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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
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
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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  • Makers Monday
    Starts: 6:30 pm
    Ends: May 4, 2020 - 7:30 pm
    Description: <br><p>Makers Monday with Miss Casey: Storytime, Literacy Game: Bingo, Scavenger Hunt, etc. & STEAM Activity </p><p>Ages: K & Up <br>RSVP to gina@usod.org for Zoom code</p>
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  • Toddler Tuesday
    Starts: 10:00 am
    Ends: May 5, 2020 - 11:00 am
    Description: <br><p>Toddler Tuesday with Miss Casey - Storytime, fingerplay, music & movement, early years literacy or math game </p><br><p>Ages: 18 mos. to 3 yrs. <br>RSVP to gina@usod.org for Zoom code</p>
  • 321 Virtual Workout (10 & older)
    Starts: 6:00 pm
    Ends: May 5, 2020 - 7:00 pm
    Description: Calisthenic-based workout provided by Jacob's Ladder. RSVP to rich@usod.org for Zoom code.
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  • USOD DADS Night In
    Starts: 8:00 pm
    Ends: May 6, 2020 - 10:00 pm
    Description: Meet up with fellow dads virtually via Zoom. RSVP to Rich at rich@usod.org for the Zoom code.
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  • 321 Virtual Workout (10 & older)
    Starts: 6:00 pm
    Ends: May 7, 2020 - 7:00 pm
    Description: Calisthenic-based workout provided by Jacob's Ladder. RSVP to rich@usod.org for Zoom code.
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  • Dance Party with No Rulz Art
    Starts: 1:30 pm
    Ends: May 8, 2020 - 2:30 pm
    Description: Join the fun at this virtual dance party with our friends at No Rulz Art. RSVP to lauriek@usod.org for the Zoom code.
  • Moms Night In via Zoom
    Starts: 7:00 pm
    Ends: May 8, 2020 - 9:00 pm
    Description: RSVP to <a href="mailto:rich@usod.org">rich@usod.org</a> for Zoom code.
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  • Preschool Pals
    Starts: 11:00 am
    Ends: May 9, 2020 - 12:00 pm
    Description: <br><p>Preschool Pals with Miss Casey - Circle time, calendar, music & movement & Storytime </p><br><p>Ages: 3 to 6 <br>RSVP: gina@usod.org </p><br><p></p>
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  • Grandparents Group Virtual Meeting
    Starts: 10:30 am
    Ends: May 11, 2020 - 12:00 pm
    Description: RSVP to Laurie at 216.702.3820 or <a href="mailto:lauriek@usod.org">lauriek@usod.org</a> to receive the Zoom code.
  • Makers Monday
    Starts: 6:30 pm
    Ends: May 11, 2020 - 7:30 pm
    Description: <br><p>Makers Monday with Miss Casey: Storytime, Literacy Game: Bingo, Scavenger Hunt, etc. & STEAM Activity </p><p>Ages: K & Up <br>RSVP to gina@usod.org for Zoom code</p>
  • Lorain County Young Friends Parent Check-In
    Starts: 8:00 pm
    Ends: May 11, 2020 - 9:00 pm
    Description: RSVP to rich@usod.org for Zoom code.
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  • Toddler Tuesday
    Starts: 10:00 am
    Ends: May 12, 2020 - 11:00 am
    Description: <br><p>Toddler Tuesday with Miss Casey - Storytime, fingerplay, music & movement, early years literacy or math game </p><br><p>Ages: 18 mos. to 3 yrs. <br>RSVP to gina@usod.org for Zoom code</p>
  • 321 Virtual Workout (10 & older)
    Starts: 6:00 pm
    Ends: May 12, 2020 - 7:00 pm
    Description: Calisthenic-based workout provided by Jacob's Ladder. RSVP to rich@usod.org for Zoom code.
  • Medina & Summit Co. Young Friends Parent Check-In
    Starts: 8:00 pm
    Ends: May 12, 2020 - 9:00 pm
    Description: RSVP to rich@usod.org for Zoom code
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  • 321 Virtual Workout (10 & older)
    Starts: 6:00 pm
    Ends: May 14, 2020 - 7:00 pm
    Description: Calisthenic-based workout provided by Jacob's Ladder. RSVP to rich@usod.org for Zoom code.
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  • Dance Party with No Rulz Art
    Starts: 1:30 pm
    Ends: May 15, 2020 - 2:30 pm
    Description: Join the fun at this virtual dance party with our friends at No Rulz Art. RSVP to lauriek@usod.org for the Zoom code.
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  • Preschool Pals
    Starts: 11:00 am
    Ends: May 16, 2020 - 12:00 pm
    Description: <br><p>Preschool Pals with Miss Casey - Circle time, calendar, music & movement & Storytime </p><br><p>Ages: 3 to 6 <br>RSVP: gina@usod.org </p><br><p></p>
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  • Makers Monday
    Starts: 6:30 pm
    Ends: May 18, 2020 - 7:30 pm
    Description: <br><p>Makers Monday with Miss Casey: Storytime, Literacy Game: Bingo, Scavenger Hunt, etc. & STEAM Activity </p><p>Ages: K & Up <br>RSVP to gina@usod.org for Zoom code</p>
  • Westside Baby & Toddler Group Parent Check-In
    Starts: 8:00 pm
    Ends: May 18, 2020 - 9:00 pm
    Description: RSVP to rich@usod.org for Zoom code
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  • Toddler Tuesday
    Starts: 10:00 am
    Ends: May 19, 2020 - 11:00 am
    Description: <br><p>Toddler Tuesday with Miss Casey - Storytime, fingerplay, music & movement, early years literacy or math game </p><br><p>Ages: 18 mos. to 3 yrs. <br>RSVP to gina@usod.org for Zoom code</p>
  • 321 Virtual Workout (10 & older)
    Starts: 6:00 pm
    Ends: May 19, 2020 - 7:00 pm
    Description: Calisthenic-based workout provided by Jacob's Ladder. RSVP to rich@usod.org for Zoom code.
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  • 321 Virtual Workout (10 & older)
    Starts: 6:00 pm
    Ends: May 21, 2020 - 7:00 pm
    Description: Calisthenic-based workout provided by Jacob's Ladder. RSVP to rich@usod.org for Zoom code.
  • East Side Baby & Toddler Parent Check-In
    Starts: 8:00 pm
    Ends: May 21, 2020 - 9:00 pm
    Description: RSVP to rich@usod.org for Zoom code
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  • Dance Party with No Rulz Art
    Starts: 1:30 pm
    Ends: May 22, 2020 - 2:30 pm
    Description: Join the fun at this virtual dance party with our friends at No Rulz Art. RSVP to lauriek@usod.org for the Zoom code.
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  • Preschool Pals
    Starts: 11:00 am
    Ends: May 23, 2020 - 12:00 pm
    Description: <br><p>Preschool Pals with Miss Casey - Circle time, calendar, music & movement & Storytime </p><br><p>Ages: 3 to 6 <br>RSVP: gina@usod.org </p><br><p></p>
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  • Makers Monday
    Starts: 6:30 pm
    Ends: May 25, 2020 - 7:30 pm
    Description: <br><p>Makers Monday with Miss Casey: Storytime, Literacy Game: Bingo, Scavenger Hunt, etc. & STEAM Activity </p><p>Ages: K & Up <br>RSVP to gina@usod.org for Zoom code</p>
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  • Toddler Tuesday
    Starts: 10:00 am
    Ends: May 26, 2020 - 11:00 am
    Description: <br><p>Toddler Tuesday with Miss Casey - Our youngest USOD members will participate in storytime, fingerplay, music & movement, early years literacy or math game. This class nurtures cognitive development, social-emotional growth, language & literacy skills and fine & gross motor skills. RSVP to <a href="mailto:gina@usod.org">gina@usod.org</a> for Zoom code.</p>
  • 321 Virtual Workout (10 & older)
    Starts: 6:00 pm
    Ends: May 26, 2020 - 7:00 pm
    Description: Calisthenic-based workout provided by Jacob's Ladder. RSVP to rich@usod.org for Zoom code.
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  • Young Friends Story Time with Miss Barb
    Starts: 5:00 pm
    Ends: May 27, 2020 - 6:00 pm
    Description: Families with young children are invited to our Young Friends Story Time, an online space where the imagination soars. RSVP to Rich at rich@usod.org for the Zoom code.
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  • Cooking Club
    Starts: 11:30 am
    Ends: May 28, 2020 - 12:30 pm
    Description: For Teens & adults - our USOD members will prepare a snack, meal or dessert using a visual recipe to gain a functional skill, put in practice basic math & reading skills and have fun with their friends via Zoom. RSVP to Gina at gina@usod.org to get the Zoom link and visual recipe. Note: Participants are limited per class to ensure one-on-one coaching.
  • 321 Virtual Workout (10 & older)
    Starts: 6:00 pm
    Ends: May 28, 2020 - 7:00 pm
    Description: Calisthenic-based workout provided by Jacob's Ladder. RSVP to rich@usod.org for Zoom code.
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  • Dance Party with No Rulz Art
    Starts: 1:30 pm
    Ends: May 29, 2020 - 2:30 pm
    Description: Join the fun at this virtual dance party with our friends at No Rulz Art. RSVP to lauriek@usod.org for the Zoom code.
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  • Preschool Pals
    Starts: 11:00 am
    Ends: May 30, 2020 - 12:00 pm
    Description: <br><p>This is a fun session for preschoolers in the comfort of your home. They will participate in Circle time, learn about the calendar and enjoy story time to encourage language/literacy skills, cognitive development and social-emotional growth. Music and movement are incorporated to nurture gross motor skills. RSVP to Gina at gina@usod.org to get the Zoom link. </p><p><br></p><br><p></p>
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Upcoming Events

May 30 - Preschool Pals
Jun 1 - Makers Monday
Jun 2 - Virtual Sing Along with Jessica Sanders
Jun 2 - Toddler Tuesday
Jun 2 - 321 Virtual Workout (10 & older)
Jun 2 - USOD Young Friends Parent Roundtable
Jun 3 - Young Friends Story Time with Miss Barb
Jun 3 - MindBodySoul Virtual Bingo
Jun 3 - DADS Night In
Jun 4 - Cooking Club
Jun 4 - 321 Virtual Workout (10 & older)
Jun 5 - Dance Party with No Rulz Art
Jun 6 - Preschool Pals
Jun 8 - Makers Monday
Jun 9 - Virtual Sing Along with Jessica Sanders
Jun 9 - Toddler Tuesday
Jun 9 - 321 Virtual Workout (10 & older)
Jun 10 - Young Friends Story Time with Miss Barb
Jun 10 - MindBodySoul Virtual Bingo
Jun 11 - Cooking Club
Jun 11 - 321 Virtual Workout (10 & older)
Jun 12 - Dance Party with No Rulz Art
Jun 12 - Moms Night In
Jun 15 - USOD Grandparents Virtual Group
Jun 16 - Virtual Sing Along with Jessica Sanders
Jun 16 - 321 Virtual Workout (10 & older)
Jun 17 - Young Friends Story Time with Miss Barb
Jun 17 - MindBodySoul Virtual Bingo
Jun 18 - 321 Virtual Workout (10 & older)
Jun 19 - Dance Party with No Rulz Art
Jun 23 - 321 Virtual Workout (10 & older)
Jun 24 - Young Friends Story Time with Miss Barb
Jun 24 - MindBodySoul Virtual Bingo
Jun 25 - 321 Virtual Workout (10 & older)
Jun 26 - Dance Party with No Rulz Art