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Tue. Mar 21st, 2017 @ 6:00pm

The date for WDSD being the 21st day of the 3rd month, was selected to signify the uniqueness of the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome which causes Down syndrome.  

World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD), observed on 21 March every year, is a global awareness day which has been officially observed by the United Nations since 2012..

Choose your own activities and events …

Tue. Mar 21st, 2017 @ 7:00pm

Attention Young Adults!!!!

HOIDSA has a cooking class for its young adults with Bethel Lutheran Church's youth group as mentors. The class is open to any member 16 years old and older with our mentors being high school aged. The class will usually be held the 3rd Tuesday of the month at Bethel Lutheran Church (325 W. Queenwood Rd, Morton, IL). Start time will be 7:00 pm unless otherwise stated …

Tue. Mar 14th, 2017 @ 9:30am

All students with disabilities, group homes residents and members of Special Recreation Associations from around the state of Illinois are invited to join the HISRA staff and volunteers for a day of fun at the March Madness Experience.  Doors will open at 9:30 am; come for a few hours or stay and enjoy all of the activities until 2:00 pm.  Don't forget to bring sack lunches or money for the …

Tue. Mar 14th, 2017 @ 5:00pm

Calling all families with children and adults with disabilities from around the state of Illinois!  You are invited to join the HISRA staff and volunteers for an evening of fun at the March Madness Experience along with a variety of vendors and support providers who work with people with disabilities!  The special Needs Information Fair is sponsored by the Dunlap and Ccentral Illinois Special Needs Parent Group.  The March Madness …

Sun. Mar 12th, 2017 @ 3:00pm

The Young Athletes program is an innovative sports play program for children ages 2-7 with and without intellectual disabilities, designed to introduce them into the world of sports. All sessions held at St. Philomena School gymnasium 3216 N Emery, Peoria 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm.

If interested in participating or volunteering, e-mail: [email protected]

A Special Olympics registration form will need to be completed for each participant and volunteer.

Mon. Mar 6th, 2017 @ 6:00pm

General business meeting

Sun. Mar 5th, 2017 @ 11:00am

RAFFLE - ENTERTAINMENT - BAKE SALE   Fun for the entire family!

$7.50 - Adult (13 and up)

$5.25 - Child 

Free - under 3 yrs.

Take out orders available

Thu. Mar 2nd, 2017 @ 12:00pm

FREE WEBINAR

Register online at:  http://www.fmptic.org/events

Participants will learn strategies for including all classroom learners, the importance of valuing unique needs, what the law says about the least restrictive settings, and how inclusive education is a precursor for an inclusive life.