​​​Self-Advocate Day- FULL

Friday, September 12th

9:00-3:00PM

Friday, September 12th from 9AM-3PM, we are hosting our Self-Advocate Day for individuals aged 18 and older with Down syndrome. The day will include programs that support building educational, social, health and wellness, and independent living skills.  Space is limited to 12 participants and will take place at our office.  Lunch is included. This event is full. Please email whitney@dspnt.org to be added to the waitlist. ​

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Teen/Adult Cooking Class and Crafts- FULL

Friday, September 19th

5:30-8:30PM

Join us for a cooking class and craft night at Uplift Ascend (3301 Turf Paradise Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76140) from 5:30–8:30 PM. We’ll cook together and enjoy dinner, then wrap up the evening with some fun crafts. This event is for individuals ages 13 and up. This event is full. Please email whitney@dspnt.org to be added to the waitlist. 

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Play Park MTX Play Date

Saturday, September 20th

9:00AM

Join us for a play date at Play Park MTX on Saturday, September 20th at 9 AM. This play date is for individuals with Down syndrome and their siblings, ages 12 and under, located at 650 U.S. 287 Frontage Rd STE 180, Mansfield, TX 76063. Please purchase one ticket for each child attending ages one year and up. Each ticket will include both entry and the socks required for play. Two parents are allowed free entry per ticketed child. Please register at Play Date. 

 

SPEAK

Thursday, September 25th 

12:00-1:00PM via Zoom

This month, Amy Fuchs will present on BridgingApps. BridgingApps is a program of Easter Seals Greater Houston that provides resources, education, and information on apps and mobile devices to help people with disabilities target, improve skills, and reach their highest levels of physical, social, and cognitive development. This presentation will include how to find apps that are beneficial for all ages and abilities in our app database, as well as an overview TexasYouth2Adult.org, an easy to use platform designed to help empower families to successfully make the transition into adulthood. Please register at SPEAK.

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Music Therapy and Story Time

Friday, October 10th

10:00-11:30AM

Join us for music therapy and storytime on Friday, October 10th from 10:00-11:30AM. The class is for individuals with Down syndrome ages birth to 8 years old and will be located at our DSPNT office (1000 Bonnie Brae Avenue, Fort Worth, Texas 76111). The first 30 minutes will be dedicated to story time, followed by 30 minutes of music therapy. During story time, students and faculty from Tarleton State University will engage the children in a reading activity focused on the day’s concept, along with interactive activities. Please register at Music Therapy and Story Time. 

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SPEAK

Thursday, October 23rd 

12:00-1:00 PM via Zoom

This month, Sean Feely with the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) will review recent changes to the Medicaid program that were signed into law as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The presentation will cover the impacts of the Medicaid changes on individuals with Down syndrome, state implementation and timelines, and opportunities for advocacy. Please register at SPEAK. 

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Trunk-or-Treat at Lena Pope

Friday, October 24th

4:30-6:00PM

We’re excited to be part of Lena Pope’s Trunk-or-Treat — a free, family-friendly event for ALL ages! Join us on Friday, October 24th from 4:30–6:00 PM in your favorite Halloween costume and enjoy trunk-or-treating fun at Lena Pope (3200 Sanguinet St., Fort Worth, TX 76107, in the Amon Carter Center). Please register at Trunk-or-Treat.

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Mom's Club

Saturday, October 25th

9:00-10:00AM

Join us on Saturday, October 25, from 9:00–10:00 AM at the DSPNT Office (1000 Bonnie Brae Avenue, Suite 155, Fort Worth, TX 76111) for a fun flower press class with Terra Botanical Studio! All materials will be provided, along with delicious brunch snacks. Come get creative and connect with other moms in a relaxed, fun setting. Please register at Mom's Club. 

 

Step Up for Down Syndrome Walk

Saturday, November 1st 

11:00-2:00PM

Kelly Lawn at Texas Christian University

We are thrilled to be partnering with the Harris College of Nursing & Health Sciences Occupational Therapy Program (OTD) to bring our annual Step Up Walk to the Kelly Lawn on the campus of TCU! To find out more info and register for the event, please click HERE. 

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