Good Things to Know About...
Madison Area Down Syndrome Society
September 24, 2009
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Greetings!
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I've spoken with enough of you lately to know that there's more than enough illness, stress, and general busy-ness to go around this Fall.
I hope that you'll find time to fit in a few of the great events below and, most of all, that you remember to pause here and there to have FUN.
Be Well,
Andrea
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Will You Help?
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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 contact Jennifer.We are also always looking for items for our silentauction. If you have a new item or service you'd like todonate, please contact Sue.
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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!
Bunco is a fun dice game - no skill or strategy involved! Players rotate throughout the evening so you get to meet lots of people while having a great time. Ideally we would need at least 12 moms each time we get together, but no one has to commit to being there every time. To start, we'd plan to meet at a different home each month so the location would change.
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!
Schedule of Events:
Friday, October 2, 2009
Silent Auction
Early Bidding Opens Online!
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Great Dane Hilldale Pre-Party
4-7pm
357 Price Place
Great Dane's Hilldale location
Madison, WI 53705
An opportunity to get event information, drop off pledges, and pick up
your walk t-shirts. Light appetizers and non-alcoholic beverages will
be provided courtesyof MADSS and the Great Dane.
Saturday, October 10, 2009
9:30am Registration Opens
*silent auction, bounce house, kids' activities, and more!
10:00am Performance by Ken Lonnquist!
11:00am WALK Begins
*Lunch Follows*
Stay after the Walk for auction results, more kids' activities, & dancing!
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, & Crash Helmet will all be there...Will you???
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Mark Your Calendars: Great MADSS Events Ahead!
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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
Legal and Financial Planning for Families with Special Needs
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Watch your newsletter for more details!
Hayride & Campfire
Sunday, November 15, 2009
4-5pm
Warner Park
space is VERY limited and going fast!
RSVP to Andrea
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TONIGHT! 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.
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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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Star Saturday
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"Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs" (PG)
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Doors open at 9:00am, Show starts at 9:30am
Star Cinema
Madison / Fitchburg
6091 McKee Rd - Hwy PD
$5.00 a ticket - CASH ONLY
Featuring:
Lower movie volume
Higher theatre lights
"Break area" available
Accepting and Inviting atmosphere
PLEASE ENTER THROUGH THE IMAX ENTRANCE
AT THE EAST SIDE OF STAR CINEMA
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Respite Conference
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Family Respite Care Services, Inc
4th Annual Respite Conference
When: Wednesday, October 7th
9:00 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Where: Holiday Inn Express Convention Center
3100 Wellington Place
Janesville WI 53545
Registration: Parents $25
Professionals $40
Students $15
Scholarships Available
Family Respite Care Services' statewide annual respite conference is for professionals and caregivers of all types: Parents, Grandparents, Teachers, CNA's, Personal Care Workers, Respite Organizations, County Professionals, Foster Parents, and anyone interested in respite resources, ongoing training and support on issues related to caring for an individual with a disability or special need of any kind.
Conference Theme: WHO, WHAT AND WHERE OF RESPITE CARE
Speakers and topics this year include:
Keynote:
Lynn Breedlove - Executive Director, Disability Rights Wisconsin. Lynn will discuss changes in funding and services at the State level and how this impacts services for families caring for an individual with a disability.
Other topics:
Kerri Peach-Churches is an in-home therapist who will discuss services available when your child is diagnosed with a disability
Val Crossiant with Easter Seals of Wisconsin will discuss training respite providers and other respite care available
Transitional programs available, support available while your child is in school
To register please call 608-758-0956
Or visit RockCountyRespite.org/Conference.html
Scholarships available for parents upon request
FREE childcare - first come, first served with completed registration form. Space is limited!
Auction on site:
Movie passes, gift cards, motel stays, fun filled baskets, lots more
Authentic 2008 signed Green Bay Packer football
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YiPPE
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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.
Here is a link to the brochure:
http://www.wsti.org/documents/events/YIPPE%20Br%2009-10%20WI%20Dells.pdf
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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 register online 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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There are moments when I'm completely at peace, but it's usually before my children wake up & they'll have none of that.
-Brian Andreas (Storypeople)
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Andrea Wipperfurth
Madison Area Down Syndrome Society 
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