Down Syndrome Advocates in Action Events
CURRENT VIRTUAL EVENTS
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This summer is different than most so DSAA has developed programming to help keep our kids safe and engaged this summer. We will be offering 4 Summer Camps in a box. Campers will receive all camp materials, a t-shirt, and can log in and zoom to do the activities together or watch the recording of the daily lesson. Summer Camp sessions include:
Signing Time Camp ASL ABC Camp- June 15-19 4th of July Camp - June 29th-July 3rd Science/STEM Camp July 13-17 Home Depot Building Camp July 27-31 |
,Afternoon Club
Zoom Meeting ID: 559-619-2773 Click on Calendar event above for additional sign on information |
Parenty Zoom Chat- 1st Thurs. 8:30 pm
Meeting ID: 894-6053-5458 Click on Calendar event above for additional sign on information, |
Kearney Monthly Meeting- ist Sun, 4pm
Meeting ID: 845-8593-137 Click on Calendar event above for additional sign on information, |
PAST EVENTS
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Kearney Area Monthly Family Connections Meeting.
First Sunday of the month at 2 pm at 4511 6th Ave, Kearney, NE 68845 (the church across from the Y) Chlidcare provided :) |
Past Events
Join us for a full day of learning at the first ever Central Nebraska Down Syndrome Summit. This event is great for parents, educators and therapists. Reigstration is now open!
Husker Heroes 9-15-2019 from 5-6:30 at Memorial Stadium
Join the ONE Coalition at Husker Heroes in Memorial Stadium!
We are excited to be part of the 10th anniversary celebration!
Meet first year Husker Athletes and play fun games. Click here to Register!
Join the ONE Coalition at Husker Heroes in Memorial Stadium!
We are excited to be part of the 10th anniversary celebration!
Meet first year Husker Athletes and play fun games. Click here to Register!
Dining for Down Syndrome!
Come join us at McAlister's Deli
Tuesday October 15, 2019
5:00pm-9:00pm
500 N. 48th Street
Lincoln, NE
Help us to raise funds to support the Down syndrome community. You must tell the cashier you are "Dining for Down Syndrome"! Please share this with your family and friends and invite them to eat out for a good cause.
Down Syndrome Awareness Month Ball Night Celebration October 25, 2019 5:30-8 pm at St. Mark's Church
Let's celebrate all the great advocating we have done this month with a Party! Join us for a fun night of pizza, basketball, karaoke, pumpkin decorating and more! Register Here
Let's celebrate all the great advocating we have done this month with a Party! Join us for a fun night of pizza, basketball, karaoke, pumpkin decorating and more! Register Here
Family Connections Webinar group! We know that the families in the Nebraska Down Syndrome Community have a wealth of knowledge and they are always so generous to share that knowledge with others. We are trying to make that connection a little bit easier with monthly webinars. To be notified of upcoming meetings and topics join our closed Facebook group to or register here to receive email invites to the webinars. Our next Webinar will be October 12th at 8pm with the topic of IEPs and how to know if your school is implementing your child's IEP correctly.. Can't make the chat? You will be able to access recordings of the webinars in the closed Facebook group or via email. Join the Facebook Group here https://www.facebook.com/groups/114115938987958/ Webinars can be accesssed via your home computer, or mobile device. Down load the Zoom ap to connect via your mobile device.
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Family Connections Webinar- Down Syndrome 101 Monday October 1st at 1:00 pm. Join us as we discuss basic information about Down syndrome, along with best practices for education, behavior and supports. Use this link to register.
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Teen and Young Adult Chair Yoga
Thursday, May 9th 6:30-7:30 pm Teens & Young Adults are invited to Marks United Methodist Church Lower Fellowship Hall at 8550 Pioneers Blvd, Lincoln NE, to try Chair Yoga. This is a fun chance to experience yoga, one of the most gentle forms. It adapts yoga positions and poses through creative use of a chair. Poses are done seated or the chair is used for support during standing and balance poses. Parents are welcome to come an participate or watch. Be sure to wear stretchy, comfortable clothes. Register Here |
Join us on July 9, 2019 at 3:30 pm at Marcus Edgewood Theater for an afternoon showing of Toy Story 4. DSAA Ne will pay admission for the individual with Down syndrome and 2 guests. At DSAA NE we believe in being keeping our events as inclusive as possible. That means this event is open to individuals with Down syndrome of all ages.. For families needing more than 3 tickets, extra tickets can be purchased for $5 each, payable to DSAA at the door. Since the theater has reserve seating, we will purchase a block of tickets all together. We hope you can join us! Please register by noon on Monday July 8, so we make sure to purchase enough tickets. 
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Come for one session or all three!
Free Signing Time Class 9-9:45am Parent Connection Coffee -9:45 to 10:30 IEP Organizer Make and Take 10:30 to 11:30 Register Here |
DSAA Pot Luck Family Picnic
Join us for a fun family pot luck picnic, June 23rd at 6:00 pm at Tierra Briarhurst Parkin Lincoln. Bring a main dish and a side to share. Register Here (so we make sure we have enough space, drinks and table service)
Join us for a fun family pot luck picnic, June 23rd at 6:00 pm at Tierra Briarhurst Parkin Lincoln. Bring a main dish and a side to share. Register Here (so we make sure we have enough space, drinks and table service)
Sensory Friendly Valentines DanceIt’s the 3rd annual Teen and Young Adult Valentine dance! This is a great opportunity for kids to learn and practice valuable social skills in a sensory friendly environment. Online registration is now open. https://onecoalition.weebly.com/
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Teen and Young Adult CHRISTMAS PARTY
Sunday, December 10, 6-8 pm Teens & Young Adults are invited to Paul Safarik’s home, 6425 Taylor Park Drive, Lincoln. There will be foosball, basketball, games, Christmas cookies decorating. Bring a $5 unisex gift for a gift exchange. A light supper will be served. REGISTER HERE
Sunday, December 10, 6-8 pm Teens & Young Adults are invited to Paul Safarik’s home, 6425 Taylor Park Drive, Lincoln. There will be foosball, basketball, games, Christmas cookies decorating. Bring a $5 unisex gift for a gift exchange. A light supper will be served. REGISTER HERE
Please join us September 9th at St. Mark's Church (84th and Pioneers Street in Lincoln, NE) for a free hands on IEP Advocacy Workshop.. I'ts a new school year, Is last year's IEP still working for your child? Learn new advocacy techniques that can help you get results to improve your child's education.. Bring a copy of your IEP and a highlighter! Register Here,