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The DSAV 2nd quarter newsletter will be arriving in your postal mailbox this week. Be sure to read it for great articles, photos and informations.
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Buddy Walk of the Valley 2009 |
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It's Buddy Walk time once again!
Be sure and make plans to join your friends at the 2nd annual Buddy Walk of the Valley.
 DATE: August 15
TIME: 9am-1pm
LOCATION: Shops at Boardman Park
Last year we had over 2,000 people attend and raised over $60,000 for resources and programs to support those with Down syndrome in the Mahoning, Shenango and Ohio Valleys!
You won't want to miss Chris Burke, The South Range High School Marching Band, Area Mascots, Cheerleaders. BUDDY TOWN plus food, fun and activities.
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FREE *Team Name on
Buddy Walk shirts Be sure to have your team members register by July 1st to get your team name on t-shirts! |
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Minimum of 20 walkers to receive personalized shirts.
*Please limit the length of your team name |
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Be watching and listening... |
Buddy Walk of the Valley commercials will soon be airing on all of our local network tv, cable tv and radio stations. Be sure to LOOK UP for the Buddy Walk of the Valley electronic billboards, too!
Thank you to all our local media properties who so generously advertize the Buddy Walk of the Valley and support the DSAV mission! |
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Buddy Wall
Create a poster about you and your family for the Buddy Wall at this year's Buddy Walk.
Details are in the 2nd quarter newsletter.
Posters due on t-shirt pick-up day! |
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CONGRATULATIONS Johnny!
Our own Johnny Prokup was voted Prom King of Howland High School in May.
Read the story in our 2nd quarter newsletter, arriving in your home mailbox soon. |
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Family Grants Availble for DSAV members! 
Grants are available for the second half of 2009 for DSAV members.
Through the CVS Caremarx community grant program and DSAV funds, families are invited to apply for up to five hundred ($500) per family per year for inclusive programs or activities such as such as Boy/Girl Scouts, Gymboree, ballet, swimming, dance, therapy sessions etc. These activities must be open to all children with and without disabilities.
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Preparing for next school year! | |
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IEP Tips
Now is a great time to reflect over the past school year and prepare for next year. Here are some tips to help you.
Mistakes People Make - School Districts
by Robert K. Crabtree, Esq.
Anything a school system does that undermines parents' trust creates a climate that is costly in dollars, time, peace of mind, and the quality and success of services given to the child.
Because the stakes are so high, it is difficult for parents of children with special educational needs to advocate calmly and objectively for the educational and related services their children need.
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Summertime means OT/PT funtime! |
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Outdoor Therapeutic Play
by Carrie Oravec, OTA
Many outdoor activities have great benefits for your children. Two examples are blowing
bubbles and using side walk chalk....
For more of this article be sure to read the DSAV 2nd quarter newsletter.
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Our vision is for people with Down syndrome to be active participants in a fully inclusive society.
Our Mission is to provide support, advocacy resources, education and opportunity for those with Down syndrome and their families. The association also represents the needs of people with Down syndrome and their families to improve quality of life, preserve rights and advance the interest of people with Down syndrome thereby enhancing their status as citizens and enabling maximum independence and participation in the community.
OUR CORE VALUES
The DSAV fosters a climate which encourages independence, support, advocacy and opportunity for all individuals with Down syndrome.
The DSAV operates in accordance with the highest standards in all relationships with members, non-members, our community, government and the environment. |
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