Next Steps Play Day at Play Street Museum-Ontario

Join Inland Valley Down Syndrome Association’s Next Steps program (ages 4–7) for a morning of imagination, exploration, and connection at Play Street Museum in Ontario. Together, our children will step into a world designed just for them—where they can pretend, create, problem-solve, and build friendships through meaningful social play.

This special event gives our families a chance to connect with others who understand the journey, while our children gain confidence, practice social skills, and simply enjoy being kids.

Event Details

Who: Next Steps members (ages 4–7) and their families

When: Saturday, November 11th 10:30am-12pm

Location: Play Street Museum, 910 N Haven #150, Ontario, Ca 91764

Cost: FREE for registered Next Steps members (Provided by IVDSA)

Siblings: Welcome to join the fun for $23 per child



Remember to fill out the Play Street Museum play waiver: https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/w/6997a67606847/web/

We can’t wait to play with you!

Contact: Stephanie@ivdsa.org

Little Steps & New Beginnings

Join IVDSA's New Beginnings and Little Steps families for an afternoon of play, exploration, and connection at Lil Munchkins Playground in Redlands!

Bring your little ones for a fun-filled playdate where they can climb, explore, build confidence, and make new friends in a playful environment. It's also a wonderful opportunity for parents and caregivers to connect with other IVDSA families!

Event Details

Date: Tuesday, November 24, 2026

Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Location: Lil Munchkins Playground | Redlands, CA

Registration

Child with special needs: FREE

Siblings: $18 per child

Parents/Caregivers: Must attend and supervise their children.

Important Reminders:

Advance registration through PledgeIt is required.

Socks are required for all participants.

All participating children must have a completed Lil Munchkins Playground waiver before attending.

Please register each participating child, including siblings.



Questions? Contact Stephanie at stephanie@ivdsa.org.

Look What We Did Together! 💙💛

528 participants. $40,520 raised. Less than $9,500 to reach our goal!

Dear IVDSA family,

Thank you for making our first Buddy Walk in Fontana such a meaningful celebration of individuals with Down syndrome and our community!

Now, we’re looking for local businesses to help us complete the Final Mile toward our $50,000 fundraising goal and we would love your help making a connection.

Do you own a business, work for a company that supports local causes, or know someone who might be interested? Reply to this email to introduce us, or explore the sponsorship opportunities below.

Sponsorships begin at $250, with recognition opportunities in our upcoming digital Buddy Walk impact magazine, on social media, and more.

Your Support Goes Beyond Walk Day

Buddy Walk is IVDSA’s largest fundraiser of the year. The generosity behind this celebration helps sustain programs, resources, and connections for individuals with Down syndrome and their families throughout the year.

Thanks to our walkers, teams, donors, and sponsors, we’ve already reached 81% of our goal. Final Mile sponsorships will help us carry that momentum forward.

Individuals can also continue giving or sharing their team’s fundraising page through Giving Tuesday, December 1st.

We’d Love Your Feedback!

Did you join us at Buddy Walk? Take a few minutes to tell us what you loved and what we could improve. Your feedback will help us make next year’s celebration even better!

YOGA EVERY WEDNESDAY EXCEPT NOV 4TH!


Join us virtually on Wednesdays from 6-6:45pm for Zoom Yoga

Our special yogis have been practicing together for more than SIX years! Each class focuses on gentle movement, mindfulness, balance, and stress release. Calming benefits will follow you well beyond your yoga mat.

When participating at home it's important to have a safe and uncluttered space to practice in. A mat is nice but not required. This will be a gentle slower paced class, combining motion and stretching.  We encourage families to join the class together and practice on their own too. 

Zoom ID:878 4778 2819 Password: 321321