Empowerment Classes
ESPAÑOL Beginning Beats 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.** Register Social Opportunities
ESPAÑOL Early Matters Pogo Play! 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! Register DSAGC Holiday Party Ages: all ages
Dates: Sunday, December 8
Time: 1 - 3 PM
Location: Oasis Conference Center, 902 Loveland Miamiville Rd, Loveland, OH 45140
Description: The Down Syndrome Association of Greater Cincinnati celebrates the holiday season every December by bringing together our families for a visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, arts and crafts, holiday decorating, gifts and more. It’s also a time to honor individuals who have championed our mission and who have served as a constant source of celebration of individuals with Down syndrome. This is a free event, but families that wish to attend must register. Register 21 Series Employment and Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities Services 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. Register Strategies to Support a Grieving Loved One 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. Register Jon Peterson Special Needs Scholarship 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! Register Family Resources Community Participation Fund We have a limited amount of scholarships available for individuals with Down syndrome to participate in community activities (such as camps, soccer, swim lessons) and therapies. Learn more and Register Hospital Care Packages Is your child (18 years and younger), with Down syndrome, spending three or more days in the hospital? The Down Syndrome Association of Greater Cincinnati would love to support you during this difficult time. Learn more and Register Community Groups A Community Group is designed to create opportunities for families that have children with Down syndrome to network and share common interests, concerns, challenges, and information. Learn more and Register | 
A Note from Early Matters Coordinator, Jena Wells
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