Down Syndrome Society of Wichita

Garden City/Dodge City Celebration: Bowling!
2022-03-26 13:00 - 15:00 UTC | Hard Rock Lanes, 1612 E. Laurel, Garden City, KS, 67501, United States
Join our western Kansas families in celebration and honor of individuals with Down syndrome served in their community!

World Down Syndrome Day Celebration
2022-03-20 16:00 - 18:00 | Boston Park, 6655 Zimmerly, Wichita, KS, 67226, United States
We’re coming together for a fun World Down Syndrome day Celebration Dance together! Join us at Boston Park for a fun late afternoon of dancing, eating and games together.

Learning Series: Aging, Alzheimers and Down Syndrome
2021-03-30 18:00 - 19:00 | Online
We’ll be discussing all things aging with people with Down syndrome. We will have a guest from the Alzheimer’s Association who will speak about signs to watch for.

March Stars Meet-Up
2021-03-24 15:30 - 16:30 | Online
We’re gearing up for our March Stars event virtual spring activity meet up!

Learning Series: Deciphering Your County Developmental Disability Organization
2021-02-23 18:00 - 19:00 | Online
Have you ever been confused by the word “waivers” or “SCDDO” or case management? If so, you probably didn’t know about your county developmental disability organization! Join this one-hour presentation and Q&A to learn more about what this means and why you should get connected!
We’ll have a presentation from a representative at the SCDDO along with time for question and answers.

February 2021 Stars Meet-Up: Art from our Hearts
2021-02-10 15:30 - 16:30 | Online
Join other stars as we create artwork in celebration of Valentine’s Day while connecting with other peers in conversation and topics for discussion.

January 2021 Stars Meet-Up: Vision Boarding
2021-01-27 15:30 - 16:30 | Online
Join other stars for a fun afternoon session making goals and and creating personal vision boards for 2021!
We will mail all of the supplies to participants EXCEPT magazine clippings. You will need to print off or find magazines to complete the vision boards.
Please sign up by January 24th to receive materials in time.

Learning Series: Decreasing Unwanted Behaviors
2021-01-26 18:00 - 19:00 | Online
Join us for an informative session with David Anderson of HCI Counseling to explain mind processing and help with challenging behaviors.
Join us for an informative session with David Anderson of HCI Counseling to explain mind processing and help with challenging behaviors!

Stars Chat and Exchange
2020-12-22 16:00 - 17:00 | Online
Join the DSSW Stars for a fun time via Zoom with games, gift exchange and fun chatting!

ABLE Act Workshop
2020-12-21 18:00 - 19:00 | Online
Join us along with the Kansas State ABLE director, Tom Treacy, for an information session regarding setting up an ABLE account for your loved one. We’ll be virtual so you can enjoy this right from your home!

Holiday Gift Drive-By
2020-12-19 14:00 - 16:00 | DSSW Office, 9415 E. Harry, Ste. 405, Wichita, KS, United States
We have been fortunate to have a gift drive by from the students at East High school for a special gift give away for individuals with Down syndrome between 0-elementary school.
We do have a cut off at 50, so sign up as soon as possible.

December Fine Motor Fun
2020-12-10 18:30 - 19:00 | Online
It’s time for Holiday crafts, fun, dancing and fine motor fun! Join us for the final Final Motor Fun session of the year!

Jingle Jam Holiday Celebration
2020-12-05 11:00 | KS

New Parent Virtual Meet-Up
2020-12-01 18:00 - 18:45 | Online
Join us for our new parent meet up and chat. This is for parents new to the area, new parents to our group and those who want to connect! Looking forward to seeing you all!

Fall Chat with Stars
2020-11-18 15:15 - 16:00 | Online
Join the virtual chat and activity session with other Stars!
Wednesday, Nov. 18th from 3:15-4 pm

November Learning Series - Personal Safety Awareness
2020-11-17 17:30 - 18:30 | Online
We are glad to offer this session for children and parents regarding personal safety and awareness. This session will teach children about touch (safe, confusing and not safe) and also help them identify trusted adults. This is intended for pre-school aged children through elementary-aged children, but all participants are welcome to join if the information will be beneficial.

October Learning Series: Disability Rights Center of Kansas Workshop
2020-10-19 17:30 - 18:30 | 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
