DELCO DSIG Annual Egg Hunt – April 4, 2026 🐰🥚
DELCO DSIG Annual Egg Hunt 🗓 Saturday, April 4, 2026⏰ 10:45 AM (Hayride leaves promptly at 11:00 AM)📍 Linvilla Orchards – Party Area137 W. Knowlton
DELCO DSIG Annual Egg Hunt 🗓 Saturday, April 4, 2026⏰ 10:45 AM (Hayride leaves promptly at 11:00 AM)📍 Linvilla Orchards – Party Area137 W. Knowlton
If you weren’t able to join our virtual “How To” meeting tonight — we missed you! 💙💛 Here’s what you missed:https://www.canva.com/design/DAHCFS3NPq4/5vhd6Z4DN5NSMhh_eNw3rw/edit?utm_content=DAHCFS3NPq4&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton An email will be
Are you a parent of a child with Down syndrome who will be under age 4 on December 31, 2026? Would you love to attend
We’re planning our upcoming events and want YOUR ideas! What types of activities, outings, or social events would you love to see? • Karaoke?• Themed
Join the Delco Down Syndrome Interest Group for a fun-filled evening at Bette’s! 🗓 May 15, 2026⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM🎉 For All Ages
Diana Schiller would love to see this amazing program pick up the steam it once had — and she needs your help! If you or
World Down Syndrome Day is right around the corner, and we are gearing up for our BIG March calendar fundraiser (the same we did last
World Down Syndrome Day is quickly approaching on March 21st, and we are excited to help our local schools celebrate in meaningful and inclusive ways!
Delco DSIG is considering hosting a Mom’s Dinner / Night Out for our amazing moms, potentially in May. This would be a pay-your-own-way event (DSIG
Our member, Julia Tyler, is part owner in Dance Happy Designs. After 10 years in business, they have made the difficult decision to close the
We’re excited to share a valuable resource that was recently shared with us! Spectra Support Services offers evidence-based music therapy that supports emotional expression, communication,
Saturday, March 14, 2026 This virtual symposium are for families who have a loved one with Down syndrome and/or Down syndrome and Autism. Mary
National Down Syndrome Society- typically more of an educational/healthcare focusMon May 11, 2026 – Pre conferenceTues May 12, 2026 – General conferenceWed May 13, 2026
Media Little League is beyond excited to announce the launch of our Challenger League this spring, an adaptive Little League program created for players with
Do you have a child with DS? Researchers at Drexel University are conduction a study to understand more about language in children with Down syndrome.
Springfield High School’s SAILL program has officially launched a student‑led candle shop called Cougars’ Den — and it’s entirely run by their amazing students! From managing inventory to
🎟️ Tickets for this season’s Down Syndrome Awareness Night can be purchased here: 👉 www.phillies.com/downsyndrome Please join us for the 17th Annual DS Awareness Night as the Phillies take on
Katie Frank, PhD, OTR/L, the occupational therapist at the Adult Down Syndrome Center, will discuss transitions – from major changes such as graduating high school
Delco DSIG is so excited to bring the SuperSIBS workshop BACK AGAIN for a spring session with Hollywood actor/director and sib, Brian Donovan. Brian has
From The Delaware County Right to Education Local Task Force This one is for you. Please let us know if you have any comments that
A father in Glen Mills is opening a new café that’s more than just a coffee shop — it’s a place where people with disabilities
We are gearing up for our Spring Sports season and invite all athletes and volunteers to SIGN UP TODAY! Step 1: Select your Region & Sport Step 2:
We invite you to be part of our Valentine’s Party! 💕 📅 February 7, 2026⏰ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM📍 5 N Concord Ave, Havertown,
Looking forward to all the exciting things 2026 will bring within your family and our community!
Get ready for an exciting spring season of sports with Special Olympics in the Greater Philadelphia Region! Athletes, Unified Partners, Coaches, and Volunteers — now
Wishing each of you a joyful Christmas and a holiday season filled with love, laughter, and special moments with those who matter most. As the
With the holidays upon us, we at DelcoDSIG want to wish you and your family a happy, healthy, and peaceful holiday. Thank you for being part
DelcoDSIG members had a jolly good time at the annual Holiday party celebrating the joy of the season together!
Practical Tips to Support Common Behavioral Challengesin School-Aged Children with Down Syndrome We’re pleased to share an upcoming GLOBAL Down Syndrome Foundation webinar designed for parents, caregivers,
Join Jennie Dopp, ChSNC, from CaringTide, at the NDSS webinar, Helping Caregivers Plan For Today & The Future. Jenny will share resources and tools to
Join Diane Perry (one of our amazing DelcoDSIG moms) along with the Special Education Alliance of Cheltenham (SEAC) for an informative training focused on navigating special education processes. 🧩 Training
We’re excited to share a scholarship opportunity for parents made available through PaTTAN / the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE). This scholarship is designed to
Please reach out to Christa Ventura with any changes to contact information at Christa.Ventura@DelcoDSIG.org.
Hear from our latest EAF Neurodiverse Gameday Staff Star of the Game as she talks about her favorite things!
PALS 2026 Summer Programs are now open for applications, with two week-long sessions taking place July 19–25 at St. Joseph’s University in Philadelphia, and at Towson University in
Our hearts are full — and it’s all because of you.Thank you to everyone who participated in Giving Tuesday and made a donation in support
Thank you to everyone who joined us for this year’s Holiday Party! Your smiles, energy, and holiday cheer made the evening truly magical. We’re so
We’re proud to host our annual Sensory-Friendly Santa Event — designed especially for children with disabilities or sensory sensitivities. Date:, December 7th @ 10:00 AM
We’re coming together December 2, 2025, to support the incredible families, kids, and adults who make Delco DSIG the vibrant, inclusive community it is. Every generous
We’re especially grateful for our amazing community. We are thankful for each of you! Wishing everyone a wonderful Thanksgiving! Enjoy your day! 🦃💛
PALS is thrilled to announce their Summer 2026 dates and locations!🎉 Check out the link below for all the details, and mark your calendars —
We’re proud to share that Upper Darby Little League Coach Jack Malone has been named the International Challenger Little League Coach of the Year!This incredible honor highlights Coach
“ACTORS” NEEDED TO PLAY PATIENTS FOR MEDICAL SCHOOL!Want to help medical students become better doctors?Penn medical students are taking a course to practice with “patients”
Thank you to everyone who helped make DelcoDSIG’s Bingo Event so successful. We appreciate all of our sponsors and donors. And a special thank you
We’re gearing up for another SOLD OUT Bingo Event, and it’s already shaping up to be our best one yet! This is our biggest fundraiser
DelcoDSIG members had a great time at Linvilla Orchards! Beautiful weather, and even more beautiful memories made together! There’s nothing better than that! Click the link
You’re invited to a FREE webinar on Wednesday, November 12th at 6:00 PM.Leahy Life Plan and The Law Office of Randy Hope Steen, Ltd. will be teaming up to walk
We’re so grateful for everyone who has already jumped in to help plan and prepare for this year’s event — it’s shaping up to be
Thank you all for your support! We are looking forward to a wonderful evening!
Get ready for a frightfully fun and inclusive Halloween celebration right here in Delaware County! Whether you’re looking for sensory-friendly festivities, family-friendly fun, or fully
A huge thank you to all the families and members who joined us for our DelcoDSIG Hayride at Linvilla Orchards! It was such a joy
Join us to celebrate the season with community, connection, and cheer—RSVP to Kelsey today. Event Details Please RSVP by November 17, 2025 to Kelsey Mango at Kelsey.mango@delcodsig.org with your
DSIG Bingo Date: November 15, 2025Time: Doors open at 5:00pm / Games begin at 6:00pm Tickets are $35 in advance (reservations must be made by November
Can we ask a few families to team up and put together an amazing Wrapping Paper Raffle Basket (or two!) for our upcoming event? 🎀
We’re thrilled to share that the Down Syndrome Association of Delaware has earned a grant to bring Deb and Marc from Practice Without Pressure to
Join the Virtual Down Syndrome Symposium — October 18, 2025 📅 Date & Time: Saturday, October 18, 2025, at 11:00 AM EDT. 🎥 Format: Virtual livestream — you’ll get
📅 Oct. 19, 2025 | 📍 Lincoln Financial Field Sign up and walk for awareness, acceptance, and inclusion at the annual CHOP Buddy Walk & Family Fun
October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month — a time to celebrate the abilities, achievements, and unique gifts of people with Down Syndrome. It’s also an
How lucky are we to be greeted with that fabulous smile at basket pick-up? We can’t say thank you enough to the incredible friends, families,
🍂 Join us for a fall hayride at Linvilla! Check the flyer below for more information, and make sure to RSVP to my email kelsey.mango@delcodsig.org. Can’t
Our biggest night of the year is filling up fast — half the tickets are already gone! Join us for Delco DSIG Bingo, a fun
Your voice matters! Apply for C2P2 (Competence & Confidence: Partners in Policymaking) — Temple University’s leadership and advocacy program for adults with disabilities and parents.
Is medical, dental, or personal care causing fear or anxiety for your loved one? Have you been told restraint or sedation are the only options?
What a night!On July 28th, 2025, DelcoDSIG families gathered for our annual Summer Party—and it was a blast! There was dancing, delicious food, and even
At the Advocate Medical Group Adult Down Syndrome Center, many individuals and families share how meaningful music is in their lives. From attending concerts and
Dear Delco DSIG Community, Please join us in extending our deepest gratitude to Megan Califano for her incredible 18 years of service on the DelcoDSIG
We’re gearing up for this year’s BINGO Night on Friday, November 15, 2025, and we need your help to make our basket raffle a success!
Upper Chichester Township Recreation Department and Police Department invite you to a fun-filled and award-winning event: 🌟 The DELCO Inclusive Dance Party 🌟📍 Upper Chichester
We’re thrilled to announce a new way to celebrate the amazing achievements of our community members—starting this week, you’ll find a special link at the
To make it easier to recognize the arrival of your Medicaid renewal packet in the mail, DHS has started using large pink envelopes to send
We are excited to announce we have begun planning our annual DelcoDSIG Bingo! Save the date and check the event out on Facebook! 💙 November
Finding glasses that truly fit the unique facial features of individuals with Down syndrome can be a challenge — but it doesn’t have to be.
We’re excited to share some encouraging news for our community! The Global Down Syndrome Foundation (GLOBAL) and the Down Syndrome Diagnosis Network (DSDN) have signed a multi-year collaboration agreement to enhance
Dear DELCO DSIG Families, Thank you so much to everyone who joined us at Bette’s Family Fun Center for our Family Fun Night! It was
🌟 Beautiful Beginnings is DelcoDSIG’s dedicated outreach program, led with heart by Kelsey Mango and Christa Ventura. This incredible initiative welcomes families and little ones
Applications for the NDSS Times Square Video Presentation close June 4, 2025 at 11:59 PM ET. 📸 Submit your photo today at ndss.org/nyc-buddy-walk-tsv
Happy Mother’s Day to All of the Incredible Moms in Our Group! We celebrate you — your strength, your love, and your unwavering dedication.You don’t
Big news from Adidas! They’re stepping up in a big way by designing a brand-new line of shoes made specifically for people with Down syndrome
Thank you to all the DelcoDSIG families who came out to join the fun — it was a perfect spring morning filled with smiles, sunshine,
We’re thrilled to announce the conclusion of our World Down Syndrome Day Fundraiser, where together we raised an incredible $12,002! While we didn’t quite reach
Today, we celebrate the incredible individuals with Down syndrome who bring joy, love, and strength to our community! DelcoDSIG is proud to stand with families
Butterfly Buddy Camp is an incredible summer program designed to foster friendships and inclusion for children and young adults with disabilities. This week-long camp pairs
World Down Syndrome Day is on March 21 every year, a global awareness day to help people understand and support those with Down syndrome better.
Can you believe it?! We’ve hit our halfway mark in just 10 days, proving once again what an incredible and supportive community we have. The
Wow! We’re just a few dollars shy of reaching $9,000, putting us on the cusp of our THIRD MILESTONE! 👏 Your support has been incredible!
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us for the Delco DSIG Parent’s Night Out! It was wonderful connecting, sharing laughs, and building our
Research opportunity with individuals with Down syndrome between the ages of 10-17 years old at Jefferson. REGISTER TODAY
🌟It’s March, which means World Down Syndrome Day is just around the corner—on March 21st! We’re thrilled to kick off our Fill the Calendar Fundraiser
Please join us in welcoming baby Chance and his family to our organization! His mom, dad, and older siblings are cherishing every precious moment with
Join Us for the DS Sports Soccer Road Show – Register by Feb. 15! Delco DSIG is excited to share that the Down Syndrome Sports
Mom (Jessica), Dad (Luis), and big sister, Harper, are loving on the new addition to their family! We are so excited to welcome them into
Check the flyer for information, and make sure to RSVP to Megan Califano at megancalifano@gmail.com by March 1st!
We are saddened to share the news that Karen Hatzell, a cherished mother to Brian Short, passed away on January 13th, 2025. Funeral Arrangements:A celebration
