Happy Down Syndrome Awareness Month | |
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Happy Down Syndrome Awareness Month!
By spreading awareness, advocacy, and inclusion throughout the community, this month is a time to celebrate people with Down syndrome and shine a light on their abilities and accomplishments.
It’s not about celebrating disabilities, it’s about celebrating abilities!
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Buddy Walk Recap:
Congrats to All Walkers & Top Fundraising Teams!
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1st Place: Team Avalon Jeske
Congratulations on raising $11,257.15 for individuals with Down syndrome and their families!
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2nd Place: One Chance in a Million
Congratulations on raising $10,456.26 for disability inclusion!
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3rd Place: Noah's Super-Suite Team
Congratulations on raising $8,468.86 for Down syndrome empowerment!
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On Sunday, Oct. 2, over 2,000 people gathered together for a beautiful sunny day at Woodland Park Zoo to celebrate individuals with Down syndrome and their families at the 26th annual Puget Sound Buddy Walk.
Along with enjoying resource booths, activities, food trucks, and each other's company, we celebrated raising over $154,000 to support educational and social programming for individuals with Down syndrome of all backgrounds and ages.
There is great work before us, and thanks to the support of our incredible community and sponsors, we have *all* stepped up for inclusion and are poised to further our mission and possibilities.
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DSC Friends 0-7 Social Event | |
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Join us for an afternoon of Fall fun at the Pumpkin Patch, Bring along all the family!
Date - Saturday, October 15th
Time - 2:00-5:00 pm
Location
The Pumpkin Farm and Puzzle Patch
15020 NE 124th St
Redmond WA 98052
The cost for this event is $5 per participant (per family member).
Registration is required.
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Get Ready for a Halloween Dance Party! | |
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Calling all Tweens & Teens!
Put on your dancing shoes and join us for a Dance Party at DSC Campus! Dress up in your favorite Halloween costumes or accessories.
Catch up with your DSC friends and eat pizza while listening to some groovy tunes.
Drinks, pizza, and cookies provided
When: Saturday, October 22nd 5:00-7:30 pm
Where: DSC Campus 4746 11th Ave NE, Suite 102 Seattle, WA 98105
Cost: $5 per person
Registration required
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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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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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Program Dates
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RSK: 10/19
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The Learning Program: 10/08
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DSC Academy: 10/05, 10/12, 10/19, 10/26
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DSC Adults: 10/12, 10/19, 10/26
DSC Therapies
Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in October
Upcoming Events
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0-7 Social group: 10/15
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Tweens & Teens Halloween party: 10/22
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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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