Family Day at Weston Red Barn Farm!

Sunday, Sept. 12th, 1 - 3 pm

Join us for hayrack rides, corn maze, family games and visiting the farm animals. This is a great opportunity to meet other families and make new friends!

Are You Ready to STEP UP for Down Syndrome?

On Saturday, October 16th, we will host one of the largest celebrations for people with Down syndrome in the world! 

Create a team for your kiddo and invite your family and friends to register or donate to support our vital mission and work. Whether your team is four, 40 or 400, you will definitely be feeling the love and energy from our community as we step up!

Want some ideas on how to make your team great? Visit our team success page to learn more. Still have questions? Contact us and we can walk you through the team creation process. 

All families that have created their walk teams by Wednesday, July 21 at 12:00 Noon will be entered into a drawing to win a gift card to Taste Buds Kitchen in Leawood, KS.  The $25 gift card is valid towards a cooking class, camp or party of your choosing. 

We can't wait for you to join us in Stepping Up for Down Syndrome!

Please join us for this exciting Art Exhibit that is years in the making!

Just As I Am* invites us to view the world through the lens of someone living with Down syndrome. This project’s aim is to create awareness and a better understanding of Down syndrome through raw, authentic stories, intimate portraiture and short film series, as to change the way we see those with Down syndrome.

Read more on our event page  >>

*Project in Partnership with Randy Bacon of 7 Billion Ones and Down Syndrome Innovations.

Openings Available for Summer Playgroups!

Designed by our therapy team, our playgroups promote the development and learning of children 2 to 6 years old, while also providing education to caregivers in support of positive life trajectories. Playgroups are offered weekly during our summer group session (June 14th - August 11th) and take place on our Lifelong Learning Campus.

We have a few spots available in the 2 – 5 year old playgroups (on a first come, first serve basis):

• July 21 from 3:30 - 4:20
• July 28 from 3:30 - 4:20 
• August 4 from 3:30 - 4:20 
• August 9 from 10 - 10:50am
• August 11 from 3:30 - 4:20

There are several openings for the 5 – 6 year old playgroups from 5:00 - 5:50 pm:

• July 21
• July 28
• August 4
• August 11 

To register, visit our registration page and select your child’s age range to view schedule  >>

NOTE: this service has a small fee of $10 per playgroup—as it is primarily funded by our generous donors!

Did You Miss Our Grand Opening?

On June 19th, we hosted the Grand Opening of our Lifelong Learning Campus and debuted our expanded services and supports for people with Down syndrome—of all ages!

If you weren’t able to attend and would like to schedule a personal tour, please email Sarah! She'll show you around our new, state-of-the-art building and discuss the potential services/support that might be a fit for your family at this stage of this journey!