Special Heroes: San Diego Down Syndrome

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Genev'e birthday happiness!

Father's Day 2024

Families, valued Respite Workers, and DSPs,

Please share and attend if you are able to. We need to let Sacramento know that we expect them to keep the promise to raise rates for direct support professionals- Respite Workers. If you want to make signs to bring that is very encouraged. If you are a family that wants to speak about how services are important to your family please email our office and we will help set that up. Gavin Newsom is set to delay the promised rate increase to 2025, w ith your help we can push for a rate increase this Summer for the DSPs that care for our loved ones! 💪💪

Camp Able coming up soon for 6 weeks and regional pays for it. My kids talk about it all year. Also Expressions in Santee for dance is the greatest and also free.

We still have OPEN SPOTS for 10:00am-11:20am, May 20th-24th for iCan Bike San Diego 🤩
Enroll here: www.icanbikesd.org
🚴🏽Total cost is $380 🚴🏽

Miss National Extraordinaire is seeking sponsorships & support in the form of monetary donations, products & services. Donation deadline for sponsor advertisement in the program book is June 1st. Please help if you can!
https://missextraordinaire.com/

Involved Exceptional Parents' Day Conference
For those who registered, we look forward to seeing you tomorrow! It's going to be an amazing day. 🎉
Please note: We're completely sold out! Registration is closed. If you're unable to attend, please notify [email protected] ASAP to allow others on our waiting list to attend.

Registration is STILL OPEN for iCan Bike San Diego held May 20th-24th, 2024 at Alliant University sports arena. Enroll here: www.icanbikesd.org
Session 1 - 8:30-9:45am, ONLY 1 Spot Available
Session 2 - 10:05-11:20am, Currently 7 Spots
Session 3 - 12:30-1:45pm, ONLY 1 Spot Available
Session 4 - 2:05-3:20pm, FULL - Not Available
🚴🏽Total cost is $380 🚴🏽
$150 Deposit - Due now through April 19th.
The full amount is due by April 20th.
Thank you, we are looking forward to helping your rider! 🎉

Happy days!

Happy 3/ 21 World Down Syndrome Day 😍
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Involved Exceptional Parents' Day Conference is coming up on Saturday, April 27th from 8:00am-4:00pm! IEP Day is designed for parents/ caregivers of children with disabilities, educators & service providers. Down Syndrome Association of San Diego is also hosting a workshop strand! Contact your San Diego Regional Center service coordinator to request funding, and scholarships may also be available through EFRConline.

SPEAKING | Beyond Down Syndrome We continue to offer the very popular free, in-person workshops and now have added free, live, on-line webinars so you can gain essential information and ask the questions that are most important to your family.

Employment 101 course on Adjoin Nonprofit Inflight Skills Academy coming in February! If you or a loved one is interested, enroll in their courses at https://adjoin.org/our-work/catalysts/learn

Mark your calendars and save these upcoming dates! 🤠

Time to get out those dancing shoes! Our annual DSAHR Valentine's Day Dance Party is February 10th! RSVP to the number on the flyer below. Please do NOT RSVP under this post. A max. of 60 people are allowed due to size of the venue. Don't be late to the party, RSVP NOW!

🦀 Tidepooling season is here and we can’t wait to get out and explore these amazing ocean habitats! 🐠If you’re on the hunt for the best spots to find sea critters in San Diego, we have a great list of our favorites. 🌊 Find it at the 🔗 below.

https://www.sandiegofamily.com/things-to-do/out-about/tide-pooling-in-san-diego

REINS Therapeutic Horsemanship Program has their annual 2024 calendar on sale for $12. Grab them before they are gone! 🎉

https://www.10news.com/spain-elects-first-parliamentarian-with-down-syndrome

Spain elects first parliamentarian with Down syndrome Mar Galcerán is an advocate for those with intellectual disabilities. Her ascension is a huge moment for those with the genetic condition.

Our friend Isabella 🎉

Participant Spotlight - San Diego Dancing Queen Isabella