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DS Action Webinar Series 2021 – Relationships/Dating
June 5, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
DS Action is focused on the Health and Wellness of our community, especially in 2021. We are happy to announce that we will be offering a 3-part Webinar Series in May and early June to cover the topics of Puberty, Boundaries and Relationships/Dating. These webinars are open to parents/caregivers and professionals in the community who may benefit from learning more on these topics.
RETURNING (VIRTUALLY), BY POPULAR DEMAND: We are very proud to welcome back, Special Guest Speaker: Terri Couwenhoven, MS Owner TC Services, AASECT Certified Sexuality Educator, and Author
Our last webinar of the series will be on Saturday, June 5, 2021 at 10am PST. Please join us as Terri presents information regarding the “I Want to Date! Supporting Healthy Dating Relationships”.
Webinar description: The need for
intimacy and meaningful connections with others is part of the human condition. People with Down syndrome and intellectual/developmental disabilities have similar needs for intimacy, but often encounter a unique set of barriers as they move into the dating world. In this workshop parents will explore obstacles uniquely experienced by people with intellectual/developmental disabilities and identify helpful roles for parents and/or support providers. There will be discussion on strategies for supporting self-advocates learn important steps in the dating process.
Registration: Please register to receive the Zoom link for this workshop.
Attendance Fee: Free; Suggested donation $10/per household
All gifts are greatly appreciated, especially during these challenging times. DS Action has added many new virtual programs this year to support our community. Please consider contributing, so that we may continue to offer amazing events, webinars, programs and to support the Down Syndrome Center at Rady Children’s Hospital.
We would like to thank our very generous Donors for your contributions, so that we may continue to provide these very important seminars for families and to assist in providing additional knowledge to professionals who work within our community.