Programs & Services

The DSG has been growing steadily for the last few years. We have had a number of inquiries as to what programs and services the DSG provides for their members. Below is a list of what we have been, what we are, and what we are planning to provide. Many of these services and programs are provided free of charge or are subsidized. For more information please contact us at president@dsgsemi.org.

For various age groups:

Current Programs & Services

  • Lending Library
  • Website & Newsletter
  • Education resources (seminars, trainings, information, Wrightslaw)
  • Opportunities to network & socialize at Holiday Party, Annual Picnic
  • Buddy Walk
  • Public awareness & proclamations
  • Informational packets on education &/or inclusion
  • Mom's Night Out
  • Reaching for Opportunity 2007 Education & Resource Conference
  • Bookmarks, DSG brochure, Simple Answers to Kids...
  • New Parent Dinner—twice yearly

Ideas for Future Programs & Services

  • Down Syndrome Awareness Centers—3 throughout Oakland County
  • Dad's Corner
  • 2008 DSG Calendar Gallery Event
  • Resource Directory
  • Annual Golf Outing
  • Local Contact Person throughout Oakland & Surrounding Counties

0 to 6 Age Group:

Current Programs & Services

  • New Parent Packets & "Baby Buddies"
  • Outreach to hospitals & ECI agencies
  • Playgroup
  • Programming (baby signs, sign language)

Ideas for Future Programs & Services

  • Programming (infant massage—if interest is shown)
  • Conference on transition to ECDD
  • Hospital Visitation Team
  • Baby Buddies
  • For Relatives & Friends
  • About the New Parent Contact Team

6-12 Age Group:

Current Programs & Services

  • Buddy Club (this is a new group, recently formed and in development for Social outings, birthday gatherings and tutoring—if interest is shown)
  • Bike Camp: Sponsored by Band of Angels

Ideas for Future Programs & Services

  • Conference or round-table discussion on transition to middle school

13-18 Age Group:

  • This is a new group that is under way.

19 & older Age Group:

Current Programs & Services

  • Teen & Young Adult social group
  • Programming (cooking, computers—if interest is shown)
  • Transition planning (workplace, independent living)
  • Collaborations regarding housing in the process of development