November 2022 Newsletter

Meet Your FAB Parents!

DSC Friends Ambassador (FAB)!

DSC Friends Ambassadors (FABs) act as volunteer liaisons between DSC and DSC Friends groups to promote age-specific social gatherings that are hosted, organized, and funded by DSC.

0-3 Group: Brandi Kranich & Ana Villa
4-7 Group: Molly Lyman
8-12 Group: Melany Richmond & Ashley Clark
13-18 Group: Sigrun Denny & Betsy Kavanaugh
Adult Group: Betsy Kavanaugh

Stay tuned for DSC upcoming socials!

Interactive Bilingual Storytime

Ages 0-7 & Ages 8-12

Saturday, December 3rd at DSC

Join DSC mom, Rocio Cruz, facilitator for inclusive programs at Seattle Public Library, for an

Interactive Bilingual Storytime.

We will have a fun time with music, playtime, dancing,

and craft activities!

Age Group: 0-7 years old

Date: Saturday, December 3^rd

Time: 9:30 – 10:45 am

DSC y Rocio Cruz invitan a una hora de cuentos bilingües interactivos e inclusivos.

¡Únase a nosotros para pasar un rato divertido con música, tiempo de juego, baile y pequeñas actividades artesanales!

Edad de group: 0-7 años

Fecha: Sábado 3 de diciembre

Hora: 9:30 – 10:45 am

Lugar: DSC Campus Location: DSC Campus

Registration Required

The cost for this event is $5 per child

Age Group: 8-12 years old

Date: Saturday, December 3^rd

Time: 11:00 am – 12:15 pm

Edad de group: 8-12 años

Fecha: Sábado 3 de diciembre

Hora: 11:00 am – 12:15 pm

Lugar: DSC Campus Location: DSC Campus

4746 11th Ave NE., Suite 102, Seattle

Registration Required

The cost for this event is $5 per child

DSC Speaker Series with Medical Experts

A recent study, published in Science in September, raised the possibility that controlling a master hormone regulator may improve cognitive outcomes in the context of Down syndrome.

A small study in seven men with Down syndrome raises the possibility that GnRH therapies may impact cognition in people with Down syndrome.

Join DSC's Medical Experts; Drs. Rebecca Partridge, John Morrison, & Bernard Khor as they discuss implications of this study for our community.

Thursday, November 10th, 5:30-6:30 pm

This is a moderated Zoom meeting, requiring prior registration.

Free Registration

You will have the opportunity to listen live as DSC medical experts provide key information and answer your questions.

Register today! Once you have completed your registration you will receive an email confirmation with the meeting link and audio access information.

DSC Friends 0-3 Social Event

Roll up your sleeves and join us for a FUN day of

Arts & Crafts!

Paint, canvas, markers, and inspirational ideas will be provided to help you and your little one create unique art pieces that can be gifted or kept this holiday season.

Date: Saturday, November 19th

Time: 10:00 am - 12:30 pm

Location: Bellevue Library, Room 3

1111 110th Ave NE

Bellevue WA 98004

Space is limited due to the size of the room, so we're asking that only

kids 0-3 and their caregiver(s) attend.

The cost for this event is $5 per child.

Registration is required.

MNO Friendsgiving!

& Holiday Floral Design!!

Join new and old friends for wine, cheese and a bouquet of flowers!

Florist, Dawn Griep will guide you while you catch up over wine and cheese!

Date: Thursday, November 17th

Time: 5:30 - 7:30

Location: DSC campus

The cost is $5 per participant.

Registration required.

Photos from DSC Halloween Socials!

Save the date for DSC Annual Holiday Party

Sunday, December 11th

3:30- 6:30PM

More details to follow!

Meet our RSK instructor,

Courtney Criss and her daughter Maggie!

Maggie turned 3 a few weeks ago and per the IDEA, she is eligible for public preschool and therapy services.

First, she was evaluated by the school psychologist, a speech therapist, and an occupational therapist to determine her present levels and if she qualified for services. She qualified for speech and occupational therapy. Maggie started preschool this week in an ECEAP class in our local district where she will receive speech and occupational therapy and learn a general preschool curriculum.

The U.S. Department of Education has consistently stated that the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) requirements in section 612(a)(5) of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) apply to the placement of preschool children with disabilities. That means preschool children with disabilities have the right to be educated in the same classroom as preschool children without disabilities in a regular class. Washington State's Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction has followed this direction in deciding citizens' complaints. SECC 20-32 Decision (www.k12.wa.us )

Maggie turned 3 mid-year and started preschool. She has the right to be in a regular classroom with typical peers.

Questions or comments for Courtney? Email Conatact@dscpugetsound.org

DSC Friends Groups

Stay up to date with your DSC Friends Groups on Facebook!

DSC 0-3 Group

Arts & Crafts 11/19

Storytime 12/03

DSC 4-7 Group

Storytime 12/03

DSC Tweens Group

Storytime 12/03

DSC Calendar of Events

Program Dates

RSK: 11/16

The Learning Program: 11/12

DSC Academy: 11/02, 11/09, 11/16, 11/30

DSC Adults: 11/02, 11/09, 11/16, 11/30

DSC Therapies

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Saturdays in November

Options Program

Options Program College/Post-Secondary Planning and Findings For Students with Intellectual Disabilities Presentation

Thursday, November 3, at 7pm in Eastside Catholic’s library

Please RSVP to mbarton@eastsidecatholic.org

Support DSC Programs and Services!

We would not be able to do it without you! Your support goes directly towards building a caring, understanding, supportive community open to all individuals and families whose lives include a person with Down syndrome.

DONATE NOW

This Holiday Season Support DSC While You Shop!

Are you signed up with Amazon Smile? When you shop with Amazon Smile a percentage of your purchase will be donated to the DSC! Go to www.smile.amazon.com to select Down Syndrome Community of Puget Sound as your charity.

With the Fred Meyer Community Rewards Program, Fred Myer donates to local organizations based on your everyday shopping. Choose Down Syndrome Community of Puget Sound as your organization. Once you link your card to the DSC, all you have to do is shop at Fred Meyer and swipe your Rewards Card.

Visit here to register your rewards card.

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