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February News for You!
Down Syndrome Innovations offers services and supports at every age and stage to help your teen grow and thrive.
This monthly newsletter is created for you and your family!
Be sure to stop by our campus for our World Down Syndrome Day – “Drive Thru Celebration!”
We will be lined up in our driveway cheering; handing out goody bags; and showing how much we celebrate with you on this important day! All you need to do is “drive thru” any time between 4:30 – 6:30 pm!
And get ready for us to make your loved one with Down syndrome feel like a Rock Star! P.S. the first 250 people with Down syndrome who attend will receive a limited edition giveaway!
Spots Available in our Winter Teen Skills Groups!
Skill-Building Series focusing on Cooking and Kitchen Skills
Our Winter Programming is "cooking!" Why not sign up to have fun, while learning new skills in the kitchen!
We are offer two sessions on Mondays: a 5:00 to 6:00 pm or a 6:15 to 7:15pm.
These groups will offer a variety of activities, all with an overarching emphasis on developing in-person social skills and spending time with peers of the same age.
NOTE: due to the generous support of our donors and grantors, these events are complimentary/free for our families
Please note: out of caution, each in-person group session will be capped at 15 teens. If your desired session is full, you will be added to a waitlist and contacted in the event of an opening.
Be Sure to Sign Up for our Virtual Teen Social Groups!
(Online)
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 social group.
NOTE: due to the generous support of our donors and grantors, these events are complimentary/free for our families
Therapy Services Designed to Empower Your Teen at Home and in the Community!
Our Pathways Therapeutic Services focus on equipping families of teens with practical strategies and purposeful activities today, which prepare them for a meaningful, productive, and authentic adult life in the future!
The Pathways team includes an occupational therapist (OT), a speech-language pathologist (SLP), and a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
We utilize evidence-based, best practice provided by therapists with advanced knowledge in Down syndrome.
Designed for ALL AGES! Join us on March 5th for an educational seminar that will not only address the main health challenges of people with Down syndrome, but also how to address them at every stage of life.
Presented by our Health & Wellness Coordinator, Scott Quaife, NSCA-CPT. You will learn various ways to incorporate an active lifestyle tailored to your loved one’s specific stage of this journey.
This event is complimentary / FREE for our families, due to the generosity of our donors!
Creating Awareness by Educating and Advocating
Recently, three participants of our Adult Continuing Education (ACE) Program were invited to speak to more than 100 medical students at the University of Kansas.
Greta Foye, Madison Millentree and Sara Niederhauser spoke about their lives and interactions with providers in the medical field. The ladies advocated for themselves confidently and professionally as they answered questions from moderator, Dr. Moya Peterson, Director of the Adults with Down Syndrome Specialty Clinic at KU, who reached out to Down Syndrome Innovations to make this presentation possible.
Greta, Madison and Sara answered a multitude of questions, including how well their doctor listens to them, how they were treated during hospital visits; and how they want to be treated when receiving care. They did an excellent job sharing their experiences and thoughts for how to best communicate and connect with patients, who have Down syndrome.
Congratulations to Greta, Madison and Sara for educating future physicians and advocating for people with Down syndrome!
(Pictured, left to right: Sara, Greta and Madison)
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