Down Syndrome Association of PittsburghEnriching the lives of individuals with Down syndrome and supporting their families. Scroll down to see upcoming programs and events.
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Upcoming Programs (For events, visit our EVENTS page)
Penn Station East Coast Subs "Round Up for Down syndrome" Campaign
DSAP is excited to once again partner with Penn Station East Coast Subs for the “Round Up for Down Syndrome” campaign. Anyone that eats at a Penn Station in the Pittsburgh area will have the opportunity to “round up” to support us! This campaign will run from March 1-21. We hope to see you eating some yummy subs and supporting our local Down syndrome community! Send us your photos of you "rounding up" at info@dsapgh.org. |
DSAP Yoga Classes with Open Up Pgh - Sundays, beginning March 19
Yoga Minis and Yoga Moves with Open Up Pgh are back on Sundays, starting March 19 through May 21. Yoga Minis will be held at 11am and Yoga Moves will be held at 1pm. We encourage you to sign up for all 5 sessions to build upon your skills! Yoga Minis is for children 10 and under, where you can expect gentle movement on the floor, yoga stories, and soothing breath exercises. Class is open to all who are interested in helping their child create stability, and connect with supportive breath for relaxation. Multiple family members are welcome to join. Register here. Yoga Moves is for young adults and adults, where you can expect fun yoga poses to move your bodies! Improve your mood, coordination, and motor skills while focusing on movement and breath. Expect partner activities, yoga shapes, music, and flow. Elements of class include strength, balance, and relaxation. Caregivers are welcome to join in on the fun. Register here. |
Rock Your Socks for World Down Syndrome Day - Tuesday, March 21
World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD), March 21, is a global awareness day which has been officially observed by the United Nations since 2012. The date for WDSD being the 21st day of the 3rd month, was selected to signify the uniqueness of the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome which causes Down syndrome. Since the chromosomes look like socks, wear bold, brightly colored, mismatched socks. So when someone asks, "What's with the socks?" it's the perfect opportunity to share about WDSD! For WDSD 2023, we call for people and organizations to be: With Us Not For Us. You can also support DSAP's Rock Your Socks for WDSD Fundraiser by purchasing a pair of PALS socks here! We look forward to seeing how you rock your socks! When you share photos, use the tags #WorldDownSyndromeDay #WithUsNotForUs #dsapgh |
DSAP Speaker Series: Benefits of Being Busy - Staying Busy for Tweens, Teens and Adults on March 29 at 7pm
DSAP has partnered with Advance Behavior & Learning to provide a two-part virtual Speaker Series, with the second session on Wednesday, March 29 at 7pm. Tweens, teens, and adults have behavioral needs that are often distinctly different from younger children. Prevention, education, and functional, logical consequences should all come together to ensure an effective plan. This session will review these essential components and provide some new thoughts on how to improve engagement in this older group where options may feel more limited. Staying busy is important, but the key is finding how to best help teach this life skill and promote independence. This session will help with some new ideas and inspiration. RSVP here. |
3rd Annual Topgolf Fundraiser - Sunday, April 23 at 3pm
Mark your calendars for DSAP's 3rd Annual Topgolf Fundraiser located at Topgolf Pittsburgh! Take a look at our brochure for more details and other ways to get involved with this inspiring event! To register, partner, or volunteer, click here. |
Down to Box Sessions Beginning Jan 10 in Allison Park and Jan 12 in Murrysville
Down to Box is for teens/adults (14yrs+) and begins on 1/10 for a 3-month program on Tuesdays at Fit 4 Boxing Club in Allison Park from 7-8pm. If your child is near this age and interested in participating, please reach out to Meredith to discuss. A second program for teens/adults (14yrs+) begins on 1/12 at Fit 4 Boxing Club in Murrysville and continues on Thursdays from 7-8pm. The 12 sessions are designed to build upon one another, so consistent weekly participation is strongly encouraged for the athletes' success in the program. This program is being offered for $250 per athlete. DSAP is offsetting the cost and offering it to athletes at $125 total for the winter session. In an effort to make this program accessible to all, full or partial scholarships are available (call/text Meredith at 4125659936 or email info@dsapgh.org). Register here. Volunteers Needed: Learn more here. |
PALS Pittsburgh July 16-22 at the University of Pittsburgh
PALS creates inclusive camp experiences for people with and without Down syndrome. We hope you will join us as we seek to create a world of belonging! To learn more and apply for PALS Pittsburgh, click here.
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