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Join us for an engaging open house event to support post-secondary transition planning for adolescents and young adults receiving special education services in Delaware County. Agencies and community organizations will be present to share information and resources about post-secondary education, independent living, and employment. This event is an excellent opportunity for individuals and their families to connect with service providers to ensure a successful transition to adulthood.
This event is supported through federal funding and is available at no cost to Delaware County attendees.
For questions, please contact Laurie Newsome at [email protected].
We had such a successful event in Springfield and received such great feedback about choosing another Delco location, so we set up another event! Come out and support us at Chick-Fil-A in Brookhaven on Monday, May 13th from 4-7pm!
Don’t forget to mention our group when ordering, so we receive the benefits of your order!
Please share with all those who love Chick -Fil-A and our awesome rockin’ friends! Thank you for continuing to support our Delaware County Down Syndrome Interest Group!
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.
Let’s come together to celebrate our loved one’s with Down syndrome!
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.
Saturday September 28th 2024
Pennsylvania State Police Troop K, Sunny Day Camp Event
Brandywine Youth Club
47 Thornton Road, Glen Mills PA 19342
Time: 10:00a.m. – 2:00p.m.
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].
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 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****
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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