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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! 

BUILDING BRIDGES SPRING CLASSES

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.

LUNCH DATE - JAN 8TH - HAGIES IN UNION

WHO: YOU & BRING A FRIEND
WHEN: JANUARY 8TH
WHERE: HAGIES IN UNION
TIME: 12:00 PM

TWITTER + NDSS + MY GREATEST MOMENT!

If you are a tweeter, a twitterer or even a chirper then you might want to join The National Down Syndrome Society on twitter in sharing your child's milestones.

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.

[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! 

TOYS R US - HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE!

This might be a great way to share with family members toys that your child would like that are not only super fun to play with but also encourage speech, fine motor, gross motor etc.

You can check out the Holiday Gift Guide here.

SEPT/OCT SPECIAL NEEDS MAGAZINE!

Click here to read Parenting Special Needs Magazine online!

BABY/TODDLER PLAYGROUPS IN KIRKWOOD!

Playgroups at Kirkwood Early Childhood Center
Baby and toddler playgroup dates have been set at the Kirkwood Early Childhood Center. Playgroups will meet from 10:00am - 11:30am for these sessions. Contact christy@dsagsl.org for more information about how you can be a part of the group! 

Playgroups are scheduled for:

Saturday, November 10, 2012

Saturday, January 12, 2013

Saturday, February 2, 2013

Saturday, April 6, 2013

DSAGSL ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY - MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

Don't miss out on our annual Holiday Party! We will have refreshments, dancing, karaoke, crafts, Santa and much more fun for your entire family! When: December 2, 1-4pm Where: Holiday Inn Southwest - Viking Conference Center RSVP by calling 314.961.2504 or emailing barbara@dsagsl.org

DUAL DIAGNOSIS SUPPORT GROUP - ST. LOUIS

Please contact Sherry Bowen at 314-432-6200 or sherry.bowen@lifeskills-mo.org if you have any questions.

 

Announcing a NEW PARENT SUPPORT GROUP

for families who have children with the diagnoses of both

Autism Spectrum Disorder and Down Syndrome

Dates: November 8, 2012 and January 10, 2013

(second Thursday of every-other month)

Time: 6:30 - 8 p.m.

Place: Life Skills | TouchPoint Autism Services 10176 Corporate Square Drive, Suite 150

St. Louis, MO 63132

Facilitated by Staff at Life Skills | TouchPoint Autism Services,

in collaboration with Down Syndrome Association of Greater St. Louis

RSVP to Sherry Bowen at 314-432-6200 or sherry.bowen@lifeskills-mo.org

LEAPS & BOUNDS - 50% OFF INITIAL EVALUATION

FREE IEP SEMINAR!

ASPIRING ARTISTS!

Opportunity for Aspiring Artists!

Celebrate 

National Disability Employment Awareness Month 

with Mercy Hospital St. Louis, one of St. Louis County’s largest employers of individuals with developmental disabilities.

Mercy Hospital is giving aspiring artists with developmental disabilities the opportunity to display and sell original artwork or crafts in the hospital lobby during the dates and times listed below:  

October 15 & 16, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

or

October 17 & 18, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Artists must meet the following criteria to be considered:

• Have a developmental disability 
• Be at least 16 years old
• Submit the attached application no later than September 17 to Kim Uhlmansiek
• Provide a sample of products to be sold 

(Note that artists need to submit an application no later than September 17)

CONTACT INFO:  

Dana Nichols

Manager Supported Employment Services

Mercy Hospital

Human Resources

615 South New Ballas Road / St. Louis, MO 63141

(314) 251-6273 (office)/ (314) 663-1539 (pager)

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