2009 Buddy Walk - Save the Date!

The 2009 Buddy Walk will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2009 at Bull Run Regional Park in Centreville, Virginia.  Further information will be available soon.  If you are interested in joining the 2009 Buddy Walk Planning Committee please contact buddywalk@dsanv.org

Feeding and Nutrition Workshops with Joan Medlen

07/11/2009 - 00:00
07/12/2009 - 14:00
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Dear Friends, DSANV is pleased to announce the following workshops led by Joan Guthrie Medlen on July 11 and 12.  Workshops for Parents, professionals, self-advocates and a special social gathering means that there is something for everyone!

FestAbilities!! Come Out for the Fun!

07/19/2009 - 12:00
07/19/2009 - 16:00
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As one of the members of the Virginia Abilities Alliance, DSANV is excited to invite you to this event! We expect that this event will draw not only your fellow parents of children with disabilities but elected officials as well (think of it!). We hope you can make it!

DSANV BARBEQUE AND POOL PARTY

Please join us for a barbeque and pool party:

Date:  August 8

Time:  11:30am-3:30pm

Location:  Knight of Columbus Picnic Grounds and Pool

5115 Little Falls Road, Arlington, VA

RSVP to MaureenB@dsanv.org or 703-621-7129

Life Planning Stages for the Special Needs Family - Birth to Three Years old

07/22/2009 - 19:00
07/22/2009 - 21:00
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In conjunction with the DSANV’s Money Club, The Special Care Planning Team of The Washington Group will address the financial and planning needs of families raising a child with a disability. This newly developed seminar will discuss the Special Needs Planning that should occur at various life stages, emphasizing the planning that is needed for a family having a child, age three or younger, with an intellectual or developmental disability.   

Tax Tips for Parents of Children with Special Needs

07/14/2009 - 19:00
07/14/2009 - 21:00
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Please join us for an informative presentation on tax tips. We will discuss several areas such as: tax relief in the form of medical expense deductions available to parents of children with disabilities, different rules to be aware of as it relates to dependency exemptions and dependent care deductions for parents of children with disabilities, and the use of FSA's, HSA's etc as a vehicle for tax relief on special needs costs.

Date: July 14, 2009

Time: 7pm - 9pm

Location: Mason District Government Center 6507 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA 22003

The 2009 DSANV Calendar, “The Eyes Are the Mirrors…” is Now Available!

Do you see ME? The real me? Here I am! I am a high school cheerleader...I am a member of my school's Key Club...my favorite class is Drama...I am a Special Olympian in basketball, soccer, swimming and tennis...I love to spend time with friends, just hanging out, listening to music, or dancing. I have hopes, dreams and feelings. Behind these eyes are a heart, soul and mind waiting to connect with you and show you that I’m not so different. Check out some of my friends here in the 2009 DSANV calendar, “The Eyes Are the Mirrors…”!

2009 DSANV Scholarships Available

Applications for the DSANV scholarship fund, campership fund and durable medical goods fund for the new fiscal year are now available to members of DSANV who qualify.  All three of these policies and applications are attached below.  Our program for the current fiscal year runs from now through September 30, 2009. 

Donate via The Combined Federal Campaign

For the first time, the Down Syndrome Association of Northern Virginia is listed on the Combined Federal Campaign.  Our number is 54529.

For those of you who give to the Campaign through work, through payroll donations, or however, we would greatly appreciate your listing us.

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