Dr. Linda Brodsky, pediatric ear, nose and throat specialist and founder of Pediatric Ear, Nose and Throat Associates, will be speaking on Wednesday evening, November 14, at 7pm in M101 at Medaille College. Dr. Brodsky will be updating us on sleep apnea in individuals with Down syndrome and other relevant ear, nose and throat issues. […]
Come celebrate the holidays with DSPG family and friends at our annual Holiday Party on Saturday, December 1, from 11am-2pm. As usual, the party will be hosted by the students at the Buffalo Academy of the Sacred Heart, 3860 Main Street. There will be games in the gym for the younger kids and entertainer Glenn […]
Join us for some popcorn and an interesting flick on Wednesday, January 9, at 7pm, in M102 at Medaille College. We will watch the 2009 documentary film Monica And David. Director Alexandra Codina follows her cousin Monica through her marriage to David, and their first months living together. Both Monica and David have Down syndrome. […]
Make your Valentine’s Day extra special this year by dancing the evening away on Saturday, February 9, from 5:30-9pm at Macgruders Restaurant, 4995 Broadway in Depew. This is another popular event for all ages. Hank will provide the dancing music, and DSPG will provide pizza and drinks. Please bring a dish to pass or a […]
On Wednesday, March 13, Sue Barlow, Executive Director of Parent Network of Western New York, will update us on the newest information from New York State concerning changes to the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) and Medicaid. The meeting will be held in M102 at Medaille College, at 7pm. Sue will try to help us make some sense of the confusing […]
Happy World Down Syndrome Day! 3-21 http://www.worlddownsyndromeday.org
Back by popular demand, the Spaghetti Dinner and Basket Auction will be held on Sunday, April 21, from 4-6:30pm. To accommodate our growing numbers, the event will be held at the Knights of Columbus, 2735 Union Road, Cheektowaga, so that the auction and dinner can take place in the same room. Tickets are now available and will only be sold in advance. […]
It is difficult to begin the conversation about sexuality with any child, but it seems particularly challenging for our families. In an effort to explore the best strategies for approaching this subject, Shannon Bianco, M.S. Ed. in Mental Health Counseling from People, Inc. will join our meeting on Wednesday, May 8. The meeting will be held at 7pm at our usual location, […]