Upcoming Events

Oct
17
Thu
DS Awareness Month Fundraiser: Chick-Fil-A @ Chick-Fil-A Springfield Park
Oct 17 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

💙💛Come out and help us celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness Month and raise money for our Delco DSIG!

📌Chick-Fil-A Springfield Park, 805 Baltimore Pike, Springfield, PA.
🗓️ Thursday, October 17, 2024
⏰ 5-8pm

Be sure to mention our group at ordering or click on the event via mobile ordering!
Spread the word!

Oct
22
Tue
Special Olympics Fundraiser at Iron Hill in Media, Oct. 22nd. @ Iron Hill Brewery in Media, PA.
Oct 22 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

📌Iron Hill Brewery in Media, PA.
🗓️ Tuesday, October 22, 2024
⏰ 5-9pm

Special Olympics is hosting a fundraiser to support all of their wonderful programs. Please join us at Iron Hill Brewery in Media on Tuesday, October 22, 2024!

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Oct
26
Sat
DelcoDSIG & The DiCamillo Family Present: LET’S PLAY! @ Ancona Montessori School
Oct 26 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
DelcoDSIG & The DiCamillo Family Present: LET'S PLAY! @ Ancona Montessori School

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).

Nov
6
Wed
2024 DelcoDSIG Linvilla Hayride @ Linvilla Orchards
Nov 6 @ 6:15 pm – 9:00 pm
2024 DelcoDSIG Linvilla Hayride @ Linvilla Orchards

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].

Nov
16
Sat
Down Syndrome Virtual Symposium
Nov 16 @ 1:30 pm
Down Syndrome Virtual Symposium

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.

Nov
20
Wed
Italy by the Adriatic Sea
Nov 20 @ 7:00 pm
Italy by the Adriatic Sea

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.

Nov
23
Sat
Delaware County Down Syndrome Interest Group COED Bingo @ Brookhaven Community Center
Nov 23 @ 6:00 pm
The wait is over! It’s finally happening again! Make sure to save the date for this fun, Co-Ed event, open to members AND our amazing community!
If you’re looking for ways to help support our group, this is it! We’re looking for baskets/prizes to raffle off. If you’re willing/able to donate, please respond below. Shares of this post are always helpful too! As always, thank you for your support 💙💛
This coed event is open to members and non-members of our group! The more the merrier, but you must be 21 years or older to attend!
Activities will include: bingo, raffle items, 50/50, & more! Bring your own food, drinks, and alcohol. Please, no glass!
More information will follow about purchasing tickets. For now, save the date, and RSVP, so you will get all of the most up to date information!
Thank you, in advance, for your support of raising awareness for Down syndrome and money for our organization. Money will be used for family training, educational activities, social gatherings, and health initiatives for the members and their families.
Dec
5
Thu
Penn State College of Medicine Disability Education – Children & Youth with Intellectual / Developmental Disabilities Registration. @ Zoom
Dec 5 @ 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.

Dec
10
Tue
The 2024 DSIG Holiday Party 🎁 @ Paxon Hollow Country Club
Dec 10 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Dec
12
Thu
Penn State College of Medicine Disability Education – Children & Youth with Intellectual / Developmental Disabilities Registration. @ Zoom
Dec 12 @ 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.