Educator’s Forum

Thursday, November 6th | 8am - 3pm
Holy Cross College, Worcester, MA

Save the Date for MDSC’s Annual Educators Forum on Thursday, November 6th at The College of the Holy Cross, in Worcester MA.

We hope you will join us for a full-day of professional development with education specific workshops highlighting important information and resources to best support students with Down syndrome and other intellectual and developmental disabilities at school.

Stay tuned for Registration Opening!

FALL SAAC SOCIAL – Harvest Hoedown! (ages 20+)

Friday, November 14th | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Bentley University 175 Forest St, Waltham, MA 02452

Join the MDSC Self Advocate Advisory Council and our friends at Bentley University’s Best Buddies group for a Harvest Hoedown! Toss on your festive fall attire and come on down for a night of dancing, game, crafts, pizza, and more! Free to attend!

*Please note this IS a drop off event. Parents and caregivers may stay if preferred

DECEMBER AIM MEETUP – Drums Alive! (ages 13-22)

Saturday, December 13th | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Brookline Teen Center 40 Aspinwall Ave Brookline, MA 02446

Teens and young adults ages 13-22 are invited to join us for a morning of movement and music with Drums Alive!

Drums Alive combines stability balls, drum sticks, and powerful and motivating music that will get feet stomping and bodies moving. This whole brain and body workout allows ALL individuals to participate without ever having picked up drum sticks before! For those who prefer to simply hangout with friends, there will be board games and music to enjoy! A gluten free snack and drink will be served.

Cost: $20 per Meetup (Scholarships available!)

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. This is a wonderful opportunity for parents and caregivers to get to know one another and share resources. Snacks and drinks will be provided.

*Please note this IS a drop off event. Parents and caregivers are not obligated to stay for the Parent & Caregiver Session.

5th Annual Ice Skating at MarketStreet Lynnfield (all ages, families, and friends!)

Sunday, January 25th | 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
MarketStreet Lynnfield 600 Market Street Lynnfield, MA 01940

We are thrilled to invite individuals with Down syndrome of all ages, along with their families and friends, to join us for our 5th Annual Ice Skating event at MarketStreet Lynnfield!

This special occasion allows us to come together as a community, as we have reserved the entire ice skating rink exclusively for MDSC families, creating a warm and welcoming environment to try something new!

We will have snacks, beverages, and hot chocolate available in the warming tent for those who want a cozy break from the cold.

A limited number of staff and volunteers will be on hand to support skaters, and we will also have some skate assists available for beginners. While helmets are not provided, we highly recommend that all skaters bring one from home to wear for safety—whether it’s a bike helmet, motorcycle helmet, or equestrian helmet, the goal is to protect that precious noggin!

*Please note, this is not a drop off event and parents or caregivers are required to stay with their loved ones throughout the duration of the skating experience.