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Birth to 3 Year Edition
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August 1, 2017
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Week at a Glance:
August 1 - DSI Self Advocate Bongo Boys Drum Circle
August 2
- Cuenta Conmigo
August 5 - 11th Annual Open House, Fly-In, & Air Race
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11th Annual Open House, Fly-In, and Air Race
Supporting Down Syndrome Indiana
Saturday, August 5, 2017 7:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Indianapolis Executive Airport
11329 East State Road 32, Zionsville, IN 46077
Activities Include:
T-6 Texan rides and flyover, Commemorative Air Force (CAF) aircraft display,
Huey Helicopter Rides, Civil Air Patrol (CAP) airplane, Magic show, Airplane candy drop, Pancake breakfast, Spider-Man super training, Moana singalong, Local food trucks, Dozens of local vendors, Face painting, Bounce houses and kids zone, Parachute jump, Local police and fire, Raffle, Remote control airplanes, Discovery flights
All proceeds from the raffle ticket sales and pancake breakfast benefit DSI, along with the generous contributions from corporate sponsors of the event.
The lineup of food trucks includes:
* Neighborhood Pizza * Dashboard Diner * Pierogi Love Indy * Johnson's BBQ Shack
* Serendipity Trailer * Lucky Louie's Gourmet Hot Dogs * Tacos without Borders * Gigi's Cupcakes
*The food trucks have also agreed to donate a percentage of the day's proceeds to DSI.
Admission, parking, and most activities are FREE to everyone. Food, drinks, raffle tickets, and some activities are available for a nominal fee.
Tentative Schedule of Events
7:30 a.m. - Pancake Breakfast ($5)
9:00 a.m. - Vendor Booths Open
9:00 a.m. - Raffle Open
9:45 a.m. - Parachute Jump / National Anthem
10:00 a.m. - Air Race Start
11:00 a.m. - "Building a Better World" Magic Show by Daniel Lusk
11:00 a.m. - Food Trucks Open
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. - Candy Drop, Fly-bys, other Aviation Fun
12:30 - 2 p.m. - "Spider Hero" Super Training & "Island Princess" Singalong
1:00 p.m. - Air Race Awards
2:00 p.m. - Event Concludes
All Day - Bounce Houses, Face Painting, Police and Fire Demonstrations, Exhibitors, Huey Helicopter Rides, Cessna Rides, T6 Texan Rides, Commemorative Air Force Display and Rides, RC Airplanes, Civil Air Patrol, and much more!
Volunteers still needed for the 11th Annual Open House, Fly-In, & Air Race!
We are looking for volunteers to help assist with parking, site clean-up/trash collection, hospitality/directional help, and some general volunteers who are willing to be flexible to help and assist wherever needed.
If you have any questions please email lilly@dsindiana.org
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Get to Know DSI Services - First Call Program
DSI's First Call program connects new parents to a parent that has already walked in their shoes and is trained in empathetic listening, as well as, the resources DSI has to offer. Here are a few examples of what First Call can offer:
Meet a new parent that has a prenatal diagnosis? We have a match for you.
Speak Spanish? We have a match.
Live in Fishers? We have match.
Southside? We have match.
Want a parent to meet you at your first DSI event so you are not alone? We have a match.
Want to have dinner with a family and a casual conversation? We have got you covered.
SAVE THE DATE:
Do you remember what it felt like when your child first received the diagnosis of Down syndrome? Do you want to be there for new parents to let them know that everything is going to be okay? That having a child with Down syndrome may just turn into one of the best things that ever happened to their family? If that is you, please join Down Syndrome Indiana at its First Call Training on Saturday, February 24th, 2018 from 9:00AM to 12:00Noon. When you complete the training, you will be ready to be the first call that new parents make when they receive the diagnosis. To RSVP for this truly life enhancing training, please e-mail
register@dsindiana.org.
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DSI Annual Conference
Each year, DSI hosts an Annual Conference! In 2014, we hosted the NDSC Convention here in Indianapolis. We hosted Paula Kluth and her "Don't we already do inclusion?" conference in 2015. And in 2016, we hosted a multiday conference at Riley Hospital for Children that featured Pat Winders, PT as well as many other local and national speakers. Our 2017 Down syndrome Research Conference took place in April and was sponsored by NDSS and the DS360 Project at Emory University. Don't worry if you missed the conference! You can access the 2017 conference video and slides at
http://www.dsindiana.org/conference.php
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DSI Dancers to Perform at 8/13 Colts Game 
Calling all DSI Dancers (ages 8 and over)! The Indianapolis Colts Cheerleaders have invited us to perform at the Colts game on Sunday 8/13.
Practice will be Thursday, August 10th at 6:00 (possibly 6:30) most likely at the Colts Complex (more info to come). The final practice will be prior to the game on Sunday, 8/13 - dancers will practice with the cheerleaders and then hang out until game time. They will be performing during the halftime show with the Colts Junior Cheerleaders. Please
RSVP to
register@dsindiana.org
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Happy Birthday!
The following people are celebrating birthdays this week:
Danny R, Evan S, Justyn B, Nathaniel A, Leo M, Ryan P, Matthew L, Tucker Mc, Matthew O, Kisha W, Ethan B, Joey S, Taylor L, Erin O, Caleb A, Hailey S and Aiden C
Congratulations from the DSI staff!
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Order your Buddy Walk® Yard Signs and Kit
Would you like a Buddy Walk® yard sign?
Be inspired and join Down Syndrome Indiana in celebrating the many abilities and accomplishments of people with Down syndrome.
Register your team or as an individual at
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DSI Community Group Happenings:
August 1 - DSI Self Advocate Bongo Boys Drum Circle
Join the DSI Self Advocates for a Drum Circle onTuesday, August 1st from 1:00 - 2:00pm at Bongo Boy Music School at 8481 Bash St Ste 1100, Indianapolis, IN 46250. RSVP to
garner@dsindiana.org
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August 2 - Cuenta Conmigo
Cuenta Conmigo es un grupo de apoyo a padres de niños con síndrome de Down en Español. Los temas varían mes con mes. Las reuniones son el primer Miércoles de cada mes de 6 a 8 p.m. en 708 E. Michigan Street, Indianápolis IN 46202. Para mas información contacte
cuentaconmigo@dsindiana.org
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Cuenta Conmigo is a Spanish-speaking group for parents who have a child with Down syndrome. The meeting topics focus on a wide range of pertinent information. The meetings will be from 6pm - 8pm located at 708 E. Michigan Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202. Childcare is provided. Parents should bring a food item for a pitch-in dinner! We will have a speaker present about Autism. For more information, contact cuentaconmigo@dsindiana.org.
August 8 - DSI D.A.D.S. Monthly Meeting - **NEW LOCATION**
The DSI chapter of Dads Appreciating Down Syndrome will be meeting Tuesday, August 8th, at 6:30 PM at
Squealer's Barbecue and Grill
, 5899 E. 86th Street, Indianapolis, Indiana. Find more info about Squealer's at
http://www.squealersbarbeque.com/
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DSI D.A.D.S. will pick up the check for your meal and the soft drinks. (Alcoholic drinks are available but you pay for those on your own.)
For more info e-mail
dads@dsindiana.org
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Also visit D.A.D.S National on the web at:
www.dadsnational.org
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August 12 - DSI Self Advocate Event - Art Fusion
Join the DSI Self Advocates on Saturday, August 12th from 2:00 - 3:15 to make some amazing 3D art using paint, canvas, and clay! The event will take place at the DSI office - 708 E. Michigan Street, Indianapolis. We'll have snacks and listen to music while we work! Space is limited. RSVP to
register@dsindiana.org
. The DSI Self Advocate Group is for individuals with Down syndrome ages 14 and over.
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#In the Community
August 6 - FREE Gluten Free Cooking Class
Please join I Can We Can and Buttermilk Mountain for a FREE Gluten Free Cooking Class! The class will be held Sunday August, 6th from 2:00-4:00PM at the Irsay YMCA downtown Indianapolis. Child care IS available, so feel free to bring the whole family! To RSVP, please email: kelly@icanwecan.org *Free parking is available at the YMCA.
August - JMF Adaptive Cheer Clinic
Join JMF for Adaptive Cheer Clinic on Saturdays 8/5, 8/12, 8/19, & 8/26 from 1:00 - 2:00pm at Eagledale Little League at 5700 W. 30th St, Indianapolis. Cost: $50. Register at
https://docs.google.com/forms
or contact Cory Hernandez at
coryh@josephmaley.org
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August - JMF Adaptive T-ball
Join JMF for Adaptive T-Ball on Saturdays 8/5, 8/12, 8/19, & 8/26 from 10:00 - 11:00am at Eagledale Little League at 5700 W. 30th St, Indianapolis. Cost: $50. Register at
Showteam by Gymroots
Would you like to learn more about Showteam by Gymroots? Join the group for mini sessions on Wednesdays in July and August from 6-7PM at Deveau's School of Gymnastics. This is a unified team and is open to siblings and friends. For more information, please contact Diane Freeman at
dianefreeman@sbcglobal.net.
September 14 - Transition Workshop
On 9/14 at 2:00, join Corner Stone Autism Center as they welcome three local organizations to present on opportunities for individuals with special needs after age 18! If you have a child nearing transition age in the next few years, this workshop is for you! Free resources will be available to parents about the transition from school or ABA therapy to a day program, job or college. We will hear from Outside the Box, the Erskine-Green Training Institute, and the BUILD Program at UIndy. Each group will present information about their program and there will be time at the end for parent questions. This workshop is free and open to the public.
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Save the Date!
There are many important and exciting events in the coming year and we hope that you all mark your calendars and join us!
- August 5, 2017 - Annual Open House, Fly-In & Air Race
- August 20, 2017 - Henry's Ride
- October 14, 2017 - Buddy Walk® Indianapolis, White River State Park
This newsletter is made possible through the continued generous sponsorship from MassMutual: special care Gordon Homes Financial Planner for parents with special needs dependents. 317-567-2005
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Keeping Up with Down Syndrome Indiana
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Contact Information
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