Upcoming Events

Apr
20
Sat
Down Syndrome Awareness Night with The Philadelphia Phillies💙💛 @ Citizens Bank Park
Apr 20 @ 6:05 pm
Down Syndrome Awareness Night with The Philadelphia Phillies💙💛 @ Citizens Bank Park

Down Syndrome Awareness Night with The Philadelphia Phillies💙💛

Please use our specific code “DSAN” for this year’s Down Syndrome Awareness Day with the Philadelphia Phillies! The game will be against the Chicago White Sox at 6:05 pm on April 20, 2024 (tickets are limited so do not delay!)

THIS IS A REGIONAL EVENT AND EVERYONE OF ALL AGES is welcome and encouraged to attend as we rally together for our Down Syndrome Community in the Delaware Valley! If you have never attended, we cannot wait to meet you in person! Please know, this is an event you do not want to miss! Besides the fact that it will most likely be a high scoring game, it is an opportunity to meet your social media friends from the Delaware Valley in person at one general location, providing you get tickets with our code.

For those who have attended, I know you enjoyed yourself in the past and we can not wait to see you again. Hopefully the weather will be perfect for us!

As a token of thanks and to continue raising AWARENESS for DOWN SYNDROME and INCLUSION in our community we give out a limited amount of T-SHIRTS to those WHO USE THE LINK OR CALL IN WITH OUR CODE “DSAN” TO PURCHASE TICKETS, on a first come basis at our table (exact location for t-shirt pick-up will be sent the day of the event)-By all means, use this meeting place to mingle! Use this time to meet up with OUR T21 FAMILIES who live in PA, NJ and DE! Additionally, this is a great time to take pictures for social media!

Depending on our ticket sales number, we could be given more perks. For example, one of our loved ones with T21 could throw out the first pitch and a pre-game video! Can you help to make this happen? If so, don’t delay purchasing your tickets!

How this works:

  • Rally your friends and family to celebrate Down Syndrome in the Delaware Valley while watching the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park.
  • Clink on the link below for seating charts and prices.
  • We have seats reserved in sections for different pricing and locations. (The past few years the lower level seats have sold out first, so we were given the Saturday game so we could add more lower level seats, however please plan accordingly.) Tickets are subject to availability, there have been years we sold out, this is our 15 year!

Overall we average about 650 tickets each season; for those who support our DS community, please don’t delay placing your order! Additional, the more tickets we sell the more likely we are able to receive additional perks and funds which enable us to do other community outings throughout the year.

NEW THIS SEASON:
As a reminder, this event is part of the Phillies Phunraising Program, so we as a nonprofit for T21 receive funds for each ticket sold. This season the Phillies have changed their billing format so it will show how much of the funds will be donated back to our groups, so you can write off easily on your taxes. Here is the link to purchase our discounted tickets with our code “DSAN” and the seating chart.

Learn More at phillies.com/downsyndrome

Hope to see you there!!!
If you have any questions, or need further details for large groups just text me at 215-990-8730 or email me @ [email protected]

Thank you for your time and consideration and for supporting those with Down Syndrome in the Delaware Valley on a regional level!

Apr
24
Wed
DELCO DSIG Spirit Night @ Chick-Fil-A
Apr 24 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
DELCO DSIG Spirit Night @ Chick-Fil-A

Chick-Fil-A is hosting a spirit night for DelcoDSIG! We are so excited to bring our community together for a win-win situation! You get delicious food, AND the opportunity to support our organization! What could be better?

💛 Wednesday April 24th 5:00-8:00 pm
💙 Springfield Park Chick-Fil-A: 805 Baltimore Pike
(Get Directions)

Your TO-DO list:
✔️Mark your calendars!
✔️Share with friends!
✔️Grab a Chick-Fil-A dinner!

Chick-Fil-A will donate 15% dine-in and carryout and 20% of sales mobile drive-thru orders.

May
15
Wed
Celebrating Down Syndrome at Dave & Buster’s with Isabel Grace Photography 💙💛 @ Dave & Buster’s Philadelphia
May 15 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Celebrating Down Syndrome at Dave & Buster's with Isabel Grace Photography 💙💛 @ Dave & Buster’s Philadelphia
DATE: May 15, 2024 / TIME: 5-8pm / Location: Dave & Buster’s Philadelphia

Join us for a special celebration hosted by Isabel Grace Photography at Dave & Buster’s, dedicated to our Down syndrome community. We invite you to enjoy a complimentary food and drinks, along with a $35 play card for ages 4 to 17.

Spots are limited to 50 guests, so please RSVP at downforsmiles.org/waitlist to secure your spot.

Let’s come together to celebrate our loved one’s with Down syndrome!

Jun
4
Tue
Invitation from member Sara Jane Wolff to a Parent Get Together.
Jun 4 @ 7:00 pm
Invitation from member Sara Jane Wolff to a Parent Get Together.

DATE: June 4, 2024
TIME: Starts at 7 pm
WHERE: GET Café / 246 Haverford Ave, Narberth, PA 19072

From Sara Jane Wolff:
Hi all! As many of you know, I administer a FB page for families who have a child with a dual diagnosis of Down Syndrome and Autism Spectrum Disorder. MCDSIG Dual Diagnosis. Our next DS-ASD parent meetup will be on Tuesday, June 4, at 7 pm at @GET Café.

As usual, please feel free to bring snacks or drinks!
Feel free to dm or email to RSVP.

[email protected] / 215-421-4375

Hope to see you there!!

EMAIL TO RSVP

Get Directions
https://maps.app.goo.gl/TYVUtadioRFTZAWA9

Jun
14
Fri
Family Fun Night at Bette’s Family Fun Center @ Bette's Family Fun Center
Jun 14 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Family Fun Night at Bette's Family Fun Center @ Bette's Family Fun Center

🎉 It’s here! DelcoDSIG is hosting another family fun evening at Bette’s Family Fun Center on June 14th from 5:30- 7:30. This event was so much fun last year, we can’t wait to see everyone there again!

This event is for members 12 years old and younger (and their families). Food and drink will be provided.

Please RSVP to [email protected] by June 7th with the number of children and adults attending.

Aug
24
Sat
SAS Fill The Stands Event @ Springfield High School
Aug 24 @ 6:00 pm
SAS Fill The Stands Event @ Springfield High School

Support a Sport Fill the Stands Event is to show how much we support our athletes! The goal is to fill the stands with spectators to cheer on the blue and purple team as they compete in a soccer game. We want this event to feel like any other big sporting event! Please spread the word and bring a friend…. Or 10! Support a Sport will be asking for small donations for admission to the event. We can’t wait to see you there!!

Ages 8 and up can sign up to play!

Sep
13
Fri
2024 Family Weekend with LuMind & IDSC @ Great Wolf Lodge
Sep 13 @ 3:30 pm – Sep 15 @ 10:30 am
2024 Family Weekend with LuMind & IDSC @ Great Wolf Lodge
Dates: September 13-15, 2024
Where: Great Wolf Lodge locations across the U.S. and Canada.

We’re excited to invite myDSC members to the LuMind IDSC Family Weekend 2024! It will take place from Friday, September 13 to Sunday, September 15. This all-ages, family-friendly celebration is an exclusive event for myDSC members and takes place at Great Wolf Lodge locations across the United States and in Canada.

The largest event of its kind for individuals with Down syndrome and their families, the LuMind IDSC Family Weekend is sure to be an unforgettable experience!

REGISTER ONLINE

Sep
29
Sun
Penn State College of Medicine Disability Education – Children & Youth with Intellectual / Developmental Disabilities Registration. @ Zoom
Sep 29 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 am
Penn State College of Medicine Disability Education - Children & Youth with Intellectual / Developmental Disabilities Registration. @ Zoom
DATE: 12/5/2024 and 12/12/2024
TIME:  8-10am
WHERE: Zoom

The Penn State College of Medicine is thrilled to be offering innovative disability-focused education to their students this winter focused on caring for children and young adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD).

As part of this education, they need people to sign-up as “standardized patients.” The child or young adult with I/DD and 1 caregiver (parent or legal guardian) will both be compensated for their time.

All standardized patients (21 years old or YOUNGER) and their caregiver must participate in the mandatory 1 hour training session (via Zoom, multiple times offered TBD – late November/early December) and at least 1 educational class session.

Your participation will help the Penn State College of Medicine develop and evaluate this curriculum as a model for other US medical schools, and ultimately, help improve healthcare for people with disabilities.

Registration: https://buff.ly/3MFa0MT
Reach-out to Lydia Smeltz at [email protected].edu with any additional questions.

Oct
5
Sat
2024 DELCO Inclusive Dance
Oct 5 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
2024 DELCO Inclusive Dance

Upper Chichester Township and the Upper Chichester Police Department are welcoming children of all abilities in Delaware County to come together for a fun and inclusive Dance!

Join us and your Delco Community for our FREE “Adaptive Dance Party” for ages Kindergarten-12 years old and our Club Inclusive” for 13-21-year old’s!

DATE: Saturday, October 5, 2024
TIME: 12PM-5PM
LOCATION: 8500 Furey Rd, Aston, PA 19014

 

Registration is REQUIRED
Visit: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/uumGRgh

We have taken special care to ensure that the event is sensory-friendly and accessible for all!

REGISTER TODAY

Oct
17
Thu
DS Awareness Month Fundraiser: Chick-Fil-A @ Chick-Fil-A Springfield Park
Oct 17 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

💙💛Come out and help us celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness Month and raise money for our Delco DSIG!

📌Chick-Fil-A Springfield Park, 805 Baltimore Pike, Springfield, PA.
🗓️ Thursday, October 17, 2024
⏰ 5-8pm

Be sure to mention our group at ordering or click on the event via mobile ordering!
Spread the word!