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SUMMARY:Carolinas Homecoming - Inclusive Homecoming Dance
DESCRIPTION:TIME & LOCATION\n\n\nAugust 05\, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM \nNext Step Clubhouse\, 163 W 9th St\, Charlotte\, NC 28202\, USA \n\n\n\n\nABOUT THE EVENT\n\n\nTo celebrate the end of summer\, we will be dancing the evening away at the CAROLINAS HOMECOMING!!! The DSA of Greater Charlotte\, along with Next Step Clubhouse and Best Buddies of North Carolina\, are tri-hosting this special dance. In addition to great music by DJ JOEY\, there will be drinks\, snacks\, and desserts. The best part? This event is free to attend\, and you do not need a ticket to enter. \nRSVP HERE:\nhttps://www.nextstepclubhouse.org/events-1/carolina-homecoming/form\nEVENT DETAILS:\nThe dance itself will be in the gym of First United Methodist Church of Charlotte Saturday\, August 05\, 2023\, from 6:00 to 9:00 PM. Parking is in the parking garage located at 163 W. 9th St. This is the address you will want to use in your GPS/Navigation system. Detailed directions are HERE. When you arrive inside the garage\, look for volunteers to guide you the rest of the way. Once you exit the parking garage elevator\, please stop by the registration table to let us know you’ve arrived. \nWe encourage parents\, chaperones\, and faculty to enjoy Uptown Chalrotte’s nightlife while we are dancing the night away. Or\, you can stay and hang out in our VIP (Very Important Parent) lounge. \n  \n*Please note: The Carolinas Homecoming is for those in 6th grade and older; if your child has medical\, personal\, or behavioral needs that require intermittent or consistent care\, we ask that you attend this event with them or designate a chaperone who knows and understands your child’s needs. We want everyone who attends this event to have a safe and fun experience. \n  \n**BBNC\, DSAGC\, and NSC follow Federal\, State\, and Local mandates with regard to the Coronavirus / COVID-19. By participating in this event\, you voluntarily assume the known and unknown risks related to your participation in this program\, including potential exposure to COVID-19. You also grant BBNC\, DSAGC\, and NSC the right to use your likeness and the waiver of copyright to images. For further information\, please call the DSA at 704-536-2163.
URL:https://dsagreatercharlotte.org/events/carolina-homecoming-inclusive-homecoming-dance/
LOCATION:Next Step Clubhouse\, 163 W 9th St\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28202\, United States
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SUMMARY:Down for Pets Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Down for Pets is a Philanthropic Grant Program that financially supports those in the Down syndrome community who want to rescue shelter animals for companionship. In our webinar\, we will cover grant eligibility\, specifics about the financial aspects of the program\, how we support our recipients\, general expectations\, and more! There will be a Q&A session at the end for any additional questions. We hope to see you there! \nWhen: August 10th\, 11 AM – 12 PM \nWhere: Virtual (Webinar Link will be provided to participants) \nRegister Here: https://www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/MTg0NzE1  \n \n  \n\n\n\n\n\nIf you have any questions or concerns\, please get in touch with Victoria Coles\, Program and Community Outreach Director\, at victoria.coles@dsa-gc.org
URL:https://dsagreatercharlotte.org/events/down-for-pets-webinar/
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SUMMARY:Family Playdate at Miracle Park - Rock Hill
DESCRIPTION:We cordially invite you to join us for a delightful afternoon filled with light refreshments and fun for the whole family. This is an excellent opportunity for families in the community to come together and connect with one another. \n\nWhen: Sunday\, August 13th at 2:00 PM\nWhere: 1005 Eden Terrace\, Rock Hill\, SC 29730\nRSVP Here: https://www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/MTg2MDA5\n\n  \n 
URL:https://dsagreatercharlotte.org/events/family-playdate-at-miracle-park-rock-hill/
LOCATION:Miracle Park (Rock Hill)\, 1005 Eden Terrace\, Rock Hill\, SC\, 29730
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SUMMARY:Chat with an IEP Coach- Larina Pierce
DESCRIPTION:Join us for one of 2 two separate virtual options for “Chat with an IEP Coach!” -Larina Pierce. Dates provided are for Tuesday\, 8/15/23\, and Sunday\, 8/27/23. Please register for the date you are available. \nThese FREE Zoom sessions are an opportunity for newer families to the IEP world or those who have been involved but want to check in with an IEP Coach about particular challenges you may be facing. When you register\, you will be invited to submit your TOP question/concern about your child’s education at this point\, and Larina will offer her professional recommendations for next steps. \nRSVP Here: https://www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/MTg2MDQw \nProgram Layout: \n\nIntroduction to Larina Pierce and LP Family Coaching\nResponding to each family’s current Top Challenge in their IEP Process\nTips from the IEP Trenches!\nQ&A as time permits\n\n  \nPlease note Larina is not able to take on any clients as a hired IEP coach but is providing essential information to support your family for the next school year. \nIf you have any questions about this program\, please reach out to DSA-GC Program and Community Outreach Director Victoria Coles at victoria.coles@dsa-gc.org
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LOCATION:Virtual Event via Zoom
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SUMMARY:Camp Horizon (Ages 10-17)
DESCRIPTION:Registration for Camp Horizon is OPEN!! Campers can register here
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LOCATION:YMCA Camp Harrison at Herring Ridge\, 7901 South NC 18\, Boomer\, NC\, 28606\, United States
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SUMMARY:NCGA 2023 Session and People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD)
DESCRIPTION:NCGA 2023 Session and People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) \nCorye Dunn\, Director of Public Policy\, Disability Rights NC \nPlease join us for information and discussion with Disability Rights NC policy staff about this year’s legislative session and its impact on people with IDD. The members of the North Carolina General Assembly (NCGA) make decisions about people with IDD that impact their daily lives. The NCGA decides how many Innovation Waiver slots are funded and the hourly rate earned by Direct Service Providers. The details to expand Medicaid in North Carolina are still being decided and can have major implications for people with IDD. It is important for people with IDD and their family members to understand how their elected officials are responsible for the supports and services available. \nCorye Dunn joined DRNC in 2011 as the agency’s director of public policy. Dunn\, who was born and raised in Durham\, N.C.\, graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill and NC Central University School of Law. Prior to coming to work at DRNC\, Dunn practiced law in a small firm. She also served as a direct care provider to adults and children with developmental disabilities and worked in nonprofits seeking to expand access to education and increase investment in low-wealth communities. \nRegistration closes on Monday\, 8/14. \nRSVP Here: www.flipcause.com
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SUMMARY:Dads' Night Out - Indoor Kart Racing (Concord)
DESCRIPTION:Hey\, Dads\, do you feel a need for speed? Join us for a FREE night of racing and fun. \nEvent Details: \n\nWhen: Tuesday\, August 22\, 2023\nTime: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm\nLocation: 800 DERITA RD #K\, CONCORD\, NC 28027\nCost: Free\nRSVP Here: https://www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/MTg1NTA5 \n\n**This gathering is intended for fathers and male caregivers of individuals with Down syndrome.** \n  \nIf you have any questions or concerns\, please get in touch with Victoria Coles\, Program and Community Outreach Director\, at victoria.coles@dsa-gc.org
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LOCATION:K1 Indoor Kart Racing\, 800 DERITA RD #K\, Concord\, NC\, 28027
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SUMMARY:An Evening of Comedy with Dan Kulp
DESCRIPTION:Thank you so much for your interest in attending “An Evening of Comedy with Dan Kulp.”\nPresented by the DSA of Greater Charlotte and Crossway Community Church.\n\nSpecial thanks to Crossway Community Church for providing space for this family event!\n\nPre-purchased tickets are $8 per person (FREE entry for individuals with IDD)\nTickets at the door are $10\nLocation: Crossway Community Church\n6400 Prosperity Church Rd.\nCharlotte\, NC 28269\n\nThe event starts at 7:00 PM.\n\n\nPURCHASE YOUR TICKETS HERE: https://www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/MTg1OTUy\n\n\nAbout Dan Kulp:\n\n\n“Dan Kulp is a Comedian\, Actor\, Author\, and Pastor. Three of his four children are adopted and have special needs (Down syndrome and Autism\, Alfi’s syndrome\, spina bifida). He also has four siblings with Down syndrome (three were adopted).\nAfter the birth of his brother in 1971\, Dan’s parents adopted three more children with Down syndrome\, becoming a family with nine kids! This gave him a unique perspective on the value of life. PBS and Newsweek Magazine did a feature on them\, which aired internationally\, and The National Enquirer did a two-page spread about the Kulps! Now\, Dan and his wife have carried on the legacy.\nYou will laugh as Dan describes his parenting foibles. You will be moved to tears as he tells how his wife’s experiences with the infamous “dying rooms” led to adoption. You will be inspired by their son Simon\, who was abandoned in the woods on the day he was born and became whom the Kulps have been told is the first with Down syndrome adopted out of China to the U.S.\nDan has twice appeared on Good Morning America and is the author of Confounding the Wise: A Celebration of Life\, Love\, Laughter\, Adoption\, and the Joy of Children with Special Needs. He shares his humor at banquets\, conferences\, churches\, camps\, colleges\, special needs organizations\, schools\, and comedy clubs around the U.S.”\n\nAll event attendees will receive an email from DSAGC Program & Community Outreach Director Victoria Coles during the week before August 26th regarding event logistics and updates.\n\nFor Questions about registration or event details\, reach out to Victoria Coles at victoria.coles@dsa-gc.org or by phone at 704-536-2163
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LOCATION:Crossway Community Church
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