​​Self-Advocate Day

Friday, January 9th- FULL

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Wednesday, January 28th

9:00-3:00 PM 

Join us from 9AM-3PM for 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. We are offering two days in January. Please only register for one day. Please register at SA Day.

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Friday Frogs Info Session

Thursday, January 15th

7:00-8:00 p.m. via Zoom

Join us on Thursday, January 15 from 7:00–8:00 p.m. via Zoom to learn about Friday Frogs, a new grant-funded program developed in collaboration with the TCU Harris College of Nursing & Health Sciences Occupational Therapy Department. Friday Frogs is a six-session, in-person program held on Fridays from 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. on the TCU campus, designed for adults with Down syndrome ages 18 and older. Built by occupational therapists, Friday Frogs uses person-centered planning, goal setting, and pre/post assessments, with a 1:3 instructor-to-participant ratio and near-peer mentorship. The curriculum focuses on independent living skills, job and academic readiness, self-advocacy, and social participation, using universal design and embedded accessibility supports. Please register for the info zoom at Friday Frogs. 

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Adult Kimbell Art Museum Tour and Studio Artmaking

Saturday, January 17th

1:00-3:00PM

Join DSPNT at the Kimbell Art Museum on Saturday, January 17th, from 1:00-3:00 p.m. for the Viewpoints Staff-Guided Tour: Dine Out. Participants will enjoy a guided gallery tour followed by a hands-on art activity in the studio. This event is open to individuals with Down syndrome ages 18 and older, with space limited to 14 participants. Additional details, including parking information, will be shared before the event. Please register at ART.

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Family Playdate

Saturday, January 24th

9AM-10:30AM, Project Play in Hurst

It's our first family playdate in 2026 and we are inviting individuals with Down syndrome and their siblings who are 8 and under to join us. We will have the facility exclusively for DSPNT families. Their facility is designed to spark curiosity, exploration, and problem-solving through hands-on fun. Space is limited and you must RSVP to attend at PLAY.

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Buddy Up Pickleball

We are excited to share that we’re offering two winter sessions of Buddy Up Pickleball starting in January at two different locations so more athletes can participate. Please register for only one location. You’ll find the details for each session below. The fee is $70 for each 6-week session. Must be 12 years or older to attend. 

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1. The Picklr (6-week session)
1705 S. Cherry Ln., White Settlement, TX 76108
Sundays, 3:00–4:00 PM starting January 25
New athletes can register HERE. 

Returning athletes please email whitney@dspnt.org for registration link.

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2. Chicken N Pickle (6-week session)
4600 Merlot Ave., Grapevine, TX 76051
Mondays, 6:00–7:00 PM starting January 26
New athletes can register HERE.

Returning athletes please email whitney@dspnt.org for registration link.​

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SPEAK

Thursday, January 29th

12:00-1:00PM via Zoom

SPEAK (Sessions Promoting Education, Advocacy, and Knowledge) is a free monthly educational program for parents, community members, educators, and professionals. This month, Texas ABLE will present about their organization and how Texans with disabilities and their families can save for disability-related expenses in a tax-advantaged ABLE account without losing eligibility for certain public benefits, such as Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Medicaid. Texas ABLE is based on federal and state legislation and is administered by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts. Funds in an ABLE account can be used to pay for qualified disability expenses that relate to the eligible individual’s disability and are used to maintain or improve his or her health, independence or quality of life. This presentation will cover all the basics of ABLE and give you details on how to open an ABLE account in Texas. Please register at SPEAK. 

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Teen/Adult 321 Kitchen Crew Cooking Class

Thursday, January 29th

6:00-7:00PM via Zoom

Join us for a fun and interactive teen/adult virtual cooking class on Thursday, January 29th from 6:00-7:00 p.m. via Zoom! Once you register, you’ll receive an easy recipe one week before the class, along with a list of ingredients and supplies to gather ahead of time. On cooking night, a guest chef from the community—often a partner connected to the Down syndrome community—will lead everyone through the recipe step-by-step. While the food is cooking, the chef may also share a little about their organization. Families will cook the same recipe at home alongside the chef, making it a shared and delicious experience for all. Please register at 321 Kitchen Crew.

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iCan Shine Bike Camp

June 2-6, 2026

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June 15-19, 2026

DSPNT is excited to collaborate with Cook Children’s to bring two iCan Shine Bike Camps to our community. Bike Camp will be held at Game On Sports Complex (2600 Alameda Street, Fort Worth, TX 76108). Please register for Bike Camp at BIKE CAMP.

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DSPNT is awarding 10 scholarships for Bike Camp. To be considered, please complete THIS scholarship application. You will be notified if you receive a scholarship. After attending all five days of Bike Camp, DSPNT will mail a reimbursement check for the cost of camp.

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