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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 on WDSD to help raise awareness of…

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…

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…

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…

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.

General business meeting

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

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.