Monthly meeting are normally held on the 1st Monday of each month September through April. During the months of May - August we have activities at varies locations. This year all meetings will be held at Trinity Baptist Church on 1070 N. Harvey Mitchell Pkwy in Bryan. Childcare provided with RSVP to 979-218-2892 or via e-mail at dsabv@yahoo.com
Please note that the event and conference information contained in this Web site are not necessarily those of the Down Syndrome Association of Brazos Valley (DSABV) or endorsed by DSABV.
3/13/10 Play Date
What:A Play
Date!
Who:Wonderful children with
Down syndrome, ages 2-5
Hi! I am
Jennifer, better known as Jack's mom! I
thought it might be nice to start having some play-dates for our children. So,
here is the first one! Your whole family is welcome to come.
Please bring anything you will need like snacks and drinks. This is a
very comfortable, play at the park, and visit time! The age
range is 2-5, but if you have one close to that age, and you want to come, well
come on!
We do have
one big request: If your child is sick, or even
possibly sick, please do not come. There will be more
play-dates. We are really trying to create a HEALTHY
environment in which our children can play with others. So, if
your child or someone living in your home is sick, please be considerate of our
children who have weaker immune
systems. We appreciate it very much!
Jonny, Jack, and I sure hope you and
your child(ren) can make it! Let's slide, swing, run, laugh and play with
these amazing gifts God gave us!
JOIN: Call Christy at 979-218-2892 for more information
WHY: To make legible and fluent handwriting an easy and automatic skill for children with special needs. Unique and compelling curriculum design and teaching strategies facilitate this goal. We use multi-sensory techniques and consistent habits for letter formation to teach handwriting to kids pre-K through cursive. It also helps improve a child's self-confidence, pencil grip, body awareness and posture.
WHO: Brought to you by the Down Syndrome Association of Brazos Valley
The class is designed for children with special needs, ages 3 and up, who have difficulty with fine motor skills. Your child will learn at his or her own pace according to his or her own skill set.
Taught by Phyllis Hodges, a local teacher certified in the Handwriting Without Tears method, with one-one-one Aggie volunteers .
CALLING ALL PARENTS WITH CHILDREN 0 - 4 YEARS OLD WITH DOWN SYNDROME
The Down Syndrome Association of Brazos Valley will be holding its
first sign language class to
teach parent/child sign language. You are encouraged to bring your child to the
class.
The class will begin on Monday, March 22nd from 5:30 - 6:30pm. The class
will be held each Monday for 6-weeks. The class will meet at Wolf Pen Creek
Amphitheater green room. The
building by the playground.
Please complete registration form and turn in no later than
March 12th. Registration Form
Texas Advanced Leadership and
Advocacy Conference (TALAC) When: March 28-30, 2010 Where: Doubletree Hotel in Austin,
Texas Details: One of TALAC's goals is to increase the number of competent
leaders and advocates across the state. It’s not too late! TALAC 2010 has
extended its deadline for both participants and speakers until the end of
December. Visit talac.tamu.edu.
4/23 or 24/10 Teaching Math to People with Down syndrome and Other Hands-on Learners
Teaching Math to People with Down syndrome and other hands-on learners 2010 Conference
April 23 or April 24, 2010 8am - 3:45pm College Station Conference Center
The Teaching Math to People with Down syndrome and other Hands on Learners workshop describes survival math principles that apply to number sense, addition, place value, subtraction, use of the calculator, multiplication, division, money management, word problems, fractions and decimal.Activities such as games, working with concrete objects and generalizing math in the real world make the math learning real and fun for students.The contents of both Teaching Math to Individuals with Down Syndrome and Other Hands-on Learners, Books 1 and 2 will be discussed by the author.
A family day of fun. Lunch will be provided thanks to Krogers. Activities include pony rides, milking cows, dairy barn, baby animal farm, train rides, hayride, Indian Village and bring your swim suits for the swimming pool
Cost: $5.00 per person which will pay for your admission and lunch.
Texas Transition Conference When: Feb. 15-17, 2010 Where: Doubletree Hotel in Austin, Texas Details: A limited number of stipends are now available
to parents and/or youth with disabilities (16 or older) who would like to
attend the Texas Transition Conference
(TTC) in Austin. Stipends cover the cost of registration for the three-day
conference and lodging expense reimbursement of up to $100 for individuals
needing to travel 50 miles or more. Priority will be given to parents and youth
who have never received this stipend.
Texas Transition Conference When: Feb. 15-17, 2010 Where: Doubletree Hotel in Austin, Texas Details: A limited number of stipends are now available to parents and/or youth with disabilities (16 or older) who would like to attend the Texas Transition Conference (TTC) in Austin. Stipends cover the cost of registration for the three-day conference and lodging expense reimbursement of up to $100 for individuals needing to travel 50 miles or more. Priority will be given to parents and youth who have never received this stipend.
For parents and their children born with Down syndrome ages 0 - 4 years old please bring siblings
We're roundin' up a barbeque and hope you'll join us for an hour or two Come out and meet other dads and moms who have a child born with Down syndrome.
Learn what the Down Syndrome Association of Brazos Valley has to offer and other resources in our community.
Saturday the 6th of March at Noon
C&J BBQ 1010 South Texas Ave Bryan RSVP: Christy Knight 979-778-7010 or dsabv@yahoo.com
