February 2021



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Celebrity golfer, Amy Bockerstette, has a message for YOU!



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Join our Tee Up for 21 Golf Tournament and you’ll have a chance to bid on some amazing items autographed by Amy!

All monies raised will support our programs, scholarships, therapies, and other educational training for individuals with Down syndrome and their families.



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COVID-19 Emergency Assistance Relief Grant Applications are OPEN!


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The Down Syndrome Association of Central Florida is applying on behalf of our families for COVID-19 emergency assistance through the Global Down Syndrome Foundation relief grant – cycle 2
These grants are specifically to help individuals with Down syndrome and their families who have an immediate tangible financial need as a result of Down syndrome and the COVID-19 pandemic and are unable to obtain timely help through other social service channels. Examples of permissible grant uses are medicine, medical bills, heating bills, rent, utilities, or food needs associated with illness and/or loss of employment.

Grant assistance amount and decisions will be awarded by The Global Down Syndrome Foundation and NOT DSACF. Families are eligible to receive up to $1,000. Applying for this grant does not guarantee funding.

Applications are due by February 26, 2021


What’s Coming Up?


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Apply Now!

DSACF is proud and excited to have our scholarship funds open! Make sure you read about what’s available to you and apply now. 



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WhizKIDS

WhizKIDS boxes are designed to keep our loved ones engaged in creating, celebrating and exploring all kinds of activities, topics and themes from the safety of their home. Each kit  will also provide therapeutic-like opportunities including sensory integration, fine and gross motor skills, and STEM exercises.



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Club 321

Calling all teens and adults! Join us for Club 321 on weekdays at 5pm. Each day we’ve got fun activities such as zumba, charades, virtual picnics, arts and crafts, and more!



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Ready, Set, Sign!

Join us every Friday at 11am on Zoom as Miss Tori teaches us basic sign language. Sign language can be an amazing tool for individuals with Down syndrome and their families to communicate with!



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SuperSIBS

A special 3 night workshop for teen siblings, led by Hollywood actor/director and sib, Brian Donovan (www.briandonovan.org)!

He will lead those who join on exploratory discussions about the good, the bad, and everything in between about being a sib. This is your chance to let it out with support and without judgement. This is about you— not your sib.



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Low Down on Law

Save the date – Join us on April 10th for Low Down on Law. We’ll have presentations in both English and Spanish this time! Stay tuned for more details.

 

We’re Hiring! Join Our Team


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DSACF is hiring for a PT Office Administrator. This role includes front-line work assisting our families with questions, overseeing family memberships/renewals, administrative duties, and general office management responsibilities. To view the full job description please click below



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