Upcoming Events

Apr
3
Wed
Pennsylvania Family Network Summits
Apr 3 @ 11:30 am – 11:30 am
Pennsylvania Family Network Summits
Join us for our Spring Summits to learn how to use Waiver Services and Participant Directed Services to create the life YOU want. Join the PA Family Network and topic experts as we explore more about Participant Direction, find resources, and network with individuals and families.

Opening Keynote and Afternoon Keynote Will Feature:
-Bill Sattler of Support Development Associates to discuss the role of Person Centered Planning in Participant Directed Services and;
– Attorney David Gates will tackle Sustaining Participant Directed Services & Housing Models

Important Details:

  • Free To Attend
  • Buffet Lunch and Dinner Provided
  • Travel Stipend provided to families and self-advocates (limitations apply)
  • Your Support Staff are encouraged to join you!
  • Resource tables, Wellness Room and Networking
  • There are three registration types to accommodate all schedules. Each session will contain new information, nothing will be repeated.
REGISTER TODAY
Apr
4
Thu
Pennsylvania Family Network Summits
Apr 4 @ 11:30 am – 11:30 am
Pennsylvania Family Network Summits
Join us for our Spring Summits to learn how to use Waiver Services and Participant Directed Services to create the life YOU want. Join the PA Family Network and topic experts as we explore more about Participant Direction, find resources, and network with individuals and families.

Opening Keynote and Afternoon Keynote Will Feature:
-Bill Sattler of Support Development Associates to discuss the role of Person Centered Planning in Participant Directed Services and;
– Attorney David Gates will tackle Sustaining Participant Directed Services & Housing Models

Important Details:

  • Free To Attend
  • Buffet Lunch and Dinner Provided
  • Travel Stipend provided to families and self-advocates (limitations apply)
  • Your Support Staff are encouraged to join you!
  • Resource tables, Wellness Room and Networking
  • There are three registration types to accommodate all schedules. Each session will contain new information, nothing will be repeated.
REGISTER TODAY
Apr
9
Tue
DCIU Secondary Transition Fair
Apr 9 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
DCIU Secondary Transition Fair
Apr
27
Sat
2024 BOWLING NIGHT @ Sproul Lanes
Apr 27 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
2024 BOWLING NIGHT @ Sproul Lanes

🎳 Back by popular demand! We are excited to offer a Parents Night Out to our DelcoDSIG parents, and hope you can join us for some fun! Bowling is on us, food/drinks are available for purchase. RSVP to Megan by 4/20!

*As always, your annual $20 family dues should be paid in order to attend. If they haven’t been paid yet, no worries, you can pay that night! 🎉

May
13
Mon
Chick-Fil-A Spirit Night 💙💛 @ Chick-Fil-A
May 13 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Chick-Fil-A Spirit Night 💙💛 @ Chick-Fil-A
Date: MONDAY, MAY 13, 2024 AT 4 PM – 7 PM
Location: 4700 Edgmont Ave, Brookhaven, PA

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!

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May
15
Wed
Celebrating Down Syndrome at Dave & Buster’s with Isabel Grace Photography 💙💛 @ Dave & Buster’s Philadelphia
May 15 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Celebrating Down Syndrome at Dave & Buster's with Isabel Grace Photography 💙💛 @ 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

☀️ 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.

💙 💛 Can’t wait to see you all there!

RSVP TODAY

Sep
28
Sat
🌞Sunny Day Camp 2024🌞 @ Brandywine Youth Club
Sep 28 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

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.

REGISTER TODAY AT https://sunnydaycamp.org/

Sep
29
Sun
Penn State College of Medicine Disability Education – Children & Youth with Intellectual / Developmental Disabilities Registration. @ Zoom
Sep 29 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 am
Penn State College of Medicine Disability Education - Children & Youth with Intellectual / Developmental Disabilities Registration. @ Zoom
DATE: 12/5/2024 and 12/12/2024
TIME:  8-10am
WHERE: Zoom

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].edu with any additional questions.