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January 2020
Informational Meeting on the Able Act & Financial Planning
Bruce A. Goldstein will present on the topics of the ABLE Act and special needs trusts. Mr. Goldstein, Special Counsel at Kenney Shelton Liptak Nowak LLP, brings over forty years of experience to the field. He concentrates his practice in the areas of Special Education, Special Needs, Estate Planning, Not-for-Profit Corporations, and Health Law. This Meeting will be held at Union Fire Company, 1845 Union Rd, West Seneca, NY 14224 from 7:00-9:00pm. Please park behind the building and use the…
Find out more »February 2020
University of Buffalo Women’s Basketball Game
Join us to watch the UB Bulls Women's Basketball Game on Saturday February 8 at 2:00pm at Alumni Arena! There is a limited number of tickets available, so please request them only if you are sure you will be able to attend. Register by February 1st on line at https://form.jotform.com/dspgwny/UBBulls20 or contact Amy Monson at amonson23@hotmail.com with any questions.
Find out more »Valentines Dance
The Valentine's Dance is Sold Out. Hope to see you at our next event!
Find out more »March 2020
Toilet Learning
Please join the Down Syndrome Parents Group in collaboration with Bornhava for this special workshop, with featured speakers: Rebecca Vujnovic, PH.D., the Bornhava Consulting Psychologist, and Tara Harm, M.S.Ed., a Center Based Special Education Teacher for Children 3 to 5 year olds. THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2020 • 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. If you have any questions about this workshop, please contact Ann at Bornhava (839-1655 ext. 309). To attend, please call Ann to register by Thursday, March 5, 2020. Toilet Learning~”Yipes!...Where do…
Find out more »Spaghetti Dinner and Basket Raffle
We will celebrate World Down Syndrome Day with our annual Spaghetti Dinner and Basket Raffle at The Columbus Hall, 2735 Union Road, Cheektowaga, NY 14227 from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Doors will open at 3:30. Spaghetti dinner tickets are available for advance sale only. No dinner tickets will be sold at the door. Raffle tickets may be purchased when you register on line or at the event. Please purchase your dinner tickets by March 15 to allow time for…
Find out more »September 2020
Parent Support Virtual Meeting
In collaboration with Parent Network, we have set up a GoTo Meeting on the second Monday of every month at 7pm to provide a welcoming environment for parents and other caregivers of children with Down syndrome to share experiences, ask questions and receive support. See the flyer or click the link below to join the meeting on Monday, September 14 at 7pm. Please contact us at dspg@dspgwny.org with any question. Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/567555997 You can also…
Find out more »January 2021
World Down Syndrome Day 3-21 Raffle
$10 donation • Only 1,000 tickets will sold Cash prizes will be worth $6,930 - 3 winners of $2,100 and 3 winners of $210 Winners will be drawn on World Down Syndrome Day, 3/21 at 3:21pm TO BUY TICKETS GO TO: https://form.jotform.com/dspgwny/3-21-raffle A picture of your ticket(s) will be sent to you via email or cell phone. This raffle will be replacing our Annual Basket Raffle. Please contact Janet at janpo788@aol.com with any questions.
Find out more »March 2021
World Down Syndrome Day Chicken BBQ
Join us for a Drive Thru Chicken BBQ to Celebrate World Down Syndrome Day! Dinners will be provided by Carrubba’s Chicken Pit. Pre-sale dinners will be $12 each. All pre-sale dinners will include a half chicken, buttered spuds, cole slaw, dinner roll, butter, Carrubbas special dipping sauce as well as a World Down Syndrome Day cookie. Only pre-sale ticket holders will receive a free cookie. A limited number of additional chicken dinners will be available for purchase that day for $12 without the cookie. Additional…
Find out more »June 2021
Parent Support Virtual Meeting
In collaboration with Parent Network, we have set up a Zoom Meeting on the second Monday of every month at 7pm to provide a welcoming environment for parents and other caregivers of children with Down syndrome to share experiences, ask questions and receive support. See the flyer or click the link below to join the Zoom meeting June 14 at 7pm. Please contact us at dspg@dspgwny.org with any question. New Zoom Link Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/91473020954?pwd=bm0wYkUwOFUyVitQKzIwYlJDbHN2QT09%20#success Meeting ID: 914 7302 0954 Passcode:…
Find out more »July 2021
DSPG Family Picnic
Join us for a day of family fun Sunday, July 11, 2021 from 1:00-5:00. We will meet at the Rich Marino Gazebo at Como Lake Park, 2220 Como Park Blvd, Lancaster, NY 14086. There will be music, games, a small basket raffle, and lots of fun! There is a playground close by as well as areas to play tennis, soccer, and basketball. The DSPG will provide drinks like bottled water and juice boxes and we will have ice cream from Chilly…
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