How about a New Year filled with new experiences and skills! No images? Click here January News for You! Down Syndrome Innovations offers adult 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! Register ASAP for Winter Programming! Currently, we are meeting VIRTUALLY each week due to increasing cases of COVID and its variants. Groups meet from 5:30 - 6:30 pm every Tuesday, until we deem it safe for us to meet in-person (on alternating weeks). Virtual groups allow participants to continue to develop their social skills and interact with peers at a distance In-Person Gatherings Postponed for Now! We are hoping that in February, it will be safe enough for us to begin hosting in-person activities again. These gatherings will occur from 6 - 8 pm at our office (every other week, alternating with our virtual sessions via zoom). NOTE: due to the generous support of our donors, these events are complimentary/free for our families ACE Essentials Now Enrolling! We are now enrolling for ACE Essentials, our foundational program which includes daily learning focuses, physical activity, and social engagement. Our Adult Continuing Education (ACE) program is our very own specialized, education day program provided for adults with Down syndrome, aiming to maximize independence and promote productive community participation. To learn more, visit our website >> If you would like more information or to take a tour of our ACE program, please contact Jessica by email or via phone: (913) 222-5100. We are Here for Your Family! Want to learn more about how we can support your family? Need help planning for your loved one's future? Contact us for a 30-minute complimentary consultation today! Our goal is to learn about your loved one's needs and provide recommendations for services and supports that are most relevant for this stage of your journey. Down Syndrome Innovations is thrilled to welcome Savannah Yantzi to our Team as Data and Billing Specialist! Savannah has four years of experience in a pharmacy setting as a Senior Pharmacy Technician (CPhT). She is nationally certified as a pharmacy technician in data entry and managing reports. “After volunteering at Down Syndrome Innovation’s Grand Opening and 5k and learning about the mission from the team, I quickly noticed how it aligned with my personal values,” explains Savannah. “I have always been passionate about helping others reach their maximum potential!” “I enjoy coming to work each day knowing that I am helping make a difference in the lives of the people and families we serve,” Savannah shares. “I am excited to share my knowledge and help our organization continue to be on the forefront of changing lives!” Savannah Yantzi Outside of work, Savannah enjoys traveling and spending quality time with her husband, Dustin, and their three children. She also enjoys DIY projects, cooking and baking.
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