Moms and Dads Community Gathering

Sunday, June 29 3:00 – 6:00 pm Chicken N Pickle (Be Amazing Room) 5901 W. 135th St. Overland Park, KS 66223 Appetizers, Soft Drinks, & Pickleball Courts Provided by... READ MORE

Large Group Fitness Class (Teens & Adults)

Tuesdays 5:00 – 5:45 pm or 6:00 – 6:45 pm Lifelong Learning Campus: 5916 Dearborn Street, Mission KS Learn More About Health & Wellness Services $21 per month for... READ MORE

InBody Scan and Consultation

By appointment only Down Syndrome Innovations5916 Dearborn St, Mission, KS $25 for individual, $40 for 2, $50 for family SUBMIT INTEREST FORM The InBody is a medical-grade body composition... READ MORE

321go!®

Thursdays:June 5, 12 & 26July 10, 17 & 24 5:00 – 6:00 pm VIRTUAL – a Zoom link will be provided to registered families Complimentary REGISTER NOW In partnership... READ MORE

Music & Motion for Babies and Toddlers

Fridays, June 20 & July 25Saturday, August 16 9:30 – 11:30 am ​Down Syndrome Innovations 5916 Dearborn St, Mission KS Complimentary REGISTER NOW Join us for a joyful and... READ MORE

Teen Summer Bash

Wednesdays: June 18 & July 16 5:00 – 7:00 pm ​Down Syndrome Innovations 5916 Dearborn St, Mission KS Complimentary REGISTER NOW Come join us for snacks, dancing, games, crafts,... READ MORE

Therapeutic Workshop: Emotional Regulation and Sensations

Tuesday, June 24-Thursday, June 26 9:30 – 11:30 am (each day) ​Down Syndrome Innovations 5916 Dearborn St, Mission KS $67.50 for 3-day workshop *Jackson County and Platte County residents,... READ MORE

Therapeutic Workshop: Relationships, Puberty, and Sexuality

Tuesday, June 10-Thursday, June 12 9:30 – 11:30 am (each day) ​Down Syndrome Innovations 5916 Dearborn St, Mission KS $100 for 3-day workshop *Jackson County and Platte County residents,... READ MORE

Therapeutic Workshop: Total Communication and AAC in the Community

Tuesday, July 15-Thursday, July 17 9:30 – 11:30 am (each day) ​Down Syndrome Innovations 5916 Dearborn St, Mission KS $100 for 3-day workshop *Jackson County and Platte County residents,... READ MORE

Therapeutic Workshop: Literacy and AAC

Tuesday, July 8-Thursday, July 10 9:30 – 11:30 am (each day) ​Down Syndrome Innovations 5916 Dearborn St, Mission KS $100 for 3-day workshop *Jackson County and Platte County residents,... READ MORE

Therapeutic Workshop: Potty Party

Tuesday, June 17 or Wednesday, June 18 9:30 – 11:30 am ​Down Syndrome Innovations 5916 Dearborn St, Mission KS $30 for one session *Jackson County and Platte County residents,... READ MORE

Therapeutic Workshop: Community Exploration

Tuesday, July 22-Thursday, July 24 9:30 – 11:30 am (each day) ​Down Syndrome Innovations 5916 Dearborn St, Mission KS $90 for 3-day workshop *Jackson County and Platte County residents,... READ MORE

Promoting Health and Hygiene: Empowering Women with Down Syndrome – VIRTUAL

Thursday, June 12 6:30 – 8:00 pm VIRTUAL – a Zoom link will be provided to registered families​ Complimentary REGISTER NOW Join us for an informative session focused on... READ MORE

*VIRTUAL* Fitness Classes (12+)

Mondays, 4:30 – 5:00 pm, Tuesdays, 3:30 – 4:00 pm VIRTUAL – a Zoom link will be provided to registered families Complimentary REGISTER NOW These weekly ONLINE fitness classes... READ MORE

2025 New & Expectant Parents/Caregivers Gatherings

Saturdays:May 10, August 2 & November 15 9:00 – 11:00am Down Syndrome Innovations5916 Dearborn St, Mission, KS Complimentary REGISTER NOW Join us at one (or all) of our Quarterly,... READ MORE

Evento En Español De Divulgación (Spanish-Speaking Information Event)

Viernes 23 de mayo (Friday, May 23) 6:30 – 8:00 pm ​Down Syndrome Innovations 5916 Dearborn St, Mission KS Gratuito (Complimentary) REGISTER NOW Nos complace invitarlo a un evento... READ MORE

Life Care Plans and Special Needs Trust

Tuesday, July 29 6:30 – 8:00 pm Down Syndrome Innovations 5916 Dearborn St, Mission KS Complimentary REGISTER NOW Ensuring your loved one has the financial resources required to meet... READ MORE

How to Financially Empower the Down Syndrome Community with ABLE Accounts – VIRTUAL

Tuesday, July 22 6:30 – 8:00 pm VIRTUAL – a Zoom link will be provided to registered families Complimentary REGISTER NOW ABLE accounts allow people with disabilities to save... READ MORE

Youth Fitness Class (Ages 8 – 12)

Thursdays: June 5, 12 & 26, July 10, 17 & 24 4:00 – 4:45 pm ​Down Syndrome Innovations 5916 Dearborn St, Mission KS Complimentary REGISTER NOW Our Youth Fitness... READ MORE

Functional Fitness: How Exercise Plays a Critical Role in Supporting Common Conditions That Affect Development and Independence

Caregiver Education: Functional Fitness – VIRTUAL

Designed for all ages! Join us for an educational seminar that will not only address the main health challenges of people with Down syndrome, but also how to address... READ MORE

  • For All Ages!
  • Date:Thursday, May 29th
  • Time:6:30 - 8:00 pm
  • Virtual Seminar
  • Learn More & RegisterClick Here!
  • Fee:FREE: Funded by our donors, sponsors and grantors

Cognitive Aging and ID/DD – Caregiver Consultations

Quarterly on Tuesdays, beginning January 16 Down Syndrome Innovations: 5916 Dearborn St, Mission KS 66202 REGISTER NOW Down Syndrome Innovations is working closely with the KU Alzheimer’s Disease Research... READ MORE

Caregiver Connection: Aging Years – VIRTUAL

Mondays:June 9, July 14 & August 11 5:15 – 6:00 pm VIRTUAL – a Zoom link will be provided to registered families Complimentary REGISTER NOW Caregiver Connection: Aging Years... READ MORE

Connect & Play! (Various Locations, Ages 0-6)

Saturday, May 3, Sunday, June 22 & July 14 Various play spaces in the KC area Complimentary REGISTER NOW Join us for a Connect and Play event near you... READ MORE

Community Workouts for Teens and Adults

Saturdays – Ongoing Various gyms in KC metro Complimentary SUBMIT YOUR INTEREST These workouts are inclusive exercise opportunities at various gyms around the Kansas City metro. Workouts are designed... READ MORE

DS-ASD Virtual Caregiver Connection Group – VIRTUAL

Wednesdays: June 11, July 9 & July 13 5:30 – 6:00 pm VIRTUAL – a Zoom link will be provided to registered families​ Complimentary REGISTER NOW Caregiver Connection: DS... READ MORE

Night at Kelly’s (Ages 18+)

Wednesday, June 11 5:30 – 7:30 pm ​Kelly’s Westport Inn 500 Westport Rd, Kansas City, MO Complimentary RSVP NOW Friends and families are invited to mingle and dance at... READ MORE

Small Group Fitness Training (Teens & Adults)

Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays 10:00 – 10:45 am Lifelong Learning Campus: 5916 Dearborn Street, Mission KS Learn More About Health & Wellness Services $44 per month for 1 day/week... READ MORE

Social and Skill-Building Groups for Adults (On-site)

Tuesdays:June 17 & 24July 8, 15 & 22 6:00 – 8:00 pm ​Down Syndrome Innovations 5916 Dearborn St, Mission KS Complimentary REGISTER NOW Adults are invited to attend our... READ MORE

*VIRTUAL* Social Groups for Adults

Thursdays: June 5, 12 & 26, July 10, 17 & 24 5:30 – 6:30 pm VIRTUAL – a Zoom link will be provided to registered families Complimentary REGISTER NOW... READ MORE

*VIRTUAL* Social Groups for Teens

Tuesdays: June 10, 17 & 24, July 8, 15 & 22 5:30 – 6:15 pm VIRTUAL – a Zoom link will be provided to registered families Complimentary REGISTER NOW... READ MORE

Children’s Social Skills Group (On-Site, Ages 6-12)

Fridays: June 20 & July 18 10:00 – 11:30 am ​Down Syndrome Innovations 5916 Dearborn St, Mission KS Complimentary REGISTER NOW Our Children’s Social Skills Group consists of activities... READ MORE

Special Olympics: Young Athletes (4-7 yrs)

Mondays & Wednesdays: June 9, 11, 18, 23 & 25, July 7 & 9 5:00 – 5:45 pm ​Down Syndrome Innovations 5916 Dearborn St, Mission KS Complimentary REGISTER NOW... READ MORE

Step Up for Down Syndrome Walk – Kansas City

Saturday, October 4th 10:00am-2:00pm Truman Sports Complex l Kauffman Stadium Lot A 1 Royal Way Kansas City, MO 64129 Register Here! Please Join Us!   Celebrating 30 Years Of Stepping... READ MORE

Health and Wellness Consultations

~Health & Wellness Consultations~ Would you like to talk to a health and wellness professional who understands Down syndrome to develop proactive strategies for incorporating more activity into your... READ MORE

  • Date:Year-Round
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  • CostComplimentary / FREE

Employment Consultations

~Employment Consultations~ Is your self-advocate preparing for employment or needing support in their current job? Down Syndrome Innovations has a certified employment support professional to help your family navigate... READ MORE

  • Date:Year-Round
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  • CostComplimentary / FREE

Long-Term Planning Consultations

~Long-Term Planning Consultations~ We are committed to preparing your loved one with Down syndrome for a meaningful, productive, and authentic adult life! This requires future planning for parents and... READ MORE

  • Date:Year-Round
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  • CostComplimentary / FREE

Step Up for Down Syndrome Golf Classic Kansas City

Please join us for our Annual Step Up for Down Syndrome Golf Classic at Oakwood Country Club!  Register Here! Monday, September 8th, 2025 8 am Registration | 9 am... READ MORE

Step Up for Down Syndrome Walk – Central Missouri

Saturday, October 25th 11:30am-2:30pm Stankowski Fieldhouse Parking Lot 810 Tiger Avenue Columbia, MO 65201 REGISTER NOW Register Here! Please join us for the 8th Annual Central Missouri Step Up... READ MORE

Central MO Social Hours

Friday, June 27 & Friday, July 25 Various play spaces in the KC area Complimentary REGISTER NOW Join us for our 2025 Family Social Gatherings in Central Missouri! This... READ MORE

Summer Celebration at Down Syndrome Innovations!

Saturday, June 7 10 am – 12:00 pm Down Syndrome Innovations 5916 Dearborn St, Mission KS Complimentary REGISTER NOW Grab your family and friends and join us for our... READ MORE

Family Holiday Party – Kansas City

Saturday, December 6 Open House 9:00am-11:30am Down Syndrome Innovations 5916 Dearborn Mission, KS 66202 REGISTER NOW SAVE THE DATE Registration Opens This Fall! ‘Tis the Season! Pack up your... READ MORE

Family Holiday Party – Central Missouri

Saturday, December 6 TBD TBD REGISTER NOW SAVE THE DATE Registration Opens This Fall! Happy Holidays! There’s no better way to celebrate the holiday season than together as a... READ MORE

Central Missouri – Step Up for Down Syndrome Golf Classic

Join us for one of Central Missouri’s leading golf tournaments! Designed for community and business leaders as a premier client entertainment event, our Tournament boasts drawings, raffles, and unique... READ MORE