Apr
24
Thu
PT Students from Arcadia University will be presenting a session on Physical Fitness… more details to follow.
Apr
26
Sat
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
May
22
Thu
Representatives from Delco Special Olympics will be presenting on their program and the Young Athletes Program.
Sep
25
Thu
Our September RMM will take place this upcoming Thursday, 9/25/14, at Hancock Church in Springfield (located on Route 320, just off the 420 intersection). Doors will open at 7pm and the meeting will begin at 7:30pm. As in past Septembers, this meeting will once again be an open forum meeting. It’s a time to hear about the exciting events that we have planned this year for DSIG and a time to re-connect with families that you may not have gotten a chance to see over the summer. If you have any questions or concerns about DSIG or have an idea for a speaker or topic for the upcoming year, we would love to hear your thoughts.
Oct
23
Thu
Our October RMM will take place this upcoming Thursday, 10/23/14, at Hancock Church in Springfield (located on Route 320, just off the 420 intersection). Doors will open at 7pm and the meeting will begin at 7:30pm. The guest speaker for this meeting will be Symme Trachtenberg, MSW, Director of Community Education for the CHOP Trisomy 21 Program. Symme will be speaking on the topic of “Caregiver Support”. Child care will be available.
Nov
1
Sat
Creative Options Forum: Choices Beyond Group Homes
- Can my family member and a friend share costs to rent a house?
- How can we arrange the supports they need and want?
- What’s a microboard?
- Ever hear about self-directed support corporations?
- Can I buy a home when my only income is Supplemental Security Income (SSI)?
- How can we purchase a home for our family member?
- How can we use technology so our family member can live more independently?
Creative Options Forum will attempt to answer your questions and spark new ideas for possibilities!
Join us to learn from experts about non-traditional ways of organizing housing and supports. Consider creative ways available to buy a home.
Explore the role of today’s new technology in helping people live safely and independently. Talk with self-advocates who are living these choices!
DATE AND LOCATION:
Saturday, November 1, 2014
Quality Inn & Suites
Lantern Lodge
411 N. College Street
Myerstown, PA 17067
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: October 30, 2014
See the link below for the printable conference brochure:
https://gallery.mailchimp.com/
Call toll-free 1-866-865-6170 for more information about The Pennsylvania Training Partnership for People with Disabilities and Families.
Check our website for a complete calendar of trainings: www.
The Partnership is a project of the Institute on Disabilities at Temple University, College of Education.
Funded by the Office of Developmental Programs, Department of Public Welfare.
Nov
20
Thu
November RMM
(Please note that this meeting will be held on the 3rd Thursday due to the Thanksgiving Holiday) –
Doors will open at7pm and the meeting will begin at 7:30pm. The guest speaker for this meeting will be Mr. Dennis C. McAndrews, Esquire. Mr. McAndrews will be speaking on the topic of “Future Planning”. Please RSVP for this meeting to [email protected] by 11/14/14 so that Mr. McAndrews will have enough materials for those in attendance. Also, if you will be bringing your children, please let us know so that we can arrange for the sitters. If we do not need the sitters, they will not be provided. Thank You!
Hope to see you there!
Dec
4
Thu
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!
Jan
22
Thu
January RMM
Our guest speaker will be dentist, Dr. Claire Field.
Feb
13
Fri
Teen and Young Adult Valentine Dance
Invitations will be sent in the mail to DSIG Members ages 13 years and older.
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