About Down Syndrome
Down syndrome is a genetic condition resulting from the presence of all or a partial extra copy of chromosome 21 – individuals with Down syndrome have 47 instead of the usual 46 chromosomes. This additional genetic material alters development and causes the physical characteristics associated with Down syndrome. …more
New & Expectant Parents
You can count on the Up Side of Downs to be supportive, informative and there for your family. As we grow as a community, we hope you will be involved in our many activities and services. Families take great comfort in sharing and talking with other families, and the USOD is proud to make these connections happen. …more
Support Groups
One of the best ways to meet other parents is to get involved with the Up Side of Downs Family Support Groups. These groups can provide you with an excellent forum for sharing your feelings and concerns as a new parent, and an opportunity to learn from the experiences of others who have been in your shoes. …more
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| | 1Cancelled - Karaoke at Toth's Place
Starts: 6:00 pm
Ends: April 1, 2020 - 9:00 pm
Location: Toth's Place, 6966 Heisley Rd Mentor, OH 44060
Description: Adults with Down syndrome are invited for a night of fun & friendship.
$5 per person includes dinner.
For more info, contact Rae at 440.944.8852 or kinnaird2@sbcglobal.net. DADS Group - Night IN
Starts: 8:00 pm
Ends: April 1, 2020 - 10:00 pm
Description: <p>Grab your favorite snacks and drinks and join us for ourmonthly Dads' Night from your couch. We’ll all connect through Zoom to see howeveryone is doing, share funny stories and ideas for activities to do with thekids. Hosted by Rich Tamulewicz</p><p> RSVP to Rich atrich@usod.org to get the Zoom link</p>
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| 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9Laugh, Listen & Learn-Virtual!
Starts: 10:00 am
Ends: April 9, 2020 - 10:30 am
Description: Any age welcome - enjoy some circle time activities, a song and a story with your family & friends. Join via Zoom at https://zoom.us/j/234375061S.T.E.A.M.: Young Scientists Engage & Explore-Virtual!
Starts: 7:00 pm
Ends: April 9, 2020 - 7:30 pm
Description: For school age and up: Tree Building, a step-by-step hands-on project using STEAM concepts. Materials needed: Play-Doh, paper, popsicle sticks, pipe cleaners. Join via Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/845224758
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| 12 | 13Grandparent's Support Group
Starts: 10:00 am
Ends: April 13, 2020 - 11:30 am
Location: USOD Office, 6533-B Brecksville Road, Independence, OH 44131
Lorain County Young Friends Group
Starts: 6:00 pm
Ends: April 13, 2020 - 8:00 pm
Location: Amherst Beaver Creek Reservation, 913 N Lake St, Amherst, OH 44001, USA
Description: Moms, dads, siblings of a child with Down syndrome - bring the whole family and have fun with other Lorain County families! RSVP to rich@usod.org
| 14 | 15 | 16East Side Baby & Toddler Play Group
Starts: 6:00 pm
Ends: April 16, 2020 - 8:00 pm
Location: Mayfield Branch of Cuyahoga County Public Library, 500 Som Center Rd, Mayfield, OH 44143, USA
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| 19 | 20Westside Baby & Toddler Play Group
Starts: 6:00 pm
Ends: April 20, 2020 - 8:00 pm
Location: North Olmsted Library, 27403 Lorain Rd, N Olmsted, OH 44070
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