Happy May
Birthday to...
Marlena Timmerman
5/4/1997
Katelyn Habel
5/10/1990
Connor Smith
5/10/2004
Trevor Wendt
5/10/2007
Travis Holden
5/11/2002
Eva Lubonovich
5/15/1979
Addison Shepas
5/16/2007
Sean Reilly
5/20/2008 |
 Sam Chicarelli Bruce Shepas Niles Mirror & Glass Debbie Hayes Congressman Tim Ryan Dave Jackson Sandra Sell In Memory of Dorothy Kijowski : Scott & Mary Moon Chris & Karen Jones Audrey Superak |
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Office Hours:
May Hours 11am - 1pm
Tuesday 11th
Wednesday 18th
Friday 28th
other days by appointment
June, July, August
Monday - Friday
10:00am - 1:00pm
2nd Saturday each month 10:30am - 12:30pm
Families & Members are welcome to stop in the office to pick up mateirals, review LAMP resources or drop items off during these hours. |
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Welcome, to our newest members!
Nicole Gallo
Meradith Ketcham
Lisa Loy
Megan Whitfield
Professionals
Lisa Cassasa
Anissa Fracul
Mary Ellen Lalchand
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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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BUDDY WALL 2010
The BUDDY WALL is back bigger & better!
What is the Buddy Wall? An area where you and your family can brag a little (or a lot) by creating a poster that tells a story about YOU!Things that can be included on your poster include: family photos, pictures with friends and family, awards, achievements, etc...
Where is the Buddy Wall?
The posters will be on display at the Shops at Boardman Park the day of the Buddy Walk and then will be in the windows f the DSAV Center for Success through National Down Syndrome Awareness month in October.
How do I participate?
Create your Poster on white, blue or yellow poster board no larger than 24" x 36"and bring it to the DSAV office during t-shirt pick week August 9th-12th.
What if I have questions?
call: 330-726-3728
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Help us reach the Buddy Walk® of the Valley 2010 Goal!
Goal
$75,000
Raised
$9,221
14 Teams
91 Walkers |  |
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Charting Your Child's Course to Adulthood.
This provocative and entertaining webinar, which uses real life examples about individuals of all ability levels, will answer all of the questions you have about the transitions that occur when your student leaves the safety and security of a "free and appropriate public education" and ventures forth towards the rest of their life...
Learn more and Register Here! |
Pennsylvania Summer Camps Program
Enjoy friendships, nature, games, sports, art and music at the Woodlands Foundation in Wexford PA.
Informational Flyer
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What our members are saying....
"I wanted to thank you for the package i received in the mail with all the books and the nice DSAV tote. It already has been and will be so useful to me. I learned soo much from just speaking to you last week. Thank you for starting this organization to help family's like mine who have no idea where to turn for information!!"
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We are happy to soon be setting some "regular" hours of operation at the DSAV Center for Success. Click here to see when we are open. We now have a mailslot in the office door, so should you need to drop something (no too large) off, slip it in the slot and we'll get it.
Educators and parents are registering for the eReadingPro workshops, a few spaces are still available, please RSVP here.
14 TEAMS have already registered and are going strong. How can you help with Buddy Walk of the Valley 2010? Be sure to read below to find out. The Buddy Wall is back along with lots of new entertainment. We hope you are making plans to join us for the best Buddy Walk of the Valley yet!
Navigating the supports and services our children need can be daunting. Family First Supports and Consulting, LLC is available to help families in Western PA with supports coordination as well as helping families in Ohio with the IEP process. See Below for details.
As you are receiving this e-news, members of the DSAV are presenting at the National Buddy Walk convention. Not only are we sharing our experiences, but we will no doubt bring home some great ideas for future years of the Buddy Walk of the Valley!
Enjoy the Merry Month of May and we look forward to seeing you soon!
~Kelly |
 Over $4300 distributed in DSAV Family Grants in March The Down Syndrome Association of the Valley was thrilled to award 20 local DSAV families up to $250 each for medical expenses, therapies and activities outlined in the 2010 grant application. An on-going goal of the DSAV is to offer support and resources to people with Down syndrome in Eastern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania through the family grant program. In keeping with the DSAV mission, the family grants provide assistance to anything that directly improves the quality of life of individuals with Down syndrome. Grants were awarded to assist with therapy sessions, to attend integrated swim or dance classes and to help families with medical expenses to name a few. The funding of this program is through the generous donations and support from the DSAV general fund. We are pleased to put back into the valley some of what the valley has so graciously given to us. Thank you to the independent grant selection committee for reviewing the applications and making the recommendations.
-Michele Jones
DSAV Vice president |
 BUDDY WALK ® OF THE VALLEY 2010
How can you help make this the best
Buddy Walk of the Valley yet?
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 Reading Workshop | |
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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With over 30 years of professional service to individuals with disabilities and their families and as the parent of a young adult with Down syndrome, Dave Jackson would like the opportunity to assist your family.
Services include but not limited to:
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support coordination
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identifying and obtaining services
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assitance with forms, applications etc.
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establishing goals and outcomes
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IEP preperation
Come meet Dave and explore the possibilities:
Pennsylvania residents:
Monday, May 24th between 5:00pm and 8:00pm
New Castle Public Library meeting room
Resservations not required but appreciated.
Ohio residents:
Saturday, May 8th between 10:30am - 12:30pm
DSAV Center for Success
Reservations not required but appreciated.
Click date to register:
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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 | |
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.
Final JAM until fall! |
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.
Last regularaly scheduled LAMP learning session for this school year: Friday, May 28th, 11:00am - 1:00pm |
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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