Every Wednesday, 12:00 – 2:00 PM
NWDSA Resourcefulness Center
11611 NE Ainsworth Circle, Suite 321
Portland, OR 97220
[map/driving directions]
Join NWDSA Board Members for a casual afternoon exploring our resources and getting to know other parents. Enjoy light refreshments and a chance to share stories and ideas.
Contact: Angela Frome · (503) 238-0522 · afrome@nwdsa.org
4th Wednesday of every month, 5:30 – 7:30 PM
NWDSA Resourcefulness Center
11611 NE Ainsworth Circle, Suite 321
Portland, OR 97220
[map/driving directions]
Discuss IEP goals and inclusion, and explore our resources.
Contact: Angela Frome · (503) 238-0522 · afrome@nwdsa.org
Open Arms is a parent-driven play group for children birth through five with Down syndrome and their family. The play group is organized to give parents opportunities to connect with each other on a personal level by asking questions, sharing ideas, and learning from others experience. Open Arms is a fun place where children can play, snack, learn and grow together. The play group instills their belief that parents are the experts and number one advocate of their children. There is no charge, and we welcome all families with kiddos with Down syndrome age 0-5. Siblings are welcome.
Portland Open Arms Play Group
Join us on the second Tuesday of each month.
5:30 – 7:30 PM
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
1244 NE 39th Avenue, Portland, OR 97232
[map/driving directions]Vancouver Open Arms Play Group
Join us on the third Thursday of each month.
5:00 – 6:30 PM
Church of the Good Shepherd
805 SE Ellsworth Road, Vancouver WA 98664
[map/driving directions]Contact:
Abby Braithwaite · (971) 998-8744 · captainb@plasnewydd.org
Para comunicarse en español:
Sheyla Hirshon · (503) 239-1509 · sheylahir@hotmail.com
Maria O’Harra · (971) 570-0942 · moharra@nwdsa.org
Parents of children with Down syndrome, along with the assistance of an advisory board of professionals, plan each RLC session using best practices and the most current research. The RLC recognizes the importance of parents and professionals working together to help children with disabilities. The sessions are interactive, and participants have the opportunity to ask questions, provide feedback and get involved. At the end of the formal session we share a lunch and network. Each RLC session also features Spanish translation.
Stay tuned for upcoming dates and times.
Contact:
Angela Frome · (503) 238-0522 · afrome@nwdsa.org
A place where parents can share and children can play. All ages and abilities welcome.
This is an all ages event where adults can share day to day life, challenges and triumphs; children can play and develop life long friendships; and siblings can share their feelings and know they are not alone on this journey. Play equipment and baby toys are included, snacks are provided and there is no cost to families.
Club Upside Vancouver is a partnership between the Northwest Down Syndrome Association and Clark County Parent to Parent.
Join us on the second Saturday of every month.
2:00 – 4:00 PM
St. Andrew Lutheran Church
5607 NE Gher Road, Vancouver WA 98662
[map/driving directions]Contact:
Abby Braithwaite · (971) 998-8744 · captainb@plasnewydd.org
Talk To A Mom
Angela Jarvis-Holland · (503) 238-0522 · ajarvis-holland@nwdsa.org
Abby Braithwaite · (971) 998-8744 · captainb@plasnewydd.org
Talk To A Dad
Steven Holland · (503) 239-8526 · sholland@nwdsa.org
