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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.
☀️ 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!
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].
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****
📅 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.
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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