Down Syndrome Society of Wichita

October Learning Series: Disability Rights Center of Kansas Workshop
2020-10-19 17:30 - 18:30 UTC | Online
We are glad to offer the October Learning Series focused on legal advocacy services that the crime victims with disabilities unit provides.

Parade of Stars Annual Walk
2020-10-10 11:00 - 14:00 | KS

Learning Series: Speech and Down Syndrome
2020-08-17 18:00 - 19:00 | Online
Join us to discuss speech development and individuals with Down syndrome and how to continue learning at home!

Help at Home: Fine Motor Fun Pop Up!
2020-07-16 18:30 - 19:00 | Online
Join us for a pop up of the Fine Motor Fun sessions featuring fun activities, and lots of fun with friends as we develop fine motor skills!

Reading with Natalie Hale
2020-07-15 18:00 - 18:30 | Online
Join us to discuss reading fundamentals and how to maintain learning for individuals with Down Syndrome. Our guest presenter is Natalie Hale, author and creator of a specialized reading program for individuals with Down syndrome.

Session with Eliana - Spanish
2020-07-01 18:00 - 19:00 | Online
Eliana es Madre de Emir y Ayelen, ambos con sindrome de down. Emir tiene 16 años de edad y esta en el proceso de transmitir metas Post- Secundarias, mientras Ayelen asiste a clases en escuela secundaria en su districto escolar publico. Ambos an crecido asistiendo escuelas publicas. Emir es el primer estudiante en ser incluyido escuela secundaria atravez de un curriculum modificado. Eliana, Emir, y Ayelen son influencias de medios sociales y juntos an construyido una Gran Communidad de seguidores de su propia cantidad con mas de 800K en todo el Mundo. Eliana trabaja como Directora de Comunicacion del Estado de Florida un Centro de (PTI) fundados por el Departamento de Educacion y Centro Nacional: Systemico Improvedor con DOE. Eliana tiene su Licenciatura en Comunicaciones y su Maestria en Leyes Legales en Educacion. (PTI) el objectivo del PTI es para dar informacion Gratuita y un sistema de apoyo para padres y familias con hijos con descapacidades para aprovechar al maximo su educacion escolar

Help at Home: Fine Motor Fun 4
2020-06-25 18:30 - 19:00 | Online
Join us for another session of fine motor fun exercises for preschool to elementary-aged children. We’ll work on fine motor activities, scissor skills and more. These will be fun and easy activities you can do right from your home, led by an experienced therapist!

Potty Training Workshop
2020-06-23 19:00 - 20:15 | Online
We are glad to offer the June learning series on potty training, with specialist Rose Reif of North Carolina. Featured on a variety of platforms including PopSugar, Care.com and HealthCentral.com, she will bring a live 1-hour plus Q&A potty training workshop to us! Participants will receive an electronic help tool to utilize right at home with registration.

Help at Home: Fine Motor Fun 3
2020-06-11 18:30 - 19:00 | Online

Stars Connection
2020-06-10 14:30 - 15:30 | Online
Join other Star friends (18+) on a connection day to reconnect with friends and enjoy seeing each other!

Help at Home: Fine Motor Fun 2
2020-05-28 18:30 - 19:00 | Online

Help at Home: Fine Motor Fun
2020-05-14 18:30 - 19:00 | Online
Join us for fine motor fun exercises for preschool to elementary-aged children. We’ll work on fine motor activities, scissor skills and more. These will be fun and easy activities you can do right from your home, led by an experienced therapist!

Trust and Guardianship Workshop - Part 2
2020-05-04 17:30 - 18:00 | Online

Move it with Ching - Part 3
2020-04-29 17:30 - 18:00 | Online

Spanish Connection - Virtual
2020-04-24 17:00 - 17:30 | Online
Join us for a quick check in with other Spanish-speaking families to discuss best practices and check in!

Stars Connection
2020-04-23 15:30 - 16:00 | Online
Connect with other Stars – 18+ to check in and see how things are going. See your friends and have fun chatting!

Move it with Ching
2020-04-22 17:30 - 18:00 | Online
Don’t worry about being stuck at home and missing the gym. We’re bringing fun and fitness right to your living room!! Join us for this 30-minute workout with Ching in a session designed just for DSSW families right on Zoom!

Learning Series: Guardianship
2020-04-20 17:30 - 18:00 | Online
Our bi-monthly learning will continue! Join us with Martin Pringle Law Firm attorney, Karlee Canady, as we dive into learning what Guardianship is. She will be providing a presentation, along with time for Q & A.

Mom's Night In
2020-04-19 20:45 - 21:15 | Online
It’s been a little stressful, but you’re making it! You deserve a few moments to yourself to connect with other moms to check in, share best practices and get a little motivation. Grab a snack and beverage, and check in!

March Circus - March 22nd - 6pm
2020-03-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Hartman Arena, 8151 N. Hartman, Park City, KS, United States
We have a limited number of tickets for the upcoming circus! Please limit to 8 per family. If additional are requested,
we will allow everyone a chance to the tickets and then distribute remaining tickets.

March Circus - March 22nd - 2pm
2020-03-22 14:00 - 16:00 | Hartman Arena, 8151 N. Hartman, Park City, KS, United States

March Circus - March 21st - 6pm
2020-03-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Hartman Arena, 8151 N. Hartman, Park City, KS, United States

March Circus - March 21st - 2pm
2020-03-21 14:00 - 16:00 | Hartman Arena, 8151 N. Hartman, Park City, KS, United States

World Down Syndrome Day Family Celebration
2020-03-21 12:00 - 14:00 | WSU Rhatigan Shocker Lanes, 1845 N. Fairmount, Wichita, KS, United States
Join us for a fun afternoon with bowling, billiards and great fellowship!
We’ll be at the Rhatigan Student Center in Shocker Lanes for a fun afternoon in celebration of World Down Syndrome day! Everyone is welcome!
$10 per family includes access to bowling, food and fun up to 6. If you have more than 6, please register additional immediate family members for just $3 per person.
$5 per person is for extended family and friends (grandparents, cousins, aunts, uncles, neighbors, etc.) who wish to join us!

Do the Du Duathlon
2020-03-21 08:00 - 11:00 | Sedgwick County Park, 6501 W. 21st St., Wichita, KS, 67205, United States

March Circus - March 20th - 6:30pm
2020-03-20 18:30 - 20:30 | Hartman Arena, 8151 N. Hartman, Park City, KS, United States

Spanish Connection
2020-02-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Sedgwick County Extension Office, 7001 W. 21st St., Wichita, KS, 67205, United States
Come together with other Spanish-speaking families to visit about challenges, fellowship and build community! Bring a covered dish!

New Parent Brunch
2020-02-22 10:30 - 12:00 | Rockwell Library, 5939 E. 9th St. N., Wichita, KS, United States
Have you recently welcomed a new little one or planning to in the coming months? This is the perfect meet up for you! Join other families with little ones and learn about various opportunities within our organization and in the community!
Michelle McAllister from Maize Parents as Teachers will be our special guest.
Saturday, February 22, 2020
Rockwell Library Meeting Room
5939 E. 9th St. N
Wichita, KS
FREE registration

February Learning Series: IEPs and Transition
2020-02-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Grace Presbyterian Church, 5002 E. Douglas, Wichita, KS, United States
Ever wondered what in the world is an IEP and how do you get your 3-4 year old ready for one?
Do you have modifications and don’t know what to do or what next steps are?
Are you getting ready for your yearly review for your teen and have questions?
This workshop would be a great place for you to stop by! Join us, along with several area experts who can give you insight into the IEP process.

Move It! Move It!
2020-02-10 18:00 - 19:00 | DSSW Office, 9415 E. Harry, Ste. 405, Wichita, KS, United States
This fun 4-session dance and fitness opportunity is for individuals with Down syndrome (and a friend) to get moving and take steps to a healthier lifestyle. Each session is instructor-led, with upbeat jams to get moving and modified moves to fit all participants. Registration available for ages 12 through adulthood.
