Events Archive - The Down Syndrome Association of Greater Charlotte

2019 Educators Symposium

435 South Tryon Street, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28202 301 S. Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC, United States

This annual symposium, a part of the Down Syndrome Association of Greater Charlotte’s Together in Education program, is open to all school staff, including General Education, EC, and Enrichment teachers,as well as therapists, psychologists and paraprofessionals. Private, charter and home school staff are also welcome.   Schedule 8:00am Registration 8:30am Opening Remarks 9:00am Keynote Address […]

$75.00

Top 5 Issues and Concerns During Puberty: A Parent’s Puberty Primer

GiGi's Playhouse Charlotte

This family workshop, sponsored by the Down Syndrome Association of Greater Charlotte, will feature Terri Couwenhoven, MS, AASECT Sexuality Educator.   Terri Couwenhoven MS, CSE is a well known sex educator and author, specializing in the design and implementation of sexuality programs and resources for people with cognitive disabilities, their parents, and the professionals who […]

Free

Top 5 Issues and Concerns During Puberty: A Parent’s Puberty Primer

GiGi's Playhouse Charlotte

This FREE family workshop, sponsored by the Down Syndrome Association of Greater Charlotte, will focus on understanding the roles of temperament and personality in developing healthy family relationships. This family workshop, sponsored by the Down Syndrome Association of Greater Charlotte, will feature Terri Couwenhoven, MS, AASECT Sexuality Educator.   Terri Couwenhoven MS, CSE is a […]

Free

Adults with Ds Meet-Up Group: Dinner + Motown Karaoke

Hope Community Church 4418 Rea Road, Charlotte, NC, United States

Join us for dinner and Motown Karaoke The menu will be an Oktoberfest theme ($14/per person): Pork Schnitzel German Potato Salad Braised Red Cabbage Pretzels Apple Strudel Need your RSVPs (including # of people in your party) by Monday, October 7, 2019, including any karaoke song you want to sing. Please RSVP to both extraspecialcatering@gmail.com and coachpath@aol.com […]

$14.00

FREE! Transition Workshop Series – Session 2: Overview of the ABLE Account (North Charlotte)

University City United Methodist Church 3835 West W. T. Harris Blvd, Charlotte, NC, United States

Join A Special Needs Plan, INC. as they host a three-part seminar series for families of children with disabilities. Topics include: 9/14/19 - Planning for Two Lifetimes 10/12/19 - Overview of the ABLE Account 11/16/19 - Transition to Adulthood: Ages 17-21 RSVP for one or more of these three workshops starting August 19th.  

Free

FREE! Transition Workshops Series: Session 2 – Overview of the ABLE Account (South Charlotte)

GiGi's Playhouse Charlotte

Join A Special Needs Plan, INC. as they host a three-part seminar series for families of children with disabilities. Topics include: 9/18/19 - Planning for Two Lifetimes 10/16/19 - Overview of the ABLE Account 11/13/19 - Transition to Adulthood: Ages 17-21 RSVP for one or more of these three workshops beginning August 19th. Stay tuned!

2019 Greater Charlotte Buddy Walk

UNCC Jerry Richardson Stadium 8701 Phillips Rd, Charlotte, NC

Join us on October 19, 2019! Register, Donate, Sponsor Now www.BuddyWalkCharlotte.org The 22nd Annual Greater Charlotte Buddy Walk will be held on Saturday, October 19th at the Jerry Richardson Football Stadium at UNC Charlotte. Sponsorship Opportunities are available for our 2019 Buddy Walk! Local businesses gain great exposure and support our programs and services when they […]

Free

Vocational Workshop Series for Adults w/Ds (Session 2: Communication & Problem-Solving)

Park Road Baptist Church 3900 Park Rd., Charlotte, NC, United States

This series of three 90-minute workshops will focus on empowering adults with Down syndrome & Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities to become contributing members of their communities and workplaces. When: 1x/month September – November Location: Park Road Baptist Church, 3900 Park Rd, Charlotte, NC Time: 6:30pm – 8:00pm Cost: $20 per session NOTE: This series of workshops is […]

$20.00

FREE! Transition Workshops Series: Session 3 – Transition to Adulthood – Ages 17-21 (South Charlotte)

GiGi's Playhouse Charlotte

Join A Special Needs Plan, INC. as they host a three-part seminar series for families of children with disabilities. Topics include: 9/18/19 - Planning for Two Lifetimes 10/16/19 - Overview of the ABLE Account 11/13/19 - Transition to Adulthood: Ages 17-21 RSVP for one or more of these three workshops beginning August 19th. Stay tuned!

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