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Spring Program Registration
Ages: 0 - 5 *no siblings, please
Dates: Saturdays • April 6 & April 13
Time: 9:30 - 10:30 AM
Location: ABC Pediatric Therapy, West Chester
Class Instructor: Physical Therapist, ABC Pediatric Therapy
Program Coordinator: Jena Wells, Early Matters Coordinator
Description: Join our Early Matters Playgroup! Bring your child with Down syndrome and join other parents for an hour of playing and chatting. There will be a therapist from ABC Pediatric Therapy to answer questions and interact with the kids.
Ages: 2.5 - 5
Dates: Mondays • April 22 - May 20
Time: 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Location: DSAGC, 4623 Wesley Avenue, Suite A Cincinnati, OH 45212
Class Instructor: Robin Schulz, Speech Therapist & Jeremy Schulz
Program Coordinator: Jena Wells, Early Matters Coordinator
Description: Being part of a group is very important for your child to be naturally motivated to enhance social and communicative interactions. The main focus of these classes is to be part of a group. It is designed to begin with circle time (song, greetings, book) and then move on to a fine and/ or gross motor group activity (obstacle course, parachute, craft, etc). Each week will have a different theme.
**Registration will be a lottery draw if more than 10 children sign-up. Registration will close April 7.
Ages: 6 - 10
Dates: Tuesdays • April 9 - April 30
Time: 6 - 6:50 PM
Location: DSAGC, 4623 Wesley Ave, Suite A Cincinnati, OH 45212
Class Instructor: Christy Gregg, CTRS
Program Coordinator: Joanie Elfers, School Age Matters Coordinator
Description: Get your art on! Participants will create different pieces of artwork each week based on a specific theme. They will be able to bring all of their art home! Christy joined the DSAGC in 2011 as the Adult Matters Coordinator. Christy graduated from the college of Mount Saint Joseph with a Bachelor of Science in Recreational Therapy, and is a Certified Therapeutic Recreational Specialist (CTRS). Christy has over 15 years of experience working with individuals with disabilities. She worked as a program coordinator for supported living and waiver services with adults, and also has years of experience in recreational based programs. Christy was a camp director for Cincinnati Recreation Commission, where she designed and implemented numerous art activities and therapies throughout summer camp. She has a passion and personal connection for her work through her brother, Michael and overall just loves to craft!
Ages: 8 - 12 & 13 - 18
Dates: everyday; June 24 - June 28
Time: 6 - 7 PM (ages 8 - 12) & 7 - 8 PM (ages 13 - 18)
Location: Saint Margaret of York, 9495 Columbia Rd, Loveland, OH 45140
Class Instructor: Madison Rohlfs
Program Coordinator: Joanie Elfers, School Age Matters Coordinator
Description: Come learn the basics of volleyball! While on the court, participants will work with volunteers to complete drills and exercises related to volleyball including basic passing, setting, hitting, and serving. There is no prior experience necessary. We are here to help everyone learn the game!
Ages: 14 - 17 & 18+
Dates: Wednesdays • May 1 - June 5 **no class May 15
Time: 6 - 6: 50 PM (ages 14 - 17) & 7 - 8 PM (ages 18 & up)
Location: DSAGC, 4623 Wesley Avenue, Suite A Cincinnati, OH 45212
Class Instructor: Jori Ann Cotton, Word Play Cincy Teaching Artist
Program Coordinator: Joanie Elfers, School Age Matters Coordinator & Christy Gregg, Adult Matters Coordinator
Description: Express Yourself is a unique mix of finding & expressing yourself, through writing exercises, visual arts and performance. In this Workshop, participants have the opportunity to discover and express their true selves, in exciting interactive writing exercises and performance techniques, that are not only a lot of fun, but individuals find their creative voice.
Express Yourself is facilitated by Jori An Cotton, Word Play Cincy Teaching Artist. A seasoned spoken-word performer and teaching artist, has significant experience inspiring young people and adults through the power of poetic storytelling. Prior to joining WordPlay, she oversaw the implementation of spoken word and poetry slam programs at Walnut Hills High School, The School for Creative and Performing Arts, McAuley High school, Taft Information Technology High School, Hughes STEM High School, and Woodward Career Technical High School; as well as leading Crossing the Street open mics and coordinating Voices of Freedom spoken word workshops with the hip hop and arts nonprofit organization Elementz. In addition, her educational background in social work and experience with organizations like Starfire Council allows her to bring a poignant level of additional skill and expertise to the role.
Rebecca Reed participating in a group activity during 'Express Yourself' presented by Word Play.
Ages: 0 - 5
Dates: Sunday, April 7
Time: 3 - 5 PM
Location: ABC Pediatric Therapy, 7591 Tylers Pl Blvd, West Chester Township, OH 45069
Program Coordinator: Jena Wells, Early Matters Coordinator
Description: Join us as we play and meet new faces! We will have a fun theme, food, and many special memories! This is a family event, so please bring all of your children and grandparents too!
Ages: 18 & up
Dates: Thursday, May 16
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Location: DSAGC, 4623 Wesley Avenue, Suite A Cincinnati, OH 45212
Program Coordinator: Emma Daniels, Adult Engagement Coordinator
Description: Join us for an evening of art and apps! Each person will get to distress, hammer, stain, and paint a custom wood sign for you to take home! Appetizers and refreshments will be provided!
Ages: 18 & up
Dates: Saturday, June 1
Time: 9 - 11:30 AM
Location: Freestore Foodbank,1250 Tennessee Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45229
Program Coordinator: Emma Daniels, Adult Engagement Coordinator
Description: Advocates in Action is a program for adults with Down syndrome ages 18 & up. Throughout the year, the Down Syndrome Association of Greater Cincinnati will offer volunteer opportunities for our adults with Down syndrome. The goal is to spread awareness and give back to the community. Come join DSAGC’s Advocates in Action while we volunteer at the Freestore Foodbank.
Ages: 6 - 17
Dates: Saturday, June 15
Time: 4:35 PM (arrive at 4:15 PM)
Location: Florence Freedom, 7950 Freedom Way, Florence, KY 41042
Description: June 15 is DSAGC night at Florence Freedom! Before the game, select Florence Freedom players and crew will work alongside kids and teens with Down syndrome on a variety of baseball drills before the game. Please note, a parent must be present. While this experience is free, anyone attending must purchase a ticket to the game using code DSA2019. Register online then be sure to Purchase tickets to the game!
Ages: all ages
Dates: Saturday, June 15
Time: 5:45 PM (arrive at 5 PM)
Location: Florence Freedom, 7950 Freedom Way, Florence, KY 41042
Description: June 15 is DSAGC night at Florence Freedom! Nine adults with Down syndrome will have the opportunity to walk on the field with the Florence Freedom players during introductions and remin on the field for the National Anthem. While this experience is free, anyone attending must purchase a ticket to the game using code DSA2019. Register online then be sure to Purchase tickets to the game!
Dates: Domingo 7 de Abril, 2019
Time: 1 - 3:30 PM
Location: DSAGC, 4623 Wesley Ave, Suite A Cincinnati, OH 45212
Presented By: Marbella Cáceres Directora Estatal Multicultural de la Coalición para la Educación de niños con discapacidad en Ohio, OCECD por sus iniciales en inglés. Marbella actualmente se desempeña en la Junta Estatal Asesora para Niños Excepcionales (State Advisory Panel for Exceptional Children) y como voluntaria para la Alianza Nacional contra las Enfermedades Mentales en el condado de Franklin (NAMI).
Ages: Parents and professionals
Dates: Tuesday, May 21
Time: 6:30 - 8 PM
Location: DSAGC, 4623 Wesley Ave, Suite A Cincinnati, OH 45212
Presented By: Tina Pratt, M.Ed., CTP-E, Behavior Specialist-Lakota Schools
Program Coordinator: Joanie Elfers, School Age Matters Coordinator
Description: Tina will be speaking about behavior in school-age individuals with Down syndrome. Tina Pratt is a former special education teacher from Michigan. Prior to moving into the field of behavior, she taught students in their home, in self-contained classrooms, provided resource room support, as well as worked with students in full inclusion settings. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in elementary education and special education and a Master’s Degree in early childhood education. She is a certified Crisis Intervention Instructor and a Certified Trauma Practitioner for Education. She works for a local school district and writes for Cincinnati Family Magazine in her spare time. Tina also has an endorsement in reading and is currently working to sit for the exam to be a Board Certified Behavior Analyst.
Ages: Parents and professionals
Dates: Saturday, June 22
Time: 9:30 - 11 AM
Location: DSAGC, 4623 Wesley Ave, Suite A Cincinnati, OH 45212
Presented By: TBD
Program Coordinator: Jena Wells, Early Matters Coordinator
Description: What is AAC? It is the acronym for Augmentative and Alternative Communication. There are many examples of AAC Devices. How do you know if your child would benefit from an AAC Device? What should you expect from an evaluation and where should you go to complete an evaluation? How do you determine which AAC Device would be best for your child? What are the top AAC Devices that are most commonly used and what are the pros and cons for these? Those that attend this workshop will get answers to these questions.
Grades K - 8
Tuesdays & Thursdays in June
DSAGC Office
Register for 1:1 summer tutoring for your child! The tutoring program will be individualized and customized via parent/caregiver desires. There will be a certified special education teacher and four educational aides (students who are in college for special education) per session. Prior to the beginning of tutoring, parents will have an opportunity to come to the DSAGC office and have a 1:1 meeting with the lead teacher, Shelly Hoffstedder, to discuss the parent’s goals for the summer tutoring sessions. Shelly and her team of teachers will meet on a separate day prior to tutoring to create each child’s individualized plan. IEP’s and any other information that parents wish to share will be reviewed as well.
ages 18 & up
June 21 - June 23
Xavier University
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.
ages 8 & up
July 22 - July 26
Walnut Hills High School
iCan Bike uses adapted bicycles, a specialized instructional program and trained staff to enable individuals with disabilities to learn to ride a two-wheel bicycle. Riders attend one 75 minute session each day for five consecutive days where they learn to ride while accompanied and encouraged by volunteer “spotters”. Over the course of the week, we continually adjust the bikes in an effort to challenge riders balance as they gradually discover the skill and joy of riding.
Many of our riders have tried for years to learn to ride a bike without success. In one week, approximately 80% of riders will learn to independently ride a two-wheel bicycle. The remaining 20% make tremendous progress towards that goal.
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