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November 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!
Planning for the New Year: Winter Programming Begins January 18th!
It's never too early to begin planning for 2022! Our Winter Programming is developed and ready to launch in the New Year! Every Tuesday our adult programming alternates, with one week an in-person event and the next week held virtually via Zoom.
We will host in-person activities from 6 - 8 pm at our office (5960 Dearborn Street in Mission, KS) in addition to our social sessions via zoom. Our adult programming focuses on our six pillars: Daily Living, Community, Communication and Social Skills, Health Wellness and Safety, Self-Advocacy and Vocational.
NOTE: due to the generous support of our donors, these events are complimentary/free for our families
ZOOM Option: Virtual Groups will meet from 5:30 - 6:30 pm on alternating Tuesdays.
This group will allow participants to continue to develop their social skills and interact with peers at a distance.
Social Engagement Groups Now Enrolling for 2022!
Social Engagement focuses on providing a supported environment where adults with Down syndrome 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 January 24th, 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!
Group options are:
- On-site: Monday 4:00 – 5:00 pm
- Virtual: Tuesday 4:00 – 5:00 pm
ACE Essentials Now Enrolling for Winter 2022!
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. We are now enrolling for ACE Essentials, our foundational program which includes daily learning focuses, physical activity, and social engagement.
To learn more, check out our brochure here >>
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.
‘Tis the Season! Pack up your sleigh and your immediate family and join us at the Overland Park Convention Center! Enjoy breakfast, crafts, games, pictures on Santa’s lap, and connecting with other families! People of ALL AGES are welcome!
This event is complimentary / FREE for our families, due to the generosity of our donors!
Opportunity to Participate in a Clinical Trial
Down Syndrome Innovations and LuMind are partnering with the University of Kansas Medical Center on an important clinical trial. They are looking for participants who are 25 years or older.
About the LIFE-DSR Clinical Trial: the Longitudinal Investigation for the Enhancement of Down Syndrome Research (LIFE-DSR) is a multi-year, coordinated research study by medical and academic professionals to track and analyze the medical and physical data of 270 adults with Down syndrome.
Because LIFE-DSR is an “observational and natural history” study, it isn’t testing the impact or effectiveness of a certain medication or therapy. Rather, LIFE-DSR “observes” people as they are by recording medical, physical, and behavioral data points, like: height, weight, blood/plasma samples, key behaviors, sleeping patterns, and blood pressure. Researchers will use the information collected from all study participants, to better understand the clinical profile of people with Down syndrome.
How to Sign Up: the site coordinator is Moya Peterson, the Director of the Adult Down Syndrome Specialty Clinic at KU. If you would be willing to participate in this valuable body of research by allowing the research team to learn about your adult with Down syndrome, we would greatly appreciate it. You can contact Moya at 913-588-1915 for more information or to sign up to participate in the study.
Our organization has invested funding and time into this research with a desire to seek information that will help us improve services and supports that will alter the quality of life of the people we serve.
Have you “connected” with us yet? We encourage you to fill out our contact form TODAY!
A Website Page Just for You!
Don't miss your dedicated section on our new website! This is where you can find the most up-to-date information for your family! >>
