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We would love to see our Club 21 dads at this gathering!
Register here:
https://clubtwentyone.org/support/dads-sept-30-registration.html

September 14th Second Saturday speaker
10:00-11:30AM

Cindy Jennings - Dental Hygiene for Individuals with Down syndrome

Cindy, one of our wonderful Club 21 parents, will be presenting on some common dental issues and tips on managing oral hygiene with our kids with Down syndrome.

So many babies at the First Steps park day. Together is Better!!!

Saturday, October 26, 2024
Help us reach our goal of $300,000!
The Walk & Celebration is just that - walking to raise funds for Club 21 programming and celebrating together in community. Don’t miss out on both! Thanks to many who have started teams and those who will. We can meet this goal together!

Walk of Fame Incentive - Raise a total of $500 or more by the end of day, Second Saturday, September 14, 2024 and get your child's photo poster on the Together is Better Walk of Fame!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OA-iRYN1R_A

A SUPPORT HOUR FROM DSC2U
8/28 11am
(Down syndrome clinic to you)
Dear DSC2U Users,

We are excited to announce a new opportunity to help you get the most out of our services! We know that signing up for or using DSC2U can sometimes be a little confusing, so we’re here to help.

Introducing DSC2U Support Hour:
On August 28th from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM (PT), we will be hosting a Support Hour via Zoom. During this time, a DSC2U team member will be available to answer any questions you might have about how to sign up and use our service. Please note, this is not a time to ask about medical advice, but rather to help with the logistics of using the program.

What You Can Expect:
We’ll be there to walk you through the sign-up process.
We can help with any forms you need to complete.
You’ll have the chance to ask questions and get real-time assistance.

How to Join:
Simply click the link below to join the Zoom meeting at the scheduled time.

https://partners.zoom.us/j/8481768936?pwd=6RU4sT4Z0Yw3kON727tGVxj4XkKbMI.1&omn=81483043202

Meeting ID: 848 176 8936
Passcode: 291289

To ensure your privacy, there will be a waiting room, and we will assist one person at a time.

We are trying this Support Hour to see if it is helpful for you. If it is well received, we may hold these sessions regularly. We look forward to your feedback!

We hope to see you on August 28th!

Best regards,
DSC2U Team

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New Free Webinar!

Recently we surveyed the Down syndrome community about what the top needs are in helping our kids reach their God-given potential. We received some incredible feedback and answers. Help with speech therapy at home was the number one request!

And we are thrilled to announce that Team Iron Will is collaborating with Happiness is Down Syndrome and Heather Vukelich, MS, CCC-SLP from Happy Kids Therapy to offer a FREE webinar on Speech Sound Production in Children with Down syndrome.

Heather will explain why Oral Placement tools and strategies are so important when teaching children with Down syndrome proper speech sound production. She will demonstrate and show video tutorials teaching sound placement of vowels and a variety of consonants /m, p, b, h, k, g, t, d, n, l, f, v/.

Webinar Details: Speech Sound Production

Date: August 28, 2024

Time: 11:30am (PST)

Platform: Zoom link will be. sent to all who register

This is a fantastic opportunity to learn from a leading professional and gain valuable skills that can make a significant difference. If you or someone you know could benefit from this webinar, please use the link below to register! And please feel free to share the link.

If your child is having difficulty with speech clarity, this course will help you to understand the underlying contributing factors, and will give you immediate strategies to try at home!

Register Here!

https://mailchi.mp/teamironwill/speechandsound?mc_cid=628291554b&mc_eid=297b21e811

It’s walk time
Saturday, October 26, 2024
Help us reach our goal of $300,000!
Walk of Fame Incentive - a favorite part of the Walk! Start your team and raise a total of $500 or more by the end of day, Second Saturday, September 14, 2024 and get your child's photo poster on the Together is Better Walk of Fame!
Team Captain Information Meeting - VIRTUAL - Wed, August 28, 2024 7:00pm - 7:30pm Zoom

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84077246644?pwd=oTlMrUNEHqNxDd0tCSNjGmC4aNZy7I.1

Any questions or help with starting your team contact Linda: [email protected].

We’re back!!! August Second Saturday was a huge success!

It’s walk time!!!!!

Saturday, October 26, 2024
Help us reach our goal of $300,000!
We are excited the Walk site is launched and families are starting their teams and fundraising efforts. YOU and your fundraising efforts are key to building a future of possibilities!
Please form a team and/or donate today.
Stop by the Walk table in the patio on Second Saturday and see Linda Lohmeyer for any questions or help with starting your team. Linda: [email protected].

https://www.ds-stride.org/club21walk

Join us for a virtual class on the Importance of sign language for children with Down syndrome. See link to register.
https://clubtwentyone.org/programs/importance-of-sign-language-for-children-with-down-syndrome.html

August 10th Second Saturday is Back!

Building a Life of Possibilities... using SDP to open Doors!

It’s a new school year and we are getting ready for new programming at Club 21, beginning August 10th at Second Saturday.

Our goal at Club 21 is to equip and teach at every step of the journey so that individuals with Down syndrome will have:

• Opportunities for Lifelong Learning

• Independence/Interdependence

• Communities of Belonging

• Meaningful Employment.

Our theme this year is Building a Life of Possibilities. We will start our Speaker Series (10:00-11:30AM) by having Kelly Kulzer Reyes discuss Person Centered Plans (P*P) and how Self Determination Program (SDP) can open doors.

Fun in the sun with Club 21 First Steps

A hugely successful conference with Terri Couwenhoven teaching the 3Bs Bodies, Boundaries & Behavior

ImprovaGanza was a blast!!!

It was a full house at the First Steps new family picnic!

Sign up now for the ImprovaGanza

https://clubtwentyone.org/programs/improviganza.html

Officially kicking off summer at the Club Connections pool party

Congratulation 2024 Graduates!
We are so proud of your hard work and accomplishments.
Congratulations to Magnus, Tomas and Luca!!!!

Registration is open for the 3Bs of Sexuality Conference - Bodies, Boundaries, Behaviors on July 19 - 20. This invaluable conference is presented by Terri Couwenhoven and helps families learn in a safe, comfortable and fun environment. Concrete teaching methods (videos, slides, pictures, games, activities) will be used to improve comprehension and help parents become more comfortable and confident toward helping their child/children understand body changes, self-care, and appropriate social behavior. This conference is not disability specific.

https://clubtwentyone.org/programs/3-bs-of-sexuality/3-bs-of-sexuality-conference-information.html

Cherisse Watts, PhD(c), RN, PHN, is running a study for her dissertation and looking for Black parents or guardians in California of a child 0-5 years who has a developmental delay or a developmental disability. Through her interviews, she hopes to get a better understanding from these parents and guardians of the decision-making process of seeking and obtaining timely formal developmental screenings and early intervention services for their child. Interviews will be 45-60 minutes, and participants will be compensated for their time with a $100 Amazon e-gift card.

Requirements to participate are: 1) You identify as Black/African American; 2) you are 18 years and older; 3) you are a primary parent or guardian to a child between 0-5 years old (meaning that you live with the child at least half the time and attend at least half of the child’s doctor/healthcare visits) 4) your child has a developmental delay or has been diagnosed with a developmental and/or intellectual disability; 5) you reside in California; 6) you are able to read, speak, and understand English, 7) you have a computer with a camera or smart phone for a virtual interview, and 😎 you are available within the next few days to meet over Zoom or Facetime for 45-60 minutes.

It’s our last session for club fun with our end of the year summer fun party.

Club Connections variety show was a blast on Second Saturday

Happy Mother’s Day

CLUB 21 SWEATSHIRTS!

Great for those cool summer evenings.
Available on May 11th Second Saturday.
First come, first serve! Limited sizes and quantities.
Adult sizes only. Cost: $35.

We are excited to share with you our new video
“The Big Picture - Building a Future of Possibilities”.

We’ve accomplished a great deal over the past 15 years, but there's so much more we can do! Building on the next Big Dream begins with you! Thank you in advance for your support.

Club 21 15th Anniversary

Club 21’s 15th Anniversary Celebration! 15 years of building a future of possibilities.

There is still time to sign up and join us for the Club 21 15th anniversary celebration!!!

Join us Saturday, May 4, 2024 from 2:00pm - 5:00pm to celebrate 15 years of building a future of possibilities. From ice cream sundaes to dancing to dreams of what’s next, it will be a fun afternoon for all ages. Whether you are a current or past member family, board member, staff, volunteer or donor, all are welcome. RSVP early as we may sell out

https://clubtwentyone.org/programs/events/15th-anniversary-celebration.html

Young adult social group. Painting in the backyard at Club 21