The Ability Employment Symposium (AES) is dedicated to advancing workforce inclusion for individuals with Intellectual and Development Disabilities (I/DD). Our symposium specifically caters to two key groups 1) Individuals with I/DD who are actively seeking employment or vocational training opportunities. 2) Employers who are committed to creating inclusive workplace environments and are ready to hire […]
Join us with the amazing Improvaneer Method Group to work on amazing skills and have fun doing it. Register today and get started on April 10 for the 1st day of the 5-week series.
Join us as we kickstart this family support group. Niasha Fray with Niasha Fray Consulting is sponsoring and facilitating this event. We are excited to support the AAMC group and look forward to providing more supports throughout the year with our support group leads: Jeanette Little and Sybil Gaines.
Parents and guardians are invited to join this evening workshop to explore wellness through music. Attendees will have an opportunity to play instruments, reflect on favorites, sing songs or chants, and much more to assist in coping skills and stress management! This will be led by Gabby Jones, a music therapist on staff passionate about […]
Mother's Day is coming up!! This day is coordinated for Mom's (birth and adoptive) of individuals with Down syndrome for time to get together in fellowship and some time to get away. Enjoy an evening out on the porch, enjoy board games, beer or wine, and a food truck. First drink is on US!! RSVP […]
The Adult Weekend Retreat is a 3-day/2-night overnight camp experience for all adults with Down syndrome, ages 18 and above. The Retreats occur two times per year on location near Lake Wylie in South Carolina. The Retreats also offer a 3:1 participant-to-counselor ratio. The counselors support the vocational trainings and work closely with the adult […]
Bowling at Kingpin Underground from 7pm-9pm. This night is coordinated for Dad's of individuals with Down syndrome for time to get together in fellowship and a night to get away.
WHY DO WE HOST THE DSAGC TOURNAMENT?? The DSAGC is a 501 (c)(3) organization and all net proceeds will benefit youth and adults with Down syndrome through camp opportunities provided by the Down Syndrome Association of Greater Charlotte. We also work diligently to ensure there are resources available, social events, parent meetups, workshops, volunteer opportunities […]
