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
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/

Oct
15
Tue
Sign Up for Winter Sports
Oct 15 @ 9:00 am – Nov 15 @ 9:00 am

We can already hear those jingle bells and the crunch of snow. 🔔☃️
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.

SIGN UP HERE

Oct
19
Sat
RADICAL INCLUSION
Oct 19 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
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

🎉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.