The Spaghetti Dinner & Basket Raffle will be held Sunday, March 5 at The Columbus Hall, 2735 Union Road Cheektowaga, from 3:30pm – 7pm. Food will be served at 4pm. We are looking for a few volunteers for the event, and will also be accepting basket donations along with donations of baked goods for the dessert table. Dinner tickets […]
Come tour the "In Celebration of Down Syndrome" exhibit before it's gone and celebrate this special day with other families. Tuesday, March 21 at 9 AM @ Museum of disABILITY History 3826 Main St, Buffalo, NY 14226 CLICK HERE TO RSVP
Our dances have become so popular we added another one to the calendar! On Saturday, April 1, we will celebrate World Down Syndrome Day with a dance from 5:30pm to 9:00pm, at Magruders, located at 4995 Broadway in Depew. Wear a crazy hat and celebrate your unique style! The DSPG will provide pizza, salad and […]
Join us Saturday, April 29th for a specialized workshop on behavior and Down Syndrome. Author of the popular book, Supporting Positive Behavior in Children and Teens with Down Syndrome: The Respond but Don't React Method, Dr. David Stein of Boston will be in Buffalo to present the basic neuroscience of Down Syndrome, and how this informs effective behavior management. […]
Scholarships The DSPG of WNY is now offering one-time scholarships to current, active members in good standing of the Down Syndrome Parents Group of Western New York. All applicants must demonstrate academic achievement, character and community service. This scholarship is intended for use by a full-time student at a vocational, 2-year, 4-year or graduate institution. Please […]
Our friends at The Academy of the Sacred Heart are expanding their generosity and hosting a Prom Night for young adults 13 or older with disabilities on Friday, May 19 from 6-9pm at the school, 3860 Main Street in Amherst. There is no cost and parents or friends are welcome. Please RSVP with how many […]
Learning to ride a two-wheeler is a rite of passage for nearly everyone—but many people with disabilities never realize this achievement. iCan Shine Bike Camp is changing that! The camp will be held June 26-June 30, 2017 at Buffalo Niagara Court Center (BNCC), 425 Meyer Road, West Seneca, NY for 75 minutes per day. The […]
Join us for a day of family fun at our local amusement park, Fantasy Island. Once again, the DSPG will be renting a pavilion for our families to meet and eat under on Sunday, July 16, 2017. Tickets include all day admission to the park and lunch. The park opens at 11:30am. Lunch will be […]
Join us for a family outing to the Buffalo Bison's game on Sunday, August 6 at 1:05 pm where the Bisons will take on the Lehigh Valley Ironpigs. Tickets are for immediate family only. All tickets will be in the shade unless you request sunshine. Please email Janet Poreda at janpo788@aol.com for tickets by July […]
Our Annual Meeting and Board Elections will take place Thursday, September 14 at 7PM at The Museum of Disability History. We will share our annual report, a treasurer's report, and hold elections for four positions on our Board of Directors. We are also excited to have Dr. Sandra Block speak on sleep apnea! The following […]
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