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Buddy Walk of the Valley 2009 |
 Only TWO WEEKS to go!
Buddy Walk of the Valley 2009 is just 15 days away!
8:00 am -Registration & Pre-Walk activities
8:50am - Magician on main stage
9:30 am - Announcements
9:50am - Warm-Up
10:00am - Walk kick-off
11:00am-1:00pm - Post-walk activities
See you there!
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...the final Buddy Walk planning meeting is scheduled for Sunday, August 9th at Cici's Pizza in the SHOPS at Boardman park from 2 - 4pm.
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Catch us on the air...
...be watching and listening for Buddy Walk of the Valley television and radio interviews.
6:30am - 21 News WFMJ Community Connection with Madonna Chism-Pinkard
10am-Noon - 570 WKBN -AM with Dan Rivers
7:00-8:00am - Cumulus Radio - listen for Chris Burke live on K-105, HOT 101 and Y-103
8:00-9:00am - Clear Channel Radio - listen for Chris Burke live on Mix 98, Big 106 and 57WKBN
5:00pm - Watch for live in studio story on WKBN Channel 27
5:30pm - Watch for live in studio story on WYTV Channel 33 |
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DSAV Buddy Walk Tips:
What to bring to the Buddy Walk:
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DSAV Congratulations! |
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CONGRATULATIONS!
To all those who lobbied their local politicians to remove the MR from all MRDD agencies in Ohio.
Ohio Govenor Ted Strickland signed the bill on July 7, 2009.
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Family Grants |
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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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Extras you might be interested in... |
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The dream of college becoming a reality!
Program opens doors for special needs students
Challenged by disabilities that in the past would have excluded them from experiencing college life, a landmark program is giving these students a chance to achieve.
NBC's Peter Alexander reports.
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Ds support crosses the ocean!
In September, Dawn Brunkalla of Stark County will be visiting her husband in Italy who is on an 8 week teaching program through Walsh University.
While there, Dawn will meet with officials of Associazione Italiana Persone Down, (Association of Italian persons with Down syndrome)and present supplies to help families within their organization who were victims of the devastating earthquake in the country on April 16, 2009.
We will have details of her visit upon her return...stay tuned.
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Twisted Crystal Jewelry proudly creates the DSAV awareness bracelets and anklets.
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Preparing for next school year! |
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Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is an educational framework that provides flexibility in the ways information is presented, in the ways students respond or demonstrate knowledge and skills, and in the ways students are engaged. It reduces barriers in instruction, provides appropriate accommodations, supports, and challenges, and maintains high achievement expectations for all students. When properly implemented, goals, instructional materials, teaching methods and assessments are designed to be accessible to all students.
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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. Representing the needs of people with Down syndrome and their families to improve quality of life, preserve rights and advance their interests, 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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