January 2021
What a year 2020 was! While things looked different for us all, we had an amazing year advocating, learning, and supporting our families from afar. We kicked off this year with our Three Kings Day party with our Hispanic community and had a blast! Here’s to more a great 2021, we’ve got an exciting year ahead!
DSACF is proud and excited to have our scholarship funds open! Make sure you read about what’s available to you and apply now.
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!
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.
We are excited to start 2021 off with daily virtual programming opportunities to promote communication, socialization, and build friendships. But first – we want to know how to best serve those interested! If you’re interested in signing up for more information on virtual programming with activities like those listed below, please register below.
We are petitioning Florida’s elected officials to add individuals with Down syndrome to the COVID-19 vaccine priority list. We are calling on our state to follow these expert recommendations. Please join DSACF in our efforts by contacting your elected officials today. Use #AShotAtTheShot to help make your voice heard!
Over six weeks, teens will learn and practice communication skills, appropriate social interactions, boundaries, and more that will help them build friendships, succeed in school, and prepare for future employment. Starts on 1/22