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Madison Area Down Syndrome Society
September 11, 2009
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Greetings!
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I hope that this 9/11 finds you well and with plans to fully enjoy your family to the fullest this weekend.
There are some great programs and events coming up- please check them out. I'm looking forward to seeing you soon!
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Walk Help Requested!
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 Making the Step UP Walk happen is quite an undertaking. We rely on and appreciate our many volunteers. If you're able to help out, please see www.madss.org for details or contact Jennifer. We are also always looking for items for our silent auction. If you have a new item or service you'd like to donate, please contact Sue. |
Brewers V. Cubs: DADS Night Out!
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DADS - Brewers vs. Cubs // Sept 22nd, Tuesday Night
This is our 2nd annual DADS only Baseball game. This is a "fathers night out" type event (no kiddos this time). Bleacher seats ($30-$35)
We will likely meet at the HWY 51 & beltline Park and ride, and car pool over to MKE.
Please RSVP to Joe
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Hey Moms!
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Mom's
Nights are great, but we're looking to branch out a little bit and get
more moms involved. We want to know how you feel about a monthly Bunco
night for a chance to get out of the house, have a little fun, and
spend some time getting to know new friends - you don't even have to
talk about Down syndrome if you don't want to! Please contact Tina Gefke if this is something you'd be interested in!
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Register NOW
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Registration Now Open!
STEP UP FOR DOWN SYNDROME
Walk 2009
New Name! New Location! No Rain!
Saturday, October 10, 2009
9:30am Registration
11:00am Walk
lunch and music to follow!
Register NOW
Pledge sheets & Event Schedule available at www.madss.org
This year's event will be held at our all new location:
Willow Island at the Alliant Energy Center.
Bucky, Brat Man, Maynard, Dottie T. Dot, & Happy Heart will all be there...Will you???
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Mark Your Calendars: Great MADSS Events Ahead!
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DADS-only Brewers Outing
Sept 22
Step UP Online Auction
Early Bidding at www.madss.org begins Friday, October 2
Step UP Walk Preparty
Sunday, October 4
4-7pm
Great Dane Hilldale
Step Up for Down Syndrome Walk
Saturday, October 10th, 2009
Willow Island at the Alliant Energy Center
Registration Open HERE
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Festival Viva México 2009: A Celebration of Mexican Heritage
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Madison, Wis. - Mid-West Family Broadcasting and WLMV - La Movida 1480AM proudly present Festival Viva México 2009, sponsored by Charter Communications, Carnicerías Guanajuato, Cricket Wireless, Madison Area Technical College and the HEP Program, Western Union, La Movida Sports, and Voz Latina Newspaper.
This celebration is held in recognition and celebration of Mexico's independence from the Spanish Empire. Festivities are scheduled for Sunday, September 13, 2009 in Oregon's Union Sports Club, 155 Braun Road. Official festivities will start at noon.
Festival Viva México 2009 is a cultural event promoting Mexican heritage and is open to everyone, young and old, and from all walks of life.
There will be traditional Mexican dance, food, music, clothes, exhibits and cultural demonstrations. Local non-profit organizations outreaching and/or providing important information to the Latino community are also invited free of charge.
Featured musical acts will include Korcel de la Sierra, Los Ausentes de Durango, Terrazas Musical, Banda Preciosa de Durango, Ian Valentín, Pokar de Reinas, El Gatty & Filote, Redimer Musical, Guerreros de Amor, Trío Soles, and the winning performers of the Alcanzar una Estrella/Rising Star singing contest.
Also featured: folk dance and musical performances by El Ballet Folklórico México de los Hermanos Ávila; local organizations such as the Family Resource Center, Centro Hispano of Dane County, Madison Children's Museum, and the Madison Metropolitan School District's Play and Learn program.
For a third straight year, Festival Viva México 2009 will crown a new Miss Viva México.
Prior to the official start of festivities; and with the generous collaboration of the Madison Police Department's "Amigos en Azul", the now-traditional Car Rally will take place at 10 am, starting at Villager Mall, 2300 S. Park St. Participants will drive around the Capitol before heading toward the Union Sports Club. At noon, the festival will start with the El Grito de Independencia ceremony and the singing of the Mexican National Anthem.
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Including Samuel
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Over the past four years, photojournalist Dan Habib has documented his family's efforts to
include his son Samuel, 9, in all aspects of school and community. In
these photos from the documentary, Habib honestly portrays the social,
emotional and health challenges that his family constantly navigates,
along with joy that Samuel brings to his family, classmates and friends.
We will lucky enough to have Mr. Habib in Madison in a few weeks. Please join us for a screening and Q&A with the filmmaker!
University of Wisconsin Union Theater
800 Langdon Street, Madison, WI 53706
September 24, 2009 - 5:00 P.M.
Screening will be followed by a Q&A with filmmaker, Dan Habib
Questions? Contact Fil Clissa (fil@tds.net), Mary Nielson (mnielson@madison.k12.wi.us), or Beth
Swedeen (INeedMyCoffee2@aol.com )
SCREENING SPONSORED BY
Madison Partners for Inclusive Education
MMSD, Department of Educational Services
Board for People with Developmental Disabilities
View the Trailer HERE
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Statewide Youth and Parents in Partnership for Empowerment
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The statewide Youth and Parents in Partnership for Empowerment (YiPPE) program still has openings for parents and youth with disabilities ages 15-20. Please see and disseminate the attached brochure to families who might be interested.
Families and youth MUST attend all five sessions and commit to a community action project. The program is for youth with all kinds of disabilities who have a reliable form of communication and can commit to working toward a plan with help from adults.
Click here for the Brochure.
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Community on Transition
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Register now for the Oct. 22 Community on Transition half-day meeting on the wsti.org website. This meeting begins at 9 a.m. at the Goodman Community Center in Madison. The meeting is FREE and the focus will be on family involvement and led by the family involvement practice group. Updates on the other practice groups's work (employment, health and transition, youth leadership, post-secondary, and autism) will also be available.
Please go to www.wsti.org to register and you will see a button in the middle of the home page saying "other meetings now available to register." Click and submit your registration info.
Please register soon for this really useful statewide Community on Transition meeting.
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Highly Recommended
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The UW-Madison
Office of Child Care and Family Resources and the Waisman Early Childhood Program
Presents: A Group Designed for Parents of Children with Special Needs
MEANINGFUL IEPs
Presenter:
Beth Swedeen from the Waisman Center
Monday September 14th
6:15-7:45PM
Waisman Center Room S159
(Enter through Waisman Early Childhood Doors)
FREE CHILDCARE IS PROVIDED!
Space is limited
Contact Jen Dittrich at jdittrich@provost.wisc.edu
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Highly Recommended
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Are you or someone you know a high school or college student with a
disability who is interested in ecological restoration and
conservation?
Announcing a new Midwest Alliance event for
students with disabilities at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Arboretum
Are you interested in ecological restoration and conservation? Do you
want to learn more about the various plant life native to Wisconsin?
Then come join us at the UW-Arboretum on October 16th at 4:00 pm. We
will be taking a guided tour through the Native Plants Garden to learn
more about ecology and the science behind restoration. The tour will
last for approximately 1 to 1 1/2 hours and is wheelchair accessible.
Please sign up today sign up today
as space is limited. We hope to see you there!
Please note that any younger children (12 and under) must be accompanied
by an adult.
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Ducktoberfest is coming!
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Saturday, October 3: 2:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Ducktoberfest featuring live music,
beer, brats and family fun!
Join us for the first-ever "Ducktoberfest," a German-themed celebration in the outfield with music from Greg Anderson (polka) & the ever-popular Gomers along with tons of activities for the kids! More bands and details to come.
Food & drink will be served out of the Great Dane Duck Blind and general admission tickets purchased in advance are only $5!
Call the Mallards box office at 608.246.4277 for more details!
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"We read their names, we press their photos to our hearts. On this day that marks their death, we recall the beauty
and meaning of their lives."
-Barack Obama
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Andrea Wipperfurth
Madison Area Down Syndrome Society 
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