Down syndrome and/or Down syndrome and Autism. Mary
National Down Syndrome Society- typically more of an educational/healthcare focusMon May 11, 2026 – Pre conferenceTues May 12, 2026 – General conferenceWed May 13, 2026
Media Little League is beyond excited to announce the launch of our Challenger League this spring, an adaptive Little League program created for players with
Do you have a child with DS? Researchers at Drexel University are conduction a study to understand more about language in children with Down syndrome.
Springfield High School’s SAILL program has officially launched a student‑led candle shop called Cougars’ Den — and it’s entirely run by their amazing students! From managing inventory to
🎟️ Tickets for this season’s Down Syndrome Awareness Night can be purchased here: 👉 www.phillies.com/downsyndrome Please join us for the 17th Annual DS Awareness Night as the Phillies take on
Katie Frank, PhD, OTR/L, the occupational therapist at the Adult Down Syndrome Center, will discuss transitions – from major changes such as graduating high school
From The Delaware County Right to Education Local Task Force This one is for you. Please let us know if you have any comments that
A father in Glen Mills is opening a new café that’s more than just a coffee shop — it’s a place where people with disabilities
We are gearing up for our Spring Sports season and invite all athletes and volunteers to SIGN UP TODAY! Step 1: Select your Region & Sport Step 2:
We invite you to be part of our Valentine’s Party! 💕 📅 February 7, 2026⏰ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM📍 5 N Concord Ave, Havertown,
Looking forward to all the exciting things 2026 will bring within your family and our community!
Get ready for an exciting spring season of sports with Special Olympics in the Greater Philadelphia Region! Athletes, Unified Partners, Coaches, and Volunteers — now
Wishing each of you a joyful Christmas and a holiday season filled with love, laughter, and special moments with those who matter most. As the
With the holidays upon us, we at DelcoDSIG want to wish you and your family a happy, healthy, and peaceful holiday. Thank you for being part
DelcoDSIG members had a jolly good time at the annual Holiday party celebrating the joy of the season together!
Join Diane Perry (one of our amazing DelcoDSIG moms) along with the Special Education Alliance of Cheltenham (SEAC) for an informative training focused on navigating special education processes. 🧩 Training
We’re excited to share a scholarship opportunity for parents made available through PaTTAN / the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE). This scholarship is designed to
