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KARABOTS PEDIATRIC CARE
4865 Market St.
Philadelphia PA. 19139
June 14 – 5pm or 6pm
June 28 – 5pm or 6pm
Helen Milligan, PT, DPT, PCS
Physical Therapist
Anne-Ashley Field, OT
Occupational Therapist
Christina Sweeney, MSN, CPNP
Primary Care Practice
Recruiting participants to a workshop for those interested in starting to use a tampon. It will provide information about your body, parts of a tampon, and practice manipulating a tampon. Participants will participate in an educational workshop and complete surveys before and after the workshop to help us study the effectiveness of a workshop in assisting with tampon use (Understanding the role of tampons at menarche: Development and evaluation of an education toolkit IRB-#22-020269).
Scan the QR Code or please send an email to [email protected]
Philadelphia – 1
PROGRAM SIZE:
Large (around 150 people)
LOCATION:
Cabrini University
MEDICAL SUPPORT:
This program will have a licensed medical professional on-site for the duration of the week.
AGES:
18+
Philadelphia – 2
PROGRAM SIZE:
Medium (around 100 people)
LOCATION:
Cabrini University
MEDICAL SUPPORT:
This program will have a licensed medical professional and two medical volunteers with applicable certifications on-site for the duration of the week.
AGES:
12 – 17 (15-17 for Peers without DS) & 18+
The next Monthly Webinar sponsored by Down Syndrome Association of Delaware, Perinatal Prana, and Highmark is this evening, August 14thΒ fromΒ 7 – 8pm.
It is an opportunity to share your journey with others to form an understanding of various topic areas. No pressure to share, listening only is okay, too! We look forward to seeing a few of our DSIG families!
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.Β Families of a child with Down syndrome ofΒ any ageΒ 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, atΒ [email protected]Β or Ari Avila, Spanish Outreach Coordinator, atΒ [email protected]Β for more details.
Join NDSS and Dr. Jonathan Santoro for a ππππ webinar about Down Syndrome Regression Disorder (DSRD) on September 19th at 7:00 PM ET!
Dr. Santoro is the countryβs foremost expert in studying, diagnosing, and treating DSRD. This webinar will be recorded but join live for an opportunity to ask questions at the end! Register at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fAL6fhHTR5GQOf-FE0MO7A
Join us Thursday, September 28, 2023 to talk about Strategies to Support Executive Functioning Skills! 6:00pm to 8:00pm via Zoom! Sign up using the registration link below by September 26, 2023.
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 βSunny Day Campβ 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 β Sunday, October 1, 2023 – Rain or Shine
WHERE βΒ 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 ππππ¨πππ« πππ‘ ππ π:ππ ππ ππ 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.
ππ‘π’π¬ π°πππ’π§ππ« π°π’π₯π₯ π§π¨π ππ π«πππ¨π«πππ, so be sure to register today!
The PEAL Center is offering this incredible in-person event to rally a new generation of parents, self-advocates and their allies to push for more inclusive schools. Even though PA was the first state to ensure students with intellectual disabilities could attend public schools, today we rank 44th out of 50 states when it comes to including students with ID in regular ed. classes. We can do better. But we need a new generation of parents to stand up and lead the way. The event is FREE. Space is limited so register today!
Date: November 30
Time: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Where: Harrisburg Hilton
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