2016 Q3 DSAH Today NL - Down Syndrome Association of Houston
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2016 Q3 DSAH Today NL - Down Syndrome Association of Houston
TODAY! 2016 Q3 Meet Carlos! He is our July 2016 DSAH calendar model! Carlos is 2 years old and he has had some great accomplishments thus far. Carlos started crawling at 9 months and started to take his first steps at 14mos! Carlos is a musician in the making, the toys he enjoys playing most is his drums and he enjoys making lots of noise! Carlos enjoys going to the stores with his mommy and is the most happiest when he eats and dances! Carlos would like to be a musician when he grows up. Conozca a Carlos! Él es nuestro modelo del mes de julio del año 2016! Carlos tiene 2 años y ha tenido grandes logros hasta el momento. Carlos empezó a gatear a los 9 meses y comenzó a dar sus primeros pasos a los 14 meses! Carlos disfruta mucho jugar con sus juguetes en especial su batería y él disfruta el hacer mucho ruido! Carlos le gusta ir a las tiendas con su mamá y siente más feliz cuando está comiendo y bailando! A Carlos le gustaría ser un músico cuando sea grande. P2 & P3– Chevron Houston Marathon - We have spots in the race! Also get wild this summer with our Safari Adventure in our annual Camp Ability! P4 & P5 DSAH Summer programs - Mark your calendars and reserve your spots! Need Potty Training help? Or questions on Speech and Language The Mission of the Down Syndrome Association of Houston is to provide programs and support to individuals with Down syndrome, their families, and the professionals who serve them; and to create awareness in the community through advocacy, education and medical outreach. P6 & P7– Signup for The Talk Tools We envision a community in which all people with Down syndrome have the opportunity to enhance the quality of their lives, realize their life aspirations, and become accepted as part of our very diverse society. P8 - Club 21 Events and see what’s program, see important dates for the 2016 Buddy Walk and see what’s going on in the Community Groups! new in the DSAH reading corner! Applicants must be: -Must be 18 years of age or older -Must have a diagnosis of DS If you’d like to take a tour or have more questions, please email Monserratt Pardo at [email protected] or call 713.682.7237 ext. 206. Summer Session: July 25th-August 22nd We will also have fun Summer field trips! Looking for a day activity for young adults 18 and over? Then look for further! The Education for Life Day program is your answer! High school students can pre-register to join Education for Life for the Summer and experience the program each day from 9-5pm. We offer classes in Math, Reading, Fitness and more! Change Service Requested HOUSTON, TX 77092 7115 W. Tidwell Rd. Bldg. K Suite 106 Down Syndrome Association of Houston PERMIT NO. 2639 HOUSTON, TX PAID NON-PROFIT ORG U.S. POSTAGE DSAH is very excited to be an official Run for a Reason charity in the Chevron Houston Marathon for the sixth year in a row! The Down Syndrome Association of Houston (DSAH) is proud to be once again part of the official charities for the Run for a Reason Program! What does this mean to you? It means that DSAH HAS SPOTS for the Houston Marathon!!! So if you are interested in being a part of the half or full marathon in 2017, contact us, we can HELP! By joining #teamDSAH you can help DSAH create awareness about Down syndrome, support inclusion and help gather funds so that we can continue to offer more and more programs! How can you help #TEAMDSAH? Become a "HERO", a "Fundraiser" or a "FFR" supporter!!! There are several ways you can become involved in the Run for a Reason program with #TEAMDSAH. If you plan to run the full or half marathon, you can secure a guaranteed race entry through our "HERO" registration program or "Fundraising for Registration" option. HERO" registration program (fee of $350 + Reg. Fee) - for those that have the money at henad, the best way to get into the marathon is to purchase your spot via the HERO entry. You will be able to register immediately and best of all, have all the HERO privileges (private bathrooms) while helping DSAH. If you like this option visit http:// www.chevronhoustonmarathon.com/runfor-a-reason/heroes-registration/ and don’t forget to select Down Syndrome Association of Houston from the menu! Meet Sandra Ortiz My fundraising goal: $1,000.00 My fundraising progress: $175.00 Thanks for visiting my page! Today I am asking for your support in sponsoring me in running my FIRST half marathon in honor of all my homies with the extra chromie!! You can sponsor me at any level and know that all of your support will go to DSAH and it's programs, an organization I hold dear to my heart. See you at the FINISH LINE! William Breen My fundraising goal: $2,500.00 My fundraising progress: $500.00 My family and I have a friend with Down Syndrome. I will be running the Chevron Houston Marathon again and am fundraising for the Down Syndrome Association of Houston. Please consider making a donation by clicking the link above the photo. Thank you for your time and your consideration. Fundraising for Registration" option—don’t have the cash right now? No problem! You can also fundraise your way into the race! For the half is $700 + $115 reg fee and for the full is $900 + $125 reg fee. You have until end of November to fundraise this amount and then you will receive a code to register! Spots are limited so if you are interested, please e-mail [email protected] and reserve your spot! Not a runner??? You can STILL SUPPORT #TEAMDSAH!!! to build up our team!! Sign up as a fundraiser and come with us to cheer on all of our runners!!!! There are no fundraising minimums and remember that every penny helps!!! Our #TEAMDSAH runners will be treated to special treats from DSAH!! So please help us find runners 2 Kim & Chris Terry & Nick Our fundraising goal: $3,000.00 Our fundraising progress: $500.00 We run in honor of our sister Kristan who has inspired all of us to always be happy, enjoy life and seize the moment! We support DSAH because that is Kristan’s second dome and she loves the programs! Please support our running! Every dollar counts! Is Buddying UP with DSAH to bring Down Syndrome Awareness Saturday, July 9, 2016 Location: 6011 Farm to Market Rd 1488, Magnolia, TX 77354 Time: 9am to 5pm Come by the SportClips Location in Magnolia and get a haircut while helping us create awareness for Down syndrome! We will have drawings, prizes, food and much, much fun! Camp Ability Dates: Mon July 11 - Fri. July 15 Times: Half a day 9:00am to 12pm 12:00p to 4:00p Full Day 9:00am to 4:00pm Ages: 3 to 17 Location: DSRC - 7115 W. Tidwell Registration: visit www.DSAH.org to register online or call 713.682.7237 x201. Fee: Half day $40, Full day $80 Campamento de Verano Fechas: Lun. Jul 11 a Vier. Jul. 15 Horas: Medio Dia 9:00am a 12pm 12:00p a 4:00p Dia completo 9:00am a 4:00pm Edades: 3 to 17 Lugar: DSRC 7115 W. Tidwell Inscripción: visite www.DSAH.org para inscribirse en línea o llámenos al 713.682.7237 x201. Tarifa: Medio Dia $40, Dia completo $80 DSAH Pool Party @ Splashtown have you purchased your tickets yet??? Date Sunday. July 10, 2016 Times: 12:00p - 5:00p Food: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Location: Splashtown Registration: visit www.DSAH.org to purchase your tickets to our annual DSAH Pool Party at Splashtown. Ticket includes all day park admission, unlimited food for one hour and a private pavilion. Fee: $22.50 & $28.25 per person. Fiesta de Piscina en Splashtown Ya Compro sus boletos?? Fecha: Domingo 10 de Julio Hora: 12:00p - 5:00p Comida: 1:00 pm—2:00pm Lugar: Splashtown Inscripción: visite www.DSAH.org para comprar sus boletos. Estos incluyen entrada de todo el día al parque acuático, comida ilimitada por una hora y acceso al pabellón privado. Costo: $22.50 y $28.25 por persona Meet Hannah! She is our August 2016 DSAH calendar model! Hannah is working hard on learning to read! She enjoys playing with her baby dolls, Barbie’s, the outdoors and her favorite actives include taking a swim at the pool and visiting the zoo and aquarium! Hannah is the happiest when she is surrounded by her family, she feels loved! When Hannah grows up she wants to be a Mommy! Mom feels “her biggest disability is people who just see Ds & don’t see her abilities!” Conoce a Hannah! Ella es nuestra modelo del mes de agosto de nuestro calendario! Hannah está trabajando muy duro en aprender a leer! A ella le gusta jugar son sus muñecas de bebés, Barbies, disfruta actividades al aire libre y sus actividades preferidas incluyen nadar en la piscina, visitar el zoológico y el acuario! Hannah se siente más feliz cuando ella está rodeada de su familia, ella se siente amada! Cuando Hannah crezca quiere ser una mamá! Su madre siente que "la mayor discapacidad es la gente que sólo ve síndrome de Down y no ven sus capacidades!” 3 www.DSAH.org La Academia de Tenis de Síndrome de Down de Jensen Schmidt esta de regreso a Houston! The Jensen-Schmidt Tennis Academy for Down syndrome is back to Houston!! Fechas: Sábado, Julio 23 y Domingo Julio 24 Dates: Saturday, July 23 and Sunday, July 24 Lugar: Chancellors Family Center Location: Chancellors Family Center 6535 Dumfries, Houston, TX 77096 6535 Dumfries, Houston, TX 77096 Inscripción: www.DSAH.org Registration: www.DSAH.org No pierda esta gran oportunidad para que su ser Don’t miss out on this great opportunity for your loved querido con sD aprenda a jugar tenis en solo 2 días! one with DS to learn how play tennis in just 2 days!!! Tendremos compañeros de juego y mucha diversión! We have a buddy system and most of all, FUN! Great program to meet new parents! Time: 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Acompáñenos a compartir con los niños! Hora: 11:00 a.m. a 12:00 p.m. (En Ingles) At DSAH 7115 W. Tidwell Bldg. K Suite 106 Houston, TX 77092 En el DSRC en el 7115 W. Tidwell, Edificio K oficina 106 Houston, TX 77092 Join us at our next sessions! Family and friends are welcome! Dates: / Fechas: July 16 * August 6 & 20 * September 17 October 1 & 15 * November 5 & 19 * Dec. 3 & 17 Adaptive Ballet Summer Session Last chance to register!!!!! Dates: Sat. July 9 to Sat. Aug 13 Time: 2:00pm Location: The Houston Ballet Building Registration: visit www.DSAH.org and click on the programs button. Search for Adaptive Ballet and register there. Fee: This program is complementary to DSAH members with up to date 2016 DSAH Membership. Sailing with Sailing Angels We still have one more sail for the summer! Todos son bienvenidos! Ballet Adaptivo Sesión de Verano Ultima oportunidad de inscribirse! Fechas: Sábado. Jul. 9 a Sábado Agosto 13 Hora: 2:00pm Lugar: Edificio del Ballet de Houston Inscripción: visite www.DSAH.org y busque la pagina de programas. Costo: Este programa es gratuito a miembros de DSAH con su membrecía del 2016 al día. Naveguemos con Sailing Angels Todavía tenemos una ultima oportunidad! Dates Thursday, July 21, 2016 Times: 10:00am Location: Portofino Marina (Kemah) Registration: visit www.DSAH.org to register your family to sail with Sailing Angels. This is a 2 hour sail in the Gulf on a sail boat. Four people per family please. Children 5 and over. Fee: Please make a donation to Sailing Angels the day Fecha: Jueves 21 de Julio del 2016 Hora: 10:00 am Lugar: Portofino Marina (Kemah) Inscripción: visite www.DSAH.org para registrar a su familia en un paseo de dos horas por el golfo. Max. 4 personas por familia y niños mayores de 5 anos porfavor. Costo: Por favor hacer una donación a Sailing Angels el dia que naveguen. Se sugiere $10 por persona. 4 www.DSAH.org Potty Training 101 Speech 101 Seminar Saturday, Aug 6, 2016 Time: 10am to 12 Location: DS Resource Center 7115 W. Tidwell Bldg K. #106, Houston, TX 77092 Saturday, July 30, 2016 Time: 10am to 12 Location: DS Resource Center 7115 W. Tidwell Bldg K. #106, Houston, TX 77092 Join us for a crash course on how to train your loved one with DS in just 4 days!! Join us for a seminar about the basics of Speech Therapy. Learn about what you can do at home to help your child achieve their goals! We will be presenting on the Murphy Method which focuses on one Goal... Eliminating in the toilet!!! Several techniques will be presented teaching parents how to stimulate the language development of children with Ds. Seminar presented by Anne Bernay Potty Training Expert RSVP online at www.DSAH.org or calling 713.682.7237 Seminar presented by Ann P. Fontenot, MCD, CCC Speech and Language Pathologist RSVP online at www.DSAH.org or calling 713.682.7237 Babysitting available only by RSVP. Babysitting available only by RSVP. Join DSAH for FREE Summer Mommy & Me Speech & Language Group Sessions for Members! Birth to 6 years old Group Sessions are at the Resource Center. Techniques modeled are drawn from: Hanen Approach (Parent Training) Talk Tools (Oral Motor) Handwriting Without Tears (Music & Movement) August 2, 4, 9, 11 Time: 10am—12pm Group Sessions help develop language! Meet new parents! Include the sessions in your home school curriculum! Written material will be shared! Space is limited-register today by calling 713-682-7237 The Speech and Language Group Sessions will be led by Ann P. Fontenot, MCD, CCC Speech and Language Pathologist Parents or guardians must be present during the sessions. Please bring snacks, change of clothes or any other needs your child may have. www.DSAH.org 5 www.DSAH.org LEARNING OUTCOMES 1. Identify three deficiencies as related to motor planning, motor based and sensory deficits. 2. Understand the direct link between working on oral placement movements and speech sound production. 3. Use at least 3 new speech therapy techniques with existing clients. 4. Learn OPT transition techniques from movement to speech sound production. 5. Discover a hierarchy of working from the isolated sound through higher level syllable sequencing. 2016 HOUSTON BUDDY WALK CELEBRATE, SUPPORT, ADVOCATE Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016 10 am - 2 pm Sam Houston Race Park Carnival Rides FREE Parking FREE Registration Sponsorship & Vendor This year, registration continues to be FREE for everyone with the option to buy your official 2016 Buddy Walk Shirt!! You can get EARLY BIRD SPECIAL and buy your shirts for $5 for youth and $7 for adults until July 31. After August 1, shirts will be $7 for youth and $9 for adults. Remember that our loved one with DS, the team captain and teams that reach certain fundraising levels will also receive complimentary shirts! Get your teams registered today and get ready to walk on the track of Opportunities available the Sam Houston Race Track! Get Involved, Be Inspired www.HOUSTONBUDDYWALK.org 6 TEAM CAPTAIN MEETINGS: 8/20/16 ~ 10:00am-11:30am & 9/21/16 ~ 7:00pm – 8:30pm Please RSVP your attendance to either meetings to [email protected] or 713.682.7237 x202 9/25/2015- Royal Family and BW Team T-shirt Design submission deadline 10/07/2016- Last day to place your poster orders 10/07/2016 - Deadline for Sponsors to get Logo or Name added to back of T-shirts 10/3 - 30/2015- Voting period for Royal Family and Team T-shirt Design. Voting ends @ 4:00pm on 10/30. 10/14/2016 – Last day to purchase a BW shirt online. (More shirts will be available for sale at the event) 10/14/2016- Last day to turn in your child's BIO for the Imagine the PossAbilities area. 10/21/2016 - Last day for Vendor Booths. 10/21/2016 – Last day for Buddy of the Year Nominations 10/28/2016 – Royal Family winners announced @ 5:00pm via facebook 11/5/2016 – Deadline to bring raffle baskets to the DSRC for the Raffle Basket Area. 11/7/2016 - Top 10 Fundraising Teams based on online donations at 5:00pm! www.DSAH.org This is how we Down Syndrome with our 5K Buddy Run! DSAH would like to thank all of our Buddy Run Sponsors and supporters that Fontenot Family made our 2nd annul 5k possible! After 2 rescheduling dates we were excited to finally have it on Sat. June 11 at Constellation Field. See our Facebook page for more pictures and Frank Glass Family Partnership videos! DSAH’s Woodlands Community Group Dates: Tuesdays July 19, Aug. 16, and Sept. 20, 2016 Time: 5:00-7:00 pm. Location: 6526 FM 2920 Spring, TX 77379 For more information [email protected] or 713.682.7237 x201. Bouncing Bears will be closed to the general public. Fechas: Martes Julio 19, Ago. 16 y Sep. 20 del 2016 Hora: 5:00-7:00 pm. Lugar: 6526 FM 2920 Spring, TX 77379 Para mas información [email protected] 713.682.7237 x201 Bouncing Bears esta cerrado al publico en general. DSAH is looking for a volunteer treasurer to the DSAH Board of Directors. Some of the duties include reports for the board meetings, account reconciliations, filing annual 990 report and handle communications with agencies among others. Preferred volunteer should be a CPA with Quickbooks and non-profit accounting knowledge, be able to volunteer an approximate of 10 hours a month and attend a monthly board meeting. Interested candidates please contact Ann Fontenot at [email protected] or contact the DSAH office at 713.682.7237. Make a Difference in the community !!! DSAH is looking for individuals that want to make a difference in their community! We need help in our community groups and are currently searching for leaders and co-leaders to help plan events in the following areas: Pearland ~ Baytown ~ Inner Loop ~ Fort Bend Spanish Interested volunteers please contact Brian Bogue at [email protected] or contact the DSAH office at 713.682.7237. 7 DSAH Pasadena Community Group Special Education Law Workshop hosted by Holly Griffith Terrell Date: Sat. July 2 Time: 11:00a-1:00p. Location: La Porte Branch Library 600 S Broadway St. La Porte 77571 For more information [email protected] or 713.682.7237 x201 Taller de Educación Especial dirigido por Holly Terrell Fecha: Sábado Julio 2 Hora: 11:00a-1:00 pm. Lugar: La Porte Branch Library - 600 S Broadway St. La Porte, TX 77571 Para mas información [email protected] o 713.682.7237 x201 www.DSAH.org TEEN & ADULT Sunday, July 10, 2016 DSAH Annual Pool Party @ Splashtown. From 12:00pm - 5:00pm $28.80 per person. Ticket includes all day park admission, unlimited food for one hour and a private pavilion. See page 5 for more information. Saturday, October 22, 2016 West Grey Multiservice Center (New Location) Time: 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Thursday, August 18, 2016 Go Sailing with Sailing Angels @ Portofino Marina (Kemah) From 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Registration opens in July 2016 Dinner served from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, September 17, 2016 Bowling at Bowlmor From 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm ($10 fee per person. It includes bowling for 3 hours, shoes, pizza, dessert and drinks) Halloween Costumes welcomed! Sat., Nov. 12, 2016 2016 Houston Buddy Walk @ Sam Houston Race park From 10am - 2pm Supporting Positive Behavior in Children and Teens with Down Syndrome December 2016 Holiday Annual Celebration– TBD Gross Motor Skills for Children with Down Syndrome A physical therapist with expertise in the gross motor development of children with Down syndrome shows how to improve skills from sitting to walking, and from jumping to riding a trike. Books can be found at www.woodbinehouse.com Address common behavior issues in children with Down syndrome using the author's effective and proactive approach to behavior management. Meet Michael! He is our September 2016 DSAH calendar model! Michael is one of the STARS at Education for Life, a program by DSAH! Some of Michael’s milestones and accomplishments was being able to meet some of his favorite country singers, Brad Paisley and Chris Young! Michael is a true country fan and he enjoys listening to his favorite country singers and watching movies. Some of the places Michael likes to go is camping, riding his motorcycle, and swimming and just hanging out with his family and friends. Michael feels the happiest when he’s enjoying time with his nephew Levi. Michael also aspires to be just like his dad! Conoce a Michael! Él es nuestro modelo del mes de septiembre de nuestro calendario de DSAH 2016! Michael es una de las estrellas en la educación para la vida, un programa de DSAH! Algunos de los logros de Michael fue poder conocer a algunos de sus cantantes de música country favoritos, Brad Paisley & Chris Young! Michael es un verdadero fan de la música de country y que le gusta escuchar sus cantantes de country favoritos y ver películas. Algunos de los lugares que a Michael le gusta ir es camping, montando su motocicleta, y la natación y simplemente pasar el tiempo con su familia y amigos. Michael se siente más feliz cuando está disfrutando de un tiempo con su sobrino Levi. Michael también aspira a ser igual que su padre! www.DSAH.org 8