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Down to Box is launching in Ridley Park. May 20 we will be conducting a coaches training and the program will launch for regular weekly classes shortly after!
Down to Box is conducting a coaches’ training Saturday May 20 at Jabz Boxing (3488 Concord Rd, Aston, PA 19014). Children with Down syndrome and their siblings between the ages of 6-13 are welcome from 1-1:30pm and adults ages 14 and older with Down syndrome or other intellectual and developmental disabilities from 2-2:30pm.
Please email [email protected] to sign up. There is no cost to attend- this is a mini demo class that is part of our coaches’ training that day.
Participants will be doing footwork drills, light boxing techniques on a bag and with mitts, cardio and strength exercises- all for beginners.
For The Special Superstar In Your Life
BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE MEDIA VFW POST 3460
Hosted by DJ Lisa Parks / Parks Entertainment
Adults With Special Needs: 18yrs and Up
$10.00 per Chaperone
(at least 1 caregiver per Superstar)
Date: Sunday, June 11th, 2023 / 1-3 pm
Location: 11 Hilltop Rd, Media, PA 19063
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This program is a collaboration of health professionals and support staff from the DSA of DE and Perinatal Prana. This will serve as a pilot program as we monitor impact. Families of a child with Down syndrome of any age are encouraged to attend our virtual monthly support calls on the following topics:
Share your journey with others to form an understanding of various topic areas. These calls will be led by Perinatal Prana professionals and attended by DSA of DE Outreach Staff. No pressure to share, listening only is accepted.
Due to licensing of our medical professionals, individuals must live in the state of Delaware or be in the state of Delaware during the time of services. If you live outside the state but are willing to travel, we encourage you to participate.
Please contact Susan Blessington, Outreach Coordinator, at [email protected] or Ari Avila, Spanish Outreach Coordinator, at [email protected] for more details.
The Pennsylvania State Police invites children and adults, with special needs, or disabilities and Special Olympics participants, with their families to join us for the first free law enforcement based “Sunny Day Camp” in Concord Township, Delaware County. This event will be held at the Brandywine Youth Club and is open to all residents. This will be a fun filled learning day with law enforcement for all ages. This event will be held rain or shine, with programs held indoors in case of inclement weather.
WHEN – Sunday, October 1, 2023 – Rain or Shine
WHERE – Brandywine Youth Club 47 Thornton Road, Glen Mills PA 19342
Are you a parent or caregiver of an individual with Down syndrome who is considering their first venture into the workforce or contemplating a return to work? Do you have questions about how employment might affect their benefits?
This webinar on 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟒𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐭 𝟏:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌 𝐄𝐓 will get into SSI Work Incentives, including the Ticket to Work program, the Medicaid buy-in program, and the array of SSDI Work Incentives like the Trial Work Period, the Continuation of Medicare Coverage, and more! 
Representatives from the Social Security Administration will also provide you with a clear understanding of SSI limits associated with assets and income that may impact these benefits and what happens if your loved one goes over these limits.
𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐝, so be sure to register today!
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