May
10
Wed
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:
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Passcode: DSIG
May
19
Fri
May 19 @ 5:30 pm โ 7:30 pm
The Board of the DSIG is excited to welcome our new families to the group with a private event for ALL families with children 12 years of age and younger. This is a great opportunity to hang out with other members in our group and to continue/form necessary friendship and support!
Join us for a night of fun for a private event at Betteโs Family Fun Center onย May 19th from 5:30-7:30pm. Pizza, snacks, and drinks will be provided!
Remember, your annual dues ($10) must be paid in order to attend the event. You can mail your dues to our PO Box (P.O. Box 5066, Springfield, PA 19064) before 5/12, or pay your dues at the event (please bring cash).
RSVP (with adult/kid headcount) by May 1st, 2023 to Christa via text (610)636-9872, or emailย [email protected].
May
20
Sat
We Are So Lucky!!
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
Remembering and honoring the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.
๐บ Have a Happy &ย Safe Memorial Day๐๐ผ
Jul
2
Sun
Jul 2 @ 9:00 am โ Jul 8 @ 3:00 pm
Join us in the city of brotherly love at PALS Philadelphia!
- Leaders arrive Fri., June 30
- Peers arrive Sat., July 1 (PM)
- Partners arrive Sun., July 2
- TIMES: TBA
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+
Aug
3
Thu
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Sep
11
Mon
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:
- September 11 at 7pm โย Mindfulness for New Parents
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.
Oct
1
Sun
Oct 1 @ 6:31 pm โ 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 ๐๐๐ญ๐จ๐๐๐ซ ๐๐ญ๐ก ๐๐ญ ๐:๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐ 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.
๐๐ก๐ข๐ฌ ๐ฐ๐๐๐ข๐ง๐๐ซ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐ง๐จ๐ญ ๐๐ ๐ซ๐๐๐จ๐ซ๐๐๐, so be sure to register today!
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