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We can already hear those jingle bells and the crunch of snow. 
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Special Olympics Pennsylvania’s Winter Sports Season registration is officially open!
Our winter season includes 
:
– Alpine Skiing
– Figure skating
– Speedskating
– Floor Hockey/Floorball
– Snowboarding
– Snowshoeing
– Bowling
Whether you’re a new or returning athlete, sign up TODAY using this link below.
AGES: 0-5
DATE: Oct. 26th, 2024
TIME: 10:00am – 11:00am
LOCATION: Ancona Montessori School, 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).
📅 Date: November 23rd, 2024: 2-6PM
📍 Location: Lucien Blackwell Community Center 761 N. 47th St. Philadelphia PA 19139
Did you know that Ausome Cutz offers free haircuts to boys with Autism? Ronald, the barber, is an absolute gem! Not only does he provide this amazing service, but he also does so with a smile and a relaxed vibe. He even cut my daughter’s hair with the same care and warmth—proof that kindness has no limits!
This small business is making a big impact by giving back to the community, and we want to support them! If you’re looking for a fantastic barber who understands and values inclusively, check out Ausome Cutz. Let’s show some love to businesses that truly care.
📅 Date: November 30th, 2024
The holidays are just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than with a festive photo shoot for your family or loved ones? We’re excited to offer this special event for the Delaware County Down Syndrome Interest Group, and we would love for you to be part of it!
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Whether you’re looking for a family photo for your holiday cards or just want to spread some cheer, this is a great way to come together and celebrate the season with others who share the same values of love, inclusion, and joy.
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.
Saturday, February 8, 2025
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.
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.
What 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!
All applications must be received by Monday, December 2, 2024, to be eligible for the DSIG sponsorship.
📅 Date: December 7, 2024: 11AM-1PM
This is a FREE Sensory Friendly Santa Visit for families of children of special needs at DELCO AXE HOUSE BROOMALL. This Event is Sponsored by- A Flick of the Wrist, Delco Axe House.
Must sign up @ SignupGenius to secure your spot.
We are looking for more business sponsors to help the cost of bringing Santa to families of special needs for free!
Delco DSIG is a nonprofit, tax-exempt charitable organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the IRS Code. Donations are tax deductible as allowed by law. Unless specifically requested by the donor, donations are not considered restricted and all donations are confirmed with a receipt for tax reporting purpose.
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