Down Syndrome Advocacy Foundation Meeting

Date : Thursday, May 28, 2009

Place : Courtyard Marriott, Ronkonkoma

Time : 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Topic:     Panel of Educators who have Children with Down syndrome in their General Education Classes

Panel of professionals will provide information regarding implementation of curriculum modifications and fostering relationships.
  
  • Great opportunity to learn what’s going on in elementary schools

  • Opportunities to ask questions

  • Find out how successful children with Down syndrome can be in general education settings.

  • Please pass on and invite your district personnel. Important also for children who will be transitioning to kindergarten this fall.

 

  ******Upcoming Events & Meetings******

We may have the opportunity to host “Lose the Training Wheels Bike-Riding Program” the Week of August 10th. If this is something in which you might be interested, please e-mail us at dsaf03@gmail.com

Lose The Training Wheels™ is more than just a bike-riding program. For many children with disabilities, it’s a seemingly impossible task they can typically master in less than a week’s time. Within days of learning to ride, many children exhibit independent behaviors for the first time ever. This achievement, in turn, creates a gateway of opportunity, helping them gain assurance and self-reliance in many other aspects of their lives. For a peak at the program visit www.losethetrainingwheels.org

SAVE THE DATE…
Third Long Island Buddy Walk
October 18, 2009
Nassau Community College
10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Directions to Courtyard Marriott :
5000 Express Drive South , Ronkonkoma , NY 11779 ~ (631) 612-5000

From the East : West on LIE to exit 60, take Ramp (Right) onto Expressway Drive North . Turn Left (South) onto Hawkins Avenue , then immediately turn LEFT (East) onto Expressway Drive South .

From the West : East on LIE to exit 60, take Ramp (Right) onto Expressway Drive South .

Note: Most meetings will be held the third Thursday of each month (except for the month of December). Individuals who would like to join DSAF will be asked to pay a nominal membership fee.

 

Call Cathy Hoffman at 516-983-7008 for additional information