May

2023

Our Mission

to empower people with Down syndrome and their families through life-long learning and experiences, while building an accepting and inclusive society.

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DSC News

Get ready for the DSC Fashion Show!⁠

Save

the Date!

Sunday, June 4th

5pm-8pm

Sahalee Country Club,

Sammamish

Join us for the DSC Fashion Show in partnership with Billy Footwear on Sunday, June 4th!

Model calls will go out soon!

Keep an eye on your emails and our social media for more info coming soon.

Have you registered for Sumer Camp yet?

DSC Summer Camp registration is now open!

Adults Summer Camp:

Participants with Down syndrome over the age of 18 will participate in different activities that aim to promote friendship and fun through community outings, games, yoga, and dance!

Registration & More Info

Picnic Summer Camp:

Participants ages 8-12 can nurture social connections, play games, do movement base activities and plan for, prepare, and partake in their end-of-camp picnic celebration!

Registration & More Info

DSC May Events

Mommy & Me Yoga

Saturday, May 6th

1-2pm

Yoga Six Sammamish

Join DSC at Yoga Six in Sammamish for Mommy & Me yoga! This class is open to all caregivers of any age and gender and children of any age group. This class tyis tailored to young children and their caregivers to create a fun and gentle yoga experience.

Stay after class for a social event put on by Ashley Clark! Socialize with other parents and enjoy some treats!

Self-Defense Classes

Get hands-on self-defense training including verbal and physical self-defense, demonstrations, and martial arts from instructors Lisa Skvarla and Joey Kane! There will be two classes, one for teens and one for adults.

For Teens: Saturday, June 3rd

1pm-2:30pm

DSC Campus

Registration for Teens!

For Adults: Saturday, June 3rd

2:45pm-4:15pm

DSC Campus

Registration for Adults!

Zoo Hangout

Friday, May 19th

10:30am

Woodland Park Zoo

Meet other families, see animals, get your steps in, and adventure wherever the kids take you for the day!

A wonderful social opportunity for families to come together!

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For any questions, please get in touch with Brandi Kranich at

brandikranich@gmail.com

Family Hike

@ Kelsey Creek Farm Park

Saturday, May 20th

2:00pm

Kelsey Creek Farm Park, Bellevue

A small hike, and a lot of fun for kids. Explore trails, play on the play structure, see farm animals, and more!

Another fun opportunity for families in our community to connect.

Learn More

For any questions, please get in touch with Brandi Kranich at

brandikranich@gmail.com

DSC Spring Programs

Adults Program

Every Wednesday at the DSC campus, Adults with Ds learn essential life skills to promote independence, wellness, and social confidence.

DSC Academy

One-on-one after school tutoring for children with Ds ages 10 and up!

Therapy Services

Occupational and Speech therapy services for children ages 2-15, to promote long-term success and children achieve their fullest potential.

Interested in therapy services? Contact Nora Zehar at nzehar@dscpugetsound.org

Ready, Set, Kinde rgarten

RSK provides parents with tools to advocate for their preschooler or kindergartener, ensuring students receive an inclusive education, starting in kindergarten.

The Learning Program

A literacy and numeracy strategies and education program for students with Down syndrome and their parents and caregivers.

DSC May Calendar

DSC May Family Feature

Meet the Clark Family!

Hi! We are the Clark Family from Sammamish, WA. Ashley, Collin and our kids Morgan(15), Alex(13) and Hunter(8) who just happens to rock the extra 21st chromosome. Hunter is an active and social second grader in the LWSD. He absolutely loves attending school and riding the bus with his friends. He plays AA Little League with his classmates, he learned to downhill ski this winter and will be competing on the local swim team this summer. He loves everything Halloween, hot wheels cars and Mario & Luigi.

We found out about the DSC through our pediatrician at Virginia Mason. We were lucky enough to participate in both “Ready Start Kindergarten” and the “Reading and Tutoring” program. The former is an excellent resource for families who want to advocate for their child’s full general education placement, while the latter helped us get Hunter some much needed additional reading and comprehension skills. We also recently participated in Snowshoeing event with Outdoors for all and I enjoy attending/hosting Mom’s Night Outs to connect with other parents. We're so excited to be part of the DSC community, and we're looking forward to seeing its growth over time.

I have become passionate about advocating for the Down syndrome community after being told by so many people not to have Hunter. That his life wasn’t worth living and that his existence would ruin our life. So now I share Hunter and our story to help educate others that Down syndrome is NOT scary, and that his life has value and purpose. Recently I became the ambassador for the DSC preteen group and help plan events and activities for our families. We also run an annual Down syndrome auction to raise awareness and support for our favorite Down syndrome organizations. And we participate in the annual Buddy Walk and World Down Syndrome Day.

We hope that you'll like DSC on Facebook/IG and follow their events. We are looking forward to meeting you all at the new DSC building or at an event soon!

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