Happy April
Birthday to...
Logan Bush
4/1/2003
Lauren Jones
4/3/2004
Jessica Luberger
4/4/2006
Tasho Papoulides
4/4/2004
Michael DiStefano
4/11/2004
Megan Freeze
4/13/2000
Amber Rupert
4/17/2005
Daniel Magallon
4/20/1993
Amanda Elliott
4/26/1978
Jeanette Johnson
4/28/1980 |
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TAX DAY is just 15 days away!
Don't forget to visit H & R Block to file your taxes.
As a part of the H & R Block Non-profit referral program, DSAV will receive $25 for every new client that uses H & R Block to prepare their taxes.
Click here for DSAV referral form
Print the referral form and take it to your local H & R Block office and help DSAV raise some funds. |
Eric Dess
Best Buy
Amanda Buzo
Sharon Bettura
Jack Trella |
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Our World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD)celebration was a wonderful event. Thank you to everyone who attended and to our speakers, Sharon Bettura and Attorney Amanda Buzo.
Thank you Congressman Tim Ryan for the WDSD Proclamation and for your continued support of those with disabilities and the DSAV.
We were thrilled that WFMJ - Channel 21 Healthy Living reporter, Susan Campbell & videographer Tim came out and produced a two-minute segment on DSAV, World Down Syndrome Day and the Bettura family.
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| USA Today® published two informative articles about Down syndrome last week.
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 Our friend Chris Burke along with Joe & John Demasi stopped by the Center for Success last week. It was great to spend a few hours with them.
Outside the Center
Chris, Joe & John
Sharing a laugh
Taping a commercial
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| The PEAL (Parent, Education and Advocacy Leadership) Center of Pennsylvania offers a variety of lectures, workshops and materials for families of children with disabilities.
April 16th
Developing a strong IEP and working with your child's school will be held at the Raddison Inn in West Middlesex.
To register:
Phone: 724-981-6193 Ext.168 or Email
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Time to think SPRING!
DSAVwear Polo shirts in red or blue.
Perfect for:
Golf Season
Mother's Day
Father's Day
SM-XL - $15
XXL - $18
Pick up at the DSAV Center for Success or we will ship to you for $2.00 each.
E-mail or call 330-726-3728 to place your order. Limited quantities available. | |
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It is with a heavy heart that I write about the passing of Dorothy Kijowski, a dear DSAV grandparent representative, Down syndrome advocate and the mother of co-founder, Michele Jones. Dorothy was the sweet smile and cheerful words that welcomed many to DSAV events. Always lending a hand and advocating for those with Down syndrome; just three days before leaving us, she presented the mission of DSAV to yet another area service group. As with all who knew her, we at the Down Syndrome Association of the Valley were blessed to have her in our lives. Our organization will not be the same without her.
Please read on for DSAV events and activities coming up over the next few months, we hope you can join us.
Warmly,
~Kelly
Dorothy Kijowski
May 28, 1942 - March 24, 2010 |
 BUDDY WALK®
OF THE VALLEY 2010
The Buddy Walk of the Valley website and online registration will be launched on April 3rd!
We are very excited to be implementing this new registration format for 2010. Every registration and donation will be put on the Buddy Walk of the Valley site which will enable everyone to track participation and funds raised!
All TEAMS will be on the website. Be sure to direct friends and family to the site so they can register to walk or donate to your TEAM.
Paper registration forms received will be added to the Buddy Walk of the Valley website by our volunteer staff.
Buddy Walk Brochure - Paper registration form. Information from these forms will be input on Buddy Walk website.
Sponsorship Form - take this form to any business that you think would be interested in sponsoring or providing items for the Buddy Walk.
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It's Baseball Season
Two area communities (Boardman & Brookfield) offer Challenger baseball teams for individuals with disabilities through their Little League programs.
Boardman Challenger Baseball website
Boardman Challenger League Contact:
Jim Colaluca
Email or call 330-881-7546
Mail forms to Brookfield Challenger League Contact:
Cathy Madden
7718 Elm Street
Masury, Ohio 44438
Call Cathy for more info: 330-448-4915 |
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DSAV Story Time
(second Saturday of every month)
Saturday, April 10th
DSAV Center for Success ®
11:00am - Noon
April book selections:
Join us for another great interactive story time.
Snacks provided.
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DSAV JAM (Just About Moms)
 Tuesday, April 13thAustintown Panera
6:00pm - 7:30pm
5503 Mahoning Avenue
Youngstown, OH 44515
Remember, this is for moms only! No schedule, no agenda, no pressure!
Come out and enjoy the evening with other DSAV moms.
Mark your calendars with the rest of our
JAM sessions for 2010!
Monday, May 10th
Thursday, September 9th
Tuesday, October 12th
Monday, November 8th
Thursday, December 9th
All dates scheduled to meet at Austintown Panera, (unless the group selects a new location). |
LAMP |
LAMP learning sessions are held the 4th Friday of every month at the DSAV Center for Success ®
LAMP - The Literacy, Arts and Math Program offers materials and resources for parents and educators to use in the home, the classroom or at the Center for Success ®.
LAMP "shines a light" on strategic programs and systems that suit the specific needs of those with Ds.
Learning Sessions are open from 11:00am - 1:00pm
Upcoming Dates:
Friday, April 23rd
Friday, May 28th
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DSAV Family Night
at Austintown Bounce!
When: Thursday, April 22nd
Time: 6:00PM - 8:00PM
Who: The entire family
Cost: $1 per person
Admission includes unlimited bouncing, pizza for everyone and a drink for the kids.
Register Here! Please print and bring your registration confirmation with you to be admitted for $1 per person.
DSAV will be covering the remaining admission fee and Pizza Joe's pizza is being provided by our friend Sam Chicarelli. |
Reading Workshop |
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with the support of
PRESENTS:
Visual Learners Reading Workshop
Great for parents, teachers, reading specialists and anyone who works with visual learners.
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
OR
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: SST-5 Meeting room
5555 Youngstown-Warren Rd., Unit 696
Eastwood Mall - next to Dillard's south entrance
To Register: Click on the workshop date above that you wish to attend and follow registration instructions.
Professionals - $10 (contact hours certificate available)
Parents - $5 (additional $5 sponsored by the DSAV)
Seating is limited.
Light refreshments will be served.
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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.
Our Core Values
The DSAV fosters a climate which encourages independence, support, advocacy and opportunity for all individuals with Down syndrome.
We strive to represent 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.
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