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Back-to-school month is here again!
Don't forget to shop during the back-to-school tax-free days, ending on Sunday, August 6.

ο»ΏBest of luck, everyone! Make this school year one for the books.
Looking for resources for a great start to the school year? Click here to check out our Down Syndrome Partners in Education page!
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In this issue:

  • 2023 iCan! Bike Recap
  • Lucky Littles (birth to eight years old)
  • Parent Informational Meeting - Regression
  • iCan! Surf Registration
  • The 221 Network
  • Scholarships are OPEN!
  • Join the DREAM TEAM! - Tour of Champions Bowling Committee
  • Mom's Night Out
  • Welcome Baby! Welcome Family! Breakfast
  • T21 Social Network (18+)
  • Do You Have A Minute?
  • iCan! Programs - Register TODAY!
  • Young Explorers (1st-6th grade)
  • Skate Into Success - Register TODAY!
  • Down Syndrome Awareness Month Celebration
  • Caping Jamboree - Registration is OPEN!
  • iCan! Work
  • Education Corner
  • Virtual Social Groups
Bike Camp was AMAZING! 
That's a wrap!

Our 12th annual iCan Bike! Camp 2023 gave us another amazing summer filled with riders on their path to independence! Thanks to over 100 volunteers and 40 determined riders, The FOUNDATION has proven once again that when POTENTIAL is given OPPORTUNITY the outcome is SUCCESS!
Click on the image below to check out our segment during Good Day Orlando.
THANK YOU to Kaitlyn & Roxanne from iCan! Shine.

THANK YOU to the families and riders for letting us be a part of your journey.

THANK YOU to David Martin and the Good Day Orlando crew from FOX 35 for visiting us and sharing our iCan! Bike Camp to the community.

THANK YOU to our volunteers -- without you bike camp wouldn't be possible!!

A huge thanks to Camille Gardiner and her entire family for making this event possible.

Thank you for believing in our riders and for being a part of our effort to change lives and change expectations!
THANK YOU TO OUR AMAZING SPONSORS FOR
HELPING MAKE THIS CAMP POSSIBLE!
Stay tuned to our Facebook page for pictures and our recap video!

RIDE ON!
Lucky Littles (birth to eight years old)
Join our Lucky Littles crew as they learn all about swim safety!
Click on the image below for more information and to register!
Parent Informational Meeting
This month members have a unique opportunity to reach out to your medical team and invite them to participate in our August Information Meeting. You and your medical providers can learn from the doctor leading groundbreaking research and treatment every care provider of someone with Down syndrome should know. Regression is a topic for every age, but most important to anyone with a child who is ten years old or older.

Down Syndrome Regression Disorder was officially named a condition that impacts adolescents and adults in 2022.

Please click here to download an invite to send to your primary care physician and specialist team members so they can join us on 8/17. There will be in-person and Zoom options.  
Click on the image above for more information and to register for our upcoming Parent Informational Meeting -Let's Talk About Regression
iCan! Surf
Gain confidence in the water with our surfing crew!
Click on the image below for more information and to register!
The 221 Network
Calling all siblings 21 and older! This special community is for YOU!
Click on the image below for more information and to register.
Scholarships
The Down Syndrome Foundation of Florida believes that the more opportunities any individual is given the greater the likelihood of their success!
Every successful athlete, academic achiever, or musical prodigy has many dedicated hours of practice, study, and effort. It is our goal to provide more and more opportunities throughout the community for individuals with Down syndrome to be involved and included - not just because it is the right thing to do, but because we know EVERYONE will benefit from it!

The deadline to apply is August 21, 2023.
***Scholarship period covers activities from September - December***
Tour of Champions Bowl-a-Thon
ο»ΏWant to be part of an amazing team that helps break down barriers to inclusion?
ο»ΏGet ready to be part of The FOUNDATION's largest fundraiser of the year by joining our 2024 Tour of Champions Bowl-A-Thon committee. Our first meeting takes place in August! See details below.
WHEN: Monday, August 21 at 7 pm

WHERE: Trinity Lutheran Church, 123 East Livingston Street,
Orlando, FL 32801
Mom's Night Out
Calling all moms!
Join our AMAZING community of moms
as we unwind after the back-to-school madness!
Click on the image below for more information and to register.
Welcome Baby!Welcome Family! Breakfast -
Register Today!
We love seeing all the awesome POTENTIAL in those bundles of joy!
It’s always inspiring to share the OPPORTUNITIES that The FOUNDATION has in store for you and your loved ones!
Click on the image below for more information and to register.
T21 Social Network (18+)
Join the cool crew for a special day at UCF!
Click on the image below for more information and to register.
Do You Have A Minute?
Missed the National Down Syndome Annual Conference? No problem!
Join us as we share all the information we gathered!
Click on the image below for more information and to register for our Zoom meeting.
iCan! Programs
New and exciting programming for iCan! Learn, iCan! Excel and
ο»Ώ College and Career Prep for 2023-2024
Click on the image above for more information about our iCan! Learn programs.
Young Explorers
Calling all 1st-6th graders (and their families!) ! Join us for an afternoon of science!
Click on the image below for more information and to register.
Family Skate Night!
Join us for an evening of family fun and an opportunity to sign up for APD, ABLE United, and VR!
Click on the image below for more information and to register.
Down Syndrome Awareness Month Celebration!
"Hey, mister DJ! It's time to party!"
Click on the image below for more information and to register.
Camping Jamboree
iCan! Work
Work close to home! Orlando Health has many locations to choose from!
Positions available in:

  • Environmental Services,
  • Food and Nutrition,
  • and Consolidated Services (warehouse).
If you have any questions email Caroline at Caroline.Sanchez@dsfflorida.org
iCan! Work Office Hours
Interested in our iCan! Work program but have questions?
Here's your chance to get your answers!
Email Caroline.Sanchez@DSFFlorida.org for more information about the Zoom meeting.
Education Corner
Join Our Virtual Social Groups!
Join our virtual group series!
ALL AGES ARE WELCOME!

Virtual Zumba with Elyse

When: Every Tuesday
Time: 4 pm-5pm
Elyse Mundelein will be teaching a virtual Zumba class! No experience needed, just get ready to dance and have fun!

Upcoming dates:
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  • Tuesday, August 8
  • Tuesday, August 15
  • Tuesday, August 22
  • Tuesday, August 29
Club for middle and high-schoolers.
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Virtual Club 321

When: Every Wednesday
Time: 4 pm-5 pm
This is a great opportunity to socialize, engage, and connect with each other. We'll have something new and different each week!

Upcoming dates:
 
  • Wednesday, August 9: What should we be eating? Let’s make our plates!
  • Wednesday, August 16: What are food boundaries?
  • Wednesday, August 23: What is your favorite workout? Let's learn about different types of low-impact workouts!
  • Wednesday, August 30: Let’s play grocery store bingo! 
Young adults 18+
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T21 Social Network (18+)

When: Every Thursday
Time: 4 pm-5 pm
This is a great opportunity for our adult group to socialize, engage, and connect with each other. We'll have something new and different each week!

Upcoming dates:

  • Thursday, August 10: Let’s get creative with our favorite snacks and make a cookbook!
  • Thursday, August 17: Let’s set our boundaries with food!
  • Thursday, August 24: Let’s learn about food etiquette!
  • Thursday, August 31: Work out with Morganne! 
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