Upcoming Events

Educational Series

The Trisomy 21 Program at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, in cooperation with Hinkle, Fingles & Prior, attorneys at law, is hosting a two-part educational series on March 22 and April 26, 2014. The events will provide important information to families of children and adults with Down syndrome. The first session will focus on concerns that may arise during your child’s school-age years. The second session will educate you about resources and services available for you and your adult child after age 21.

We encourage you to attend both sessions. Space is limited, so please register early.

Please note: Childcare will not be provided.

Event 1: Special Education and Secondary Education

Saturday, March 22, 2014
8:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Ruth M. and Tristram Colket, Jr. Translational Research Building, CHOP Main Campus

Event agenda:

9 a.m.-12:15 p.m. — Attorney Consultations (Optional)

9-10:30 a.m. — Breakout Session 1 (Choose one)

• Achieving Effective Inclusive Education (Room 1)
• Secondary Education Part I (Room 2)

10:30-10:45 a.m. — Break (Room 1) 

10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. — Breakout Session 2 (Choose one)

• Obtaining and Securing Related Services (Room 2)
• Secondary Education Part II (Room 3) 

12:15 p.m. — Adjourn

Educational Series

The Trisomy 21 Program at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, in cooperation with Hinkle, Fingles & Prior, attorneys at law, is hosting a two-part educational series on March 22 and April 26, 2014. The events will provide important information to families of children and adults with Down syndrome. The first session will focus on concerns that may arise during your child’s school-age years. The second session will educate you about resources and services available for you and your adult child after age 21.

We encourage you to attend both sessions. Space is limited, so please register early.

Please note: Childcare will not be provided.

Event 2: Adulthood

Saturday, April 26, 2014
8:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
3535 Market St., Philadelphia — 16th Floor

Event agenda:

8:30 a.m. — Welcome and Registration

9 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. — Attorney Consultations  (Optional)

9 – 10:30 a.m. — Breakout Session 1 (Choose one)

• Accessing Appropriate Adult Services in New Jersey (Room 1) 
• Accessing Appropriate Adult Services in Pennsylvania (Room 2)

10:30 – 10:45 a.m. — Break (Room 1)

10:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. — Breakout Session 2 (Choose one)

• Creative Options for Housing, Funding and Support Services in New Jersey (Room 1) 
• Creative Options for Housing, Funding and Support Services in Pennsylvania (Room 2)

12:15 p.m. — Adjourn

Register Online: www.chop.edu

Representatives from Delco Special Olympics will be presenting on their program and the Young Athletes Program.

DSIG Holiday Party

All families are invited to the DSIG Annual Holiday Party.  Please join us for an evening of dinner and dancing!

When:  Thursday, 12/4/14, 6pm-9pm
Where:  The Oaks Ballroom
511 W. Oak Lane
Glenolden, PA  19036

Please RSVP to Megan Califano at [email protected] by 11/25/14.  When you RSVP, please include the names and ages of your children who will be attending.  You MUST RSVP in order to attend this event!  We thank you for your cooperation.

As in years past, we ask that each family brings $10 worth of non-perishable food items which will be donated to the food cupboard in Chester, PA.

Hope to see you there!