Community Opportunities The DSAGC does not endorse, recommend or support any particular regime, therapy, activity, camp or treatment. We welcome articles and information from parents, professionals and other interested parties.If you are interested in a community opportunity, please contact the presenting organization directly for additional details. Care STARR Program
presented YWCA Cincinnati When: Weekly August 13 - September 24
Where: YWCA, Walnut Street
Time: 2:30 - 4:30 PM
Please join us for a weekly educational class that focuses on healthy sexuality & relationships, personal rights, and empowerment. It is YOUR right to enjoy healthy and safe relationships! Learn more Understanding Behavior in Individuals with Developmental Disabilities
presented DDBP at CCHMC When: Monday, August 19
Where: CCHMC, Liberty Campus
Time: 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Understand the function or reason challenging behaviors may occur. Learn how to manage challenging behaviors and encourage cooperation, compliance, and positive family interactions. Learn more LIFT
presented CVG, CCHMC, Delta, Autism Society When: September 11 & September 21
Where: CVG Airport
Time: 6 - 7:30 PM & 2 - 4 PM
Must register and attend both sessions. LIFT is professionally designed for those with developmental disabilities. First-hand airport familiarization and encouragement to travel by air. Participants and up to three family members experience a guided tour including check-in, security, departure. Learn more Kindling
presented Autism Society of Greater Cincinnati When: Saturday, September 14
Where: DSAGC Office
Time: 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Discover your Awesome! Practice business skills, learn your strengths, find out what it takes to start your own business by creating a popcorn company. Open to all individuals with disabilities ages 15+ who want to increase their job skills or explore entrepreneurship. Learn more The Future is Now
presented by Hamilton County Developmental Disability Services When: September 17, 19, 24, and 26
Where: Starfire
Time: 6 - 8:30 PM
The Future is Now is a multi-part series designed to help older caregivers and their family members make plans for the future. Throughout the series, families get help to create a letter of intent. Learn more The Children's Theatre Sensory-Friendly Performances
presented by The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati When: Casper, October 16 | Annie Jr., March 8 | Matilda, April 29
Where: Taft Theatre
At The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati, we believe theatre is for everyone. That’s why we are so excited to present the third season of MainStage Sensory-Friendly performances at the Taft Theatre. Learn more Trusts and Stable Accounts
presented by Hamilton County Developmental Disability Services When: Monday, October 28
Where: Hamilton County DD Services Kingsley Center
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 PM
What is a STABLE account and how does it work? What is a Special Needs Trust and is it right for your situation? What are Pooled Trusts and what benefits do they offer? How can a STABLE account be used in combination with a trust to plan a secure future? Learn more Emergency Preparedness Training
presented by The Academy When: Thursday, November 14
Where: LADD - Center for Community Engagement
Time: 10 AM - 4 PM
Whether it's a fire, weather or violent intruder hazard, the Department of Developmental Disabilities expects agencies to have appropriate response plans and procedures in place. Are you prepared? Training participants will receive a flash drive containing over 60 ‘take and use’ resources. Learn more Norwood Library Family Night
presented by Norwood Library When: Last Friday of the Month
Where: Norwood Library
Time: 6:30 - 8 PM
Enjoy an after-hours event to explore the collection and participate in fun activities in a low-stress environment. All ages welcome. No registration required. Learn more PALS is looking to expand to the Greater Cincinnati Area during the summer of 2020. First, they need to evaluate the level of interest to determine if this is feasible. You can help them by filling out the interest survey below. Take the survey | 
Every day we make meaningful strides to foster inclusion and to celebrate the lives of individuals with Down syndrome. There is no better place to show your support than at Sawyer Point at our Annual Buddy Walk.