DS Action

Stronger Together - Down Syndrome Support Group for Parents, Caregivers and Adult Siblings
2026-08-29 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
Stronger Together – Virtual Down Syndrome Support Group

Please join us for “Stronger Together – Virtual Down Syndrome Support Group” for Parents, Caregivers and Adult Siblings, on select Saturdays at 10 am PST/1 pm EST. All parents, caregivers and adult siblings, not just in San Diego, are welcome. This collaboration is open to discussions of all ages and stages of development.

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Grab a cup of coffee/tea and join us for our upcoming Virtual Parent/Caregiver Collaboration Support Groups, scheduled for the following dates in 2026.
Saturdays at 10 am PST / 1 pm EST:
August 29
These gatherings are FREE. Please invite other parents, caregivers or adult family members (siblings, grandparent, aunts or uncles, etc.) who might be interested. We welcome families from all areas and states to join us.
DS Action is proud to have been hosting these groups since 2020. We recognized that our community would benefit from sharing achievements, challenges and resources, for all stages of development and age groups. So, we are provided a way to open communication and collaboration.
There will be a facilitator(s) who offers structure and support during gatherings.
DS Action is planning to host additional family support activities and educational opportunities. Donations are always welcome in order to help our efforts. Click here to make a donation on our website.
Please register and join us. Do not worry if you are ever running late. Just join when you can. We all understand how unpredictable our lives can be at times.
Watch our newsletters, website, online calendar and social media for new information on upcoming virtual events and happenings.
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Sexuality, Puberty & Dating for Individuals with I/DD
2026-09-19 09:00 - 12:00 | Point Loma Nazarene University, 3900 Lomaland Drive, San Diego, CA, 92106, United States
We are pleased to welcome back Special Guest Speaker Terri Couwenhoven, MS, CSE—author, educator, and parent—for an engaging and informative seminar. Terri is dedicated to supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and the people who care for them.
Since 1996, Terri has served as Clinic Coordinator for the Down Syndrome Clinic at Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin. She shares her expertise nationally through conference presentations and collaborations with a wide range of organizations.
In this session, Terri will explore adolescence, puberty, relationships, and dating, offering practical, respectful, and developmentally appropriate guidance to better support individuals with I/DD.
This seminar is recommended for parents, caregivers, and professionals in the community.
Light refreshments will be provided.
Registration Information:
Advance registration is required to secure your seat.
Fee: $21 per attendee

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