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Parent Support Group
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Our Parent Support Group meetings are designed for
parents, grandparents, siblings, and friends of children with DS of all ages
where insightful
information is presented by a guest speaker,
followed by an opportunity
for everyone to share their experiences and
concerns.
We have meetings at three locations:
San Antonio
New Braunfels
Floresville
For questions or more information about the Parent Support Group Program,
please contact the DSA office at 210.349.4372 or downsynassc@dsasa.org.
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San Antonio Parent Support Group
Our Program Director for the San Antonio Parent Support Group
is Mendy Roberts.
6:30 p.m. - Introductions and announcements
6:45 - 7:30 p.m. - Guest speaker
7:30 - 8:30 p.m. - Sharing time
Meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month at
Coker United Methodist Church, 231 E. North Loop Road,
South of Bitters off US 281 North.
CHILDCARE is available at no cost; however reservations are required
by calling
494-3455 x 245 at least 48 hours in advance.
Please leave a detailed message when making a reservation.
Out of respect to our speakers, we ask that all children
over the age of two be left in childcare.
Please CLICK HERE for a map to the meeting location.
Tuesday,
August 3
September 7
October 5
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Parent Alliance for Learning and Support (PALS) is Brighton’s advocacy program which teaches parents of children with autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, cognitive delays, or other disabilities about their child’s educational rights. They will be doing a series of 4 trainings for our San Antonio Parent Support Group meetings. Dinner and handouts will be provided, so an RSVP is required for planning purposes.
Location: Gibbs 1108 |
Tuesday,
November 9 |
Please note this is the 2nd Tuesday because of election day
Topic: 2011 Planning meeting for topics and training ideas |
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New Braunfels Branch
The New Braunfels Branch Director is Esther Mendoza.
Please RSVP for each event by contacting Esther at 830-609-9363 or emendoza@dsasa.org.
The Down Syndrome Association’s New Braunfels Branch
serves children and adults with Down syndrome
in Comal and Guadalupe counties.
Our meetings are held the second Wednesday of each month
from 6 - 8 p.m.
at the Hill Country MHMR Office, 511 North Street, New Braunfels, TX 78130.
Please CLICK HERE for a map to the meeting location.
Wednesday,
July 14 |
Topic: Speaker from Morgan’s Center, a daycare for children with special needs |
Wednesday,
August 11 |
Topic: Feeding and Potty Training |
Wednesday,
September 8 |
Topic: Special Needs Trusts and Guardianships |
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Floresville Branch
The Floresville Branch Directors are
Shannon Jeanes-Stanush & Tammi Burleson
They
can be reached at 210-723-6843 or 210-213-5258.
The Down Syndrome Association's Floresville Branch
serves children and adults with Down syndrome
in Wilson and Atascosa counties.
Our meetings are held the second Thursday of each month
from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. at the Camino Real MHMR Office,
540 10th Street, Suite 100, Floresville, TX 87114.
Please CLICK HERE for a map to the meeting location.
Thursday,
August 12 |
Topic: Documentation for Special Education
Speaker: Dot O’Donnell
We’ll also talk about the upcoming Buddy Walk |
Thursday,
September 9 |
Topic: Spring into ARDs
Speaker: Dot O’Donnell
We’ll also talk about the upcoming Buddy Walk. |
Thursday,
October 14 |
Topic: Using the TEA Website to Monitor your Child’s ARD Goals
Speaker: Dot O’Donnell |
Thursday,
November 11 |
Topic: How Nutrition Affects Children with Special Needs |
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