New moms of children with Down syndrome ages 0-18 months are invited to join us for a virtual group hosted by Mary-Frances Garber, CGC.
Please email Sarah Cullen at scullen@mdsc.org to request Zoom registration link.
*Note: Priority will be given to moms who have not participated in a New Moms Group before, but anyone interested is encouraged to email Sarah – space is limited
The MDSC in collaboration with the 3-21 Foundation is pleased to present this timely webinar.
Summer is a great time to work on independence skills while your kids are home more and there are less academic demands. Join us for this webinar that will help you to identify and plan for building skills of independence using the things you already have at home. Many of our kids with Down syndrome struggle with executive functioning, and tasks related to these skills may present challenges across the lifespan. Let’s make the most of this summer season and focus on some things you can do right now to build independence skills across domains. You will leave with specific home activities you can practice right away, whether you have a young child in pre-school or a young adult in a transition program. Teachers will also benefit from this webinar.
Pam Booth- Lead Parent Educator / Educational Consultant
Pam serves as Lead Parent Educator with the Learning Program Boston, the 3-21 Foundation’s parent-focused educational intervention program. In her role, she leads parent workshops on topics in Down syndrome education, bringing evidence-based research into practice to homes and schools. She is a frequent presenter on best practices for teaching literacy and numeracy to children with Down syndrome and presents annually at Down syndrome regional conferences, reaching both parents and educators. She also serves on the Board of the 3-21 Foundation, guiding the growth and delivery of its education programs. Pam is the proud mother of 17-year-old Christopher, who happens to have Down syndrome. She began her career in the disability community over a decade ago, leveraging her professional skills to benefit families who have children with disabilities. In the field of education she has represented families as an Advocate, re-established her local Special Education Parent Advisory Committee, and piloted reading and education programs for students with disabilities. Her work in the policy realm has included positions with Massachusetts Families Organizing for Change (MFOFC), and Southeastern MA21 Council, a disability policy collaborative. She currently serves on the Board of the Brockton Area ARC and Massasoit Community College’s Massachusetts Inclusive Concurrent Enrollment Initiative (MAICE).
*This webinar will be recorded*
Join the 21 Shades group, an inclusive support group for all families of African heritage in Massachusetts who love someone with Down Syndrome, for a monthly meetup. The group meets monthly on the 2nd Thursday of every month from 7-8 pm. Monthly support meetings consist of check-ins, topic specific educational workshops, and social activities to engage families. For more information please email Jessica at javila@mdsc.org.
Please register using the link below.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Everyone deserves to have meaningful friendships, but many individuals with Down syndrome struggle with developing friendships due to shyness, anxiety, picking up on nonverbal or social cues, and being overwhelmed. Join us on Zoom to learn how to make and initiate meaningful friendships, and share your own experiences! This workshop will be led by Laura Green, who met her best friend, Jordan Caira, who happens to have Down syndrome, when she was 15 years old.
Free to attend!
Put on your bright colors, prepare your best dance moves, and celebrate with us as we kickoff the summer with a dance party hosted by the SAAC!
Free to attend!
Families, friends, and individuals with Down syndrome of all ages are invited to join us for a picnic at Skyline park to celebrate the end of the program year! We’ll have lawn games, music, snacks and refreshments for everyone, but feel free to bring a picnic lunch to enjoy under the pavilion! Parents and caregivers with little ones, come enjoy the fenced in playground!
Free to attend!
The Down Syndrome-Autism Connection convene its regular Zoom chat the last Tuesday of every month. The DSAC invites all families affected by Down syndrome and autism, including families who recently got an autism diagnosis, to join them. To be added to the invitation list, please contact Jeanne Doherty at jdoherty@mdsc.org.
New moms of children with Down syndrome ages 0-18 months are invited to join us for a virtual group hosted by Mary-Frances Garber, CGC.
Please email Sarah Cullen at scullen@mdsc.org to request Zoom registration link.
*Note: Priority will be given to moms who have not participated in a New Moms Group before, but anyone interested is encouraged to email Sarah – space is limited
