​DSPNT Book Club

Tuesday Evenings

5:30-6:30PM

Join us for book club! We will meet every Tuesday on Zoom from 5:30-6:30 PM starting on Tuesday, August 27th. We will be reading "The Jungle Book." Individuals will participate in discussion groups, vocabulary activities, and oral reading practice. The reading level is approximately 3rd-5th grade. The book will be provided for participants. Space is limited to 10 participants and participants must be 18 or older. If you're interested in joining book club, please email Whitney at whitney@dspnt.org.

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DSPNT Book Club

Thursday Mornings

10:30-11:30AM

Join us for book club! We will meet every Thursday on Zoom from 10:30-11:30 AM starting on Thursday, August 29th. We will be reading "The Jungle Book." Individuals will participate in discussion groups, vocabulary activities, and oral reading practice. The reading level is approximately 3rd-5th grade. The book will be provided for participants.  Space is limited to 10 participants and participants must be 18 or older. If you're interested in joining book club, please email Whitney at whitney@dspnt.org.​

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Self-Advocate Day- FULL

Friday, September 20th

9:00-3:00PM

On Friday, September 20th, from 9 AM to 3 PM, we are hosting our Self-Advocate Day for individuals aged 18 and older with Down syndrome. The day's activities will be held at Camp El Tesoro in Granbury, offering opportunities to engage in archery, hiking, outdoor cooking, and other camp experiences. Space is limited to 11 participants. The meeting and pick-up point is at the DSPNT office. We will travel to the camp together in a rental van. Please plan to pack a sack lunch for the day. This event is full. If you’d like to be added to the waitlist, please email whitney@dspnt.org.

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SPEAK

Thursday, September 26th

12:00-1:00PM on Zoom

SPEAK (Sessions Promoting Education, Advocacy, and Knowledge) is a free monthly educational program for parents, community members, educators, and professionals. A Zoom link will be sent out three days before the event. This month, Macy Davis, a financial advisor, will be presenting on "6 Steps for Special Needs Planning." She will discuss the importance of creating a financial plan and why creating a will and estate planning are beneficial. She will also discuss important factors to consider when choosing a fiduciary, including Executor, Trustee, and Guardian. Lastly, she will talk about Special Needs Trusts and ways to fund them. Please register at SPEAK. 

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Mom's Club: Mesero

Thursday, September 26th

6:00-8:00PM

Join Mom's Club at Mesero (4955 Gage Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76109) at 6:00 PM on Thursday, September 26th. DSPNT will provide appetizers and a pitcher of margaritas. Come mingle with fellow moms and enjoy a relaxing night out! Please register at Mom's Club. 

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Garden Work Day

Saturday, October 5th

9:00-12:00PM

Join us on Saturday, October 5th, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM to help build our garden! We received a grant to create a raised bed garden at our office, and we'd love for you to be part of it. This event is for all ages and families, so bring everyone along to join in the fun as we build the garden beds and fill them with soil.

The event will take place at our office (1000 Bonnie Brae Avenue, Suite 155, Fort Worth, Texas 76111). Please register at GARDEN. 

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Step Up for Down Syndrome Family Walk

Saturday, October 12th, 11AM-2PM

EPIC Central, Grand Prairie

Step right up to our "carnival themed" Step up for Down Syndrome Family Walk.  We will return to EPIC Central this year with more games, fun, music, vendors, and more fun than ever!  You can form a team, join a team, make a donation OR sponsor our walk at STEPUP.