The Up Side of Downs of Northeast Ohio
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The Up Side of Downs of Northeast Ohio
2016 15 Years of the Northeast Ohio Buddy Walk Supporting & Celebrating Down Syndrome in Northeast Ohio USOD Mission: To provide support, education, and advocacy for people with Down syndrome, their families and communities. USOD Vision: The Up Side of Downs is the primary resource for families and communities regarding Down syndrome, where all people are accepted, included and empowered. The Up Side of Downs envisions a community where people with Down syndrome have limitless opportunities and the ability to pursue their dreams. Here are some of the Buddies turning 15 in 2015: Samantha C Moses H Joseph R Jasmine H Madeline G Mariana R Ryan Y Haley S Antonio (Tony) M Jonathan C Ian C Ella H Chad C Adam O Vivien H Ryan B Luke A Zachary S Cedric E Liam V Natalie M Dain C Claire Grace N Deacon C Jenna S Julie S Here are some of the new Buddies we welcomed to the USOD in the past year! Dates to Come: DateEvent NameLocationContact September TBDLearning [email protected] September 20, 2015Walking ClubYours Truly, [email protected] September 27, 2015Patterson Fall Family FestivalPatterson [email protected] October 4, 2015 Family Fall Festival at Golf Improvement Center Medina [email protected] October 14, 2015 Pathways to Success Conference Featuring Paula Kluth Crowne Plaza Independence [email protected] October 18, 2015Walking ClubYours Truly, [email protected] December TBDPolar ExpressCuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad [email protected] December 6, 2015Holiday Party Holiday Inn [email protected] December 30, 2015Elf the MusicalPlayhouse [email protected] Stefania Rosciszewski Age 8 Genevieve Burke Age 9 Best Buddies Stefania and Genevieve are the best of friends! Some of their favorite things to do together are going to the park, swimming, watching movies, playing dress up and just hanging out. They love to have sleepovers and to stay up late giggling. These two girls are definitely Bosom Buddies. Buddy photography provided by photographer Pamela Crouse. JANUARY 2016 SUNDAY USOD welcomes over thirty new families each year throughout Northeast Ohio. 3 MONDAY 4 TUESDAY DECEMBER 2015 SMTW T F S 12 3 45 6789101112 13141516 17 1819 20212223 24 2526 27282930 31 5 WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FEBRUARY 2016 SMTW T F S 123 4 56 7 8 9 10111213 14151617 18 1920 21222324 25 2627 2829 6 11 12 7 Grandparent Support Group, 10-11:30am Akron Family Play Group, 7-9pm 17 18 13 Parents of Adults with Ds Group, 7-9pm 19 25 2 8 9 Cleveland Mom’s Night Out 7-9pm 14 15 16 22 23 29 30 Medina Mom’s Night Out 7-9pm 20 Westside Baby & Toddler Play Group, 6:30-8:30pm Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (U.S.) 24 1 SATURDAY New Year’s Day Karaoke, 6-9pm 10 FRIDAY 21 D.A.D.S. Group, 7-9pm 26 27 28 31 Calendar events listed are subject to change. Please visit our website at www.usod.org for upcoming events. Proud Presenting Sponsor of the Buddy Walk: Parent to Parent Network As soon as USOD is informed of a new baby with Down syndrome, our New Parent Outreach Coordinator contacts the parents to offer support, friendship, books and information on how to receive support from the USOD and other local resources. Annie Groszek Age 25 Annie Says Adult Independence is Cool! Annie is a beautiful 25 year old young lady who has a dual diagnosis of Down syndrome and Autism. She loves sitting in the sunshine, the outdoors, her pom poms, listening to the Mayfield Marching band and living with her good friends at Monarch Hall. Annie enjoys fully supported independence and her family couldn’t be prouder! Annie proves that adulthood rocks. Buddy photography provided by photographer Pamela Crouse. FEBRUARY 2016 SUNDAY In 2015, 40 families MONDAY 1 TUESDAY 2 WEDNESDAY THURSDAY 3 FRIDAY SATURDAY 4 5 6 11 12 13 attended USOD’s pilot of The Learning Program. Karaoke, 6-9pm 7 8 9 Grandparent Support Group 10-11:30 Akron Family Play Group, 7-9pm Parents of Adults with Ds Group, 7-9pm Family Day (British Columbia) 14 Valentine’s Day 15 10 Mardi Gras 16 Ash Wednesday 17 Westside Baby & Toddler Play Group, 6:30-8:30pm President’s Day (U.S.) 21 22 28 29 Medina Mom’s Night Out 7-9pm 18 Cleveland Mom’s Night Out 7-9pm 19 20 26 27 D.A.D.S. Group, 7-9pm 23 24 25 JANUARY 2016 MARCH 2016 SMTW T F S 12 3456 7 89 10111213 14 1516 17181920 21 2223 24 31 252627 28 2930 SMTW T F S 12 3 45 6789101112 13141516 17 1819 20212223 24 2526 27282930 31 Calendar events listed are subject to change. Please visit our website at www.usod.org for upcoming events. Medina 5050 Eastpointe Dr. 330-764-WING(9464) Strongsville 8465 Pearl Rd. 440-243-WING(9464) Warrensville 26200 Harvard Rd. 216-896-WING(9464) Online Yahoo Parent Support Group Northeast Ohio families are encouraged to join to share ideas, ask questions and offer support. Buddy photography provided by photographer Pamela Crouse. MARCH 2016 SUNDAY Down syndrome occurs when an MONDAY TUESDAY 1 WEDNESDAY THURSDAY 2 individual has three, rather than two, copies of the 21st chromosome. 6 8 9 Parents of Adults with Ds Group, 7-9pm 14 15 21 Spring Equinox Palm Sunday 27 4 5 10 11 12 16 17 Cleveland Mom’s Night Out 7-9pm 18 19 25 26 D.A.D.S. Group, 7-9pm St. Patrick’s Day 22 23 24 Westside Baby & Toddler Play Group, 6:30-8:30pm 28 Easter 3 Medina Mom’s Night Out 7-9pm Grandparent Support Group, 10-11:30am Daylight Savings Time Begins Akron Family Play Group, 7-9pm 20 SATURDAY Karaoke, 6-9pm 7 13 FRIDAY Good Friday 29 Easter Monday (Can.) 30 31 FEBRUARY 2016 APRIL 2016 SMTW T F S 123 4 56 7 8 9 10111213 14151617 18 1920 21222324 25 2627 2829 SMTW T F S 12 3456 7 89 10111213 14 1516 17181920 21 2223 24252627 28 2930 Calendar events listed are subject to change. Please visit our website at www.usod.org for upcoming events. Proud Sponsor of the Buddy Walk: Dress Down For Downs Dress Down for Down Syndrome Day is a great motivator and morale booster for employees, while promoting unity for a great cause. Emily Alexander Age 29 Miss April Emily attended Mentor Public Schools and was the first student with Down syndrome totally included with an IEP. She lives at home with her parents and has a very active social life. Emily and her boyfriend of 14 years, Michael, participate in many activities, through Lake Metroparks, boating, jazzercise, bowling, yoga and karaoke. She is an avid snow skier, attends all USOD dances and karaoke nights, and even starred in a music video for the band DREDG. Emily attends alumni camp at Camp Sue Osborne each summer and loves working at Willoughby Workshop. In her spare time, Emily models Downs Designs blue jeans and has been seen all over the world on their website. Buddy photography provided by photographer Pamela Crouse. APRIL 2016 SUNDAY MONDAY MARCH 2016 SMTW T F S 12 3 45 6789101112 13141516 17 1819 20212223 24 2526 27282930 31 3 MAY 2016 SMTW T F S 1234 5 67 8 9 1011 12 1314 15161718 19 2021 22232425 26 2728 2930 31 4 TUESDAY expectancy for Life people with Down syndrome has increased dramatically in recent decades - from 25 in 1983 to 60 today. 5 WEDNESDAY THURSDAY The Arc 2421 Community College Avenue Cleveland, OH 44115 11 12 Grandparent Support Group, 10-11:30 Akron Family Play Group, 7-9pm 17 18 For people with intellectual and developmental disabilities April Fool’s Day 6 7 13 25 8 9 Cleveland Mom’s Night Out 7-9pm 14 15 16 22 23 29 30 Medina Mom’s Night Out 7-9pm 20 Westside Baby & Toddler Play Group, 6:30-8:30pm 24 2 www.thearcofgreatercleveland.org Parents of Adults with Ds Group, 7-9pm 19 1 SATURDAY T 216 622-0755 F 216 736-3393 Karaoke, 6-9pm 10 FRIDAY 21 D.A.D.S. Group, 7-9pm 26 27 28 Passover Begins at Sundown Calendar events listed are subject to change. Please visit our website at www.usod.org for upcoming events. Michelle Martin, Ed.S. Founder & Director Tae Kwon Do Fusion Also And Social Skills Groups Testing & IEP’s School Advocacy Call Today 216-765-4470 $25 OF with th F is ad www.insight-wellness.com Mind•Body•Soul is a program designed to provide support to adults with Down syndrome in Northeast Ohio through life skills training and ongoing social opportunities. Abigail Roth Age 6 Our Disney Actress Abby likes many things – French fries, playing in the park and giving hugs to name a few. But her absolute favorite thing to do is to watch and act out movies! Her many starring roles include such films as Tangled, The Princess and the Frog, Frozen and many more! Abby’s current favorites are Hercules and Big Hero 6. Whether it’s speaking every line, acting out every scene, giving all of her family members characters - Daddy is Zeus, Mommy is Hera, Lexie is Meg, Jasmine, our dog, is Pegasus, and of course Abby is Hercules - or singing along with every song, she gets great joy and pride from her movies. We look forward to seeing her perform on the stage soon! Buddy photography provided by photographer Pamela Crouse. MAY 2016 SUNDAY 1 MONDAY 2 TUESDAY 3 WEDNESDAY THURSDAY 4 FRIDAY SATURDAY 5 6 7 12 13 14 Karaoke, 6-9pm 8 9 10 Grandparent Support Group, 10-11:30 Akron Family Play Group, 7-9pm Mother’s Day 15 16 We’ll be at the Rite Aid Marathon, join us! 22 11 Parents of Adults with Ds Group, 7-9pm 17 Medina Mom’s Night Out 7-9pm 18 Westside Baby & Toddler Play Group, 6:30-8:30pm 23 19 Cleveland Mom’s Night Out 7-9pm 20 21 D.A.D.S. Group, 7-9pm 24 25 26 Armed Forces Day 27 28 Victoria Day (Can.) 29 30 31 Memorial Day (U.S.) APRIL 2016 Thank you to the hundreds of volunteers who support us throughout the year. SMTW T F S 12 3456 7 89 10111213 14 1516 17181920 21 2223 24252627 28 2930 JUNE 2016 SMTW T F S 1234 5678 91011 12131415 16 1718 19202122 23 2425 26272829 30 Calendar events listed are subject to change. Please visit our website at www.usod.org for upcoming events. In gratitude for all the children and families that we serve Parents Night Out Monthly meetings are held in various locations throughout our service area. These meetings are informal and give parents an opportunity to relax and discuss various issues relating to their children. www.pctohio.com Moira Kreutzer Age 16 Months Come Play in the Sun with Moira! Moira is a 16 month old beauty who took the world by storm with her surprise arrival 4 weeks early. She carried with her another surprise for our family—she was blessed with an extra chromosome! Moira is energetic, clever, silly, loving and sassy. She enjoys playing with her 16 year old brother and 10 year old sister. She loves to crawl all over the place and especially over to play in the dog’s water dish. Having Moira in our lives has been the most amazing and wonderful experience. We truly feel like we won the lottery! Buddy photography provided by photographer Pamela Crouse. JUNE 2016 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY 1 FRIDAY SATURDAY 2 3 4 9 10 11 Annually over 400 attend USOD support groups. Karaoke, 6-9pm 5 6 7 8 Medina Mom’s Night Out 7-9pm 12 13 14 Parents of Adults with Ds Group, 7-9pm Flag Day (U.S.) Grandparent Support Group, 10-11:30 Akron Family Play Group, 7-9pm 19 20 Father’s Day 15 21 16 Cleveland Mom’s Night Out 7-9pm 17 18 24 25 D.A.D.S. Group, 7-9pm 22 23 29 30 Westside Baby & Toddler Play Group, 6:30-8:30pm Summer Solstice 26 27 28 MAY 2016 SMTW T F S 1234 5 67 8 9 1011 12 1314 15161718 19 2021 22232425 26 2728 2930 31 JULY 2016 SMTW T F S 12 3456 7 89 10111213 14 1516 17181920 21 2223 24 31 252627 28 2930 Calendar events listed are subject to change. Please visit our website at www.usod.org for upcoming events. D.A.D.S. Group 20965 Clemens Rd., Westlake, OH 44145 rehmann.com | 440.250.7960 This monthly meeting is volunteer-run, with a focus on fathers, and is designed to give them an outlet to talk about their children with Down syndrome, support each other and plan various fundraising and social events. Meghan Drops Age 26 Dancing is in my blood! I’m Meghan Drops and dancing is in my blood! I’ve been dancing since I was five and haven’t stopped. I’ve trained in classical Ballet, Modern, Contemporary, Spanish, Character, Hip Hop and Tap. I enjoy being on stage and have performed at the Allen, Ohio & State Theaters. Currently, I take classes with The Dancing Wheels Company & School and am in their Performance Ensemble. I work three days a week at Just A Buck, am involved in the Special Olympics sports of figure skating, golf, swimming and bicycling and serve as secretary for People First of Cuyahoga County and the Westlake Aktion Club. See you on the dance floor! Buddy photography provided by photographer Pamela Crouse. JULY 2016 SUNDAY MONDAY JUNE 2016 SMTW T F S 1234 5678 91011 12131415 16 1718 19202122 23 2425 26272829 30 3 AUGUST 2016 SMTW T F S 123 4 56 7 8 9 10111213 14151617 18 1920 21222324 25 2627 28293031 4 TUESDAY There are more than 6 12 18 7 13 Parents of Adults with Ds Group, 7-9pm 19 25 2 8 14 15 16 20 21 22 23 29 30 D.A.D.S. Group, 7-9pm 26 27 28 31 Calendar events listed are subject to change. Please visit our website at www.usod.org for upcoming events. Our mission is to provide job placement, job coaching, and support in the work place. 8578 East Washington Street Chagrin Falls, OH 44023 440-384-3236 9 Medina Mom’s Night Out 7-9pm Westside Baby & Toddler Play Group, 6:30-8:30pm 24 1 Cleveland Mom’s Night Out 7-9pm Karaoke, 6-9pm Grandparent Support Group, 10-11:30am Akron Family Play Group, 7-9pm 17 SATURDAY Canada Day (Can.) 5 11 FRIDAY 400,000 people with Down syndrome in the United States. Independence Day (U.S.) 10 WEDNESDAY THURSDAY Cooper Barth Age 2 Cooper says “It’s Play Time” Two-year old Cooper is full of energy and life. Whether it’s playing ball, with his trucks, on the swing set, or cooking in the kitchen, he always has a big smile on his face. Cooper also enjoys swimming and is learning to ride his bike. But what he loves most of all is being around family and friends and he’s always learning from his big sister. If you see Cooper around town, be ready for an excited wave, high five, and a big hug! Buddy photography provided by photographer Pamela Crouse. AUGUST 2016 SUNDAY Dempsey Scheiman & Associates has raised more than $110,000 through their annual golf outing in support of USOD programs and services. 7 MONDAY 1 2 Civic Holiday (Can.) 8 15 WEDNESDAY THURSDAY 3 FRIDAY SATURDAY 4 5 6 11 12 13 Karaoke, 6-9pm 9 Grandparent Support Group, 10-11:30am Akron Family Play Group, 7-9pm 14 TUESDAY 10 Parents of Adults with Ds Group, 7-9pm 16 Medina Mom’s Night Out 7-9pm 17 Westside Baby & Toddler Play Group, 6:30-8:30pm 18 Cleveland Mom’s Night Out 7-9pm 19 20 26 27 D.A.D.S. Group, 7-9pm 21 22 23 24 28 29 30 31 25 JULY 2016 SEPTEMBER 2016 SMTW T F S 12 3456 7 89 10111213 14 1516 17181920 21 2223 24 31 252627 28 2930 SMTW T F S 123 4567 8 910 11121314 15 1617 18192021 22 2324 25262728 29 30 Calendar events listed are subject to change. Please visit our website at www.usod.org for upcoming events. Smart Start Transitions Kindergarten Programs Smart Start is presented for parents of children between 4-6. This comprehensive program covers issues related to the transition between preschool and kindergarten. Kyle Collins Age 15 Let’s Wiggle! Kyle is one of the happiest kids you’ll ever meet. Kyle likes to laugh and makes sure everyone is smiling and happy. Kyle enjoys playing baseball and basketball. Kyle loves The Wiggles and knows the words and dance moves to every Wiggles song! But even more than The Wiggles, Kyle loves to spend time with his Grandpa. They go to Bob Evans, go for walks in the park and just hang out in the backyard. Everyone who meets them can see how Kyle and his Grandpa love one another. Kyle will be a freshman at Nordonia High School in the fall of 2015. Buddy photography provided by photographer Pamela Crouse. SEPTEMBER 2016 SUNDAY MONDAY Down syndrome is the 5 12 Patriot Day (U.S.) 18 19 2 3 6 7 8 9 10 SMTW T F S 1 2345 6 78 9 101112 13 1415 16171819 20 2122 23 24 30 31 2526 27 2829 Karaoke, 6-9pm 14 Parents of Adults with Ds Group, 7-9pm 20 26 Medina Mom’s Night Out 7-9pm 15 Cleveland Mom’s Night Out 7-9pm 16 17 23 24 D.A.D.S. Group, 7-9pm 21 Westside Baby & Toddler Play Group, 6:30-8:30pm 25 SATURDAY 1 13 Grandparent Support Group, 10-11:30am Akron Family Play Group, 7-9pm FRIDAY OCTOBER 2016 Labor Day (U.S.) Labour Day (Can.) 11 WEDNESDAY THURSDAY AUGUST 2016 SMTW T F S 123 4 56 7 8 9 10111213 14151617 18 1920 21222324 25 2627 28293031 most commonly occurring and least funded chromosomal condition. 4 TUESDAY 22 Fall Equinox 27 28 29 30 Calendar events listed are subject to change. Please visit our website at www.usod.org for upcoming events. encourages Steppin’ with Stefania With all of our love, PaPaw and Grandma Kohlhorst Send love through flowers, contact us at www.sidneyflower.com Grandparent Support Group Grandparents relax, have coffee and discuss various topics relating to their grandchildren including school issues, behavior issues, babysitting their grandchildren, etc. Buddy photography provided by photographer Pamela Crouse. OCTOBER 2016 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 2015 NOVEMBER 2015 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 13 14 15 SMTW T F S 123 4567 8 910 11121314 15 1617 18192021 22 2324 25262728 29 30 SMTW T F S 123 4567 8 910 11121314 15 1617 18192021 22 2324 25262728 29 30 Rosh Hashanah Begins at Sundown 9 Karaoke, 6-9pm 10 11 Grandparent Support Group 10-11:30am Akron Family Play Group, 7-9pm Columbus Day (U.S.) Thanksgiving Day (Can.) 16 17 12 Parents of Adults with Ds Group, 7-9pm Yom Kippur Begins at Sundown 18 Medina Mom’s Night Out 7-9pm 19 Westside Baby & Toddler Play Group, 6:30-8:30pm 23 24 30 20 Cleveland Mom’s Night Out 7-9pm 21 22 28 29 D.A.D.S. Group, 7-9pm 25 26 27 Halloween 31 Calendar events listed are subject to change. Please visit our website at www.usod.org for upcoming events. New Parent Celebration Day This is an annual celebration day in the Fall for all of the new families that we have welcomed into our group that year. We provide breakfast and have various speakers throughout the morning, including parents, siblings and physicians. Dani Chase Age 16 Sitting Pretty Dani is lucky to have had many once-in-alifetime experiences in her 16 years! At age 12, she was cast in the television drama Blue Bloods where she was on set in New York City. At age 13, she was the winner of the Top Model portion of the National American Miss Pageant. At age 15, she was selected to be a model for the Girl Scouts of America catalog, where she again went to NYC for the very exciting photo shoot. She loves to sing, act, dance and model and she loves to tease her family for fun. You never know what is around the corner for Dani! Buddy photography provided by photographer Pamela Crouse. NOVEMBER 2016 SUNDAY MONDAY People with Down syndrome attend school, work, participate in decisions that affect them and contribute to society in many wonderful ways. 6 7 1 WEDNESDAY THURSDAY 2 8 9 Parents of Adults with Ds Group, 7-9pm Election Day (U.S.) 14 15 16 4 5 10 11 12 21 22 28 17 Cleveland Mom’s Night Out 7-9pm Veterans Day (U.S.) Remembrance Day (Can.) 18 19 25 26 D.A.D.S. Group, 7-9pm 23 Westside Baby & Toddler Play Group, 6:30-8:30pm 27 SATURDAY 3 Medina Mom’s Night Out 7-9pm Grandparent Support Group 10-11:30am Akron Family Play Group, 7-9pm 20 FRIDAY Karaoke, 6-9pm Daylight Savings Time Ends 13 TUESDAY 24 Thanksgiving Day (U.S.) 29 30 OCTOBER 2016 SMTW T F S 1 2345 6 78 9 101112 13 1415 16171819 20 2122 23 24 30 31 2526 27 2829 DECEMBER 2016 SMTW T F S 123 4567 8 910 11121314 15 1617 18192021 22 2324 25262728 29 3031 Calendar events listed are subject to change. Please visit our website at www.usod.org for upcoming events. No Rulz Art, LLC Understanding from head to toe! [email protected] 440.449.3237 USOD Disability Awareness Programs include: DS 101 and Peer Presentations. Abigail Grave LaPrairie Age 5 Santa’s Secret Helper Abigail is an easy going 5-year old with a curious disposition. She enjoys her surroundings and has a thirst for knowledge whether it be at home, school or outdoors. Being selected to be the December calendar girl is a perfect pairing! Her joy for life is infectious and is like a child opening a new gift on Christmas morning. She enjoys each new day by learning new skills, playing and exploring and spending time with family. Abbey loves music, dancing, learning her ABC’s & 123’s, baking and trying new things. Abbey is a hands on learning machine that makes you smile! Buddy photography provided by photographer Pamela Crouse. DECEMBER 2016 SUNDAY NOVEMBER 2015 MONDAY SMTW T F S 123 4567 8 910 11121314 15 1617 18192021 22 2324 25262728 29 30 4 JANUARY 2017 SMTW T F S 1234 5 67 8 9 1011 12 1314 15161718 19 2021 22232425 26 2728 2930 31 5 TUESDAY 12 18 19 1 2 3 6 7 8 9 10 babies with Down syndrome are born to women under the age of 35. Karaoke, 6-9pm 20 Christmas Day 26 14 Parents of Adults with Ds Group, 7-9pm Westside Baby & Toddler Play Group, 6:30-8:30pm 25 SATURDAY 13 Grandparent Support Group, 10-11:30am Akron Family Play Group, 7-9pm FRIDAY About 80 percent of Pearl Harbor Day (U.S.) 11 WEDNESDAY THURSDAY Medina Mom’s Night Out 7-9pm 15 Cleveland Mom’s Night Out 7-9pm 16 17 23 24 D.A.D.S. Group, 7-9pm 21 22 Hanukkah Begins at Sundown Christmas Eve Winter Solstice 27 28 29 30 Kwanzaa Begins Boxing Day (Can.) 31 New Year’s Eve Calendar events listed are subject to change. Please visit our website at www.usod.org for upcoming events. Baby and Toddler Playgroup These monthly get-togethers are held throughout our service area for parents who bring their babies ages 0-3 to play, share information and support each other. Eve Sivertson Age 10 Tiny Dancer Eve loves to dance! She’s attends ballet class at The Dance Step and takes private lessons with her 2 sisters. In a recent dance recital, she performed a dance with her ballet class and a trio dance with her sisters. Eve also loves cheerleading with MCE adapted cheer. Her team, The Superstars, performs at local cheerleading competitions. Some of Eve’s other favorite things to do include reading, going to school, writing in her journal, art, shopping, camping, Girl Scouts, swimming and hanging out with friends and family. Eve has many friends and a busy social calendar! She’s a very smart, sweet, silly, sassy, and special girl! Buddy photography provided by photographer Pamela Crouse. JANUARY 2017 SUNDAY 1 MONDAY 2 TUESDAY 3 New Year’s Day 8 4 FRIDAY SATURDAY 5 6 7 12 13 14 Karaoke, 6-9pm 9 10 Grandparent Support Group, 10-11:30am Akron Family Play Group, 7-9pm 15 WEDNESDAY THURSDAY 16 11 Parents of Adults with Ds Group, 7-9pm 17 Medina Mom’s Night Out 7-9pm 18 Westside Baby & Toddler Play Group, 6:30-8:30pm Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (U.S.) 19 Cleveland Mom’s Night Out, 7-9pm 20 21 27 28 D.A.D.S. Group, 7-9pm 22 23 24 29 30 31 25 26 DECEMBER 2016 Down syndrome occurs in people of all races and economic levels. SMTW T F S 123 4567 8 910 11121314 15 1617 18192021 22 2324 25262728 29 3031 FEBRUARY 2017 SMTW T F S 1234 5678 91011 12131415 16 1718 19202122 23 2425 2627 28 Calendar events listed are subject to change. Please visit our website at www.usod.org for upcoming events. The Learning Program uses research-based teaching strategies and customized materials to support families and teachers in the educational process. The Learning Program complements formal instruction in literacy and math, with occupational and speech therapy components. Grayson Casey Age 3 Anything is Possible with Sunshine + Grayson! At 3 years old, Grayson is a burst of pure sunshine! Always up for a game of chase – don’t turn your head or he’ll flash that devious grin and off he runs! He enjoys riding his bike, swimming, and soaking up the sun. He loves music, swinging on his swing set and looking at family picture albums. His favorite playmate is his big brother who is five years old. Grayson’s next milestone is to improve his speech and communication skills. He attends therapy several times a week, always with a smile and willingness to learn! He loves everyone he meets – mooches and waves are his specialty! Buddy photography provided by photographer Pamela Crouse. FEBRUARY 2017 SUNDAY MONDAY People with Down syndrome should always be referred to as people first. Instead of “a Down syndrome child,” it should be a child with Down syndrome.” Also avoid “Down’s child” and describing the condition as “Down’s,” as in, “He has Down’s.” 5 6 TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY 1 2 8 9 Medina Mom’s Night Out 7-9pm 12 13 14 Grandparent Support Group, 10-11:30am Akron Family Play Group, 7-9pm 19 20 15 Parents of Adults with Ds Group, 7-9pm Valentine’s Day 21 SATURDAY 3 4 10 11 Groundhog Day Karaoke, 6-9pm 7 FRIDAY 16 Cleveland Mom’s Night Out 7-9pm 17 18 24 25 D.A.D.S. Group, 7-9pm 22 23 Westside Baby & Toddler Play Group, 6:30-8:30pm President’s Day (U.S.) Family Day (British Columbia) 26 27 28 Over 3,000 people attend USOD social programs throughout the community annually. Mardi Gras JANUARY 2017 SMTW T F S 1234 5 67 8 9 1011 12 1314 15161718 19 2021 22232425 26 2728 2930 31 MARCH 2017 SMTW T F S 1234 5678 91011 12131415 16 1718 19202122 23 2425 26272829 30 31 Calendar events listed are subject to change. Please visit our website at www.usod.org for upcoming events. USOD is a proud supporter of: Medical Outreach USOD’s medical outreach program provides information about Down syndrome to families as well as pediatricians, obstetricians, nurses, social workers, genetic counselors, midwives and other healthcare providers seeking information. The primary goal of this program is to ensure that all parents and expectant parents with a possible or actual diagnosis of Down syndrome are given factual non-biased information with sensitivity and support, including information about USOD. Buddy photography provided by photographer Pamela Crouse. MARCH 2017 SUNDAY FEBRUARY 2017 SMTW T F S 1234 5678 91011 12131415 16 1718 19202122 23 2425 2627 28 5 MONDAY APRIL 2017 SMTW T F S 1 2345 6 78 9 101112 13 1415 16171819 20 2122 23 30 242526 27 2829 6 TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY 1 94% of siblings to a child 3 4 9 10 11 with Down syndrome, express feelings of pride about their sibling. Karaoke, 6-9pm Ash Wednesday 7 Daylight Savings Time Begins 19 13 8 14 Grandparent Support Group 10-11:30am Akron Family Play Group, 7-9pm 20 26 27 15 Parents of Adults with Ds Group, 7-9pm 21 Westside Baby & Toddler Play Group, 6:30-8:30pm Spring Equinox Palm Sunday SATURDAY 2 Medina Mom’s Night Out 7-9pm 12 FRIDAY 16 D.A.D.S. Group, 7-9pm Cleveland Mom’s Night Out 7-9pm 17 18 St. Patrick’s Day 22 23 24 29 30 31 25 World Down Syndrome Awareness Day 28 Calendar events listed are subject to change. Please visit our website at www.usod.org for upcoming events. Family Grant Program Twice a year USOD awards medical or recreational therapy support through family grants. 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