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 | |
Did you file your taxes?
Remember, if you received an extention, H&R Block can file that for you, too.
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. |
 Michael O'Hara General Motors-Lordstown Joe Morella Celeste Lisko Todd Franko In Memory of Dorothy Kijowski :
Dr. & Mrs. Terry Philiban
Dr. Robert Bisel
Mr & Mrs. Aggarwal
Bill & Sandee Timmerman
Mr & Mrs. Rabosky
Dr. & Mrs. Tom Jones
Mr & Mrs. Chrnko
Mr & Mrs. Bill James
Sandra Chadwick
Dr. & Mrs. Morvay
E.L. Brooks
Mr & Mrs. Tisone
George & Chris Rimar
Brian Schumn
Carole Garchar
Mr & Mrs. Sekula
Mr & Mrs. Drake
Dennis & Amy Lewis
Dr. & Mrs. Pulliam
Mr & Mrs. Ross
Mr & Mrs. Vuchak
Richard & Lorraine Milanek
Mr. Walter DeBald
Mr & Mrs. Radulovich
Mary Rotunno
Mr & Mrs. Baker
Bridget Gooding
Jen Narduci
The Sitch Family
Robyn Gallitto Greater Youngstown Track Officials Association |
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Welcome, to our newest members!
Thomas Beck
Seth Christmas
Katelyn Habel
Jack Masterson
Trevor Thomas
Michael McGeary
Naji Waller
Professionals
Jeff Thomas
Angela Harris
Denise MacDonald |
As a parent you are an essential member of the IEP team. You are an active participant. Your role is similar to that of a project manager with a long term plan.
Wrightslaw offers insight and help in the IEP process and many other school related issues.
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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.
Planning for Life After High School
April 22
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Mohawk High School
385 Mohawk Schoo Rd.
Bessemer, PA 16112
Register:
412-995-5000 (x513)
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Funds for young adults with Down syndrome are available.
Joshua O'Neill and Zeshan Tabani Enrichment Fund
The mission of the Joshua O'Neill and Zeshan Tabani Enrichment Fund is to offer financial assistance to young adults with Down syndrome who wish to continue to enrich their lives by enrolling in postsecondary programs or taking enrichment classes that will help them to enrich life through employment, independent living skills, life skills or another way.
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Meeting the Challenges of Dual Diagnosis
DATE:
Saturday, April 17th
TIME:
9:00am - 3:00pm
LOCATION:
Community College of Allegheny County.
Space is still available for this seminar.
To register call: Susan Kennedy at 412-237-6587
Presented by the Allegheny County MRDD |
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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. |
Help us reach the Buddy Walk® of the Valley 2010 Goal!
Goal
$75,000
Raised
$5,125
5 Teams
29 Walkers |  |
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Warm weather has finally arrived, I hope you are enjoying it!
With warmer temperatures, thoughts turn to Summer and our biggest event of the year ~ Buddy Walk ® of the Valley! Be sure to set up your Buddy Walk TEAM page and start asking family and friends to join us on August 14th! Last year's TEAM captains will be receiving information in the mail shortly.
Our eReadingPro seminar is coming up May 6th and 7th. This is a great opportunity for parents and educators to gain insightful tools to help visual learners read.
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 BUDDY WALK
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OF THE VALLEY 2010
The Buddy Walk of the Valley 2010 is going strong! We are already at 6% of our goal! We are very excited to be implementing on line registration 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 added to the 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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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. |
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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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 Lose the Training Wheels Bike Camp June 14 - 18 2010 This great opportunity for children ages 10 and older with Down syndrome (and other disabilities) to learn how to ride a two wheel bike is being hosted by Children's Institute of Pittsburgh. For more information call 412-420-2395. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: APRIL 23rd |
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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 | |
Many Special Olympic events are being held across the state in various locations to qualify for the State Summer Games in June.
The 2010 State Summer Games will take place on the campus of The Ohio State University, Sawmill Lanes and United Skates of America. Nearly 2,700 athletes from all corners of the state will compete in 11 sports.
Track and Swimming events are still scheduled for our area. Click on the links to see schedules.
Volunteers are needed and welcomed for this events.
To volunteer contact:
TCDD-Fairhaven Special Olympics:
Carol Kirsch - 330-652-5811
MCDD Special Olympics:
David Grossman - 330-720-4818
Mahoning Co. Public Special Olympics:
Bill Rex - 330-799-9161 |
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DSAV Story Time
(second Saturday of every month)
Saturday, May 8th
DSAV Center for Success ®
11:00am - Noon
May book selections:
Join us for another great interactive story time.
Snacks provided.
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DSAV JAM (Just About Moms)
 Monday, May 10thAustintown 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!
Thursday, September 9th
Monday, November 8th
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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A Day of Fishing!
When: Sunday June 13
Time: Noon - 5:00pm
Where: Dave's Fishing Hole
A day of catch and release for children and adults with disabilities.
Food and refreshements along with fishing assistance and equipment provided by area fishermen.
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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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