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Photo of the Week
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for more photos - gallery
send new photos to
photos@usod.org
We would like more photos of our wonderful teens & adults. So start clicking away!
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Designate USOD
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 Make a Double Difference!
Please consider designating your UW donation to USOD. Thanks!
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Join Our List
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USOD
Board of Directors |
Casey
Atkinson
David J. Bruening
Allan Buzzelli
Renee Chappell
Denise Cirino
Sandy Donahoe
Scott Eitman
Sue Groszek
Debbie Marks
Katherine E. Schubert
Lisa G. Trifiletti
Ken Vinikoff
Brian J. Weiss, DPM
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SAVE THE DATES - Downs Ed Conference in Cleveland
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November 3-5, 2010
USOD will be hosting the internationally renowned conference from DownsEd International & DownsEd USA. It will have a two day track for Educators & Speech Pathologists, and one day for Parents. Go to www.downsed.org for lots of great information about their programming & services.
So stay tuned for more details & most of all
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
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New Book By USOD Parent Pamela Crouse
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 Order Yours Today!
A wonderful book with the message that we all want to live & share each day. Click here to order yours & also check out her other book Delightfully Downs with the beautiful photography of our Cleveland kids.
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New - IEP Goal Bank
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An outstanding bank of
goals with wording for IEPs that both professionals and parents. Go to the USOD website for this & other great resources for the IEP process. click here
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An Easy Way to Support USOD Each Day!
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 USOD Credit Card
Turn your everyday spending into meaningful donations, with our USOD custom credit card. USOD receives 1% cash donations from Capital One for EVERY purchase you
make-plus a $50 first purchase bonus-will be donated to our
organization. Apply today on-line & make a difference doing what you do each day. Apply here...
***ROBIN - I got one for myself & my husband & $100 was donated after our first swipe!!!! ***
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USOD Bowling Buddies!
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 Sunday, February 28, 2:00 pm
Sunday Bowling is back!
Let's celebrate just a few weeks of winter to go! We have reserved
four lanes at Freeway Lanes in Solon. All bowlers are asked to wear
their Buddy Walk shirts if they have them. What better way to spend a
cold Sunday afternoon than with your Bowling Buddies!
Mark your calendar for 2-4pm on the following dates:
March 14 and 28
April 11 and 25th
Price: Individuals with Ds are free. All others pay $3.95 per game, all with complementary shoes.
Freeway Lanes
33185 Bainbridge Road Solon, OH 44139 - mapquest
Please rsvp to USOD office
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Grandparents Group - Guest Speaker
Jennifer Smith, CBDD on Behavior Strategies
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 Monday, March 1 at 10:00am
This month Jennifer Smith is leading the group with a discussion about behavior.
Get together for great conversation, support & friends.
USOD will bring coffee &
pastries. Free.
Cleveland Clinic Community Room A
5001 Rockside Road, Independence ,
Please rsvp to Gay McVeigh.
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Baby & Tot Playgroups - Strongsville
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 Join other moms, dads, babies & small siblings for a fun time to
hang out, chat & play.
Grandparents are welcome!!!!
Medina - Monday, March 1, 6:30 pm
Achievement Centers for Children - Camp Cheerful
15000 Cheerful Lane Strongsville, OH - mapquest
for info or rsvp please contact: email Maria or 440-845-4965
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Tickets Available On-Line - Get Yours Today!
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A Great Evening with the Up Side of Downs Raffle~ $4,000 Main Board Prize ~
~ Side Board & Raffle Sales Begin 6:00 p.m. ~
~ Wide Variety of Chinese Auction Baskets ~
~ Cocktails & Hors D'oeuvres ~
~ Extensive Buffet w/Carving Station ~
~ Entertainment Provided by Marino Brothers ~ 
Order Your Tickets On-line Today -
Click Here for 2010 USOD Reverse Raffle Tickets!
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End the R-word Awareness Day March 3
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 Go to www.r-word.org & Pledge Today
The announcement that March 3rd is the
second annual day of awareness encouraging people to rally and pledge
their support to end their use of the word "retard(ed)" at www.r-word.org with the goal of
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Young Adult Karaoke - Wednesday, March 3
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 Toth's Place for Young Adults & Teens 6:00pm-9:00pm
6966 Heisley Road, Mentor, OH (behind Speedway Gas Station and Goodwill, by Heavenly Ham) (440 974 1390). $5 per person.
For more info call Rae Kinnaird at (440) 944-8852
First Wednesday of Every Month
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285 Families on the USOD On-line Family Network
It is Free, Fun & Fabulous!
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 Join Today
Online we have the USOD Family Network, which is best described as a private facebook for our USOD families & friends. This is where the latest photos, blogs, postings and groups are found. Sign up today and share, learn & laugh at the - USOD Family Network
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World Down Syndrome Day - March 21, 2010
***ORDER YOUR TSHIRT TODAY***
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4 Ways To Celebrate World Down Syndrome Day
Down Syndrome International (DSI) has officially earmarked
21 March as World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD). The date was chosen
to signify the uniqueness of Down syndrome in the triplication
(trisomy) of the 21st chromosome and is used synonymously
with Down syndrome. 1. Join the 21 Days of 21 Quotes by 21 People with Trisomy 21 in
Celebration of World Down Syndrome Day
Sign up for the 21 Days email list so that you
get the quote of each day from individuals with Down syndrome from March 1 to
21 2010. Check the box at the bottom of the list that says "21 Quotes for 21
Days." - click here 2. Wear your WDSD t-shirt designed by Kevin T from Northern Kentucky.
Order here by noon on March 1.  3. March together with USOD in the Akron St. Patricks Day Parade to celebrate & share!
St. Patrick's Parade to be held on Saturday,
March 13, 2010 at 12:00 Noon on South
Main St. in downtown Akron, with an after parade party full of great food, music & Irish Dancing. Please email USOD parent Kay Schubert for more details. 4. Host a Dress Down for Down Syndrome Day (on any day!) A great way to promote awareness and raise funds for USOD. See info here in this newsletter or contact the USOD office. Sign-Up for a DDfDsDay for USOD by March 1st & we will send you 2 World Down Syndrome Awareness Day tshirts.
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Thinking About Summer Yet? - TOMORROW!
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Recreation Fair for families of children with disabilities
Mark your calendar for Saturday February 27th! Our regional special education center, State
Support Team 3, will be hosting the Annual Recreation Fair for families of
children with disabilities from 10:00 a.m.
to 1:00 p.m. at the St. Michael's Woodside Party Center,
5025 East Mill Road in Broadview Heights, just off the I-77 and Wallings Road
Exit.
With summer just
around the corner, parents are beginning to plan activities for their
children. This familiar task is often a
little more challenging for families of children with disabilities.
Representatives from area camps and organizations will be available to answer
questions and share information. Families are encouraged to browse the
information tables and pick up their FREE copy of the "2010
Recreation Directory."
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Rejoicing Spirits - "No Hush" Service
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 Saturday, March 6 5:30 pm
The Rejoicing Spirits ministry reaches out to enrich the spiritual lives of individuals with developmental disabilities
along with their families, friends and other supportive community members. http://www.rejoicingspirits.org/index.htm
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church 2113 Ravenna St. Hudson OH
For more info call Nora Faul 330-650-6986
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Solon Blue Ribbon Family Fun Fest
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 Saturday, March 6 6:30 pm
It is the 7th year
for this fabulously huge party for individuals with special needs, their
families and caregivers. Join us as the Solon Community Center transforms, into
the St. Patrick's Day themed FUN FESTIVAL. Participate in games, air bouncers,
bingo, D.J. dancing, information center, food, drink and the other special
attractions of the evening. Remember to wear green. Go to www.solonrec.org for info or to register
For more information
or to volunteer contact Kimberly English at 440.248.5747 ext.2114
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Consider a Dress Down for Down Syndrome Day
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 World Down Syndrome Day, March 21st!
March 21 is known
internationally as World Down Syndrome Day and the USOD is looking for area
schools, companies, and businesses to help celebrate by hosting a Dress Down for Down Syndrome Day. By making a
small donation (usually a minimum of $5 per person), employees or students can wear blue
jeans to work on that day. This is a great opportunity to raise Down syndrome
awareness in our community, as well as raise money for the USOD! If you are
interested in hosting a DDfDsD, you can request a FREE kit filled with
posters, stickers for co-workers to wear, a pledge sheet, and a donation
envelope by visiting our Dress Down page on-line or contacting the USOD office at 216.464.8763 or robin@usod.org.
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The Specials - Finale for Season 1
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 "This is our world and we want to share it with you!"
From across the pond catch this fantastic reality series.
The Specials
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Ohio Rehabilitation Services Meeting
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 Monday, March 1 4-6pm
Center for Families and Children
Nancy Lyon Porter
Bldg.
4500 Euclid Ave. Cleveland , OH
Join the
Conversation!
Rehabilitation Services
Commission Administrator Michael Rench is embarking on a 12-city road trip
to gather ideas from you and fellow community members. Come share your
experiences and situations during inviting café-style chats.
Your voice will be heard!
Don't miss this opportunity to help shape the future! Everyone's voice will be
heard.
Visit www.rsc.ohio. gov for more information and
updates from each regional conversation.
Please call 800-282-4536 ext. 1470 or email brenda.rhodes@ rsc.state. oh.us to RSVP.
ALL ARE WELCOME!
About Ohio Rehabilitation
Services Commission
The Ohio Rehabilitation
Services Commission is the state agency charged with partnering with Ohioans
with disabilities to obtain or retain jobs, achieve independence and Social
Security disability determination outcomes. The Commission accomplishes its
mission through partnerships with community rehabilitation programs and
vocational rehabilitation professionals across the state. Visit us at www.rsc.ohio. gov.
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USOD Mission
To provide support, education, and advocacy for people with Down syndrome, their families and communities.
Vision
The Up Side of Downs is committed to building a community where
people with Down syndrome are independent and have the opportunity to
reach their fullest potential.
History
In the early 1980's, a handful of parents whose children had Down
syndrome began to meet informally over coffee for socialization and
support. Nearly thirty years later, with the help of a lot of coffee
& caffeine, their vision and hard work has taken the Up Side of
Downs from a grassroots parent movement to a staffed nonprofit
organization joining over 800 families throughout Northeast Ohio.
We invite you to connect with our with our support community to join us at one of our many programs & services, do research in our comprehensive resource directory, join our on-line family support network, enjoy our scrapbook photo gallery and so much more.
Contact the Up Side of Downs of Greater Cleveland.
The Up Side of Downs of Greater Cleveland
23230 Chagrin Blvd., Suite 640
Cleveland, OH 44122
phone
216.464.USOD (8763)
fax 888.708.USOD (8763)
e-mail
info@usod.org
web www.usod.org
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