Promoting Health and Hygiene: Empowering Women with Down Syndrome

Promoting Health and Hygiene: Empowering Women with Down Syndrome

Join us for an informative session focused on women’s health and hygiene facilitated by our occupational therapist, Morgan Hodges. The presentation will provide practical strategies for promoting skills to manage personal health and hygiene for all ages, review current best practice guidelines for healthcare providers, and address common priorities

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spring 2025 planning ahead mai and otto

Planning Ahead for the Adult Years

It’s never too early to begin planning for your loved one’s success in adulthood! Join us to learn how to get started with ID/DD Eligibility in your county, connect with your local CDDO, and begin navigating Medicaid and Waiver services. This seminar will provide an overview of topics that

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Front view of girl with down syndrome doing stretching exercises while enjoying exercise at home via online class

*VIRTUAL* Fitness Classes (6 – 18+)

These weekly ONLINE fitness classes incorporate simple, body weight exercises that can be done from the comfort of home. Workouts are 30 minutes and designed to be engaging and easy to follow. No exercise equipment is necessary! All that is needed is a space to move and a device

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Caregiver Resiliency and Self-Care Group

Caregiver Resiliency and Self-Care Group

Down Syndrome Innovations cares about the mental health of our parents and caregivers. Join other caregivers for facilitated discussion, resource sharing, and yoga, all for the purpose of building your resiliency and taking better care of yourself. Discussion topics will change each week and be led by Down Syndrome

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2025 spring co-regulation groups

Co-Regulation Therapeutic Small Group (for Teens & Adults, 14+)

Our Co-Regulation Therapeutic Groups are geared towards self-advocates and caregivers who need to find shared language and shared strategies to work through big emotions. Self-advocate participants must be at least 14 years old. One caregiver (preferably someone who lives in the home or spends a significant amount of time

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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 them at every stage of life.   Scott Quaife, NSCA-CPT, our Health and Wellness Coordinator, will discuss a variety of

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Caregiver Connection: Aging Years (On-Site & Virtual Options)

Caregiver Connection: Aging Years offers an opportunity for caregivers to discuss resources, strategies, community supports, and challenges related to caring for an aging loved one with Down syndrome. We offer on-site and virtual options! On-Site Option: our groups hosted at Down Syndrome Innovations offer the opportunity for caregivers to

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Community Workouts for Teens and Adults

These workouts are inclusive exercise opportunities at various gyms around the Kansas City metro. Workouts are designed to improve functional strength and stamina. These occur at different locations every month on Saturdays.   After submitting an interest form, our Health and Wellness Coordinator will contact you to discuss your

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2025 spring ds-asd support groups

Caregiver Connection: DS – ASD (Virtual)

Caregiver Connection: DS – ASD is a virtual gathering of caregivers to discuss resources, strategies, community supports, and challenges related to a child or adult’s current or potential dual-diagnosis of Down syndrome and Autism Spectrum Disorder. This group is facilitated by Down Syndrome Innovations staff, and we will occasionally

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