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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Improving emotional well-being and quality of life is a priority within the mission of Down Syndrome Innovations. Join us for this workshop and learn strategies to ensure your loved one, or the people you serve, are living their best lives. Megan DeBoom, Board Certified Behavior Analyst, and Lisa Lind,
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Designed for supporters of all ages! Join us for a VIRTUAL educational seminar on how to support your self-advocate when navigating their employment journey. Our Employment Coordinator, Amanda Myers, CESP, will discuss a variety of ways to integrate vocational training into daily activities and how to optimize skill-building across
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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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Do you or other family members have trouble understanding your child? Are you concerned about limited vocabulary or language delays? Does your child use an alternative or augmentative communication system? Communication challenges can impact every aspect of independence, safety, and learning. We are here to support your family! Our
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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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Consider you and your self-advocate’s daily life, the things that occupy your time, and how you engage in the rhythms of life. Do you worry about how to help your self-advocate build skills of independence? Does your self-advocate have sensory preferences you are unsure how to support? What barriers
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Do behavior challenges make it difficult to complete daily routines such as getting ready for school or going to bed? Do you avoid activities or places because you fear having to deal with a meltdown? Do you worry how you will manage behavior challenges once your child is too
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These VIRTUAL Social Groups for adults will focus on providing a structured environment for participants to socialize, learn, and have fun together! Facilitated by Lifespan Services Team member, Lauren Holmes. Thursday from 5:30 – 6:30 pm Sessions: 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15
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These VIRTUAL groups focus on providing a structured environment for teens to socialize, learn, and have fun! Facilitated by Lifespan Services Team member, Lauren Holmes. Tuesdays from 5:30 – 6:15 pm Sessions: 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/25, 3/4, 3/11, 4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13 These groups are FREE/DONOR-FUNDED. **Donations
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