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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.
Date of Race: Sunday, November 3 , 2024
Course Certification Number: PA190003NP
Name of Event: 5K Run for Homies With Bonus Chromies
Location of Event: Ridley Creek State Park, Area 11
Proceeds go directly to the Delaware County Down Syndrome Interest group to be used for health initiatives, family training, educational activities and social gatherings for members and their families.
Race Details: Please join us on Sunday, November 3, 2024 at Ridley Creek State Park (picnic Area 11) for the fifth annual 5K Run for Homies with Bonus Chromies presented by InkAway Laser Tattoo Removal to benefit the Down Syndrome Interest Group of Delaware County. This course is USATF certified. Walkers are also welcomed to join!
Date and time: Race Day packet pickup and registration will take place from 8:15 am- 9:15 am. Race begins at 9:30 am
Awards: Top 1-3 Male and Female; $150.00 to 1st place finisher, $75.00 to 2nd place finisher, $50.00 to 3rd place finisher.
Swag: TShirt ****We cannot guarantee shirt sizes for participants registered after 10/21/2024****
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 departing from. Arrive at 6:15 pm sharp so we can load the hayride before it leaves at 6:30. After the hayride, we will return to the party area for a campfire, roasting marshmallows and delicious apple cider. There’s nothing better! We have a 60 person limit for the hayrides, so make sure you get your RSVP’s in ASAP!
RSVP to Megan Califano by November 3rd, 2024, at [email protected].
Join us for an insightful virtual event tailored for families with loved ones who have Down syndrome or autism. Featuring expert presentations by Dr. Terry Katz and Dr. Karen Levine, participants will explore crucial topics such as sleep challenges faced by children with co-occurring conditions and the DIR-Floortime approach to fostering emotional and social development. Dr. Katz will share strategies to improve sleep for the whole family, while Dr. Levine will introduce effective, relationship-focused techniques to enhance communication and problem-solving skills. This is a must-attend event for parents and providers seeking practical solutions and support.
Join us for our Cheers For Charity Wine Dinner!
Proceeds to benefit DelcoDSIG Wednesday, Nov 20th, 2024, at 7pm. Please call 484.840.8603 to Reserve Today.
📅 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!
What to Expect:
How to Participate:
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.
The Penn State College of Medicine is thrilled to be offering innovative disability-focused education to their students this winter focused on caring for children and young adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD).
As part of this education, they need people to sign-up as “standardized patients.” The child or young adult with I/DD and 1 caregiver (parent or legal guardian) will both be compensated for their time.
All standardized patients (21 years old or YOUNGER) and their caregiver must participate in the mandatory 1 hour training session (via Zoom, multiple times offered TBD – late November/early December) and at least 1 educational class session.
Your participation will help the Penn State College of Medicine develop and evaluate this curriculum as a model for other US medical schools, and ultimately, help improve healthcare for people with disabilities.
Registration: https://buff.ly/3MFa0MT
Reach-out to Lydia Smeltz at [email protected].
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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