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GIFT OF LOVE 

A booklet for New and Expectant Parents of Children with Down syndrome


Upcoming Events

 

 
 Down Syndrome Group of the Ozarks - Kids Together

MSU Lady Bears Basketball Game
Sunday, January 29, 2012 50 Free Tickets for DSGO families & friends. Read More

 
     
Down Syndrome Group of the Ozarks - Kids Together

Free Vision and Ear Clinic

Saturday, February 4, 2012 This FREE clinic is open to any individual with Down syndrome birth to adult. Read More
 
     
Down Syndrome Group of the Ozarks - Kids Together

Genes and Jazz
Friday, February 17, 2012 Join with us to celebrate DSGO's 5th anniversary. More information to come

 
 

 

 
Down Syndrome Group of the Ozarks - Kids Together Register for One of Our Upcoming Events
Visit our on-line calendar to register for one of our upcoming events.  We look forward to seeing you there!
 



 


HELP WANTED - Administrative Coordinator

DSGO is currently seeking a competent paid employee.  This position is part time with relatively flexible part time hours.  If you are interested in learning more about this position please see the job description below or send your resume via email to info@ozarksdsg.org to be considered for this position.

ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR JOB DESCRIPTION

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YOU ARE INVITED

Talk Tools

Such and exciting opportunity has been made available to us.

Whitney B. Pimentel MA, CCC-SLP, with Talk Tools is willing to travel to Missouri to provide oral motor evaluations and develop a parent home plan to enhance your child’s feeding and communication skills as they relate to oral motor development. A commitment of 5 families at minimum is needed in order to offer a travel clinic. Attached is information on the travel clinics. Travel expenses will not exceed $50 per family. You can visit the Talk Tools website at www.talktools.com for more information. You may also contact Whitney directly at whitslp@gmail.com for questions and to let her know you are interested in having your child evaluated. Whitney is available as early as February so please contact her by January 31, 2012. Once interested families have been identified, a date and location will be set. Whitney offers phone and email support as well as a one hour Skype session after the evaluation included in the price.

Whitney will be in Kansas City on February 24th and St Louis on February 25th. Contact Whitney now to reserve your evaluation or update with her directly

Contact Whitney at whitslp@gmail.com or 602-373-9897

The ABLE Act is Back

The Achieving a Better Life Experience Act (ABLE) of 2011 will be reintroduced in the U.S. Senate and House on November 15. The ABLE Act will give individuals with disabilities and their families the ability to save for their child's future just like every other American family, and help people with disabilities live full, productive lives in their communities without losing benefits provided through private insurances, the Medicaid program, the supplemental security income program, the beneficiary’s employment, and other sources.

 Take Action NOW!!

Be an SOS Mentor

Are you the parent of a child with developmental disabilities or special healthcare needs?
Did you wish when your child was first diagnosed that you could talk to another parent with a similar situation?
Are you willing to share your experience and  become a parent mentor for another parent?

An SOS mentor is a parent or family member who wants to help other parents and families in similar situations to those they have faced. Mentors volunteer their time to share their experiences, practical information, and offer emotional support to parents whose child has just been born with or diagnosed with a developmental disability or special healthcare need, or who are dealing with issues or stressful situations such as hospitalizations, surgeries or life transitions.

Click here to learn about becoming an "SOS" (Sharing our Strengths) mentor through the Springfield Regional Office

Click here to read "Uncharted Waters: Moving Beyond What We Know as Family Support" by Michelle "Sheli" Reynolds, PhD.

 

View & Order 2011 DSGO Holiday Photos!
We created a DSGO photo room on Snapfish.com where we can share photos from this party! You can order prints and gifts and upload your own album to share. You’ll need to create a Snapfish account. Just go here to get started: www.dsgo2011dec.snapfish.com/snapfish
How You Can Help
   


The Down Syndrome Group of the Ozarks is an all-volunteer organization that can use your help.  Whether you want to donate to the DSGO or would like to volunteer, your contribution can help make a difference in the Ozarks.  Please click here to find out how you can help the DSGO.

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