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Fall Program Registration
Ages: 0 – 5 years
Dates: Saturdays • September 14 – October 19
Time: 1:30 - 2:15 PM
Location: Cincinnati Recreation Center-Mt. Auburn (2034 Young St, Cincinnati, OH 45219)
Class Instructors: Julia Alvarez and Eric Rueger
Program Coordinator: Jena Wells, Early Matters Coordinator
Description: The purpose of this program is to teach safe behaviors in, on, and around the water and to develop swimming readiness. Parents and children engage in water exploration activities with the objective of having fun and becoming comfortable in, on, and around the water. We will be focusing on skills such as breath control, relaxing techniques, horizontal body position on the front and back, propelling through the water using kicks and arm movements. Due to a variety of expected development, we will be teaching skills based on each student’s individual assessment which will occur during the first class. Each child who attends will also receive an annual membership to the Cincinnati Recreation Commission.
Ages: 0 – 2 years & 3 - 5 years
Dates: Saturdays • October 5 - November 9
Time: 9 - 9:45 AM (ages 0 - 2) | 10 - 10:45 AM (ages 3 - 5)
Location: DSAGC Office (4623 Wesley Avenue, Suite A Cincinnati, OH 45212)
Class Instructor: Kate Legge
Program Coordinator: Jena Wells, Early Matters Coordinator
Description: Ages 0 – 2: Your child's musical experience will be designed in a purposeful and developmentally appropriate manner to focus on parent-child bonding, hand-eye coordination, beginning sign language/communication and exploration of tactile, auditory and visual stimuli. The work of children is play - and music is playful! Young children learn through repetition; thus each week builds upon songs and activities presented in the prior week's class. Please bring your own blankets (yoga mats will be provided).
Ages 3 – 5: Your child's music experience will be designed in a purposeful and developmentally appropriate manner to focus on shared play, turn-taking, listening and responding. In turn, this class strives to facilitate growth in communication, social development, sensory-motor
and cognitive skill areas. Each week builds upon songs and activities presented in the prior class, so at the culmination of the session, you should be able to see the progress in your child!
** There will be a lottery draw if more than 12 participants sign-up for each session.**
Ages: 6 - 12 years
Dates: Wednesdays • September 25 - October 23
Time: 6 - 7 PM
Location: DSAGC Office (4623 Wesley Avenue, Suite A Cincinnati, OH 45212)
Class Instructor: Joan Dostal, Cincinnati Occupational Therapy Institute
Program Coordinator: Joanie Elfers, School Age Matters Coordinator
Description: Participants will explore a variety of possible chores for your child. Chores build a sense of value to the family and self- esteem. Taking steps toward greater independence in life skills can begin now. Chores can also meet developmental goals such as improving hand skills, motor planning, visual perceptual skills, organization and task completion. Working together with your child, you will explore a variety of tasks to help with household routines such as cleaning, laundry and meal setup/cleanup. Led by an occupational therapist, this will be a time to discuss what is reasonable to expect for your child and what might be a natural progression for taking on more responsibility and growing independence.
Ages: 6 - 22 years
Dates: Dates TBD; there will be three practices in November and performances throughout the season. Once we can gauge the interest, we will know which day/time to hold practice.
Time: TBD
Location: DSAGC Office (4623 Wesley Avenue, Suite A Cincinnati, OH 45212)
Class Instructors: Coach Debbie, Coach Joanie, Coach Lucy
Description: Join Coach Debbie Schroeder (former Ben-Gal), Coach Joanie Elfers, and Coach Lucy to learn the basics of cheerleading as well as a dance routine which will be performed all over the Greater Cincinnati area! After practice sessions conclude, we perform at several high school basketball half-time shows with high school cheerleaders. These performances are optional and Coach Schroeder will announce them at a later date. Each cheerleader will receive a uniform and pom-poms for practices and performances. They get to keep the poms, but we request for the uniforms to be returned at the end of the season in order to keep costs down. We encourage both boys and girls to participate!
Ages: 13 - 17 & 18+
Dates: Mondays • October 28 - November 11
Time: 5:30 - 6:30 PM (ages 13 - 17) | 6:45 - 8:15 PM (ages 18 - 30)
Location: DSAGC Office (4623 Wesley Avenue, Suite A Cincinnati, OH 45212)
Class Instructor: Barbara Thomas, M.ED., CSE, JSOC, CSES
Description: Ages 13 - 17: These three classes will give teenagers and adults with Down syndrome an opportunity to gain information about their bodies, boundaries, and healthy relationships. Parents are welcome to stay on-site, but we ask that they wait in the front lobby.
Ages 18+: These three classes will give teenagers and adults with Down syndrome an opportunity to gain information about their bodies, boundaries, and healthy relationships. Topics of sexuality and abuse prevention will also be discussed. Parents are welcome to stay on-site, but we ask that they wait in the front lobby. On the last night, parents of adults 18+ are encouraged to stay a half hour after class for parent Q & A.
Barb Thomas is an Education Consultant who offers consultative services in human sexuality. She has forty-five years of experience in Special Education coupled with forty-one years in the field of Human Sexuality. Currently, Barb is the director of Thomas Educational Consulting Services. They offer expert training, education, and consultation services in the field of Human Sexuality Education. She is also the Executive Director of the TALL Institute (Thomas Adventures in Lifelong Learning). The TALL institute offers adult education classes to adults with intellectual and developmental challenges with a focus on socialization and employment opportunities.
This is an opportunity for families to be photographed by local professionals free of charge! Stay tuned for more information. An email will be sent out Sept 9 with sign-up information.
Ages: 0 - 5 years
Dates: Thursday, October 17
Time: 5 - 7 PM
Location: Pogo Play, 10870 Kenwood Road Blue Ash, Ohio
Description: Come enjoy a night at Pogo Play with your DSAGC friends! Let your children play together while you network with other parents. There is a large room for toddlers to have fun! We will also have a party room to enjoy some snacks, pizza, and drinks. To learn more about Pogo Play, visit their website: https://www.gopogoplay.com/
Please note, the DSAGC will cover the cost of each child with Down syndrome. If siblings attend, admission at the door will be: $3 crawling – 2 years; $6.50 3 years & up. Pogo Play will donate 20% of admission sales back to the DSAGC!
Ages: 6 - 17 years
Dates: Monday, November 25
Time: 5:30 PM
Location: Sky Zone, 11745 Commons Drive Springdale, OH 45246
Description: Come jump with friends on Sky Zone’s wall-to-wall trampoline courts! Sky Zone the originators of wall-to-wall aerial action. The only way to understand it is to experience it. To learn more about Sky Zone, visit their website: https://www.skyzone.com/springdale
Please note, the DSAGC will cover the cost of each child/teen with Down syndrome. If siblings attend, you’ll need to pay at the door for their admission. $8.00 for 30 minutes; $10.00 for 60 minutes; $13.00 for 90 minutes. If you don’t own Sky Zone socks, you’ll need to purchase them for $3. We request that a parent/caregiver stay on-site during the event.
Ages: 13 & up
Dates: Sunday, November 17
Time: 1 - 2:30 PM
Location: DSAGC Office (4623 Wesley Avenue, Suite A Cincinnati, OH 45212)
Description: At our annual Holiday Party (held on December 1), we give DSAGC families that attend a homemade gift. We invite teens and adults with Down syndrome to help us make these gifts on Sunday, November 17. This is a great opportunity for adults with Down syndrome to give back and have fun at the same time.
Ages: 18 & up
Dates: Thursday, October 24
Time: 6 - 8 PM
Location: DSAGC Office (4623 Wesley Avenue, Suite A Cincinnati, OH 45212)
Description: Wear your favorite Halloween costume and join us for a SPOOKTACULAR party filled with, MONSTROUS music and FRIGHTENING fun! Adults will have the opportunity to mix and mingle with their friends while enjoying pizza, crafts, music and more.
Ages: 16 & up
Dates: Wednesday, October 30
Time: 6:30 - 8 PM
Location: DSAGC Office (4623 Wesley Avenue, Suite A Cincinnati, OH 45212)
Description: Teens and adults with Down syndrome are invited to create designs for the Cincinnati Fire Department's annual World Down Syndrome Day t-shirt. The firefighters are permitted to wear them as part of their uniform during times in March. They also sell the shirts in the community. After the designs are complete, we will open voting to the public through social media. The winning design will be printed on the shirts for 2020.
Ages: 16 & up
Dates: Sunday, November 10
Time: 4:30 - 7 PM
Location: Gameworks, 1 Levee Way Newport, KY 41071
Description: This end of the year social is geared towards Peer Partners and DSAGC Social Club members (or those interested in joining one of our 12 social clubs around Greater Cincinnati). Come join your peers as we play a variety of games at GAMEWORKS! To learn more about Gameworks, visit their website: https://www.gameworks.com/
Ages: all ages
Dates: Sunday, December 8
Time: 1 - 3 PM
Location: Oasis Conference Center, 902 Loveland Miamiville Rd, Loveland, OH 45140
Description: Families of all ages are welcome to join the Down Syndrome Association of Greater Cincinnati as we celebrate the holiday season! Your family will have the opportunity to visit with Santa, create holiday-themed crafts, receive homemade gifts, mingle with the "Christmas Tree Ladies", eat a yummy lunch, and dance with friends!
NEW THIS YEAR! This year, we have designated a quieter space for those who may need to take a break from the busy holiday festivities. We hope having this option helps to minimize the sensory overload that a big event like this can bring to some. The room is located just off the main hall. The room will have some craft options, a small area available to finish lunch, minimal music/entertainment noise, and an opportunity to mingle with Santa without the loud "Ho, Ho, Ho" or noisy jingle bells. For those who feel like a big event may be a lot for your loved one with Down syndrome to handle, we hope this addition for breaks will help make the experience a little more jolly for your family.
This event is FREE to attend, but you must RSVP!
Ages: Parents, Professionals, and Advocates (ages 15 & up)
Dates: Saturday, September 21
Time: 10 – 11:30 AM
Location: DSAGC Office (4623 Wesley Avenue, Suite A Cincinnati, OH 45212)
Presenter: Cynthia Crews
Program Coordinator: Maggie Ranz, Outreach Coordinator
Description: The discussion will focus on how Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities’ (OOD’s) Business Relations team works throughout the state to raise awareness of OOD and our mission with employer partners to promote and support the hiring of individuals with disabilities. Through OOD's network of employer partners, OOD Business Relations Specialists (BRS) identify job opportunities that match our job seekers' skill sets and experience, and also provide services and resources that promote an inclusive and diverse work environment.
Ages: Parents, Professionals, and Advocates (ages 15 & up)
Dates: Monday, October 21
Time: 6:30 - 8 PM
Location: DSAGC Office (4623 Wesley Avenue, Suite A Cincinnati, OH 45212)
Presentes: Liz Spanel, Outreach Coordinator, Fernside: Supporting Children and Families Through Grief
Program Coordinator: Jena Wells, Early Matters Coordinator
Description: This presentation is geared toward parents and caretakers of individuals with Down syndrome. How do you explain that a family member has passed away? What resources can you use to aid the discussion? How does the development of a person affect their grief emotions? Can grief be masked as other things?
During this presentation you will be given tips about how to understand grief and best support our grieving individuals with Down syndrome. You may not need this information now, but this is information that can be helpful for years to come. We are thankful that Fernside is working with us to understand the grieving process for our loved ones with Down syndrome.
Ages: Parents, Professionals, and Advocates (ages 15 & up)
Dates: Thursday, November 21
Time: 6:30 - 8 PM
Location: DSAGC Office (4623 Wesley Avenue, Suite A Cincinnati, OH 45212)
Program Coordinator: Joanie Elfers, School Age Matters Coordinator
Description: The Jon Peterson Scholarship Program provides scholarships to Ohio students who are eligible to attend kindergarten through 12th grade and have an Individualized Education Program (IEP) from their school district. A representative from the Ohio Department of Education will be discussing specifics in relation to the scholarship. Join us for a very informative evening!
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