Up About Down is an organization of people committed to enhancing the quality of life for individuals with Down syndrome and their families.
We strive to provide positive and accurate information through advocacy and education thereby raising Down syndrome awareness throughout the community.
We operate under Windsor-Essex Down Syndrome Association, and since being founded in 1990 have been serving the community for over 25 years.
Oct
25
Fri
2019
We are booked for a great Halloween Night of Dancing on Friday, October 25. Our Location has changed to Corpus Christi Church Hall at 1400 Cabana Rd W. There is lots of parking and a door on the right and into the Hall from the parking lot.
Dance from 7pm – 9pm.
Snacks and Fun with friends.
We were unable to get Jody and her team for Music that night so I need your help to suggest someone to replace them, plus we need coloured lights, even a DJ. Please send your thoughts right away.
Nov
3
Sun
2019
Nov 3 all-day
Hi Families,
Please save this date for our Annual Bowling for Down Syndrome Awareness Week with our Families
Super Bowl
10000 Tecumseh Rd E., Windsor
More info to follow.
Nov
4
Mon
2019
The Windsor-Essex Down Syndrome Association (Up About Down) is excited to invite parents to a seminar about Teaching Your Child To Read. This seminar is intended for Parents/Caregivers of children and adults with Down Syndrome who are looking for tips and strategies for early reading skills.
Thank you for the many responses! We chose the date based on popular demand and hope this will accommodate the majority.
When: Monday, November 4th 6:30 p.m.
Where: Central Park Athletics, 3400 Grand Marais Rd East. “Small Meeting Room” on the second floor just past the restaurant (not far from the gymnastics viewing area for you regulars). Enter the parking lot off of Grand Marais between Walker and Central. Enter the building at the main entrance at the south east corner nearest to Grand Marais, go up the stairs and to the right past the restaurant, there will be signage.
Presenter: Shelley Lavoie. Shelley has a Developmental Psychology Degree from the University of Windsor and a Learning Disability Specialist Post Graduate Diploma from Cambrian College in Learning Strategies as well as Assistive Technology. She has spent many years as an Adult Literacy Instructor at the Windsor Public Library teaching individuals with varying levels of abilities. Currently, Shelley owns the Literacy Loft, a tutoring agency that specializes in teaching people with developmental and learning challenges. Shelley is certified in the Orton-Gillingham Approach, which uses a multi-sensory approach for learning.
Please come and enjoy an evening out to hear technical advice, real life suggestions, learn, share, and make new friends.
*** We will have light snacks and educational reading door prizes to win!***
RSVP to Cindy Tracey at cindy.tracey@yahoo.ca.
Proudly Sponsored by the Windsor-Essex Down Syndrome Association
