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Please note before registering:
Registration Opens: March 1
Registration Closes: March 31
Lottery Draw & Waitlist Updates: April 1 - 4
ALL Paperwork Due: April 14
*If paperwork is not received by DUE date, refunds will be issued and your name will be moved to the bottom of the current waitlist.
LOTTERY DRAW will be held for all those who register as a repeat attendee. All individuals who registered will be updated about if they have received a spot during the identified dates. If for any reason NEW spots are not filled by date, those spots will be added to the lottery draw.
The Independent Living Retreat (ILR) is a weekend-long experience for adults with Down syndrome looking to gain their own version of independence. The retreat provides opportunities for community service, learning new skills, making friendships and overall growth. There is a strong emphasis on developing and working through individual goals.
Retreat attendees will spend the weekend in an apartment-style dorm located on Xavier University's campus. Attendees will share a living space with 4-6 roommates, including volunteers. The ILR team carefully reviews the history of each attendee and makes accommodations to provide a safe and comfortable setting for everyone.
The first night (Friday)- attendees will attend a class on the importance of goals. Friday is also a 'networking night', so attendees can get to know one another and the facility. They will review proper dinner etiquette and practice at a formal dinner.
Saturday morning - the group attends classes to learn new skills. Classes have included money management, healthy eating, character strengths, communication, cooking and relationships.
Saturday afternoon - the group heads around town for various community service projects. This teaches the importance of giving back and builds confidence.
Saturday evening - the group gets to socialize off-campus. Social events have included dancing on fountain square, a Reds game, pottery, bowling and more!
Sunday morning – participate in a closing celebration event with their families. Pictures and learning will be shared! Attendees will review what we’ve learned and reflect on goals in small group. Participants will pack and depart from the retreat.
Registration Information:
We accept 30 retreat attendees per year.
Attendees must reside within our 12 counties, have Down syndrome and be 18 or older.
15 spots will be reserved for NEW attendees. NEW Attendees are specified as anyone who has never attended or has not attended the event for the last two years.
Registration Opens: December 1
Registration Closes: January 18
Lottery Draw & Waitlist Updates: January 19 - 21
ALL Paperwork Due: January 30
*If paperwork is not received by DUE date, refunds will be issued and your name will be moved to the bottom of the current waitlist.
LOTTERY DRAW will be held for all those who register as a repeat attendee. All individuals who registered will be updated about if they have received a spot during the identified dates. If for any reason NEW spots are not filled by date, those spots will be added to the lottery draw.
OWN: Optimizing What’s Next is a one day event that is based from our popular Independent Living Retreat. OWN focuses on community service, learning new skills, making friendships and gaining or increasing your OWN level of independence.
Saturday Morning - the group attends classes to learn new skills. Classes may include money management, healthy eating, character strengths, communication, cooking and relationships.
Saturday Mid-day - the group participates in various community service projects. This teaches the importance of giving back and builds confidence.
Saturday Afternoon - the group gets to socialize off-campus. Social events may include a Reds game, pottery, bowling and more!
Registration Information:
We accept 25 OWN attendees per year.
Attendees must reside within our 12 counties, have Down syndrome and be 18 or older.
13 spots will be reserved for NEW* attendees. NEW Attendees are specified as anyone who has never attended or has not attended the event for the last two years.
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Thank you! We have received your online registration and payment.
Parents/Guardians MUST complete this REGISTRATION FORM in order for your registration to be finalized.
Registration Forms can be emailed to Emma Ganiban at EmmaG@dsagc.com or mailed to ATTN: ILR 2018 4623 Wesley Ave, Suite A Cincinnati, OH 45212.
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