2016 Q3 DSAH Today NL - Down Syndrome Association of Houston

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
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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!”
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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

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!
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