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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.

🌺 Have a Happy &Β Safe Memorial DayπŸ™πŸΌ
Jun
11
Sun
ALL ABILITIES KARAOKE🎀 @ THE MEDIA VFW POST 3460
Jun 11 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
ALL ABILITIES KARAOKE🎀 @ 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 – 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 atΒ [email protected]Β byΒ 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 – 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.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.

REGISTER TODAY

Oct
1
Sun
Happy Down Syndrome Awareness Month! πŸ’™πŸ’›
Oct 1 all-day
🌞Sunny Day Camp 2023🌞 @ Brandywine Youth Club
Oct 1 @ 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
🌞Sunny Day Camp 2023🌞 @ 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 β€œSunny 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

  • 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 – 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 – 7:31 pm

🚨 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 πŽπœπ­π¨π›πžπ« πŸ’π­π‘ 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! πŸ’₯

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.

𝐓𝐑𝐒𝐬 π°πžπ›π’π§πšπ« 𝐰𝐒π₯π₯ 𝐧𝐨𝐭 π›πž 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐝, so be sure to register today!

REGISTER TODAY

Jan
14
Sun
Virtual Family Leadership Institute Level 2: Serving on Groups Series
Jan 14 @ 6:30 pm – Jan 17 @ 8:00 pm
Did you make a New Years resolution to get more involved in your community in 2024? If so, this is a great series to help you get started!

Virtual Family Leadership Institute Level 2: Serving on Groups Series
6:30 – 8:00 PM on Wednesday evenings January 17th through February 21st, 2024
For Family Leaders who have already completed a PEAL Family Leadership Institute, or for those family members who have already taken a first step towards Advocacy Leadership, this Serving on Groups workshop Series is an important next step!
This series is designed to support and increase participation of families on decision-making groups.
Do you want to be more involved in a decision-making group but not sure where to begin?
Are you tired of feeling like the token parent representative instead of an active member of a decision-making group?
So many times, we are on committees or in meetings but don’t know what the process is or how to fully participate. This workshop will introduce you to a resource to help you navigate decision-making groups.
Learn more below:
Jan
17
Wed
Virtual Family Leadership Institute Level 2: Serving on Groups Series
Jan 17 @ 6:30 pm – Jan 20 @ 8:00 pm
Did you make a New Years resolution to get more involved in your community in 2024? If so, this is a great series to help you get started!

Virtual Family Leadership Institute Level 2: Serving on Groups Series
6:30 – 8:00 PM on Wednesday evenings January 17th through February 21st, 2024
For Family Leaders who have already completed a PEAL Family Leadership Institute, or for those family members who have already taken a first step towards Advocacy Leadership, this Serving on Groups workshop Series is an important next step!
This series is designed to support and increase participation of families on decision-making groups.
Do you want to be more involved in a decision-making group but not sure where to begin?
Are you tired of feeling like the token parent representative instead of an active member of a decision-making group?
So many times, we are on committees or in meetings but don’t know what the process is or how to fully participate. This workshop will introduce you to a resource to help you navigate decision-making groups.
Learn more below: