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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
Please note, there is a one-time $20 fee for all Empowerment Classes. 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 2
(ages 0 - 5)
Cancelled
Thursdays | 6:30 - 7:30 PM
July 6 - August 10
DSAGC Hatton Foundation Community Room
Do you feel like you are ready to learn how to make short sentences in sign language? Do you want more vocabulary to build upon what you learned in our Level 1 class? Have you learned basic sign language through other avenues and are looking for the next step? If so, this is the class for you! You will learn more adjectives, 3 - 4 word sentences and basic language. Practice makes perfect, so we will be practicing a lot in this class.
Our instructors from the Hearing Speech and Deaf Center of Cincinnati will support you through this class. If you have any questions, please contact Jena Wells at jenaw@dsagc.com.
Dramakinetics (ages 3 - 5)
Mondays | 6:30 - 7:30 PM
July 10 - August 14
DSAGC Hatton Foundation Community Room
*one sibling per participant
Performing arts for fun and function. Dramakinetics uses drama, music and movement to spark self-determined creativity in all people so they can reach their full potential. Our instructors will provide programming with embedded SEL (social-emotional learning) skills, therapeutic goals and academic content. If you have any questions, please contact Jena Wells at jenaw@dsagc.com.
"Dramakinetics means self-expression through drama and the arts. It opens up opportunities for individuals to consider how they move through space, impact others, work collaboratively and understand different forms of expression". - DK parent
Fitness Series (ages 18 & up)
Cancelled
Sundays | 3 - 4 PM
July 9 - August 13
DSAGC Hatton Foundation Community Room
Fitness is FUN! By participating in this class, you will learn about emotion, speed and intensity of movement through a mix of jazz, ballet and hip-hop styles. Part of this session will focus on incorporation of each individual's self-identified dance movements and abbreviated dance routine. Instructors will also teach 3 - 4 popular line dances in preparation for community social dances, weddings and parties. If you have any questions, please contact Christy Gregg at christyg@dsgac.com.
Relationship Series
(ages 18 - 25)
Tuesdays | 7 - 8:30 PM
July 25 - August 22
DSAGC Hatton Foundation Community Room
Led by Barbara J. Thomas M.ED., C.S.E., JSOC
Director, TESC, Education Center
Executive Director of Education, The TALL Institute
Human Sexuality Educator
This 5-week series will give self-advocates an opportunity to learn about their bodies, boundaries, healthy relationships and more. If you have any questions, please contact Christy Gregg at christyg@dsgac.com.
Social Opportunities
Ice Cream Social
(prenatal - 5)
Sunday, July 9 | 3 - 5 PM
Sharon Woods Playground
Snacks and ice cream will be provided! Please be sure to bring your swimsuit, towels and sunscreen. This is the perfect opportunity to meet up with your friends or make new friends! Either way, it will be a fun day. If you have never been to this park, it is a dry playground area connected to a spray park. There is also a man-made stream for children to dip their feet in. There are covered picnic tables, so babies can hang out in the shade.
The whole family is invited, so bring parents, siblings, grandparents, aunts and uncles! This is a free event. If you have any questions, please contact Jena Wells at jenaw@dsagc.com
Summer Picnic
(families of all ages)
Sunday, August 6 | 3 - 5 PM
Lunken Airport Playfield
Our Summer Picnic is the perfect place to connect with friends and family and a great way to celebrate the summer! We hope to see you once again at the Lunken Airport Playfield. This event is free for our families; we just ask that guests please bring a side dish or a dessert to share.
Last Name A - L: Dessert
Last Name M - Z: Side Dish
'21 Series' Workshops
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. Parents, professionals, relatives and self-advocates (15 & up) are welcome! These workshops are free to attend, but registration is required.
Puberty
June 21 | 6:30 - 8 PM
DSAGC Hatton Foundation Community Room
Presented by TJ Nestheide and Amanda Tipkemper
TJ Nestheide, who is on the Behavior Support Team for Hamilton County DDS and Amanda Tipkemper, who is the Autism Services Manager at the Children's Home of Cincinnati, will be speaking about puberty. The emotions, feelings and urges involved, how to explain puberty to your child with Down syndrome and how to work with the changes puberty brings. They will be available to answer specific questions too! If you have any questions, please contact Joanie Elfers at joanie@dsagc.com.
Parent Panel
July 21 | 6:30 - 8 PM
DSAGC Hatton Foundation Community Room
Do you ever wish you could hear stories from others in your shoes? Do you want to hear experiences from other parents that “get it”? We are going to talk about schooling experiences, sibling experiences, activities children are involved in, social aspects, etc. A lot of time will be open to discussion. There will be question and answer time too. Come and enjoy a cookie while we chat about our children (one of our favorite things to do!). If you have questions, please contact Jena Wells at jenaw@dsagc.com.
Sibling Support
August 21 | 6:30 - 8 PM
DSAGC Hatton Foundation Community Room
Presented by Alisa Nelson, CCHMC "Sibshops"
Brothers and sisters of a person with special needs can experience life-long and ever changing concerns. Cincinnati Children’s offers a program called “Sibshops”, which addresses the concerns of siblings. Alisa Nelson, Licensed Social Worker at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, will discuss some of the issues that siblings experience throughout their lives. She will also inform you of the program “Sibshops” through Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. If you have any questions, please contact Joanie Elfers at joanie@dsagc.com.
Guardianship
September 21 | 6:30 - 8 PM
DSAGC Hatton Foundation Community Room
Presented by James A. Singler, Attorney at Law
Understanding guardianship and the other options that are available is important for a family, especially as a child prepares for adulthood. By attending this workshop, you will learn about guardianship and other ways to support your adult child (or soon-to-be adult) with financial, medical and legal decision-making. Pros and cons of the various options will be discussed and implications will be outlined. If you have questions, please contact Christy Gregg at christyg@dsagc.com.
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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.