CDSPG Extra - March 2015 - Chesapeake Down Syndrome Parent

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The Chesapeake Down Syndrome Parent Group Newsletter
March 2015
IN THIS ISSUE...
Education & Training... Welcome Social Brunch... Buddy Walk Update... Call for
Volunteers... Calendar...
World Down Syndrome Day Welcome Social
Spend this World Down Syndrome Day
with the Chesapeake Down Syndrome
Community at our Spring Welcome
Social.
CDSPG's welcome socials give new families of
children with Down syndrome a chance to meet
and mingle with existing CDSPG parents, their
children with Down syndrome and siblings. All
CDSPG families and encouraged to attend.
Five Reasons to Attend the Welcome Social
1. Welcoming new parents to our Down syndrome community.
2. A delicious brunch of donuts, muffins, bagels, fruit, coffee, juice and more.
3. An outdoor playground, inside craft table, and toys and games for our littlest
ones.
4. The Loyola University student volunteers will be in attendance to play with the
kids and give parents a little break.
5. A presentation by adult self-advocates with Down syndrome.
Join us Saturday, March 21, at Trinity Episcopal Church at 120 Allegheny Ave., in
Towson, MD. E-mail Laura Feiler for more information.
IQ Testing - Pros and Cons, Dos and Don'ts
Register now for the March 26 education
seminar, IQ testing 101. The seminar
will be held in the Fellowship Hall at St.
John's United Church of Christ in
Catonsville.
The IQ testing 101 seminar will be presented by Ms. Aimee Kandelman, Howard
County school psychologist. The presenter will discuss the process to initiate an
intelligence assessment, describe the basic components of an IQ test, and provide
insights on using the information generated from the assessment. The presenter has
worked in secondary school level and is presently working in an elementary school.
She will be able speak to the implications of IQ test for both the short-term and longterm.
6:30 p.m. - registration and dinner, 7-9 p.m. - presentation
Parking instructions: Go around the parking lot to the back of the building. The
entrance to the Fellowship Hall is next to the playground.
Please RSVP on Eventbrite. Contact Yvonne Cotto if you have any questions.
Baltimore Buddy Walk Update
We're still riding the high from the success of the first
annual Baltimore Buddy Walk and 5K Run. Let's take
that continued momentum and look forward to the
second annual Baltimore Buddy Walk this Fall.
Planning is in the very beginning stages. To avoid
conflicts with a Ravens game, our planning committee
is waiting for the Ravens schedule to come out in
April before finalizing a date. Venues to accommodate
the great numbers of walkers and supports are also
being researched. We are also starting to make strides
toward obtaining major sponsors - we will need all
your help. Please let us know if you have sponsorship suggestions.
Additionally, there is Buddy Walk® Conference for Buddy Walk Organizers April 13-14
in Washington, DC. Anyone who wishes to attend the conference from the Baltimore
Buddy Walk Committee can have their conference registration fee underwritten by
CDSPG. The Buddy Walk® Conference will be held at the Renaissance Arlington
Capital View Hotel located at 2800 S Potomac Ave Arlington, VA 22202. E-mail
Courtney Dunevant if you are interested in attending.
If you have questions or want to be a part of the planning, e-mail the committee chair
Katie Hudson or send a request to join the Buddy Walk Facebook Page.
Welcome Social Brunch
Saturday, March 21 | 10 a.m.
Trinity Episcopal Church
More information and RSVP
Adult Social
Sunday, March, 22 2015
Roy's Hawaiian Fusion | Baltimore
More information and RSVP
Seminar: Understanding IQ Tests and other Standardized Testing
Thursday, March 26, 2015
6:30 p.m. - dinner and registration | 7-9 p.m. - presentation
St. John's United Church of Christ, Catonsville, MD
More information and RSVP
Family Social at the Bounce House
Friday, April 17, 2015
6-8:30 p.m.
Pump it Up | Elkridge, MD
More information and RSVP
See full event listing online. Check the CDSPG Web site regularly for event updates and
registration information. We also post events on our Facebook page.
With a Little Help from Our Friends, We Can Build a Better
CDSPG - Get Involved!
How can CDSPG better serve you and your
family? Your needs and great ideas can be
realized, but first we want a little help from
YOU.
Join one of our working or advisory committees or
even the board of directors, and you can have a direct
impact on creating, expanding and running programs
that support families to help individuals with Down syndrome reach their fullest
potential in the community.
Our network of support will grow stronger and fuller with your knowledge, expertise,
time and willingness to serve. Join us!
If you are interested in joining the board or any of our committees or have questions,
please contact Courtney Dunevant at [email protected] or the committee
chairperson listed below.
Membership: Plan membership drive in October. Create incentives for premium
membership. Keep membership database organized and up to date. Committee chair:
Dani Gardner, [email protected]
Programs: Advisory committee that helps plan educational programs for our families.
Provides ideas for speakers and topics. Committee Chair: Yvonne Cotto,
[email protected]
Welcome Committee: Plans welcome socials for new families. Connects with new
families to critical local resources. Committee Chair: Laura Feiler,
[email protected]
Strategic Planning: Planning, support review of information, soliciting input from
members, organizing meetings and communications. Free training opportunities would
be great experience for you and your career. Committee Chair: Sarah Ridgway,
[email protected]
Medical Outreach/Post Diagnosis Counseling: Being a liaison to medical
professionals, counseling new families, developing new outreach strategies. Committee
Chair: Anna Fulbright, [email protected]
Fundraising: Assist with fundraising activities, including Buddy Walk, Golf
Tournament and Bull Roast. Committee Chairs: Katie Hudson
([email protected]), Brad Saul ([email protected]) and Courtney
Dunevant ([email protected])
Communications: Assist with internal and external communications, including
newsletters, social media, Website and public relations. Committee Chair: Courtney
Dunevant, [email protected]
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