Encouraging and Inspiring Families with Down Syndrome Positively!
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
ARCH-STRAVAGANZA! FEBRUARY 9th!
This is going to be fantastic!
The St. Louis Gateway Arch and the Down Syndrome Association of Greater St. Louis (DSAGSL) are hosting a private family event at Jefferson Expansion Memorial on February 9, 2013 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The event is free and open to families of individuals with Down syndrome of all ages – siblings are welcome to attend, as well. Attendees get private use of the Arch facilities for the evening and multiple family activities will also be included.
To register your family, contact the DSAGSL office at 314.961.2504 or barbara@dsagsl.org
NEW!!! FAMILY THERAPY SOLUTIONS COMING TO WASHINGTON!
This is super exciting! There will be more information in the coming weeks!
GATEWAY EDUCATION AND THERAPY
Gateway Education & Therapy in Union Missouri has some amazing classes for children of all abilities.
To find out more information about class schedules please contact 636-583-0921.
Monday, January 7, 2013
LUNCH DATE - JAN 8TH - HAGIES IN UNION
WHO: YOU & BRING A FRIEND
WHEN: JANUARY 8TH
WHERE: HAGIES IN UNION
TIME: 12:00 PM
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
TWITTER + NDSS + MY GREATEST MOMENT!
Tweet to @NDSS your child's milestone and include the hashtag #MyGreatMoment
How fantastic & inspiring is this to see everyone celebrating this great moments!
2013 FAMILY CONFERENCE - DSAGSL
TRANSITIONS: AGES & STAGES
WHEN: 03.02.2013
WHERE: University of Missouri - St. Louis
JC Penney Conference Center
SPEAKERS:
- Jo Ann Simons, MSW
- Evonne Weinhaus, LCSW, LPC
This will be an amazing day of workshops!
To find out more please contact http://www.dsagsl.org/educational-seminars/
3rd ANNUAL TRIVIA NIGHT - DSAGSL
The Down Syndrome Association of Greater St. Louis 3rd Annual Trivia Night
WHEN: Saturday April 6, 2013
WHERE: CBC High School
TIME: Doors open @ 6 pm
REGISTRATION: Call 314-961-2504
Fun! Food! Auction! Raffle!
STEP UP FOR DOWN SYNDROME - DSAGSL
STEP UP FOR DOWN SYNDROME WILL BE JUNE 9, 2013!
Start getting your team ready & pick our an awesome team name!
Registration will open in January!
BIKE CAMP RETURNING 2013 - DSAGSL
The Down Syndrome Association of Greater St. Louis will again offer the Lydia Cox Memorial Bike Camp week from June 3-7, 2013 @ South Technical High School.
GOAL: Learn to ride a 2-wheel bike!
REGISTRATION: March 1, 2013 @ www.dsagsl.org
COST: $150
AGE: 8 years & older
For more info on this exciting week please call 314-961-2504
[If you would like to volunteer please call 314-961-2504 to request an application.]
KIDS ACTIVITY - LINES OF COLORED TAPE
ITEMS NEEDED:
- Colored Tape
- Cotton Balls or Pom Poms
- Straw
Fun Kid Activity #1: Walk the Line
One foot in front of each other.
Following the line.
Balancing to stay on your color.
Following the line.
Balancing to stay on your color.
[Color Recognition, Gross Motor Skills, Midline Skills, Visual Tracking]
Fun Kid Activity #2: Blow Pom Poms along the Line
Blow the pom poms down the line with a straw.
[Or you could forgo the straw, but they make it really fun!]
Try your best keeping the pom pom on the line all the way to the end.
Use pom poms in corresponding colors to the tape.
[Oral Motor Skills, Color Recognition, Fine Motor Skills]
To find more activities for kids check out hands on as we grow!
To find more activities for kids check out hands on as we grow!
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