September 2022 Newsletter | |
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The Countdown Is On:
Only 1 Month Until Buddy Walk!
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We are ready to celebrate!
(especially with you)
Since opening Buddy Walk registration on July 29th, it's been no surprise to us that you, your friends, your family, your colleagues, and organizations and businesses around the Puget Sound community have energetically embraced the opportunity to spread awareness about individuals with Down syndrome and raise valuable funds to support educational and social programming at DSC. You all have already created 48 teams!
We are honored and so excited to share updates on what's already happened, and how to get ready for what's coming! Keep reading for the scoop.
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Haven't signed up or created your team yet? Today's your day!
We can't wait to celebrate with you.
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Congrats Current Top Fundraising Teams! | |
Who will be announced Top 3 Fundraisers at Buddy Walk on October 2nd?! We can't wait to find out! Fundraising deadline is at 11:59pm on October 1st. | |
As of 9/1/22! You're making it happen. | |
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HOW TO BUILD YOUR BUDDY WALK TEAM*
- Register as a Fundraising Participant
- Create a Team
- Set your fundraising goal
- Complete registration
- Invite friends and family to join your team
*Fundraising Teams who raise more than $500+ by 11:59pm on September 11, 2022 will have their Team names printed on the back of the event t-shirt!
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See You Soon At the DSC Campus! | |
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DSC Program Highlights
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Ready, Set, Kindergarten: advocacy tools for parents of preschoolers and kindergarteners
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The Learning Program*: evidence-based tools to support academic thriving for kids ages 3-9 or preschool to 3rd grade
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DSC Academy: one-on-one tutoring for students 10 and older
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Adults Program: experiential learning for holistic health and independent living
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Virtual Understanding Behavior: strategies to promote pro-social behavior and prevent challenging ones at every age
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Understanding Adolescence and Puberty: will start again in November 2022! Look out for more details and registration information in the October newsletter.
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Financial aid is available for all programs and DDA hours are accepted for most! To learn more about tuition coverage, email Contact@DSCPugetSound.Org.
*Learning Program Level 1 is full! Email Nora at NZehar@DSCPugetSound.Org to get added to the waiting list.
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DSC Adults: Bingo Night with Joey, Social & Program! | |
In-House Therapies Are Coming to DSC! | |
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Fall 2022 therapies: 8 week session
OT Assessment- 3 sessions each day
September 21st starting at 3:30 -6:30pm
September 28th starting at 3:30 -6:30pm
OT sessions: start date Wednesday, October 5th, 3 sessions 3:45-4:15pm, 4:30-5:00pm, 5:15-5:45pm
SLP Assessment- 2 sessions each day
Tuesday Sept. 20th at 4pm
Thursday Sept 22nd at 4pm
Saturday Sept 24th at 10am
SLP sessions: start date October 4th- 3 sessions
4:15-4:45 pm, 5-5:30 pm, 5:45-6:15.
One Saturday a month, 3 sessions
To express interest in therapy sessions, email us at Contact@DSCPugetSound.Org and we'll send you an interest form.
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Louise Lapus, SLP
Louise is bilingual Speech Language Pathologist who is passionate about working with children with a variety of communication needs and striving to build relationships to foster their development in both school and clinical settings. When not working as an SLP at Seattle Public Schools, she enjoys watching shows and movies with her fiancé and their two dogs. But most days, you would find her hiking, biking, bouldering, kayaking, or painting.
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Betsy De La Rosa, MA, CCC-SLP (she/her)
Betsy is a licensed and nationally certified speech language pathologist. She has been working as a bilingual (Spanish/English) SLP for nearly 8 years in both clinical and school settings. Betsy has a passion for supporting children, teens and their families. In her free time Betsy enjoys spending time with her family (including her two dogs) and friends, reading, hiking, skiing, practicing Italian, and traveling.
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Gratitude to the Lake Tapps Haggen and All Who Supported The Inspiring Change Together Campaign! | |
From June 15th to August 9th, customers at the Lake Tapps Haggen donated $4,750 to DSC--simply by adding a donation when buying their groceries!
We're honored to have been personally nominated to benefit from this fundraiser by one of the Lake Tapps Haggen staff and are humbled by the outpouring of support from the whole Haggen team, the front end staff at the Lake Tapps Haggen, and the South King County community.
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Become A DSC Friends Ambassador (FAB)! | |
Do you enjoy using Facebook to share information, inspire action, and cultivate connection with peers?
As part of our DSC Parents initiative, we're seeking 5 DSC Friends Ambassadors (FABs) to act as volunteer liaisons between DSC and DSC Friends groups to promote age-specific social gatherings that are hosted, organized, and funded by DSC.
What We’re Looking For:
- Experience with, or willingness to learn, using and engaging in a Facebook group
- Desire to be a liaison between DSC and DSC Friends and to help promote social gatherings with other families that are hosted, organized, and funded by DSC
- Committed to supporting and representing DSC’s mission and inclusion initiatives
- Reflective of the diversity of our community populations in regard to race, gender, geography, socioeconomic status, etc.
Contribute your talents to help build strong support networks and lasting friendships with other DSC Families while joining a passionate team of staff and volunteers!
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#tbt to the incredible August MNO with Moon House, LLC & Ashley Clark! | |
We are beyond grateful for Ashley's gift (and gift of style!) for this warm and welcoming evening of good memories and good friends, and can't wait to keep collaborating with our community to create experiences for connection and life's sweet little luxuries. | |
Get featured on #dscfamilyfridays!
We are honored to share your photos and stories on our social channels with the fellow families, friends, and partners that make up this awesome community.
Whether you've never been featured or want to add to what you've shared before, email Sarah at smarquez@dscpugetsound.org with the following information:
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Photos: 2-3 photos of your family
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Bio: A short bio that includes things like: what city you live in, ages of kids, and the activities you enjoy
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Your DSC History: A brief snippet about your experience with DSC and the events or programs you've enjoyed
Bilingual family? Please feel welcome to write your post in both your languages!
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Read the Diamond's post from Camp Prime Time here!
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DSC Friends Groups
Stay up to date with your DSC Friends Groups on Facebook!
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Back Again! 0-3 Playdate at DSC
Connect with familiar and new friends over coffee and snacks and enjoy a fun morning with fellow families with an infant or toddler with Down syndrome!
When: Saturday, September 10th from 10am-11:30am
Where: DSC Campus, 4746 11th Ave NE Suite 102, Seattle, WA 98105
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Fall Fun 4-7 Playdate at DSC
Join us for an afternoon of fall fun at the DSC Campus, celebrating your unique portrait with an arts and crafts project.
Bring your child’s favorite 4” x 6” photo of self or family. Craft supplies, snacks, and drinks will be provided.
When: Saturday, September 24 from 3:00 - 5:00pm
Where: DSC Campus, 4746 11th Ave NE Suite 102, Seattle, WA 98105
Cost: $5
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Program Dates
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9/17 RSK
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9/17 The Learning Program
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9/20 DSC Playdate
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9/21 DSC Academy
Upcoming Events
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9/9 Adults Bingo Night w/Joey
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9/10 0-3 Playdate
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9/24 4-7 Playdate
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9/28 Adults Fall Social
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10/2 26th Annual PS Buddy Walk
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Help us take sustainable action toward creating an equitable and inclusive world where individuals with Down syndrome and all disabilities are valued as unique and integral members of schools, workplaces, activities, social circles, and the greater community.
Join the #321NOW campaign by becoming a monthly donor and help fuel the movement to empower people with Down syndrome of all ages while sustainably building an accepting and inclusive society that benefits all people. Every donation makes a difference!
Together we can make our mission a reality--by starting NOW.
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