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Upcoming Events

May
15
Wed
Celebrating Down Syndrome at Dave & Buster’s with Isabel Grace Photography πŸ’™πŸ’› @ Dave & Buster’s Philadelphia
May 15 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Celebrating Down Syndrome at Dave & Buster's with Isabel Grace Photography πŸ’™πŸ’› @ Dave & Buster’s Philadelphia
DATE: May 15, 2024 / TIME: 5-8pm / Location: Dave & Buster’s Philadelphia

Join us for a special celebration hosted by Isabel Grace Photography at Dave & Buster’s, dedicated to our Down syndrome community. We invite you to enjoy a complimentary food and drinks, along with a $35 play card for ages 4 to 17.

Spots are limited to 50 guests, so please RSVP at downforsmiles.org/waitlist to secure your spot.

Let’s come together to celebrate our loved one’s with Down syndrome!

Jun
17
Mon
A Journey to Successful Toilet Training
Jun 17 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
A Journey to Successful Toilet Training

Join us for a dynamic webinar about navigating the complex journey of toilet training specifically for individuals with Down syndrome. Dr. Lina Patel, PsyD will discuss potential medical, behavioral, learning, and environmental factors that can impact successful toilet training and provide strategies to overcome unique challenges for those with Down syndrome.

Jul
24
Wed
2024 Delco DSIG Annual Summer Party @ Paxon Hollow Country Club
Jul 24 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
2024 Delco DSIG Annual Summer Party @ Paxon Hollow Country Club

β˜€οΈ We’d love to see you at our annual summer party for some dancing, great food, and fun!

DATE: July 24th, 2024
TIME: 6:00pm – 9:00pm
LOCATION: Paxon Hollow Country Club

RSVP respectfully to Megan Califano by July 15th at [email protected]. We kindly ask that membership dues have been paid before attending this free event.

πŸ’™ πŸ’› Can’t wait to see you all there!

RSVP TODAY

Sep
13
Fri
2024 Family Weekend with LuMind & IDSC @ Great Wolf Lodge
Sep 13 @ 3:30 pm – Sep 15 @ 10:30 am
2024 Family Weekend with LuMind & IDSC @ Great Wolf Lodge
Dates: September 13-15, 2024
Where: Great Wolf Lodge locations across the U.S. and Canada.

We’re excited to invite myDSC members to the LuMind IDSC Family Weekend 2024! It will take place from Friday, September 13 to Sunday, September 15. This all-ages, family-friendly celebration is an exclusive event for myDSC members and takes place at Great Wolf Lodge locations across the United States and in Canada.

The largest event of its kind for individuals with Down syndrome and their families, the LuMind IDSC Family Weekend is sure to be an unforgettable experience!

REGISTER ONLINE

Oct
5
Sat
2024 DELCO Inclusive Dance
Oct 5 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
2024 DELCO Inclusive Dance

Upper Chichester Township and the Upper Chichester Police Department are welcoming children of all abilities in Delaware County to come together for a fun and inclusive Dance!

Join us and your Delco Community for our FREE “Adaptive Dance Party” for ages Kindergarten-12 years old and our Club Inclusive” for 13-21-year old’s!

DATE: Saturday, October 5, 2024
TIME: 12PM-5PM
LOCATION:Β 8500 Furey Rd, Aston, PA 19014

 

Registration is REQUIRED
Visit: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/uumGRgh

We have taken special care to ensure that the event is sensory-friendly and accessible for all!

REGISTER TODAY

Oct
17
Thu
DS Awareness Month Fundraiser: Chick-Fil-A @ Chick-Fil-A Springfield Park
Oct 17 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

πŸ’™πŸ’›Come out and help us celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness Month and raise money for our Delco DSIG!

πŸ“ŒChick-Fil-A Springfield Park, 805 Baltimore Pike, Springfield, PA.
πŸ—“οΈΒ Thursday, October 17, 2024
⏰ 5-8pm

Be sure to mention our group at ordering or click on the event via mobile ordering!
Spread the word!

Oct
19
Sat
RADICAL INCLUSION
Oct 19 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Oct
26
Sat
DelcoDSIG & The DiCamillo Family Present: LET’S PLAY! @ Ancona Montessori School
Oct 26 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
DelcoDSIG & The DiCamillo Family Present: LET'S PLAY! @ Ancona Montessori School

AGES:Β 0-5
DATE: Oct. 26th, 2024
TIME: 10:00am – 11:00am
LOCATION: Ancona Montessori School,Β 5290 Township Line Rd, Drexel Hill, PA 19026.

Please join us for the long awaited, much anticipated, twice rescheduled 0-5 story time! Ancona Montessori is proud to host a morning of silly spooky crafts, stories, songs, and snacks just in time for Halloween. Please RSVP to [email protected] with the number of adults/ kiddos attending and any allergies we should be aware of. Can’t wait to have a scary good time with you and your family!

(Please note is a 0-5 event only. This location is no longer available for the proposed DCDSIG Halloween party as their larger meeting hall is unavailable).

Nov
23
Sat
Delaware County Down Syndrome Interest Group COED Bingo @ Brookhaven Community Center
Nov 23 @ 6:00 pm
The wait is over! It’s finally happening again! Make sure to save the date for this fun, Co-Ed event, open to members AND our amazing community!
If you’re looking for ways to help support our group, this is it! We’re looking for baskets/prizes to raffle off. If you’re willing/able to donate, please respond below. Shares of this post are always helpful too! As always, thank you for your support πŸ’™πŸ’›
This coed event is open to members and non-members of our group! The more the merrier, but you must be 21 years or older to attend!
Prizes will include 5 designer bags and 5 various other items!
Activities will include: bingo, raffle items, 50/50, & more! Bring your own food, drinks, and alcohol. Please, no glass!
More information will follow about purchasing tickets. For now, save the date, and RSVP, so you will get all of the most up to date information!
Thank you, in advance, for your support of raising awareness for Down syndrome and money for our organization. Money will be used for family training, educational activities, social gatherings, and health initiatives for the members and their families.
Dec
2
Mon
Exciting Opportunity: DelcoDSIG to Sponsor 5 Teachers for National Down Syndrome Congress Educators Conference!
Dec 2 @ 12:00 am – 11:59 pm

πŸŽ‰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 organizations, have partnered with The National Down Syndrome Congress to bring the Greater Philadelphia Region Educators Conference to our area.

πŸ—“οΈSaturday, February 8, 2025
πŸ“Riverfront Events/ Wilmington, Delaware

This unique conference offers practical, research-based strategies that general and special education teachers can immediately implement to support students with intellectual disabilities, including Down syndrome.

πŸ’™πŸ’›What’s even more exciting… DelcoDSIG is looking to SPONSOR FIVE Delco teachers. We will cover the entire registration fee for five teachers in our area.

πŸ™ŒπŸ½What you can do…. Share this flyer and sponsorship application link with your child’s special education teacher. The more teachers we can get to this conference, the more support our members’ teachers have to work with our community now and in the future!

πŸ’°All applications must be received by Monday, December 2, 2024, to be eligible for the DSIG sponsorship.