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 teen 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.

Spots Available in our Summer Series:
Independent Kitchen Skills & Social Groups
(Small Groups)

We are continuing into the second half of the summer with Independent Kitchen Skills and our virtual social group!

Independent Kitchen Skills brings back our focus on following a recipe, preparing ingredients, and building confidence in the kitchen. This group will be held over Zoom and allow your teen to work in an environment they are familiar with.

To provide flexibility through the summer, we will be offering our virtual skill group on Tuesday mornings from 10 - 11 am and Thursday afternoons from 4 - 5 pm.

We will continue providing our virtual social group through the summer, which will be hosted on Wednesday afternoons from 2 - 3 pm.

NOTE: due to the generous support of our donors, these events are complimentary/free for our families

In-Person Events Return the Week of September 20th!

Registration will open mid-August. There will be a group from 5 - 6 pm and a group from 6:15 to 7:15 pm on 9/22, 9/27, 10/4, 10/11, 10/25, 11/1, and 11/8.

Email Tyler if you have any questions!

Now Enrolling for Fall: Social Engagement Groups!
(Therapeutic Small Groups for Teens)

Social Engagement focuses on providing a supported environment where your teen can learn and practice social skills.

Utilizing group instruction, a member of the therapy team meets with self-advocates of similar ages and skills to work on initiating conversations, conversational turn-taking, staying on topic, understanding hidden rules, and so much more.

Sessions begin the week of September 20th, with 8 total sessions for a member price of $200 (discounted from $600 due to the generosity of donors). Space is limited, so be sure to enroll soon!

Class options are:
On-site – Monday 4:00 – 5:00
Virtual – Tuesday 4:00 – 5:00

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 Tyler! He'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!