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Take a look at the classes, social events and workshops below. When you are ready to register, click the RED button at the very bottom. You will be able to pick and choose which programming you'd like to sign-up for all at once. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at 513.761.5400.
Empowerment Classes
Physical Therapy (ages 0 - 2)
Saturdays | 9 - 10 AM
January 28 - March 4
ABC Pediatric Therapy, Red Bank
Physical Therapy is therapist facilitated, progressive building gross motor program focused on core strength (abdominal and back). Each class builds on the previous one, so you don't want to miss out! This is a group therapy session. There will be one (maybe two) therapists floating around during the session to speak with every family.
At this time, you may ask the therapist about specific questions or concerns pertaining to your child. Each week, a different topic/technique will be discussed as a group and then you will have time to practice with therapists nearby! Due to safety concerns, we kindly ask that you keep siblings home during this class.
If you have any questions, please contact Jena Wells at jenaw@dsagc.com. Please note, there is a one-time $20 fee for this class. You must pay up-front with a credit card to register. If you need to pay by cash or check, please call the office at 513.761.5400.
Sign Language Level 1 (ages 0 - 5)
Wednesdays| 6:30 - 7:30 PM
February 1 - March 8
DSAGC Hatton Foundation Community Room
The use of American Sign Language (ASL) can open up the world of communication for children who have Down syndrome because it supports the development of expressive language, functional communication and social skills. Both parents and processionals appreciate the convenience it affords. With signs, there is no communication device or book to tote, no charging or replacing batteries, no forgetting it at home. Your hands are always with you! In addition to providing a convenient form of functional communication, signing helps children with speech and language disorders improve both their receptive and expressive language skills!
There will be two Sign Language sessions this year. During "Level 1", you will learn many signs that are commonly used in our every day. There will be a book and song related to a certain topic each week. Be ready to play games as this is a great way to review and remember what was previously taught. The "Level 2" class will be held over the summer and these classes will focus on making sentences and adding to your little one's vocabulary!
If you have any questions, please contact Jena Wells at jenaw@dsagc.com. Please note, there is a one-time $20 fee for this class. You must pay up-front with a credit card to register. If you need to pay by cash or check, please call the office at 513.761.5400.
Book Club (ages 10 - 14)
Mondays| 6:30 - 7:30 PM
February 6 - March 13
DSAGC Hatton Foundation Community Room
Book Club is a six-week series of interactive meetings led by a licensed speech and language pathologist. The SLP will target the following skills:
* How to use clear speech to express ideas about a story
* How to improve descriptive language
* How to identify characters and themes in short stories
* How to understand common figures of speech
Participants will work on social interactions, giving and requesting information, reading non-verbal cues and problem solving.
"Evan really loved the social aspect and the books that were chosen. You could also see how independent he felt when following the directions. Can't wait for Book Club to start again!" - Amy Luoma, parent
If you have any questions, please contact Joanie Elfers at joanie@dsagc.com. Please note, there is a one-time $20 fee for this class. You must pay up-front with a credit card to register. If you need to pay by cash or check, please call the office at 513.761.5400.
Kitchen Skills (ages 18 & up)
Thursdays| 6:30 - 8 PM
February 2 - March 2
DSAGC Hatton Foundation Community Room
Participants will gain hands-on experience in the kitchen! A professional chef and his assistant will teach adults how to use tools and appliances to prepare meals and oversee participants as they create their very own dishes! Throughout the 5-week session, adults will also learn about kitchen saftey and tips to eat healthy!
If you have any questions, please contact Christy Gregg at christyg@dsagc.com. Please note, there is a one-time $20 fee for this class. You must pay up-front with a credit card to register. If you need to pay by cash or check, please call the office at 513.761.5400.
This class is SOLD OUT! If you'd like to be put on a waiting list, email ChristyG@dsagc.com.
Social Opportunities
Sky Zone (ages 6 - 14)
Wednesday, February 15 | 5 PM
Sky Zone, 11745 Commons Drive Cincinnati, OH 45246
Sky Zone is the world’s first indoor trampoline park. We’re the inventors of “fun fitness” and the makers of trampolines as far as the eye can see. We give you one of the greatest workouts ever combined with awesome, healthy fun. We’ve been voted the number one “out of the box” workout and the “best party ever.” Experience WOW – the weightlessness of bouncing, flipping and landing in a pit filled with 10,000 foam cubes.
For this event, participants with Down syndrome will jump for free and additional jumpers will pay on-site ($8 for 30 minutes, $11 for 60 minutes).
If you have any questions, please contact Joanie Elfers at joanie@dsagc.com.
Glamour Day (ages 15 & up)
Saturday, February 4 | 2 - 4 PM
DSAGC Hatton Foundation Community Room
We invite all female teens and adults attending the Winter Dance to our GLAMOUR DAY! Hair, make-up and nail professionals will be on-site to pamper the ladies before their big night. This is a free event, but tickets are required to attend the Winter Dance! Winter Dance tickets are sold on a separate page, you can click here to purchase your Winter Dance tickets!
If you have any questions, please contact Joanie Elfers at joanie@dsagc.com.
321 Party (ages 16 & up)
Sunday, March 19 | 4 - 6 PM
DSAGC Hatton Foundation Community Room
Celebrate World Down Syndrome Day with your friends at the DSAGC! We will have pizza, crafts, a photo booth and more!
If you have any questions, please contact Christy Gregg at christyg@dsagc.com.
NEW - 21 Series!
Starting in February, on the 21st of each month, we will host an educational workshop for those in the DSAGC community. Workshop topics will change each month and local experts will present in their area of expertise.
Some of the topics include Sensory Processing, Puberty, Healthcare Transitions and more!
Parents, professionals, relatives and self-advocates (15 & up) are welcome! These workshops are free to attend, but registration is required.
Understanding Sensory Processing Differences
for parents, professionals, relatives and self-advocates 15 & up
February 21 | 6:30 - 8 PM
DSAGC Hatton Foundation Community Room
Presented By Joan V. Dostal, OTR/L
Sensory differences can impact the lives of children including those with Down syndrome. Sensory seekers and sensory avoiders engage with their world in ways that can limit participation in daily routines. Challenges with praxis and postural control complicate how children learn and develop new motor skills. Understanding some of the behaviors of children with sensory processing disorders allows the parent to start problem solving around common sensory based concerns and possible tools to explore.
Joan V. Dostal OTR/L brings 40 years of clinical experience in a wide range of settings, including an outpatient SI clinic, early intervention, schools, newborn intensive care and follow up, and a mental health clinic. She has, for the past 33 years, been at Cincinnati Occupational Therapy Institute with responsibilities as clinician, co-owner and now clinical specialist. Her specialty area is sensory integration as she maintains a small caseload of children and adults, mentors COTI staff and provides trainings for families and professionals.
If you have any questions, please contact Jena Wells at jenaw@dsagc.com.
Charting the Lifecourse
for parents, professionals, relatives and self-advocates 15 & up
March 21 | 6:30 - 8 PM
DSAGC Hatton Foundation Community Room
Presented by Celia F. Schloemer
Do you worry about your child's future? Do you feel supported by your community? Do you feel supported by formal DD services? Do you feel overwhelmed with the amount of resources available? During this workshop, you learn about the "good life" and how you can utilize comprehensive and integrated systems across each of life's domains. Our presenter will show you how to map out your future to reach "the good life" as you see it.
Celia Schloemer is the Family Support Coordinator at the University of Cincinnati-University Center of Excellence in Developmental Disabilities, (UC-UCEDD). She comes to this position with more than 12 years experience working directly with families of school-aged children with disabilities as an educational advocate. In her present position, she supports individuals with disabilities and their families across the life span by connecting them to resources, assisting them in accessing information and offering trainings that improve outcomes. Celia also brings to her work the perspective of being a sister-in-law, an aunt and a sibling to individuals with developmental disabilities.
If you have any questions, please contact Jena Wells at jenaw@dsagc.com.
Winter Dance
Saturday, February 4
Newport Syndicate
Purchase Tickets
ReelAbilities Film Festival
March 9 - 12
Duke Energy Center
World Down Syndrome Day 5K
Sunday, March 26
Winton Woods
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Thank you for registering! A program coordinator will be in touch closer to the start of the class, social or workshop. In the meantime, please contact us at 513.761.5400 if you have any questions or concerns.