Events

Upcoming Events

June

Football Camp for the Stars
Date: June 26 at 6PM
Where: Virtual Event on our Facebook Page

Due to COVID-19 and the safety of our players, we are cancelling our in-person camp for 2020. However, we would like to invite you to a virtual event on Friday, June 26 starting at 6PM right here on Facebook. Share your favorite pictures of past camps and post your favorite memories. You can also email those to info@dsapgh.org and we can share for you. Also be watching for a special guest appearance too!

NDSC Annual Convention
Date: May 11-June 27
Where: Virtual

Join us May 11 through June 27 for the NDSC 2020 Convention From Your Couch. This virtual event will offer programming and interactions for the entire family. While we’ll miss seeing everyone in person, we are planning a top-notch learning experience along with opportunities to socialize!

Beginning the week of May 11, we will present 3-4 new, one-hour workshops per week.
Plus, we will be offering five Deep Dive Sessions over the course of the event. These 3-hour interactive workshops, presented by world-renowned speakers, are designed for those interested in gaining more in-depth knowledge and engaging in discussion with an expert on a specific topic. Deep Dive Sessions are not recorded.
Starting in June, we will kick-off Youth & Adult workshops, spotlights, and of course, the talent show! There will also be sessions just for siblings in a virtual Brothers & Sisters Conference, along with the opportunity to attend Sharing Sessions designed for your individual ages and stages.
Take a scroll through our Virtual Exhibit Hall.
The multi-week event will culminate with a full-day virtual event on Saturday, June 27, that will include Advocacy Training Boot Camp; Membership Meeting; Awards Presentation; Plenary with Keynote speaker, Zack Gottsagen; and a Zoom 321 Dance Party.

Registration is just $49 per household. Optional Deep Dive Sessions may be purchased as add-ons for just $19 each. You can also purchase Convention From Your Couch t-shirts for $19 each, inc. shipping. (The deadline to purchase t-shirts, as well as register for Y&A and B&S programming, is June 1st)
If this will be your first NDSC Convention, we hope to give you a glimpse of the magic that our one-of-a-kind event holds. While we will miss seeing everyone in person, we will still provide a meaningful 2020 convention and hope that you are making plans to join us in Phoenix – July 8-11, 2021!

For more information and to register, click here

Please note the above event is NOT hosted by DSAP

July	Zoo Day Date: Cancelled Where: Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium \| 7370 Baker St, Pittsburgh, PA 15206 Due to COVID-19, the zoo is currently closed. Join us in 2021 for the Down Syndrome Association of Pittsburgh’s 4th Annual Picnic at the Pittsburgh Zoo!

August

DSAP Idlewild Day
Date: Cancelled
Where: Idlewild Park | 2574 US-30, Ligonier, PA 15658

Due to COVID-19, Idlewild is currently closed so the DSAP family day is cancelled.

October

Buddy Walk
Date: Saturday October 3
Where: TBD

Save the date. More details to come

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March

World Down Syndrome Day Dance
EVENT CANCELLED

Families – as we are sure you are aware, public concern over community health is high. The Western Pennsylvania Down Syndrome community is no different. In an abundance of caution for our children and our families, the World Down Syndrome Day Dance scheduled for Friday, March 21, 2020 has been cancelled. It is the Down Syndrome Association of Pittsburgh Board’s hope and intention to schedule a similar event later in the calendar year. We are grateful for the many efforts by our families who secured support and in-kind donations for the event; your kindness and effort are valued and deeply appreciated. Dance ticket purchases will be refunded. Purchasers can expect to see their account credited in approximately 7-10 business days.

January

Benefit Dinner
Time: January 23, 2020 | 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Where: Casbah Restaurant | 229 S Highland Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206

Join us for a DSAP Benefit Dinner on Thursday, January 23 at Casbah Restaurant in Shadyside. All proceeds benefit DSAP.

November

Holiday Party
Time: November 30, 2019 | 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Where: Printscape Arena at Southpointe | 114 Southpointe Blvd, Canonsburg, PA 15317

Join the members of DSAP for fun, games, ice skating & pictures with Santa at our second annual holiday party.

Opportunity for Parents of Children Ages 2 and under to Connect Parent Support Group Meeting
Time: November 15, 2019 | 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Where: UPMC Children’s | Rangos Auditorium, 4401 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224

This parent support group meeting is for expectant parents and families with children with Down syndrome ages two years and under to come together to connect. We will hear from other parents about their experiences as well as have opportunities to meet other families who are all traveling similar journeys. We will also have a variety of desserts to enjoy together.

Parents may bring their young children. No childcare will be provided.
Parent Support Group Sessions are graciously sponsored by: FedEx Ground, get up for downs, & UPMC

Special Olympics Young Athletes Session at Pitt
Time: November 9, 2019 | 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Where: The William Pitt Union Rm. 501 | 3959 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Special Olympics Young Athletes ™ is a free inclusive sports play program for children aged 2-7. Young Athletes ™ is an early introduction to sports and to the world of Special Olympics, where children enjoy games and activities that develop motor skills and eye coordination.

Please note the above event was NOT hosted by DSAP