http://www.nwdsa.org NorthWest Down Syndrome Association Wed, 21 Jul 2010 07:52:13 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en In honor of Bill Fallis and his love for his grandson, Riley, on October 11, 2010 we invite you to join us in teeing off for the Bill Fallis Memorial Golf Tournament, "Tee UP for DOWN Syndrome," at the Persimmon Golf Course. All revenue will be donated to the ... http://www.nwdsa.org/index.php/news/2010/06/17/tee-up-for-down-syndrome-golf-tournament/ 2010 Abstracts and Speaker Bio's Tools, Networking & Inspiration for Parents and Professionals Committed to Inclusive Education Opportunities for Children (birth - 21) with Disabilities April 17, 2010 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM Ambridge Event Center 1333 NE MLK Blvd Portland, Oregon 97232 Keynote Speakers Joy Zabala, Ph.D. Director of Technical Assistance for CAST www.cast.org Terri Couwenhoven, M.S. Clinic Coordinator - ... http://www.nwdsa.org/index.php/news/2010/03/04/5th-annual-cross-disability-inclusion-conference/ Disability is Natural and Other Revolutionary Common Sense Kathie Snow is a parent, author of Disability is Natural: Revolutionary Common Sense for Raising Successful Children with Disabilities, and a national speaker who challenges conventional wisdom, and promotes new attitudes, new actions, and common sense in the disability arena. Whether you are a ... http://www.nwdsa.org/index.php/news/2010/02/06/kathie-snow-presents/ Is your child entering Kindergarten in the fall of 2010? Do you have questions and concerns about your child’s transition? Would you like to be better prepared on how to advocate for an inclusive educational setting? The NWDSA is here to provide tips and tools to help you be an ... http://www.nwdsa.org/index.php/news/2010/01/18/kindergarten-transition-drop-in-session/ Save The Date!!! 2010 Cross-Disability Inclusion Conference April 17, 2010 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM Ambridge Event Center 1333 NE MLK Blvd Portland, Oregon 97232 Tools, Networking & Inspiration for Parents and Professionals. Over 20 sessions to choose from. For more information contact Angela Jarvis-Holland 503-238-0522 2010 Keynote Speakers: Joy Zabala, Ph.D. Teachers and parents want students to succeed, but a one-size-fits-all approach ... http://www.nwdsa.org/index.php/news/2010/01/18/2010-cross-disability-inclusion-conference/ It’s hard to believe it’s that time of year again, but the geese are flying south and the holidays will soon be upon us! Come celebrate with the NWDSA at the ever-popular Inflatable Kingdom Holiday Social. There will be fun for all ages, so bring your energy and your jumping ... http://www.nwdsa.org/index.php/news/2009/11/16/2009-annual-holiday-social/ Kick off Thanksgiving week with a night out at Tony Starlight’s Supperclub & Lounge. Join us Sunday, November 22nd for a night of music celebrating the great Johnny Mercer. Support the NWDSA while enjoying great music and delicious food! Mr. & Mrs. Starlight are strong supporters of the NWDSA and will share ... http://www.nwdsa.org/index.php/news/2009/11/12/tony-starlight-salutes-johnny-mercer-door-proceeds-support-nwdsa-social/ Working Toward a Bright Future The First Five Wonderful Years How to make therapy work for you and your family With all that has been discovered about our children’s ability in recent years regarding early intervention and therapy for children with Down syndrome, we know there is a lot we can do to ... http://www.nwdsa.org/index.php/news/2009/10/23/reciprocal-learning-community-2/ One of our community partners, Tony Starlight's Supperclub, will host three different events to benefit the NWDSA. Advisory board member Sherry Kucera, aka Mrs. Starlight, has organized these events to help raise funds for the important work of the NWDSA. Here's a chance to have some fun while contributing to ... http://www.nwdsa.org/index.php/news/2009/10/06/sinatra-fest-three-events-to-benefit-nwdsa-at-tony-starlight%e2%80%99s-supperclub/ The Executive Director of the NWDSA, Angela Jarvis-Holland, is taking a well deserved vacation for the month of August. Other members of the Board of Directors will be filling in for Angela while she is out. If you need to contact us, the best way to reach us by calling ... http://www.nwdsa.org/index.php/news/2009/07/30/contact-information-for-august/