MDSC Teen and Adult Newsletter
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May 1, 2020
Hello MDSC teens and adults (and families and friends)!
We loved hearing from SO many of you this past week, and we are excited to share your photos and updates below!
We have many activities planned for May and hope you can join us. See below for all the details.
Family members - at the bottom of the newsletter are some resources that might be of interest to you and your family.
Until next week-
Colleen, Kristen and Laura
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Weekly Motivation
Squats with Caitlyn
Keep up the great work, Caitlyn!
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This Sunday, May 3
2:45pm
Our monthly AIM Hangout is back on Zoom! We'll start with a sharing circle and then play a fun Disney trivia game! AIM members will receive the link to register.
Parents! Please see bottom of newsletter for information on parent session.
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To learn more about getting involved in AIM, our program for teens and young adults ages 13-22 and parents, contact
Colleen
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Saturday, May 9
1pm
Adults, ages 20 and up
Join us for a virtual dance class with our dear friend Kelley St. Hilaire of
Kadanse
Ballroom & Latin Dance Studio!
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To learn more about SAAC and receive invitations to our quarterly socials for adults, ages 20 and up, contact
Kristen
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Saturday, May 16 - Two sessions!
11am - for youth ages 13-20*
12pm - for adults ages 20 and up*
Space is limited! Please
email Colleen
to reserve a spot!
*Age breakdown is tentative and will be finalized closer to the workshop date.
We are excited to offer a free online workshop with our friends from
IMPACT:Ability!
In this class you will learn skills to help manage your stress and strong emotions, how to communicate with others in a healthy way, and how to set and respect healthy boundaries. This class will use video, role play, and discussion to help teach these skills in the most interactive way possible through a virtual format.
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Staying Active & Well at Home
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Here's a few favorite activities this week-
1- Arts & crafts and musical pursuits!
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Amy P. enjoys music and likes to play guitar. She has even composed some songs!
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Caitlyn K. made pop up cards for family members she can't see in-person right now.
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2- Snuggles with best friends (dogs)!
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Shawn T. snuggles with his fluffy friend.
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Ned gets a visit from his pal, Mogley.
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3- Getting outside (when it's not raining)!
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What ways are YOU staying active and healthy?
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Happy 24th birthday to April Lucia! It's t
ough being quarantined, but April had a wonderful day! She received gifts delivered on the porch from family and friends. Her auntie made her a home made cake. And, she got to FaceTime both of her brothers and cousins and “Zoom” with her Aunt and Uncle!
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And, you may have seen it on our
MDSC Facebook page- Happy Birthday to Grace Carroll of Martha's Vineyard who turned 19 last week! She celebrated her birthday with the largest car parade on the Vineyard so far!
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The MDSC team is continually updating
resources for families during the coronavirus pandemic, including
educational tools and resources
that we hope might help as your family navigates these uncertain times. If you've come across something that has helped you or your daughter/son with Down syndrome, please
send it our way
so we can share with our MDSC community.
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Planning a Life: Transition
Considerations for your child's future
presented by the MDSC and River Financial Group, LLC
Sunday, May 3
1pm
Our May AIM Parent Info session will welcome Leo Rotman, Certified Financial Planner of River Financial Group, LLC. Open to any parent of a child with Down syndrome, ages 13 to 22!
How do I make sure my child can have the life I want for them?
This workshop offers a holistic perspective on benefit programs, ways to bridge funding gaps, and legal considerations. Leo is a parent of a child with special needs and brings a unique perspective including personal and professional experience to working with special needs children and adults, and their families.
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Other resources of interest:
- William James College has released a special audio series, Managing Anxiety (for Caregivers). Dr. Julie L. Ryan, associate professor of Clinical Psychology and director of the Children and Families of Adversity and Resilience Concentration, and Dr. Nadja Reilly, clinical psychologist and associate director of the Freedman Center for Child and Family Development offer tips for caregivers on managing their own anxiety, and their child's anxiety, during this stressful time. Clips are presented in short segments of around 2-3 minutes each, and can be listened to as a series or by topic. Find the playlist and listen here.
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Do you or someone you know use Lyft to access essential services?
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The MDSC is excited to partner with NDSS to offer $25 Lyft codes to support families in accessing essential services (groceries, pharmacy, medical appts, work). Please have anyone who could benefit from this reach out to
Jacquie Sherman
to receive a $25 code,
good through May 31, 2020
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