May

Mother's Day Moms Night Out

May 14th

6-8pm

DSC Campus

Join DSC for a Mother's Day celebration! We will be making beautiful Kokedama arrangements with local florist Dawn Griep, enjoying wine and treats, and just relaxing.

Bring a friend, make new connections, and treat yourself to a night away from home! You deserve it!

Husky Heroes

May 17th

11:30-1pm

UW Husky Ballpark (or Dempsey Center if it rains)

An inclusive field day with sports stations led by Husky student-athletes, inflatables, swag, and all kinds of fun.

Husky Heroes was created last year to give children and adults with disabilities a chance to be included in sports, build confidence, and have a great day full of play and connection.

ALL are welcome!

Virtual Speaker Series:

Research Update on Immune Aging and Vaccine Response

May 13th

6pm

Virtual via Teams

Join us to hear DSC Medical Director, Dr. Rebecca Partridge, and Dr. Bernard Khor share findings from their research on how people with Down syndrome respond to the COVID-19 vaccine. Their work explores why vaccine response may be lower in people with Down syndrome and what that could mean for improving health outcomes in the future.

Adults Movie and Game Night hosted by the DSC Advocacy Board

May 29th

4:30-6:30pm

DSC Campus

The DSC advocacy board is inviting those ages 18 and over to a movie and game night! Make new friends while watching Finding Dory and playing great games! Plus, pizza will be served!

Addressing Behavior and Creating Community (ABCC) 

*For parents/guardians, caregivers, and family members with children of all ages and IDDs

July 27th-30th

M-Th-4 classes total

4:00-5:00pm

Virtual via Teams

This course is appropriate for parents/guardians, caregivers, and family members who would like to increase their knowledge of behavioral concepts as well as have a space to build community and connection with other families.

Learning Academy

*For ages 5-18

 Weeks of July 6th, 13th and 20th

M/W/F

3 weeks, 3 days per week - 9 sessions total

45 minutes per session

DSC Campus

 DSC’s tutoring sessions provide direct academic intervention to students with Down syndrome. Tutoring sessions include personalized learning materials to support participants during academics focused on Individualized Education Plan related goals, homework, and/or focused academic skills.

Please fill out the pre-registration form and include your preference for days/times. A staff member will be in touch.

Turning Teen Summer Camp

*For ages 10-16, all IDDs

July 6th-9th

M-Th, 2:30-4:30pm

DSC Campus

This summer camp will involve fun and engaging activities in addition to instruction on boundaries, healthy living, and other topics relevant for teens!

Focus activities include dance, music, and more.

Open to all IDDs!

FullouT21 Cheerleading Camp

*For ages 8-16, all IDDS and family/friends

August 3rd-7th

M-F,9:30am-11:30am

DSC Campus

FullouT21 will be hosting a cheer camp at the DSC building.



Cheer, dance, create and have a blast with fulloutT21! From art to fitness, we make exercise fun and exciting!

Connect & Create Summer Camp

*For ages 4-11

July 6th-9th

9:30-11:30am

M-Th, 4 days total

DSC Campus

Join us for a camp with a focus on communication and connecting with others! Led by DSC’s two speech-language pathologists who will incorporate shared play and emotional connectedness in fun and engaging activities. 

Please fill out the pre-registration form below and a staff member will be in touch.

Adult Summer Camp

*For ages 18+

July 6th-9th

12:00-2:00pm

M-Th, 4 days total

DSC Campus

The focus for this camp is building meaningful connections, having fun, and growing social skills in a supportive and engaging environment. Each day will include a different focus including dance, music, games, and more!



Please fill out the pre-registration form below and a staff member will be in touch.

Education Allies

*For parents and caregivers

July 15th, 22nd, and 29th

5:00-6:00pm

Weekly on Wednesday - 3 classes total

DSC Campus

This course will cover the key terms and basics of education for parents of school-aged children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We will help parents navigate the nuances of public education and prepare to advocate for their child. During monthly meetings, sessions will cover the foundations of special education in public schools and offer an opportunity for parents to support one another in their educational journeys. Topics will cover setting learning goals, home-school collaboration, and measuring progress. Additionally, parents can connect with other families, share experiences, and collaborate on strategies to support home-school partnering. 

Childcare offered for children with an IDD!

Therapy and Skill Building Summer Sessions

*Available to individuals of all ages. Past, current, and new clients all welcome!

Weeks of July 13th, 20th, and 27th

M/T/W- 9 sessions total (45 min each)

DSC Campus

Join us this summer for a therapeutic experience designed to help individuals reach their personal goals. Our summer therapy and skill building services offer therapy intensives for three weeks.

Summer intensives are a great option for families who are interested in spending a short, focused period of time working closely with their therapist on a meaningful goal.

Each session is 45 minutes long, with the option to schedule a session with DSC’s Occupational Therapist (OT), and/or Speech Language Pathologist (SLP).

Please fill out the pre-registration form below and a staff member will be in touch.

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