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.

FREE WORKSHOP ON FINANCIAL PLANNING - Thursday, June 11th
Down Syndrome Family Connection announces the workshop “Your Dependent with Special Needs, Making Their Future More Secure” to be held on Thursday, June 11, 2009 at First Presbyterian Church, 221 E 6th Street, Bloomington at 6:30 p.m. This Workshop addresses Legal Issues, including Wills and Trusts, Special Needs Trusts and Guardianship. Financial Issues, such as Special Needs Trust Funding, Medicaid, SSI. Family Issues, including Letter of Intent and Communication. Q & A will follow. The Speaker will be Gordon Homes, CFP®, Financial Services Executive and Senior Financial Planner with MetLife. The workshop is free, and no reservation is necessary. The issues we will cover are critically important to families that have a member with Special Needs.
Click here to download the flyer.

SAVE THE DATE: OUR 2ND ANNUAL BUDDY WALK IN BLOOMINGTON!
Plans are beginning to take shape for our second annual Buddy Walk - it is scheduled for Sunday, October 4th in the afternoon. Watch for more details soon! Email us to be added to our mailing list, or to volunteer.

WOMEN'S NIGHT OUT!
The women of DSFC are all invited to attend the monthly Women's Night Out, on the third Tuesday of each month. 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.

NOW AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE ONLINE: CALENDARS!
Our new DSFC 2009 calendar, "Beautiful Faces, Extraordinary Lives" is available for purchase
here on our website. Click here to purchase your copy for a reduced price of $5.00!

 

Our 1st Annual Buddy Walk in Bloomington 2008 was a HUGE success!
There were approximately 375 people in attendance, and to date we have raised over $9000!
Thank you to EVERYONE involved!

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"i have a voice" Traveling Photo Gallery
As part of the celebration of Down Syndrome Awareness Month in October, the Down Syndrome Family Connection welcomed the beautiful "i have a voice" Traveling Photo Gallery to the Bloomington College Mall from October 15 - 22, 2008. Those present at the unveiling on the 15th witnessed the Gallery at one of the first few venues outside of the greater Chicago area; the "i have a voice" Traveling Gallery will be seen across the nation, challenging its viewers to learn more about the capabilities, hopes and dreams of individuals with Down syndrome. Through the artful photography and moving first-person accounts the Gallery seeks to capture the beauty, depth and essence of individuals with Down syndrome while spreading awareness and touching lives.
Please visit the GiGi's Playhouse website to learn more.

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