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June News for You!
Down Syndrome Innovations offers teen services and supports that focus on maximizing independence; integrating into the community; preparing for employment; increasing health and wellness; and learning essential social skills.
This monthly newsletter is created for you and your family!
Thank You for Celebrating With Us
at our 38th Birthday Bash!
Summer Only: Teen Basketball Camp!
June 28th, 29th & 30th
1:30 - 3 pm
Sylvester Powell Community Center
6200 Martway St, Mission KS
Down Syndrome Innovations and PAC are teaming up on a basketball camp for teens at Sylvester Powell.
This camp has a capacity for 20 teen athletes, so we can provide one-on-one support and skill station leaders. Registration will be reserved on a first come, first serve basis, and once we hit capacity, we will start a waiting list.
Due to the generous support of our donors and grantors, these events are complimentary/free for our participants.
Register NOW for Summer Teen Skills Series: Physical Activity and Healthy Living!
Our Teen Skills Series is hosted on Mondays, beginning June THIS WEEK! There are two options for times: 3 - 4 pm or 5 - 6 pm!
Each week, teens will attend a one-hour session with their peers to engage in a variety of healthy living activities (such as exercise, yoga, etc.), as well as to learn and review different topics related to healthy living and staying active.
Due to the generous support of our donors and grantors, these events are complimentary/free for our participants.
*Groups will be limited to 20 participants per session out of caution. Once a group has reached 20 registered participants, a waitlist will be started. If you sign up for the waitlist, you will be contacted in the event of an open spot for a session.
Beginning THIS WEEK! Hosted on Wednesdays from 5:15 - 6 pm, this weekly virtual social group is a supervised Zoom meeting where teens have the opportunity to interact and get to know their peers, as well as take breaks with songs and games.
*Zoom links will be sent to all registered email addresses the morning of each scheduled virtual group.
A Great Way to Communicate: "All About Me" Booklet
Is your teen starting in a new classroom, summer camp, or getting support from a babysitter or nanny?
We encourage you to consider using our "All About Me" booklet to set your teen up for success across all environments!
Megan DeBoom, BCBA, LBA
Director of Therapeutic Services,
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Gather Your "Dream Team" at the Step Up for Down Syndrome Walk!
Join us for the largest, annual gathering in the Midwest celebrating people with Down syndrome!
Gather your family, friends, and supporters to recognize and celebrate the “Dream Team” of people, who are walking alongside your family on this journey!
A support team, even beyond family, is so critical for your loved one’s success at all stages of life. Here is your chance to create a tradition that brings your “Dream Team” together once a year to lift up your loved one and those who have helped along the way!
During Down Syndrome Awareness Month in October, we will host two Step Up Walks!
KC Step Up Walk: Sat, Oct. 22nd
Arrowhead Stadium, KC
Central Mo Step Up Walk: Sat, Oct. 8th
Stankowski Field: Mizzou, Columbia, MO
This is a tradition with memories that will last a lifetime!
Growing and Learning to Better Serve Your Family!
Recently, staff from the Children’s Center for the Visually Impaired (CCVI) trained our Lifespan Service Team about visual challenges experienced by people with Down syndrome.
“Visual challenges are common with people with Down syndrome, so we encourage families to access a functional visual evaluations for their teen," explains Sarah Mai, OTR/L, Vice President of Lifespan Services at Down Syndrome Innovations. "The Down Syndrome Innovations’ Lifespan Service Team, in collaboration with CCVI, can assist with strategies to support any visual challenges discovered in the assessment process."
To learn more, contact Tyler Goevert, School Age Education Coordinator.
Have you “connected” with us yet?
We encourage you to fill out our contact form TODAY, so that we may contact you about services and supports that are appropriate for your loved one!
