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The Down Syndrome Association of the Valley does not necessarily endorse or recommend items listed. It is our desire to provide a vast array of opportunities for our families. DSAV sponsored events appear in RED. |
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BUDDY WALK of the VALLEY
Saturday, August 16th, 2008
Visit our Buddy Walk page for more details.
Current Clinical Trials
Johns Hopkins/National Institutes of Health genetic counseling program is conducting a clinical study on how caregivers adjust to having a child with Down syndrome. They plan to use the results of this study to help educate medical professionals about what they can do to help parents adjust and to improve clinical services.
To participate in this study, click here: NIH study.
Please be aware that the Down Syndrome Association of the Valley does not endorse clinical trials, but makes the information available to those who may be interested in participating. For more information, contact Megan Truitt at (301) 443-2595 or E-mail her.
MetroHealth Medical Center in Cleveland is currently looking for volunteers to participate in a Down syndrome study. Click here for Clinical Trial information. Please be aware that the Down Syndrome Association of the Valley does not endorse clinical trials, but makes the information available to those who may be interested in participating. For more information, you should contact MetroHealth at 216-778-7676
JUNE 2008
Challenger Baseball League schedule - coming soon
June 22 - Mahoning County Public Special Olympics Fishing Derby. Visit MCPSO Web site for details.
JULY 2008
Happy 4th of July! Enjoy, friends, family food and fireworks!
Friday, July 18th -Therapeutic Playgroup - "Gross Motor Fun" Lisa Pirock, PTA
Boardman Park Playground - 2:00pm - 3:30pm
RSVP by July 17 330-979-DSAV or E-mail
AUGUST 2008
Friday, August 1 - Buddy Walk TEAM t-shirt pick-up day. Details coming!
Friday. August 15 - Be sure to watch WFMJ Today between 5:00am -7:00am as they interview Chris Burke throughout the morning. Catch the Noon news on WKBN and WYTV in the evening, too.
Saturday, August 16 - Buddy Walk of the Valley - Presented by WFMJ/WBCB
Visit the Buddy Walk page for registration, sponsorship and walk details.
The Shops at Boardman Park - Rt. 224 in Boardman
Registration - 9:00AM
Walk - 10:00AM - led by Chris Burke ("Corky" from tv's Life Goes On)
Post Walk Concert, Food & Activities - until 1:00PM
Make plans to join a team and help support Down syndrome awareness, advocacy and support in Northeast Ohio & Western PA.
SEPTEMBER 2008
Therapeutic Playgroup - TBA
OCTOBER 2008
Saturday, October 25th - 10:00am - 12 noon - Legal/Education Lecture
"The MFE and IEP Process Under ODE's New Regulations"
with Attorney Judith C Saltzman Hickman & Lowder Co LPA
Litco International, Vienna OH
Light lunch following lecture