tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56634109188454169032023-11-16T03:56:40.282-08:00Down Syndrome Indiana: Executive Director's BlogLisa Wells, Executive Directorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06412879631870450505noreply@blogger.comBlogger201125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5663410918845416903.post-46709308576295186842019-03-06T08:48:00.001-08:002019-03-06T08:48:37.009-08:00The Same but Different
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<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" style="mso-comment-date: 20181126T1302; mso-comment-reference: _2;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 12.0pt;">Hello! My name is Ashley and I am so
lucky to have a twin sister with Down syndrome, Ariel. Growing up, I never
really saw a difference between us.</span></a><span style="mso-comment-continuation: 2;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span><span style="mso-comment-continuation: 2;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 12.0pt;">We
celebrated our birthdays on the same day, dressed alike, and liked most of all
the same things. From the time we started talking, we would proudly tell anyone
and everyone that we were twins. Everyone believed us when we were little, but
as we got older less and less people were convinced. Soon, when I started
playing sports, like softball, she became my biggest fan. During high school,
you could see us going to football games on Friday nights and softball games on
Saturday's. Her and I went to prom together and enjoyed every minute of my
senior year together. I didn’t notice the exclusion until I graduated high
school and Ariel was beginning her own senior year. When we were in school
together, I was her advocate. I was the one taking her</span></span><span style="mso-comment-continuation: 2;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="color: #333333;"> to the games, pep rallies, and meetings. When I moved to
college, there wasn't anyone trying to include her like I did. She began to
become less and less interested about school and didn't want to go at all. She
slowly began to be more involved in sports and special activities. She plays
softball and bowls competitively for Special Olympics. She has many metals to
show off and is proud of her accomplishments, as am I. There is nothing special
about her needs. She is a loving, fun, energetic (add own adjectives) person to
be around. She deserves to be included and treated the same as everyone else. I
am proud to be her sister. </span></span></span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 12.0pt;">Ashley was a student in Dr. Cristina Santamaria Graff’s Family
as Faculty class in the Fall of 2018 at IUPUI. </span><span><span style="background: white; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">If you are interested in finding out more about the Family
as Faculty project, please check out the Facebook page: </span></span></i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">https://www.facebook.com/FamilyasFaculty/ . </span></i><br />
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Lisa Wells, Executive Directorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06412879631870450505noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5663410918845416903.post-72689177111383922272018-06-19T07:44:00.001-07:002018-06-19T07:45:22.422-07:0021 Ideas for Raising Awareness<br />
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Share the DSI Medical Outreach presentation with your OB/GYN - </span><span class="MsoHyperlink" style="font-size: 12pt;"><a href="https://youtu.be/xLOL4hvC-kk">https://youtu.be/xLOL4hvC-kk</a></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">DSI would be glad to schedule a time to come
and do a live presentation to your physician’s office staff!</span></div>
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2. Purchase a copy of the new 21 DreamS book and ask your OB/GYN to place
a copy in the waiting room: <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span class="MsoHyperlink"><a href="http://www.21dreamsproject.com/the-books.html">http://www.21dreamsproject.com/the-books.html</a></span>!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Or give your OB/GYN the copy that you
received in your New Parent Packet.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Write a letter to your OB/GYN about the birth of your child and the positive
impact that your child has had on your life.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Schedule a meeting with your school district’s Director of Special Education to
hear their plans for inclusion in your school system.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Schedule a time to read a book about Down syndrome to your child’s
class. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Talk to your employer about hiring someone with Down syndrome in your
office! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Ask your school to host an awareness presentation for students by Down Syndrome
Indiana or the Joseph Maley Foundation!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Ask your employer to sponsor the Buddy Walk, and Air Race & Fly-In, or the
DSI DADS Golf Outing.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Talk to your friends and family about the Spread the Word to End the Word
Campaign - <span class="MsoHyperlink"><a href="https://www.r-word.org/">https://www.r-word.org/</a></span>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Volunteer to help DSI deliver informational postcards to medical offices across
central Indiana to spread awareness to Healthcare Professionals and new
parents.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Develop your own awareness presentation to give to your school, church,
community group, or team - <span class="MsoHyperlink"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFLGSFoOLhI&t=6s">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFLGSFoOLhI&t=6s</a></span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Fill out a Get to Know Me book and share it
with schools, doctors, care provider staff, church, anyone who interacts with
your loved one with Ds - <span class="MsoHyperlink"><a href="http://www.dsindiana.org/files/content/Getting%20to%20Know%20Me.pdf">http://www.dsindiana.org/files/content/Getting%20to%20Know%20Me.pdf</a></span>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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the awareness facts that are shared by Down Syndrome Indiana on social media,
by pressing like and share.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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create a Buddy Walk team or join yours - <span class="MsoHyperlink"><a href="https://downsyndromeindiana.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=506">https://downsyndromeindiana.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=506</a></span>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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It's a great conversation starter.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Buddy Walk in their e-newsletter. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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2019!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Plan to attend a DSI World Down
Syndrome Day Celebration and Flash Mob, spread random acts of kindness in honor
of WDSD, wear funky socks, and celebrate in your child’s classroom (maybe with
blue and yellow cupcakes?!?!).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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syndrome.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you would like to meet some
amazing adults with Down syndrome, consider attending a DSI Self Advocate
monthly event as a volunteer!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Disability Etiquette and People First Language - <span class="MsoHyperlink"><a href="https://www.indianadisabilityawareness.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/DisableDisrespectBrochure.pdf">https://www.indianadisabilityawareness.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/DisableDisrespectBrochure.pdf</a></span>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br />Lisa Wells, Executive Directorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06412879631870450505noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5663410918845416903.post-34777903966570485182018-05-03T07:46:00.003-07:002018-05-03T07:47:16.490-07:00DSI DADS Golf Outing, Friday, June 8, 2018 at Eagle Creek<br />
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<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5663410918845416903" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><span style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">Join DSI D.A.D.S.
on <b>Friday, June 8, 2018 at Eagle Creek Golf Club</b> for our
annual golf outing from which funds raised directly benefit the mission
of DSI D.A.D.S. and help to sponsor Riley Hospital for Children's
"Camp Hi-Lite", a one-week, outdoor-living experience for school-aged
and adolescent children who happen to have Down syndrome. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Registration is available here: </span><a href="http://www.dsindiana.org/golf.php" target="_blank"><span style="background: white; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">http://www.dsindiana.org/golf.php</span></a><span style="background: white; color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Brochure: </span><a href="http://www.dsindiana.org/files/content/2018_DADS%20Golf%20Brochure.pdf"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">http://www.dsindiana.org/files/content/2018_DADS%20Golf%20Brochure.pdf</span></a><span style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 13.5pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br />Lisa Wells, Executive Directorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06412879631870450505noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5663410918845416903.post-88765073970873548022018-03-12T10:01:00.001-07:002018-03-12T10:01:28.805-07:00INDIANAPOLIS POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY BUILDING WILL SHINE BRIGHT WITH BLUE AND YELLOW LIGHTS TO CELEBRATE WORLD DOWN SYNDROME DAY<br />
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and yellow Down syndrome awareness colors on March 21<sup>st</sup> , 2018 for
World Down Syndrome Day. We invite people to take selfie’s in front of the
window display and share on social media tagging @IPLpower and
@downsyndromeindiana and use hashtags #IPLlights and #DSIWDSD18. Share your
photos celebrating World Down Syndrome Day and help Down Syndrome Indiana
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<br />Lisa Wells, Executive Directorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06412879631870450505noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5663410918845416903.post-7140154745763641212018-02-21T06:49:00.002-08:002018-02-21T06:49:35.801-08:002018 Program Guide now Available! The 2018 Program Guide is now available at: <a href="http://www.dsindiana.org/files/content/2018_Program%20Guide.pdf">http://www.dsindiana.org/files/content/2018_Program%20Guide.pdf</a>DSI Self Advocateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10484809627961567427noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5663410918845416903.post-2976300958365073862018-02-14T08:55:00.002-08:002018-02-14T08:56:16.248-08:00We are Down Syndrome Indiana<br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">Down Syndrome Indiana is a one-stop-shop for information and
resources on Down syndrome. The programs it offers are intended to promote the
inclusion of individuals with Down syndrome in their greater community, as well
as, to offer support and information to families, caregivers, educators,
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<br />Lisa Wells, Executive Directorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06412879631870450505noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5663410918845416903.post-7870050374432313432017-12-26T08:15:00.002-08:002017-12-26T08:15:48.256-08:00Please Consider a Year-End Donation to DSI...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Learning Program™, that so many of our families have been very excited about,
so that we can offer additional levels in Indy and launch this valuable program
in Lafayette as well; <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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a big vision for people with Down syndrome… </span></i><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Down Syndrome Indiana wants
everyone touched by Down syndrome to help us create a better future and a
stronger community around people with Down syndrome. We are going to need the
support of parents, individuals with Down syndrome themselves, grandparents,
medical professionals, service providers, educators and volunteers to make it
happen. Are you willing to lend your support?
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launched The Learning Program™, Buddy Walk® Terre Haute and an Education Advisory
Committee. We created a Ds timeline and a new strategic plan that will take us
through 2021. BUT we want to do so much more… Please make a yea- end donation
so we can continue to improve the lives of individuals with Down syndrome and
their families. Thank you! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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theme for 2018 is going to be employment. We will make it easy for employers to
understand why and how to employ individuals with Down syndrome in the
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those businesses that employ individuals with Down syndrome. Below is a list of
businesses that employ someone with Down syndrome. If you know of a business
that is not listed, please let me know at </span><a href="mailto:Lisa@dsindiana.org"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Lisa@dsindiana.org</span></a><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">... <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Applebee’s<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="xbe"><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">2659 E Main Street<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="xbe"><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Plainfield, IN 46168<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Arni’s<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="xbe"><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">202 W Washington St, <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="xbe"><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Lebanon, IN 46052<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="xbe"><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Aspen Creek <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="xbe"><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">13489 Tegler Drive<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="xbe"><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Noblesville, IN 46060<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="xbe"><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Butler University<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="xbe"><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Indianapolis, IN <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Chicago Pizza<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">2230 Stafford
Road<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Plainfield, IN
46168<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Chick – Fil –
A <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="xbe"><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">5240 E Southport Rd<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="xbe"><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Indianapolis, IN 46237<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="xbe"><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Chick-Fil-A<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="xbe"><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">16685 Mercantile BLVD<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="xbe"><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Noblesville, IN 46060<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="xbe"><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Community Health Network<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="xbe"><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Dog Dayz<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="baddress"><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">15310 Herriman Blvd<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="baddress"><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Noblesville, IN 46060</span></span><span class="xbe"><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="xbe"><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Dominoes Pizza <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="xbe"><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">(9<sup>th</sup> and Michigan?) <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="xbe"><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Down Syndrome Indiana <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="xbe"><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">708 E Michigan Street<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="xbe"><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Indianapolis, IN 46202<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="xbe"><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Dunkin’ Donuts<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="xbe"><span style="color: #222222; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">1305
S. Range Line Road<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="xbe"><span style="color: #222222; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Carmel,
IN 46032<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Fox’s Pizza,
Lafayette <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">4921 IN-26<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Lafayette, IN
47905<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Indianapolis
Public Schools<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">JCPenny <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="c-address-street"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">8752
Michigan Road<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="c-address-street"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">I</span></span><span class="c-address-city"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">ndianapolis,</span></span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">
<span class="c-address-state">IN</span><span class="c-address-postal-code"> 46268<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Kohl’s<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="xbe"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">5825
Sunnyside Road<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="xbe"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Indianapolis,
IN 46235<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Kroger<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="baddress"><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">1217 S Rangeline Road<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="baddress"><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Carmel, IN 46032<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Longhorn
Steakhouse<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="xbe"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">5840 W
86th Street<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="xbe"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Indianapolis,
IN 46278<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="xbe"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Marion
University<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="xbe"><span lang="EN" style="color: #222222; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">3200 Cold Springs Rd<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="xbe"><span lang="EN" style="color: #222222; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Indianapolis, IN 46222<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Marsh <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><a href="https://www.bing.com/maps/default.aspx?cp=39.80095~-85.76978&where1=Marsh%20Supermarkets&ss=ypid.YN297x401051902&FORM=SNAPST"><span lang="EN" style="color: windowtext; text-decoration-line: none;">1240 N State Street<o:p></o:p></span></a></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><a href="https://www.bing.com/maps/default.aspx?cp=39.80095~-85.76978&where1=Marsh%20Supermarkets&ss=ypid.YN297x401051902&FORM=SNAPST"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration-line: none;">Greenfield,
IN 46140</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Meijer<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-add-space: auto;">
<span lang="EN" style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">5349 W Pike Plaza Road<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Lisa Wells, Executive Directorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06412879631870450505noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5663410918845416903.post-5823465848452996472017-12-13T11:09:00.001-08:002017-12-13T11:09:21.340-08:00The importance of exercise in individuals with Down syndrome<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;">
<i><span style="font-size: 12pt;">By Megan
Stringer, </span></i><i><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Neuroscience PhD student at IUPUI and blogger at
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Most
parents are aware of the importance of physical activity, as it can directly
improve sleep quality, extend life expectancy and reduce the risk for
developing cardiovascular disease and obesity. However, this is
especially true for individuals with DS, as they are at a higher risk for
developing obesity and type 2 diabetes, and research suggests that some are
more sedentary than their peers. The importance of exercise in individuals
with DS is supported by several studies that report benefits of a strength and
cardiovascular program at multiple ages. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">In
adults, a Wii-based exercise program conducted twice a week for two months
resulted in improvements in flexibility and motor performance. A separate
study showed that a three month fitness and health education program
significantly improved attitudes towards exercise and improved life
satisfaction. Adolescents with DS can also benefit from similar programs,
as one study showed that exercises consisting of brief treadmill training and
virtual-reality based activity tests exhibited improved agility and muscle
strength. An additional study reported that adolescents undergoing a
training program for eight weeks significantly improved their balance.
However, a specific strength or cardiovascular program is not required to
reap the benefits of exercise. For example, youth with DS who learned to
ride a bike increased their physical activity and decreased their body fat
levels one year after learning compared to those that did not. Research
also suggests that exercise may strengthen bones, as adolescent females with
high levels of activity also had significantly higher bone mineral density.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">An
important factor to consider is that <span style="background: white;">families of
an individual with DS can encounter physical, social and environmental
obstacles when trying to improve the physical health of their child.
However, the good news is that there are several local Indiana programs
aimed to help individuals of all ages and abilities lead healthier lives.
DSI sponsors many of these programs, including tennis lessons and dance
camps. In addition, IUPUI </span>offers an Adapted Physical Activity
clinic during the fall and spring semesters for individuals at least 15 years
old. The clinic meets once a week at the National Institute for Fitness
and Sport located in downtown Indianapolis. Participants in this clinic
receive individualized physical fitness programming based on their abilities.
The programs focus on building muscle strength, cardiovascular endurance
and range of motion. Participating in these local programs allows
individuals with DS to have an active role in their own health care, and
provides them to opportunity to improve their physical health and overall well-being.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Check
out the DSI program guide which highlights many of the activity classes
mentioned above: </span><a href="http://www.dsindiana.org/files/content/2017_Program%20Guide.pdf"><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">http://www.dsindiana.org/files/content/2017_Program%20Guide.pdf</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Lisa Wells, Executive Directorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06412879631870450505noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5663410918845416903.post-28415089885212966112017-12-04T06:32:00.001-08:002017-12-04T06:32:11.171-08:00Volunteer Spotlight: Karley Woodson<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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(shown above) also began volunteering with Down Syndrome Indiana in October
when she and Katrina came up with the idea for Movin’ and Groovin’. The class
consisted of </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">different
styles of dance each week that encouraged fun and physical activity for the students.
“I love that I am able to help others by volunteering. I love that with this
volunteer position, I am able to share my passion of dancing with others. It
brings me joy to see how much fun the kids are having in our dance class” said
Karley about volunteering with DSI. </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Karley
is a 22 year old senior studying Community Health Education/ Pre-Occupational
Therapy. Karley is originally from Crown Point, Indiana and has also been
dancing since she was three, mainly in ballet, jazz, modern, and hip-hop. In
the future, Karley plans to go to school for Occupational Therapy or get a
Master’s in Public Health and work in health administration or health wellness
and promotion. She would also love to keep dance incorporated in her future by
teaching.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Karley
doesn’t have a direct connection to Down syndrome, however her mom was a
supervisor of special education for Hammond Schools. </span><o:p></o:p></div>
Lisa Wells, Executive Directorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06412879631870450505noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5663410918845416903.post-72653024962875914142017-12-04T06:28:00.001-08:002017-12-04T06:28:05.703-08:00Volunteer Spotlight: Katrina Decanini <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Katrina (shown above) begin volunteering with DSI this
October when she and Karley came up with the idea for the Movin’ and Groovin’ Dance
Class for a class project. “I love seeing all the different and new people you
can meet through doing different events. It is rewarding to watch people grow
and develop and truly enjoying themselves.”, said Katrina when asked about
volunteering at Down Syndrome Indiana. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>A Little More about
Katrina<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Katrina is a full-time senior at University of Indianapolis
in Public Health Education and Promotion. Her future plans include getting her
Master in Public Health and eventually going back to school for a Doctorate in
Physical Therapy. She loves to work with
individuals that are injured and or have a disability. She likes to be
able to find ways to make them move and bring them closer into society. She
feels each and every person is a learning experience and finds it is
amazing to see people strive for more and excel because of what she teaches. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Katrina’s roots in dance go back to when she was 3 years
old. She did ballet, modern dance and jazz all the way through high school. Her
freshman and sophomore year of college, she was on the UIndy Dance Team. She
discovered her love for rehabilitation and therapy through her multiple dance injuries,
which include dislocating both knees and a knee surgery. <o:p></o:p></div>
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In addition to school and volunteering at Down Syndrome
Indiana, Katrina is an intern with Special Olympics Indiana for their Health
Fitness program. She also works at Topgolf in Fishers. Over this past summer,
Katrina also volunteered with Live, Laugh, Dance. She says, “That definitely
helped the ideas and process of Movin' and Groovin'”. <o:p></o:p></div>
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When Katrina somehow
finds time in her life, she finds cooking and baking to be a lot of fun. She
loves experimenting and creating foods with what she has available. She also
has a cat and chinchilla that she loves very much.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Katrina has an uncle with Down syndrome who lives in Mexico. <o:p></o:p></div>
Lisa Wells, Executive Directorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06412879631870450505noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5663410918845416903.post-47924306249372943032017-11-30T05:44:00.003-08:002017-11-30T05:45:10.418-08:00Please let IDOE know that you support their request to count general diploma<div class="MsoNoSpacing">
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<span lang="EN">Please go to this link to leave your comment by December 2nd: </span><a href="https://www.doe.in.gov/news/public-comment"><span lang="EN">https://www.doe.in.gov/news/public-comment</span></a><span lang="EN">.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Down Syndrome Indiana agrees with the Indiana Department of Education that, “</span><span lang="EN" style="color: #1e1e1e; font-size: 11.5pt;">the State’s and the new federal definition of a “regular high school diploma” will negatively impact Indiana’s published graduation rates, misidentify schools as needing comprehensive support, and create unnecessary confusion and mistrust of our accountability systems.” Down Syndrome Indiana supports a waiver from the federal definition which currently would not count students receiving a general diploma in a school’s graduation rate. Down Syndrome Indiana believes deeply in inclusion and is concerned that students who are capable of earning a general diploma would be urged to earn a Certificate of Completion instead which can hinder their post high school opportunities. <b><u>If nothing changes, then students who earn a general diploma will not be counted in a school’s graduation rate. (They will still have a diploma.)<o:p></o:p></u></b></span></div>
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Lisa Wells, Executive Directorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06412879631870450505noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5663410918845416903.post-43214080792449619852017-11-30T05:22:00.003-08:002017-11-30T05:22:36.914-08:00Volunteer Spotlight: Jen Buechler<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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have you been volunteering at DSI?<o:p></o:p></span></b></a></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Our youngest child, Lauryn, was born in August of
2010. I learned about the Buddy Walk
during our month-long stay in the NICU.
The day after I received the brochure, I registered our team, and
reached out to family and friends to join us.
We participated in our first Buddy Walk® – fundraising and all – in
October of 2010 – when Lauryn was only about 6 weeks old. We were hooked! </span><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI Emoji"; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Segoe UI Emoji";">😊</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">In 2012, I began the 21 DreamS project, which has
become a platform for raising awareness about Ds, promoting acceptance of
individuals with Ds and other disabilities, encouraging inclusion of
individuals of all abilities, and inspiring others to do the same. At the heart of the project is a series of
books that feature individuals with Ds and their stories. In the beginning stages of this project, I
reached out to DSI for some help in promoting the project and reaching
potential participants. The majority of
the profits from the books goes back to DSI via The 21 DreamS Team Buddy Walk
team. 21 DreamS has been an incredible
blessing for me and my family. It has
come to life because of all of the individuals and families involved. Without DSI’s involvement, 21 DreamS would
not be where it is today. What started
out as an idea to create/publish one book has become somewhat of a “movement”,
with the 8<sup>th</sup> volume of 21 DreamS to be published on WDSD 2018. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Around the time 21 DreamS got started, I also became
more actively involved with the Buddy Walk planning committee. I was truly honored to be asked to join the
Board of Directors in the Fall of 2014.
I then became Secretary of the BOD.
Serving in this capacity for DSI is so fulfilling for me!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">I have been blessed to be a part of the planning and
implementation of DSI’s The Learning Program™ Pilot this year. I volunteer as the Lead Teacher for the
student session of the program. It’s a
truly exciting and rewarding program that I firmly believe will have a positive
impact for our children/families. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">What
Jen Loves about Volunteering at Down Syndrome Indiana</span></b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">I love so much about volunteering. It is wonderful to be involved and to feel
like I am making a difference and having an impact in our community. I know that my involvement directly impacts
Lauryn’s life, as well. I especially
love getting to know so many amazing and wonderful families on this same
journey. It is a blessing and privilege
to be a part of this community. The
staff at DSI are truly gifted, passionate, compassionate, wonderful
people. The friends I have made by
getting involved are many of my most favorite people in the world. DSI does so much for the Down syndrome
community…volunteering is one way I feel I can “give back.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Little More about Jen<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="_Hlk497374330"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">I am a former
elementary teacher, teaching both first and second grades for 10 years in both
public and parochial schools. While
teaching (and for a couple years after having the opportunity/blessing to stay
home), I was also an educational consultant for technology integration in the
elementary classroom setting. In 2003, I became very involved in the
cooperative preschool our children attended, serving in numerous Board
positions, including President, as well as serving as the preschool Director
for 8 years (I “retired” in my position at the preschool at the end of the
2016-2017 school year). I fell in love
with photography after Lauryn was born…began doing 21 DreamS…and now do some
professional photography as my schedule allows (I love it!). <o:p></o:p></span></a></div>
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with our five amazing, energetic, fun kids (ages 18, 14, 11, 9, and 7). We spend most of our days keeping up with
their many activities/social lives. </span><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI Emoji"; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Segoe UI Emoji";">😉</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Future Plans?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">I hope to continue 21 DreamS for as long as there is
interest! Anyone can participate in the
project – it is free to participate (families have the option of purchasing
images from the photo session, and, of course, the option to purchase
books). I love being involved at DSI and
plan to continue to be involved however I can.
I would love to see The Learning Program™ grow and thrive at DSI – being
a part of that is something I am very passionate about. I would also love to continue to grow in
knowledge and experience with inclusion/inclusive education/IEP’s, etc., as I
feel there is such a need for our families to have resources, guidance, and
support in determining and advocating for our children’s educational paths. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Our beautiful daughter, Lauryn, has Down
syndrome. She is the youngest of our
five children. We have also connected
with hundreds of people who either have an extra chromosome or have a loved one
with something extra – they are now family to us! </span><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI Symbol",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI Symbol"; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Segoe UI Emoji";">♥</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Lisa Wells, Executive Directorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06412879631870450505noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5663410918845416903.post-24561800860729406152017-11-29T05:05:00.001-08:002017-11-30T05:43:41.619-08:00Please Speak out on Including the General Diploma in the Graduation Rate <div class="MsoNoSpacing">
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students who receive a general education diploma in the graduation rate for the
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<span lang="EN">Down Syndrome Indiana
agrees with the Indiana Department of Education that, “</span><span lang="EN" style="color: #1e1e1e; font-size: 11.5pt;">the
State’s and the new federal definition of a “regular high school diploma” will
negatively impact Indiana’s published graduation rates, misidentify schools as
needing comprehensive support, and create unnecessary confusion and mistrust of
our accountability systems.” Down Syndrome Indiana supports a waiver from the
federal definition which currently would not count students receiving a general
diploma in a school’s graduation rate. Down Syndrome Indiana believes deeply in
inclusion and is concerned that students who are capable of earning a general
diploma would be urged to earn a Certificate of Completion instead which can
hinder their post high school opportunities. <b><u>If nothing changes, then students who earn a general diploma will
not be counted in a school’s graduation rate.
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possible. The deadline is December 2<sup>nd</sup>. This can have a huge impact on the future of
our children’s education. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Lisa Wells, Executive Directorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06412879631870450505noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5663410918845416903.post-7683849246724722282017-11-10T04:13:00.001-08:002017-11-10T04:13:24.079-08:00DSI Holiday Dance and Desserts<span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Bring
your dancing shoes and holiday spirit!
DSI Holiday Dance and Desserts will be Friday, December 1, 2017 from
6:30-8:30 at Down Syndrome Indiana, The Sol Center, 708 E Michigan Street,
Indianapolis, IN 46202. This event is proudly hosted by the DSI Westside
Community Group! Activities will also
include dancing, a DJ, Santa, crafts and desserts. Please </span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">RSVP to </span><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><a href="mailto:register@dsindiana.org"><b><span style="color: black; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">register@dsindiana.org</span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> or call (317) 925-7617. </span>Lisa Wells, Executive Directorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06412879631870450505noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5663410918845416903.post-84193693212186488462017-11-02T09:10:00.002-07:002017-11-02T09:10:54.659-07:00Allisonville Nursery, Garden and Home Holiday Open House to Benefit DSI November 9th <div class="MsoNormalCxSpFirst" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;">
<i><span lang="EN" style="color: #1d2129; font-size: 12pt;">Proceeds from the raffle, donation ornaments, and candy cane martinis go directly to benefit Down Syndrome Indiana.<o:p></o:p></span></i><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">11405 Allisonville Road, Fishers, IN 46038<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.12px;">It's a holiday tradition! Welcome in the holiday season with fun activities throughout the entire day:<br /><br />10:00-12:00 Mimosa Bar<br /><br />Enjoy a Mimosa or Poinsettia along with some brunch snacks and live music.<br /><br />1:00 - 3:00 Holiday Tea<br /><br />Our resident British tea expert will take you on a journey through our holiday tea service! Snacks and hot tea are accompanied by our favorite tunes from the UK.<br /><br /><span style="background: yellow; mso-highlight: yellow;">3:00 - 5:00 Cookies with Mrs. Claus<br /><br />Mrs. Claus will stop in with hot chocolate and cookies and will help younger guests (and those young at heart!) create a fun ornament craft.</span><br /><br />5:00 - 8:00 Holiday Cheer<br /><br />Our traditional evening event featuring live music, candy cane martinis, beer, wine, and holiday bites. Nothing starts the season like an evening at our Holiday Open House!<br /><br />There will be live entertainment, snacks and sips, raffles, and more all day long!</span>Lisa Wells, Executive Directorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06412879631870450505noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5663410918845416903.post-51773528198054149722017-11-02T09:09:00.001-07:002017-11-02T09:09:49.002-07:00Down Syndrome Indiana would like to thank the following volunteers for generously donating 202 hours of their time during the month of September<div class="MsoNormalCxSpFirst" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-add-space: auto;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Arondelli,
McKenzie<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-add-space: auto;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Baker,
Abigail<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-add-space: auto;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Battiston,
Gina<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-add-space: auto;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Bayt,
Michael<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-add-space: auto;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Boyll,
Allison<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-add-space: auto;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Brendle,
Danielle<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-add-space: auto;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Buechler,
Jennifer<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-add-space: auto;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Byron,
Mike<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-add-space: auto;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Carlisle,
Stephanie<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-add-space: auto;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Dayan,
Vicki<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-add-space: auto;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Dunn,
Skyler<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-add-space: auto;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Fabruy,
Mandy<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-add-space: auto;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Finin,
Molly<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-add-space: auto;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Graff,
Cristina Santamaria<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-add-space: auto;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Green,
Amanda<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-add-space: auto;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Helm,
Vanessa<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-add-space: auto;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Indiana
School for the Blind and Visually Impaired<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-add-space: auto;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Kern,
Jennifer<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-add-space: auto;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Klapper,
Sarah<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-add-space: auto;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Koester,
Lauren<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-add-space: auto;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Krodel,
Meredith<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-add-space: auto;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Larson, Julie<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-add-space: auto;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Lewis,
Dominique<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-add-space: auto;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Mason,
Marty<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-add-space: auto;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Matthews,
Hanna<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-add-space: auto;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Mays,
Katharine<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-add-space: auto;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">McClellan,
Morgan<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-add-space: auto;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Mehrlich,
Katie<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-add-space: auto;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Ordonez,
Viviana<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-add-space: auto;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Richards,
Emma<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-add-space: auto;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Sanchez,
Elizabeth<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-add-space: auto;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Schreiner,
Kelley<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-add-space: auto;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Strines,
Helen<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-add-space: auto;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Strohmeyer,
Kris<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-add-space: auto;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Strouse,
Sarah<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-add-space: auto;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Thompson,
Carolyn<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-add-space: auto;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Turgeon,
Anna<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-add-space: auto;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Turgeon,
Luke<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Lisa Wells, Executive Directorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06412879631870450505noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5663410918845416903.post-63336625834062283192017-10-31T05:08:00.002-07:002017-10-31T05:08:30.663-07:00Allisonville Nursery, Garden and Home Holiday Open House to Benefit DSI November 9th <div class="MsoNormalCxSpFirst" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;">
<i><span lang="EN" style="color: #1d2129; font-size: 12pt;">Proceeds from the raffle, donation ornaments, and candy cane martinis go directly to benefit Down Syndrome Indiana.<o:p></o:p></span></i><br />
<i><span lang="EN" style="color: #1d2129; font-size: 12pt;"><br /></span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;">
<b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Allisonville Nursery<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;">
<b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">11405 Allisonville Road, Fishers, IN 46038<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;">
<b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">10:00AM to 8:00PM<o:p></o:p></span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><br /></span></b></div>
<span lang="EN" style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.12px;">It's a holiday tradition! Welcome in the holiday season with fun activities throughout the entire day:<br /><br />10:00-12:00 Mimosa Bar<br /><br />Enjoy a Mimosa or Poinsettia along with some brunch snacks and live music.<br /><br />1:00 - 3:00 Holiday Tea<br /><br />Our resident British tea expert will take you on a journey through our holiday tea service! Snacks and hot tea are accompanied by our favorite tunes from the UK.<br /><br /><span style="background: yellow; mso-highlight: yellow;">3:00 - 5:00 Cookies with Mrs. Claus<br /><br />Mrs. Claus will stop in with hot chocolate and cookies and will help younger guests (and those young at heart!) create a fun ornament craft.</span><br /><br />5:00 - 8:00 Holiday Cheer<br /><br />Our traditional evening event featuring live music, candy cane martinis, beer, wine, and holiday bites. Nothing starts the season like an evening at our Holiday Open House!<br /><br />There will be live entertainment, snacks and sips, raffles, and more all day long!</span>Lisa Wells, Executive Directorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06412879631870450505noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5663410918845416903.post-12388413441711283152017-10-31T05:06:00.005-07:002017-10-31T05:06:38.872-07:00Volunteer Hi-Lite: Sarah Klapper<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">In
honor of the end of Fall Tennis lessons, DSI would like to shine a spotlight on
volunteer, Sarah Klapper, who organized the lessons this year. Sarah has
volunteered with Down Syndrome Indiana for three years beginning when she was a
freshman in high school. She is currently a hard-working junior at Park Tudor
School. She is an active tennis player inside and outside of school, she is an
active member of student council as well as many other clubs offered at Park
Tudor School. When she graduates, she plans to go on to college. When asked
what she loves about volunteering with DSI, Sarah said, “I love being able to
teach kids about something I am passionate about. It warms my heart to see how
happy the kids get when they start to understand how to play tennis.” Thank
you, Sarah! We look forward to seeing you again in the Spring!</span>Lisa Wells, Executive Directorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06412879631870450505noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5663410918845416903.post-52762103855630722632017-10-30T05:46:00.003-07:002017-10-31T05:07:09.730-07:00Allisonville Nursery, Garden and Home Holiday Open House to Benefit DSI November 9th <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i><span lang="EN" style="color: #1d2129; font-size: 12.0pt;">Proceeds
from the raffle, donation ornaments, and candy cane martinis go directly to
benefit Down Syndrome Indiana.<o:p></o:p></span></i><br />
<i><span lang="EN" style="color: #1d2129; font-size: 12.0pt;"><br /></span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-add-space: auto;">
<b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">Allisonville Nursery<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">11405 Allisonville Road,
Fishers, IN 46038<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">10:00AM to 8:00PM<o:p></o:p></span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><br /></span></b></div>
<span lang="EN" style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">It's a holiday tradition! Welcome in the holiday
season with fun activities throughout the entire day:<br />
<br />
10:00-12:00 Mimosa Bar<br />
<br />
Enjoy a Mimosa or Poinsettia along with some brunch snacks and live music.<br />
<br />
1:00 - 3:00 Holiday Tea<br />
<br />
Our resident British tea expert will take you on a journey through our holiday
tea service! Snacks and hot tea are accompanied by our favorite tunes from the
UK.<br />
<br />
<span style="background: yellow; mso-highlight: yellow;">3:00 - 5:00 Cookies with
Mrs. Claus<br />
<br />
Mrs. Claus will stop in with hot chocolate and cookies and will help younger
guests (and those young at heart!) create a fun ornament craft.</span><br />
<br />
5:00 - 8:00 Holiday Cheer<br />
<br />
Our traditional evening event featuring live music, candy cane martinis, beer,
wine, and holiday bites. Nothing starts the season like an evening at our
Holiday Open House!<br />
<br />
There will be live entertainment, snacks and sips, raffles, and more all day
long!<br />
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<!--[endif]--></span>Lisa Wells, Executive Directorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06412879631870450505noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5663410918845416903.post-864113673158084402017-10-13T11:21:00.003-07:002017-10-13T11:25:06.801-07:00Buddy Walk® Schedule for Saturday, October 14, 2017<div style="background: white; line-height: 18.0pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;">
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8:00am: Registration
Opens</div>
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<br />9:00am: Information/Expo Tent opens, <i>sponsored by Westpoint Financial Group</i></div>
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<i><br /></i>10:00am: Welcome and Team
Awards</div>
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<br />10:15am: David DeSanctis takes the stage</div>
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<br /><b>10:30am: Buddy Walk® begins! </b></div>
<div style="background: white; line-height: 18.0pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;">
<b><br /></b>11:00am: Princesses of Courage show</div>
<div style="background: white; line-height: 18.0pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;">
<br />11:00am: <i style="text-indent: -1in;">Lunch Tent Opens, sponsored by Scotty’s Brewhouse and Pepsi Co. Four Day Ray
Brewery will be onsite with their beer truck</i></div>
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11:30am: Live, Laugh Dance
performance</div>
<div style="background: white; line-height: 18.0pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;">
<br />11:30am: Silly Safari performing at the Kids Tent, <i>sponsored by Noble</i></div>
<div style="background: white; line-height: 18.0pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;">
<i><br /></i><b>Noon: Celebrating Accomplishments</b></div>
<div style="background: white; line-height: 18.0pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;">
<b><br /></b>12:15pm: Interactive Puppet Show with Max the Moose</div>
<div style="background: white; line-height: 18.0pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;">
<br />12:45pm: "A" League Dance Party<ul>
</ul>
</div>
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<b>Directions/Parking<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<span style="color: windowtext;">Celebration Plaza is located in White River State Park
(WRSP), very near the WRSP Welcome Center. If you are using GPS, the best
address to use is: <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: windowtext;">801 W. Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: windowtext;">Parking is available in many locations downtown, though
we recommend five cost-effective <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: windowtext;">IUPUI Sports garage <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: windowtext;">The underground garage at the Indiana State Museum
(use the west entrance or back entrance, as there may be construction on the
main entrance off of Washington street.)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: windowtext;">The lot across from Victory Field<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: windowtext;">Indianapolis Zoo parking (walk across the White River
Bridge to Celebration Plaza<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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The new parking structure at the National Institute for Fitness and Sports
(NIFS)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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20th Annual Buddy Walk® Indianapolis<br />
Saturday, October 14th<br /> White River State Park, Downtown Indianapolis<br />
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Lisa Wells, Executive Directorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06412879631870450505noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5663410918845416903.post-13664980462544603942017-09-11T09:21:00.002-07:002017-09-11T09:23:50.681-07:00Use this link to register for Buddy Walk: https://downsyndromeindiana.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=505. <br />
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Down Syndrome Indiana is proud to announce that it has achieved accreditation through the national trade association, Down Syndrome Affiliates in Action. More info and a podcast available here:<br />
<a href="https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/dsaia/episodes/2017-06-05T10_08_37-07_00">https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/dsaia/episodes/2017-06-05T10_08_37-07_00</a>.<br />
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