DS Action

Virtual Fitness & Wellness Program
2020-12-22 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Down Syndrome Action is excited to partner with Playing For Smiles for our Virtual Fitness & Wellness Program!

About this Event

Zoom link will be emailed to you!
Playing For Smiles is a sports camp that is dedicated to providing a fun, active and positive atmosphere for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Sports and fitness can change lives for the better and our goal is to give these experiences and opportunities to everyone.
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to leave us in a world of uncertainty, we are here to encourage our community to remain connected and inspired to try new things! Our Virtual Fitness & Wellness Program will be filled with fun workouts, exercises, and activities for all ages and abilities.
During this time, it is especially important to focus on taking care of your loved ones’ mental health as well as your own. Our program is committed to supporting overall wellness, both mental and physical.
Zoom link will be emailed prior to each session!
All ages and abilities (friends and family included!) Please reach out to playingforsmiles@gmail.com with any questions!

Down Syndrome Support for Parents and Caregivers
2020-12-19 10:00 - 11:00 UTC
Please join us on select Saturdays at 10am PST for a Virtual Parent/Caregiver Support Group gathering. We recognize that our community is in need of ways to navigate the challenges we are all facing currently. We decided to take action and find solutions to help families cope. Also, we know that there has been a need for parents and caregivers to collaborate with other families who have children with Down syndrome, of all ages. We are looking forward to providing a way to open communication.

This support group is FREE.

We are excited to be working with the SMart Center from Jankintown, Pennsylvania. They will be facilitating our group gatherings, sharing ways that we can better manage stress and anxiety, offer parenting strategies (with a focus on stress during the pandemic) and explain the significance of social support during a time when we are having to keep our distance.

Currently, DS Action is working on hosting additional family support groups/webinars. Donations are always welcome in order to help our efforts for our community. Click here to make a donation on our website.
We look forward to having you join us!

Paint Night: Paint, Sip and Socialize
2020-12-12 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Paint, Sip & Socialize
Join us for a Night of Painting and Fun! FREE Virtual Paint, Sip & Socialize Night on Thursday, December 12, 2020, at 5pm PST.
Select a paint-by-number kit of your choice, grab some refreshments, and hop online. See some familiar faces and meet some new friends.
A virtual meeting link will be provided after you register.
Please be sure to purchase your paint-by-number kit in time for the event. There are many places to get supplies. We have found a large variety of kits, on Amazon, including some for the holidays. Check them out here:
Amazon – https://www.amazon.com/Best…/zgbs/arts-crafts/7756212011

Down Syndrome Support Group for Parents and Caregivers
2020-12-05 10:00 - 11:00, 2020-11-21 10:00 - 11:00, 2020-11-07 10:00 - 11:00 UTC

DS Action's Night of Inspiration
2020-11-21 19:00 - 20:00 UTC
To help overcome the significant challenges that we have all been faced with during 2020, DS Action has recognized the importance of providing Hope, Inspiration, and Laughter to support the well being of our families and friends.
From November 1st – 21st, DS Action will share videos and stories during our “21 Days of Thanks” campaign. Join us on Saturday, November 21, 2020, as we come together to celebrate all that we are thankful for.
The festivities will kick off at 7 pm PST, with a variety of entertainment – comedy, music, and interactive fun. This will be a virtual event. So, you can attend from the comfort of your home and from any time zone. Invite your friends!

DS Action's Virtual Halloween Party
2020-10-31 15:00 - 16:00 UTC | CA, United States
Join us on Saturday, October 31, 2020 from 3pm – 4pm for a Virtual Halloween Party. A VERY special thank you to our friends at Point Loma Nazarene University’s Department of Sociology, Social Work and Family Services for hosting this event for DS Action Families and Friends.
– Costume Contest for People of All Ages & Pets too!
– Virtual Games
– Pumpkin Decorating (Bring your own pumpkin or pumpkin cut out)
– Music and Dancing
– Spooky Dessert Contest (Show off your creative culinary Halloween themed dessert.)
– Fun is the most important part of this party!

Down Syndrome Support Group for Parents/Caregivers
2020-10-24 10:00 - 11:00 UTC
Please join us on select Saturdays at 10am PST for a Virtual Parent/Caregiver Support Group gathering. We recognize that our community is in need of ways to navigate the challenges we are all facing currently. We decided to take action and find solutions to help families cope.
Also, we know that there has been a need for parents and caregivers to collaborate with other families who have children with Down syndrome, of all ages. We are looking forward to providing a way to open communication.
We are excited to be working with the SMart Center from Jankintown, Pennsylvania. They will be facilitating our group gatherings, sharing ways that we can better manage stress and anxiety, offer parenting strategies (with a focus on stress during the pandemic) and explain the significance of social support during a time when we are having to keep our distance.
This support group is FREE.
Currently, DS Action is working on hosting additional family support groups/webinars. Donations are always welcome in order to help our efforts for our community. Click here to make a donation on our website.
We look forward to having you join us!
