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Upcoming Events

May
10
Wed
BINGO – Planning Meeting / Wed., May 10th at 7:00pm @ Zoom
May 10 @ 7:00 pm
BINGO - Planning Meeting / Wed., May 10th at 7:00pm @ Zoom

Join us for our Bingo Brainstorming Call onย Wednesday, May 10th at 7:00 pm.ย  We will be brainstorming ideas for the next DSIG Bingo event (10/21/23), forming a bingo planning committee, and sharing feedback from past bingo events. If you are interested in helping brainstorm, soliciting donations, or joining the committee, join us from the comforts of your home.ย ย We appreciate ANY help you are willing to provide.

Zoom Information:
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/95378571493?pwd=S2NIRFdtTHc1NWJsNHNGRFloZWlNQT09
Meeting ID: 953 7857 1493
Passcode: DSIG

 

May
20
Sat
Down To Box Is Coming To DELCO!! @ Jabz Boxing
May 20 @ 1:00 pm

๐ŸฅŠWe Are So Lucky!!๐ŸฅŠ
Down To Box Is Coming To DELCO!!

 

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 coachesโ€™ 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 emailย [email protected]ย to sign up. There is no cost to attend- this is a mini demo class that is part of our coachesโ€™ 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.

May
29
Mon
Happy Memorial Day!
May 29 all-day
Happy Memorial Day!

Remembering and honoring the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.

๐ŸŒบ Have a Happy &ย Safe Memorial Day๐Ÿ™๐Ÿผ
Jun
11
Sun
ALL ABILITIES KARAOKE๐ŸŽค @ THE MEDIA VFW POST 3460
Jun 11 @ 1:00 pm โ€“ 3:00 pm
ALL ABILITIES KARAOKE๐ŸŽค @ THE MEDIA VFW POST 3460

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

RSVP REQUIRED

Please call 484-259-7898 or email [email protected].
Jul
4
Tue
Have a Happy and Safe 4th of July!
Jul 4 all-day
Aug
3
Thu
RSVP for Our Summer Picnic!!! @ Paxon Hollow Country Club
Aug 3 @ 6:00 pm โ€“ 9:00 pm
RSVP for Our Summer Picnic!!! @ Paxon Hollow Country Club
The annual summer picnic will be held on Thursday, August 3rd from 6-9PM at Paxon Hollow Country Club.

Please RSVP to Megan Califano atย [email protected]ย byย July 21st. As always, please respond responsibly.

EMAIL Megan
Sep
11
Mon
September’s Monthly Webinar: Mindfulness for New Parents
Sep 11 @ 7:00 pm โ€“ 8:00 pm
September's Monthly Webinar: Mindfulness for New Parents

REGISTER TODAY: September’s Monthly Webinar: Mindfulness for New Parents

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.ย Families of a child with Down syndrome ofย any ageย 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, atย [email protected]ย or Ari Avila, Spanish Outreach Coordinator, atย [email protected]ย for more details.

REGISTER TODAY

Oct
1
Sun
Happy Down Syndrome Awareness Month! ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’›
Oct 1 all-day
๐ŸŒžSunny Day Camp 2023๐ŸŒž @ Brandywine Youth Club
Oct 1 @ 9:30 am โ€“ 3:30 pm
๐ŸŒžSunny Day Camp 2023๐ŸŒž @ Brandywine Youth Club

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 โ€œSunny Day Campโ€ 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 โ€“ Sunday, October 1, 2023 – Rain or Shine
WHERE โ€“ย Brandywine Youth Club 47 Thornton Road, Glen Mills PA 19342

  • All individuals must register online at www.sunnydaycamp.org Troop K-Media
  • Sunny Day Camp is FREE with lunch and snacks included. Any questions can be referred to Trooper Jessica Tobin (610-558-7074) [email protected]
  • Troop K โ€“ Media Barracks (1342 W. Baltimore Pike, Media PA 19063)
  • Applicants must be a Special Olympic Participant, or a Adult/Child
  • with special needs, or disability. There is no age limit to attend
  • Sunny Day Camp participants must be accompanied, by a family member, or a guardian

REGISTER ONLINE

Understanding SSI and SSDI Work Incentives and Benefits WEBNINAR
Oct 1 @ 6:31 pm โ€“ 7:31 pm

๐Ÿšจ 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 ๐Ž๐œ๐ญ๐จ๐›๐ž๐ซ ๐Ÿ’๐ญ๐ก ๐š๐ญ ๐Ÿ:๐ŸŽ๐ŸŽ ๐๐Œ ๐„๐“ 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! ๐Ÿ’ฅ

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.

๐“๐ก๐ข๐ฌ ๐ฐ๐ž๐›๐ข๐ง๐š๐ซ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐ง๐จ๐ญ ๐›๐ž ๐ซ๐ž๐œ๐จ๐ซ๐๐ž๐, so be sure to register today!

REGISTER TODAY