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DATE: March 27, 2024
TIME: 10:00am – 2:00pm
LOCATION: Rivers Casino – 1001 N Delaware Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125
If you are a caregiver to someone with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, including autism, we invite you to our mini retreat! If you are a caregiver to someone with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, including autism, we invite you to join us for a mini-retreat . This is your time to connect with other caregivers and learn about simple, yet effective ways to decompress while connecting with other caregivers. Lunch and snacks will be served.
Activities include:
Childcare is not provided, but you are welcome to have your family join you for this event.
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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].
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.
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 
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– 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.
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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