Bringing together families from Bloomington, Ellettsville, Bedford,
and surrounding areas of South Central Indiana

Our purpose is to promote greater acceptance and understanding of Down syndrome; to educate, inform and involve all people to recognize the uniqueness and capabilities of individuals with Down syndrome and the inherent dignity of all people with developmental disabilities; and to provide education and support for communities, families and individuals living, learning, and growing with Down syndrome.

CELEBRATING ABILITIES RESOURCE FAIR - Saturday, March 3rd, 2012
With around 50 exhibitors, this event is a great opportunity to learn about products and services available to persons with disabilities and their families. Jodi Logman, Miss Wheelchair Indiana, will be the host, and there will be lots of fun for the whole family including live animal entertainment, games, face painting, prizes, and more. NEW this year: informational "break-out" sessions on topics ranging from estate planning to behavior management, with childcare provided. Free and open to the public, but everyone is invited to bring donations of animal care products to be distributed to animal care and rescue groups.
Click here for more information, including a list of exhibitors and breakout sessions.

AVAILABLE NOW - OUR 2012 CALENDAR!
Our fourth calendar is here and is getting rave reviews! With all new photos based on a monthly theme, our 2012 "BEAUTIFUL FACES, EXTRAORDINARY LIVES" calendar is even more popular than our last.
Order yours now- cost is $10 plus shipping and handling. To purchase, click here.
Or if you live in or around Bloomington, save shipping and purchase calendars at both locations of Bloomingfoods in Bloomington: East store at 3220 East Third Street, and West store at 316 West Sixth Street.

OUR 4TH ANNUAL BUDDY WALK® IN BLOOMINGTON
WAS A HUGE SUCCESS!
Down Syndrome Family Connection held its fourth annual Buddy Walk in Bloomington on Sunday, October 2nd. And what a great day it was! With an estimated 1,000 people in attendance it was our biggest crowd yet, and we raised nearly $15,000! Thank you to everyone who attended, and and extra special thank you to our sponsors and volunteers!

For photos from our 2011 Buddy Walk, visit BloomingtonOnline.net.

OUR FIRST HOOSIER BUDDY RUN WAS A SUCCESS TOO!
Our new fundraiser, Hoosier Buddy Run, took place on Saturday, October 1st at Karst Farm Park in Bloomington. Everyone in attendance raved about the event and encouraged us to do it again next year! So stay tuned for details on another Hoosier Buddy Run! To see photos of this first run, visit BloomingtonOnline.Net.

WOMEN'S NIGHT OUT!
The women of DSFC are all invited to attend the monthly Women's Night Out. Mothers, sisters, caregivers, self-advocates and so on are invited to join in the fun. The goal is to gather as women, relaxing and renewing ourselves with a special evening surrounded by other women who get it. The DSFC encourages all caregivers to take a little break and time for themselves.
Please send an e-mail for specific times and locations to info@downsyndromefamilyconnection.org.




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Family Connection by clicking on the "Donate" button.
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