Events

Our 2nd Independent Living Retreat for Adults with Down syndrome will be held September 6-8, 2019 at Camp Thunderbird! These weekend retreats are a way for adults with Down syndrome to connect with others, develop "soft skills" (aka problem solving, perseverance, teamwork, communication, focus, etc.) that equip them to be effective employees in the world […]

Join us for dinner and Bingo! $14.00 per person included dinner (menu forthcoming). After dinner we will play  BINGO  for great prizes! Please respond by 7 pm on Monday, 9/9, with the total number in your party so we can get the count for the ordering of food. Please respond to: extraspecialcatering@gmail.com Remember everyone in invited, […]

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. Stay tuned!

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!

NEW DATE: September 21, 2019 For new and expectant parents, any opportunity to connect with other parents who have had similar experiences can be invaluable. DSA of Greater Charlotte will hold a training event for parents interested in becoming mentors to families that have recently received a diagnosis. Prospective parent mentors should have a child […]

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: Wednesdays, 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]