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Down Syndrome Association of Los Angeles

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DSALA aims to improve the lives of individuals with Down syndrome through family engagement, connections, information by promoting inclusion and acceptance.

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Friendship Foundation Summer Programs 2025 Catalog is available on their website. Financial Aid is available to participants. THE DEADLINE FOR FINANCIAL AID IS THURSDAY, APRIL 17th, 2025. The link is on their website: friendshipfoundation.com/summer-program…

Friendship Foundation Summer Programs 2025 Catalog is available on their website. Financial Aid is available to participants. THE DEADLINE FOR FINANCIAL AID IS THURSDAY, APRIL 17th, 2025. The link is on their website: friendshipfoundation.com/summer-program…
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Third Age Committee of NYS is offering two webinars. You can visit their website for additional event details and a link to register. thirdagecommitteeofnys.com/events Thu, April 24,2025 12p-1p ET & Tue, May 20, 2025, 12p-1p ET

Third Age Committee of NYS is offering two webinars. You can visit their website for additional event details and a link to register. thirdagecommitteeofnys.com/events

Thu, April 24,2025 12p-1p ET & Tue, May 20, 2025, 12p-1p ET
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Down Syndrome Advocacy Foundation is offering a webinar series focusing on cognitive health in individuals with Down syndrome. Their next webinars with take place on 4/14, 5/12 & 6/9. 7-8p ET. You can register by using this link: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Down Syndrome Advocacy Foundation is offering a webinar series focusing on cognitive health in individuals with Down syndrome. Their next webinars with take place on 4/14, 5/12 & 6/9. 7-8p ET. 
You can register by using this link: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…
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DSALA invites you to our Young Adult Social Club's Easter Egg Hunt! Saturday, April 19th 2p-4p at Dearborn Park in Northridge. This will be a potluck. Please remember to bring a dish to share and RSVP to Karina at #213/924-9377.

DSALA invites you to our Young Adult Social Club's Easter Egg Hunt! 
Saturday, April 19th 2p-4p at Dearborn Park in Northridge.
This will be a potluck. 
Please remember to bring a dish to share and RSVP to Karina at #213/924-9377.
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DSALA invites you to Saturday Seminars with Kelley Coleman (Author, Advocate & Parent) on Saturday, 4/26/2025 10a-11a. The seminar is titled, Everything No One Tells You About Parenting a Disabled Child.

DSALA invites you to Saturday Seminars with Kelley Coleman (Author, Advocate & Parent) on Saturday, 4/26/2025 10a-11a. The seminar is titled, Everything No One Tells You About Parenting a Disabled Child.
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The DS Program with Mass General Hospital would like to thank the DSALA families who participated in both prenatal & postnatal research study. Below are the results. Prenatal pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39829122/ Postnatal pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38619097/ Photo credit: Mass General DS Program

The DS Program with Mass General Hospital would like to thank the DSALA families who participated in both prenatal & postnatal research study.
Below are the results.

Prenatal
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39829122/

Postnatal
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38619097/

Photo credit: Mass General DS Program
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Greetings DSALA moms! ​Mom's Cruise 2026 is scheduled for Feb 19th - Feb 23rd! The deadline for the initial deposit for the 2026 DSALA Moms Need Moms Cruise is May 11, 2025. Please be sure to complete all four instructions noted on the attachment to secure your spot.

Greetings DSALA moms!

​Mom's Cruise 2026 is scheduled for Feb 19th - Feb 23rd! 

The deadline for the initial deposit for the 2026 DSALA Moms Need Moms Cruise is May 11, 2025.

Please be sure to complete all four instructions noted on the attachment to secure your spot.
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Project Echo is a free, practical, case-based education program for health care and human service providers who want to enhance their knowledge, competence, and performance related to the care of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities affected by dementia.

Project Echo is a free, practical, case-based education program for health care and human service providers who want to enhance their knowledge, competence, and performance related to the care of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities affected by dementia.
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This fun-filled day will feature expert exhibitors, speaker sessions, interactive activities, and even a Music for Autism Concert featuring Kenny Fenster & Friends with over 1,000 attendees and 70+ exhibitors.

This fun-filled day will feature expert exhibitors, speaker sessions, interactive activities, and even a Music for Autism Concert featuring Kenny Fenster & Friends with over 1,000 attendees and 70+ exhibitors.
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UCLA is excited to share that registration is now open for the upcoming ACEing Autism tennis sessions at UCLA Sycamore Park. This program is a wonderful opportunity for autistic youth to build motor skills, confidence, and social connections through tennis. #Tennis #Autism #UCLA

UCLA is excited to share that registration is now open for the upcoming ACEing Autism tennis sessions at UCLA Sycamore Park. This program is a wonderful opportunity for autistic youth to build motor skills, confidence, and social connections through tennis. #Tennis #Autism #UCLA
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Wrightslaw is pleased to present a comprehensive training via Zoom titled, "Navigating the Future: Post-Secondary Transition Starting with the End in Mind" Saturday, 05/03/25. Follow this link to register: wrightslaw.com/speak/25.05.wv…

Wrightslaw is pleased to present a comprehensive training via Zoom titled, "Navigating the Future: Post-Secondary Transition Starting with the End in Mind" Saturday, 05/03/25. Follow this link to register: wrightslaw.com/speak/25.05.wv…
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Saturday Seminars Everything No One Tells You About Parenting a Child with Disabilities Saturday, April 26, 2025 10:00 am11:00 am Zoom Register here dsala.org/what-we-do/cal…

Saturday Seminars
Everything No One Tells You About Parenting a Child with Disabilities
Saturday, April 26, 2025
10:00 am11:00 am
Zoom
Register here dsala.org/what-we-do/cal…
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We Need YOU to Join Us by May 11th! We still need $700 in deposits by May 11 to keep our group reservation alive — every sign-up counts! Let’s make this cruise happen — don’t miss the boat! 🛳️ For questions, reach out to Sylvia at [email protected]

We Need YOU to Join Us by May 11th!
We still need $700 in deposits by May 11 to keep our group reservation alive — every sign-up counts!
Let’s make this cruise happen — don’t miss the boat! 🛳️

For questions, reach out to Sylvia at srsignups@gmail.com
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🎬 Casting Call – Boys Ages 5–17 with Down syndrome (Caucasian) for Short Film 🎬 Role opportunity in a short film. No prior experience needed. 🎥 Filming Dates: May 25th & May 26th đź’° Compensation Provided đź“© If interested, please contact Sandra at [email protected]

🎬 Casting Call – Boys Ages 5–17 with Down syndrome (Caucasian) for Short Film 🎬 Role opportunity in a short film. No prior experience needed. 

🎥 Filming Dates: May 25th & May 26th
đź’° Compensation Provided
đź“© If interested, please contact Sandra at sandra@dsala.org
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✍️ Share Your Story Your voice is powerful. Lawmakers need to hear how Medicaid services affect you. Talk about: How Medicaid supports you or a loved one What would happen if those services were reduced or taken away 🔗 Submit your story here: 👉 forms.gle/BRmK6tAJ786XAu…

✍️ Share Your Story
Your voice is powerful. Lawmakers need to hear how Medicaid services affect you.

Talk about:
How Medicaid supports you or a loved one
What would happen if those services were reduced or taken away
 
đź”— Submit your story here:
👉 forms.gle/BRmK6tAJ786XAu…
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Thank you to Albertsons Companies, the Vons Foundation, and the Pavilions Foundation for championing inclusion and building stronger communities! Your support makes a difference. 💛💙 #DSALA #InclusionMatters #DownSyndromeAwareness @avpcommunity @albertsonscompanies 💛💙

Thank you to Albertsons Companies, the Vons Foundation, and the Pavilions Foundation for championing inclusion and building stronger communities! Your support makes a difference. 💛💙
#DSALA #InclusionMatters #DownSyndromeAwareness @avpcommunity @albertsonscompanies 💛💙
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Zoom Saturday Seminar ARC and Its Programs Saturday, May 17th at 10:00 AM Activities, Recreation, and Care (ARC) has spent the past few years developing programs designed to support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, from age 22 through the golden years.

Zoom Saturday Seminar
ARC and Its Programs
Saturday, May 17th at 10:00 AM
Activities, Recreation, and Care (ARC) has spent the past few years developing programs designed to support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, from age 22 through the golden years.
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đź’™ NEW! DSALA Parent Support Group 💛💙 We're excited to launch a new support group just for parents of young children with Down syndrome! RSVP: [email protected] đź”— dsala.org

💙 NEW! DSALA Parent Support Group 💛💙
We're excited to launch a new support group just for parents of young children with Down syndrome!
RSVP: info@dsala.org
đź”— dsala.org