Teens and young adults are invited to throw on their Halloween costumes and join us at the Brookline Teen Center to BOOgie on down and learn how to do the classic dance from “Thriller!” in addition to some other classics like the Cha Cha Slide and Cotton Eye Joe! For those who prefer to just come and hang with friends, there are plenty of board games to be played along with pool, foosball, and air hockey! A gluten free snack and drink will be served.
Register for November AIM only.
Register for the remaining 4 AIM Meetups at a discounted rate.
Parents & Caregivers – Stay and Connect During AIM!
Parents and caregivers are invited to stay for the Parent & Caregiver Session which will take place in a conference room at the Brookline Teen Center. We will continue to discuss transition related topics, share resources, and learn from one another’s experiences. Snacks and drinks will be served.
*AIM Meetups ARE drop off events. Parents and caregivers are not obligated to stay for the Parent & Caregiver Session
The Self-Advocacy Advisory Committee (SAAC) invites all self-advocates ages 20+ to the first social of the program year – Karaoke Night! Dress to represent your favorite genre of music or your favorite musician and join us for a night of singing, dancing and LOTS of fun!
Pizza, dessert, and drinks will be served. GF options will available.
*Please note this is a drop off event; however, parents and caregivers are welcome to stay if preferred.
Join our friends at Blissful Music for an interactive music and movement session at Needham Music in Needham. Our good friend Evan Haller from “Music at the Blissful” is generously offering a FREE accessible event for families whose child with Down syndrome is 0 – 5!
Free parking on Pickering St around the corner.
For families whose child with DS is 0-5 and siblings welcome!
RSVP is encouraged and helpful, however drop-ins are welcome!
RSVP or questions to Sarah at scullen@msdc.org. Hope to see you there!
Bring the whole family for fun (and a good cause)!
MDSC’s 20th Annual Bruins Alumni Hockey Game returns for the 4th year to the magnificent Warrior Ice Arena Nov. 24 for our annual pre-Thanksgiving grudge match.
20th Annual Bruins Alumni Hockey Game
Sunday, November 24
Warrior Ice Arena, Brighton
1:00 p.m. Free Skate (with Bruins Alumni)/ Silent Auction
2:15 p.m. Game Time
Not only are attendees treated to an action-packed game, you can also treat yourself to food and beverage concessions, lace up for a family-friendly open skate, enter to win raffle prizes, and bid on silent auction items to win sports memorabilia, sports tickets, travel packages, and other great gifts for the holidays. This annual event is family-friendly and includes opportunities for you to meet Bruins alumni and get their autographs.
The MDSC is thrilled to partner with United Dance Company for the third year in a row for their classic production of The Extraordinary Nutcracker!
United Dance Company features professional dancers with Down syndrome alongside other classical ballet artists, bringing inclusion to the forefront of this beloved holiday tradition.
The MDSC is excited to offer significantly discounted tickets for individuals with Down syndrome ages 13+ and their families. Each ticket includes a voucher for a snack and non alcoholic beverage from the theater’s concession stand. Teens, adults, and their families are invited to join us before the show to mingle and make new friends, do a festive craft, and enjoy a treat on us!
Pre-performance Mixer: 1:30 – 2:00pm
Performance: 2:00pm
Ticket Price – $15.00
*This is a special offer for MDSC families (almost 75% discount) and includes a voucher for a snack and drink!
*Limited discounted tickets are available*
The Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress (MDSC) and the Boston Children’s Hospital Down Syndrome Program are co-hosting a quarterly support group for families of children with Down syndrome and special health care and/or behavioral needs.
Parents, please join us for a Zoom to connect with others and feel supported on Saturday, October 26 from 9 – 10:30 AM with Angela Lombardo, LICSW and Sarah Cullen. The topic of this meeting will be Autism as co-occurring diagnosis & behavior concerns.
GUEST SPEAKER: Dr. Yamini Jagannath Howe
Dr. Yamini Jagannath Howe is a developmental-behavioral pediatrician and Site Medical Director for Cortica Burlington site in Massachusetts. Dr. Howe has dedicated her career to the diagnosis and ongoing care of young children with learning, behavioral, or communication challenges that co-occur with autism or neurogenetic conditions. Her patient care is informed by lived experience as a mother of two, one of whom has an intellectual disability due to Down syndrome. She works with families to develop holistic treatment plans that may include medication and other therapies to support their child’s wellness and ongoing development. With training from top institutions around New England (MIT, Tufts, Brown) and work experience at MGH and Harvard Medical school, Dr. Howe brings empathy and excellence to her clinical care. She is the recipient of Best of Boston 2022, 2023, and 2024 awards and has been actively involved in research, education, and advocacy work.
PLEASE pre-register so we can follow-up with friendly reminders closer to the meeting. Email Sarah Cullen at scullen@mdsc.org or Angela Lombardo at angela.lombardo@childrens.harvard.edu for more information!
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On April 21st, Team MDSC will take on the 26.2 trek from Hopkinton to Copley Square.
MDSC is a proud official charity of the Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America. Through this program, dozens of dedicated individuals have had the opportunity to fulfill their personal dream and run the Boston marathon in honor of people with Down syndrome.
