Big News For Our Delaware County Down Syndrome Community
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
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
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📍
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
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:
PALS 2026 Summer Programs are now open for applications, with two week-long sessions taking place July 19–25 at St. Joseph’s University in Philadelphia, and at Towson University in
PALS is thrilled to announce their Summer 2026 dates and locations!🎉 Check out the link below for all the details, and mark your calendars —
Is medical, dental, or personal care causing fear or anxiety for your loved one? Have you been told restraint or sedation are the only options?
What a night!On July 28th, 2025, DelcoDSIG families gathered for our annual Summer Party—and it was a blast! There was dancing, delicious food, and even
We’re gearing up for this year’s BINGO Night on Friday, November 15, 2025, and we need your help to make our basket raffle a success!
Upper Chichester Township Recreation Department and Police Department invite you to a fun-filled and award-winning event: 🌟 The DELCO Inclusive Dance Party 🌟📍 Upper Chichester
We are excited to announce we have begun planning our annual DelcoDSIG Bingo! Save the date and check the event out on Facebook! 💙 November
Applications for the NDSS Times Square Video Presentation close June 4, 2025 at 11:59 PM ET. 📸 Submit your photo today at ndss.org/nyc-buddy-walk-tsv
Thank you to all the DelcoDSIG families who came out to join the fun — it was a perfect spring morning filled with smiles, sunshine,
Butterfly Buddy Camp is an incredible summer program designed to foster friendships and inclusion for children and young adults with disabilities. This week-long camp pairs
World Down Syndrome Day is on March 21 every year, a global awareness day to help people understand and support those with Down syndrome better.
Can you believe it?! We’ve hit our halfway mark in just 10 days, proving once again what an incredible and supportive community we have. The
Wow! We’re just a few dollars shy of reaching $9,000, putting us on the cusp of our THIRD MILESTONE! 👏 Your support has been incredible!
🌟It’s March, which means World Down Syndrome Day is just around the corner—on March 21st! We’re thrilled to kick off our Fill the Calendar Fundraiser
Join Us for the DS Sports Soccer Road Show – Register by Feb. 15! Delco DSIG is excited to share that the Down Syndrome Sports
Check the flyer for information, and make sure to RSVP to Megan Califano at megancalifano@gmail.com by March 1st!
Study to investigate how control of breathing is difference in children with Down syndrome. A fellow DelcoDSIG member and mother, Helen Wusinich Milligan, is conducting
WHEN: Saturday, February 8, 2025WHERE: Riverfront Events, 760 Justison St. Wilmington, DE 19801If you or your child’s teacher sends an email to christa.ventura@delcodsig.org, she can provide them
We are thrilled to share an incredible opportunity for young adults with Down syndrome! PALS Summer Camps provide a transformative experience filled with fun, friendship,
The Department of Labor (DOL) has proposed ending the pilot program that allowed federal contractors to request wage determinations on a contract-by-contract basis. If finalized,
It was a holly jolly good time at the DelcoDSIG’s annual Holiday Party! 🎉 A heartfelt thank you to all the amazing DelcoDSIG members who
As 2024 comes to a close, we at the DelcoDSIG want to take a moment to reflect on what an incredible year it’s been. This
DelcoDSIG’s BINGO Fundraiser on November 23, 2024, was an incredible success, raising $20,000 to support the mission of the Delaware County Down Syndrome Interest Group!
Dear DelcoDSIG Members, Thank you for making this year’s Annual Bingo Event such a fantastic success! Your enthusiasm, energy, and support truly brought the night
💛Bingo game prizes are $150 gift cards.💙Over 70 awesome raffle baskets.💛Special extra game prize if $500 Amazon Gift Card.Thank you for your incredible support in
We’re excited to announce the PEAL Winter Bites series, which starts on December 17, 2024. Log on during lunch and learn about topics such as understanding
Jaeha Lee, a professor at North Dakota State University in the Department of Art and Design+, is conducting a research study aimed at designing more
It was such an amazing morning at the Run for Homies with Bonus Chromies! Thank you to everyone at InkAway and all the sponsors for
The CHOP Buddy Walk and Family Fun Day raised funds for their “Trisomy 21” program that helps people of all ages with Down syndrome.
Join us in celebrating as we showcase some of our incredible families throughout this month. Down Syndrome Awareness Month fosters a more inclusive and supportive
Join us for a fun fall evening at Linvilla Orchards! DelcoDSIG members are invited to the Party Area of Linvilla, where the hayride will be
Our DelcoDSIG member Lily, at just 4.5 years old, loves Irish dancing and spends time doing arts and crafts with her sisters. When Lily grows
Have Fun & Try New Sports! Youth Athletes Festival
We are thrilled to welcome baby Charlie to our group! Mom, Dad, and big sister Sidney are in love! We couldn’t be happier for their
We write to you today with both gratitude and excitement as we announce a significant change in Delaware County Down Syndrome Interest Group’s leadership. After
We are so excited to share this wonderful opportunity that is available for our local Down syndrome community! Delco DSIG, and a few other local
“Hello everyone.🚙 As you go about your week, think about the places you frequent. (Sport/extra curricular activity facilities, grocery stores, restaurants, etc.) 🛑 Stop by
Photoshoot 2 with Julia Agnew at John Heinz Park, Saturday 09/28/2024, from11:00am-2:00pm Photoshoot 3 With Molly May at Swarthmore Location, Sunday 09/29/2024, from 4:25pm –
WHEN: November 23, 2024WHERE: Brookhaven Community Center2 Cambridge Rd, Brookhaven, PA 19015 Doors open at 5:00pm / Games begin at 6:00pm💙 Tickets are $35 in advance (reservations must
A beautiful day to kick off our member photos! A massive thank you to @aarondaphotog (Aaron Stallworth) for coming back for year two and donating more of
Kevin sees the world through colors. He has always enjoyed drawing with markers to create shapes and designs. In high school, his drawings were used
We need your help! This race is impossible without sponsors. If you are interested in sponsoring or contributing in another way to make this year’s
If you’re free on August 17th from 10:00am -11:00am join us at Ancona Montessori School in Drexel Hill, PA for a chance to meet other
DelcoDSIG is looking for a few local and generous photographers to volunteer their talent and time! We are hoping to provide our members and their
To Whom It May Concern, We are writing on behalf of the Delaware County Down Syndrome Interest Group with the hope that you will consider
July 8th, 2024 @ 7PM Now that we have a date secured for DSIG Bingo, we’d love to start planning for the event! We are
We hope the members and families of DelcoDSIG had a wonderful Fourth of July celebration!❤️🤍💙
DelcoDSIG members 12 and under had such a fun evening getting together at Bette’s Family Fun Center on the 14th 💛💙 this is our second
The school year may have ended but there are still plenty of learning opportunities this summer! Several Down syndrome organizations are hosting webinars on a
We’ve secured a date and location for the DelcoDSIG biggest fundraiser of the year! More details to come, but mark your calendar! 💙💛 WHEN: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER
This summer could change everything for you and your child’s speech, language, and communication skills. Transform your daily interactions into a fun and exciting journey
Thank you to all the wonderful parents who joined us for the DelcoDSIG Parents-Night-Out Bowling Event! It was such a fun night getting together with
About The CorpsThe Fr. Bill Atkinson Service Corps is an inclusive, integrated community where adults with disabilities, their friends, peers, and mentors come together to
🌟 Thank you to all who came out to support of the DelcoDSIG at Down Syndrome Awareness Night! Your presence made the event a huge success as we celebrated and raised awareness for individuals with Down Syndrome. Let’s continue to spread love, acceptance, and inclusion for all.
We are happy to welcome Lauren DiPasquale to the DelcoDSIG Board of Directors! Lauren lives in Wallingford, PA with her husband Jon and their three
Because of all of your generosity, Saint Katherine’s food pantry will be well stocked. Stay tuned for pictures later in the week when we drop
💚❤️The annual DSIG Holiday Party will be held on Monday, December 4th from 6-9pm at Paxon Hollow Country Club. 📝 RSVP is required for this
A huge thank you to Norman Schultz and Yohan for a wonderful hayride and 🔥! It was a great event, and our families really had
The annual DSIG holiday party will be held on Monday, December 4th from 6-9pm at Paxon Hollow Country Club. RSVP is required for this event. Please
What a great morning! Thank you, Stephanie Sapp, Ink Away 5k, all of the participants, and the team for all your hard work! Our organization
It has been determined! We are bringing Down to Box to Jabz in Ridley Park (611 N. Swarthmore Rd, Ridley Park PA)! We are so thankful
The Down to Box program with Aston Jabz was a huge success and Jabz would like to offer a Fall sessions for our members. We
Run for Homies with Bonus Chromies is looking for volunteers and sponsors for this years race on November 5 at Ridley Creek State Park. This
If you are a member of the DCDSIG, please fill out the required google form for us so we can update our membership database. It
The DSIG is a non-profit organization run by volunteers. We value any amount of time and energy you are willing to share with our organization.
We would like to give a warm welcome to our newest members. Mark and Susan Hartunian from Prospect Park welcomed their daughter, Angelica, on November
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Teams will be made of all ages and skill levels. Questions? Please contact Mike Noonanat challenger.mtll@gmail.com or 484-888-8780.
A proposal in Congress would do away with Medicaid’s institutional bias and guarantee people with developmental disabilities access to services in the community.
They are currently accepting applications for five scholarships that support individuals with Down syndrome to pursue their dreams, expand their business, and follow their passions!
CBS Interview with DSIG Jaden Pappa & Joan Snyder In honor of World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) Twirl Dance Studio interviewed DSIG’s Jaden Pappa and
With Spring Break coming, here’s a good reminder of what you can do for $2/person with your Access card!
Check out the power point presentation from our guest speaker Karen Carr, Field Representative from the PA Treasury. She presented a very informative PA ABLE
Competence and Confidence: Partners in Policymaking EARLY INTERVENTION (EI) FREE leadership development training for families of children in infant, toddler or preschool Early Intervention programs.
One of our DSIG members, Kelsey Mango, approached the DSIG Board about wanting to do a DSIG Digital Directory for members of DSIG to help
Social Events for DSIG Members Ages 21+ If you are interested in coordinating social events for this age group, please contact Patty White at pattywhitern@verizon.net. Thank
Dear Family and Friends of DSIG, The board has been busy gearing up for next year. We are always looking for ideas and topics
The DSIG Board decided at the last Board Meeting that we will collect dues based on a calendar year which will run from January through
To date, five Beautiful Beginnings Baskets have been delivered to families who have given birth to a child with Down syndrome in a Delaware County
Notre Dame Academy in Villanova, PA will once again be hosting a iCan Shine Bike Camp from Monday, 7/7/14 – Friday, 7/11/14. DSIG will reimburse
Welcome to our new website. We are pleased that after a few months of hard work and your patience we have now launched the new delcodsig.org!
Educational Series The Trisomy 21 Program at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, in cooperation with Hinkle, Fingles & Prior, attorneys at law, is hosting a
The date has been set! Please join us for another morning of FUN and friendship. We will be in need of Silent Auction items and
SIBLING PAIRS NEEDED FOR ACTING WORKSHOP The Institute on Disabilities is seeking two sibling pairs to help further the development of its play, A Fierce
We are very excited our Educational Advocacy Program* in partnership with the Arc of Delaware County and we are pleased to provide additional details about
Cheerleading program for girls with Special needs Age: 7-11 What: learning the basics of cheer leading including cheers, motions, jumps, stunts and DANCE. Where:
The NDSS has published an updated set of health care guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics. The Down Syndrome Health Care Guidelines follow an
A program catered towards the junior (5-12 years of age) age bracket heads into its third season with strong momentum behind it. While a similar
Elwyn Genetic Services is pleased to announce we are now offering Sibshops. Sibshops are workshops created for the siblings of children with special needs. Sibshops
