After a robust lineup of virtual meetings in the fall, we are continuing these offerings into 2021. We appreciate your continued feedback and insight in regards to the strengths and opportunities of our local Down syndrome community. With your support and participation we will make this a cornerstone of our community efforts moving forward.
We are thrilled to continue our virtual SPEAKER SERIES. This program is intended to educate, inform and in some cases, entertain our community. Individual sign ups are listed for each event. All events are FREE and open to ALL.
We are thrilled to continue our virtual SPEAKER SERIES. This program is intended to educate, inform and in some cases, entertain our community. Individual sign ups are listed for each event. All events are FREE and open to ALL.
Speaker Series
|
Just Right Advocacy: Getting Past No and Getting to the Yes - Thursday, May 6 at 7pm
Alyson Stover is an assistant professor in the Department of Occupational Therapy the University of Pittsburgh and obtained her juris doctorate in law with a post-graduate certificate in health law from the University of Pittsburgh. Her areas of practice expertise include pediatrics, trauma-informed occupational therapy and holistic approaches to substance use disorder. Dr. Stover is AOTA Board Certified in Pediatrics, and has spent her entire career focusing on increasing the health and wellness and experience of children with special health care needs and their families. She owns a private outpatient pediatric practice north of Pittsburgh and co-founded a non-profit organization that uses occupation to address community, societal and population needs. As a pediatric occupational therapist and a health law advocate, Alyson is interested in sharing my knowledge and experience how ways to advocate for children and their families across environments. How do families learn what their rights are and how to families assert their rights in a meaningful way that supports the health and wellness of their child and the family. She would like to share ways that she has worked “past the no” to “get to the yes.” Please register here. 
The Unlimited Potential in the Journey from Early Intervention to Kindergarten - Thurs. June 24 at 7PM
Alex Lee is the self-proclaimed ‘coolest guy other than Cristiano Ronaldo to walk the earth’, despite being just a 7th grader at Upper Merion Middle School. His boisterous sense of confidence and fancy title come from the effects of being 100% included at school since preschool. Since coming to middle school, he has received honor roll every single marking period, given keynote speeches every few months or so, and has just been having an awesome time trying to teach the world about the importance of full inclusion in middle school. At age 13, he already has an impressive resume that includes modeling for Toys R Us, doing a TV appearance on a Sprout show, singing opera in Italian on various stages, and speaking at the UN Headquarters in NYC. Isabelle Lee, Alex’s part time assistant and part time sister, is able to tag along for the ride thanks to her brother who continuously provides the most entertaining stories along with the most profound messages. She has been having quite a time getting invited to do keynote speeches at various educational conferences to retell her family’s story and crack some jokes. She has been advocating for inclusion for all students since she was 4 years old and doing keynote speeches since she was 11 years old. This young, naturally gifted public speaker has been having lots of fun in the past 5 years making audiences all over the country laugh and cry with her talks. Please register here. |
College Program for Students with ID/DD Event Date: Wednesday, May 5, 2021 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Event Location: Webinar and register here. Presenters: Amy Guthrie, Disability Advocate & Family Supports, Achieva Karen Oosterhous, Disability Advocate & Family Supports, Achieva *This is not a DSA of Pittsburgh sponsored event. |
Thank you to our Sponsors.
