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)
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DSAP Fall Family Connection Pumpkin Decorating - September 25
Join DSAP families for a free fall Family Connection pumpkin decorating event for all ages on Sunday, September 25 beginning at 1:00pm at Munchkin University Child Care Center, LLC located at 3001 Sussex Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15226 (parking is free). Pumpkins, paint, and decorating supplies will be provided by the Down Syndrome Association of Pittsburgh (DSAP). Light snacks will also be provided by DSAP. Click here to RSVP. Learn more about volunteer opportunities HERE. |
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Fall Speaker Series:
Advocacy Toolkit Presented by Shannon Striner - September 29 at 8:00pm In this session, Shannon Striner, fellow Mom and Co-President of DSAP Board of Directors, will share her advocacy toolkit with us. Shannon will walk you through how to give a personalized presentation. You will receive worksheets, a presentation template, a list of recommended books, and a letter to send home to parents in your child’s class. Disclaimer: Shannon is not an educator. This is a presentation she has given at dozens of schools in the Pittsburgh area and she has found success using this format. You can take these tools and make them your own. Register here. |
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DSAP Parent's Night Out - October 1
What better way to kick off the start of Down Syndrome Awareness Month than getting together with other DSAP parents for a Parent's Night Out on Saturday, October 1 beginning at 7pm at Urban Tap in Shadyside, located at 216 S Highland Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206. Your $5 registration includes a variety of appetizers and 1 drink ticket (does not include dinner). Click here to RSVP. DSAP also has resources to connect you with potential sitters. If interested, please reach out to info@dsapgh.org. |
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Fall Speaker Series:
Session #1 Basics of Special Education - September 14 at 7:00pm Session #2 Basics on Behavioral Support - October 5 at 7:00pm In this 2-Part Online Series attendees will learn how to review IEP's, timelines, what to expect in a meeting, when to ask for an evaluation, and progress monitoring. Attendees will also learn about types of support (one on one v. shared paraprofessional), Positive Behavior Support Plans (PBSP's) and Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA's), and social skills instruction. Register for both sessions here. |
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Down to Box Sessions Beginning Sept 13 in Allison Park, Sept 15 in Murrysville, and Kids on Sept 13 in Allison Park
Down to Box is BACK! DSAP has three different sessions to choose from with our fall programming. For teens and young adults (ages 14+) the program starts on Tuesday 9/13 at Fit 4 Boxing Club in Allison Park and on Thursday 9/15 at Fit 4 Boxing in Murrysville. Learn more about volunteer opportunities HERE. NEW this fall is a program for kids ages 6-13, starting on Thursday 9/15 at Fit 4 Boxing Club in Allison Park. These 3-month boxing programs include 12 sessions for athletes! Click here to register. |
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Buddy Up Tennis Sponsored by DSAP - September 10 through December 17
Calling all athletes for another high-energy adaptive fitness program sponsored by DSAP! Buddy Up Tennis is back this fall starting on Saturday, September 10 at 8:30am. The 90-minute clinics will combine tennis, fitness, and social activities. No prior tennis experience is needed! Existing athletes can click here to sign up. New athletes can click here to register then sign up. Learn more about volunteer opportunities HERE. |
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