​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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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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SPEAK

Thursday, November 13th

12:00-1:00 PM via Zoom

Join us for a virtual talk Sleep Disturbances in Kids with Down Syndrome led by Dr. Hilary Pearson, Medical Director, Sleep Laboratory at Cook Children’s Medical Center. Dr. Pearson is a respected pediatric specialist with extensive experience in helping healthy as well as chronically ill patients & families navigate health needs. Sleep issues are common among children with Trisomy 21 and can have a significant impact on their overall health, development, and daily well-being. In this talk, Dr. Pearson will share valuable insights into why these challenges occur, how to recognize them, and what steps parents and caregivers can take to support better sleep for their children. Please register at SPEAK.

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Self-Advocate Day- Registration opens Monday, November 3rd at 9:00AM

Friday, November 21st

9:00-3:00PM

On Friday, November 21st from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., we are hosting Self-Advocate Day for individuals aged 18 and older with Down syndrome. The day will feature programs designed to support the development of educational, social, health, and wellness skills. Space is limited to 15 participants, and the event will take place at Timberview Farmstead (4274 Timberview Dr, Fort Worth, TX 76140). Participants will need to pack their lunch and arrange their own transportation to and from Timberview Farmstead (DSPNT will not provide transportation). Registration opens on Monday, November 3rd at 9:00AM. 

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