Join us on Thursday, March 21st as we celebrate World Down Syndrome Day - a day to spread awareness and understanding, and to celebrate those with Down Syndrome. This year, HDGH's Changing Lives Together Foundation is proud to support Down Syndrome programs through a $500 donation to the Windsor-Essex Down Syndrome Association, Up About Down.
15 Mar 2019 posted by upaboutdownMarch is such a special month for us as we celebrate World Down Syndrome Day on March 21! This year we are looking to get our whole community involved in the fun and awareness and the Board has been working hard to reach out to various organizations in our community. All of Windsor-Essex is invited
4 Mar 2019 posted by upaboutdownDSSA - Disability Studies Student Association - University of Windsor will be hosting their 5th Annual Down Syndrome Day Walk, Sunday March 24, 2019 for Up About Down. YAH! They will be holding this year's walk at Malden Park. Registration will start at 11:30 am and their walk will start at 12:00 pm. Your $10.00
25 Feb 2019 posted by upaboutdownAs previously announced, we are so excited for part of our World Down Syndrome Day celebrations to be with the Windsor Express on Friday, March 22 at 7 pm. Tickets are officially on sale! Purchase Info Tickets are $15.00 each. We are accepting payment by e-transfer. Send payment to info@upaboutdown.org. For your convenience, you can
25 Feb 2019 posted by upaboutdownThe Sabre Bytes Robotics Team #772 is excited to head to competition Thursday, March 21 wearing their socks! I will take pictures with the socks to send. Should be a lot of fun and so proud to support such amazing kids and adults. – Sheri Koscielski
22 Feb 2019 posted by upaboutdownWe are hosting another Tech Talks on Tuesday, February 26th at 1pm. We will be hosting Derek Roy and Amanda Mastronardi of Community Living Essex County to learn about how technology can help our families with employment and discuss Career Compass and E-vantage. Please RSVP by February 22nd by contacting Kelly Runnalls by phone: 519-776-6483
19 Feb 2019 posted by upaboutdownJMCC is offering Cheerleading to our group. There are 4 spots left. The cost will be prorated as this activity has been going on for a month already. Please contact Mallory by phone: 519-252-7281 Ext. 523 or email: mallory.reiner@jmccentre.ca if your child is interested in taking part in Cheerleading.
19 Feb 2019 posted by upaboutdownHi Everyone, Just wanted to share that Tommy and Soham’s school, Kingsville Public School, has put up a display case for Down Syndrome Awareness. The t-shirts are for sale for $15 each on the school cash online site. Kingsville Public School is asking for the students to purchase a shirt and wear it on March 21
19 Feb 2019 posted by upaboutdownWhat a Dance! And such a joy for me to see so many members dancing and enjoying each others friendship, under the many coloured lights from the Party Rocker. Thank you to Jody and her team for the Best Music ever, that kept the floor full of dancers all night long. Your Valentine Picture Wall
12 Feb 2019 posted by upaboutdownThe Disability Studies Student Association, (DSSA) Co-Presidents Taya Agius and Samantha Mortier, have invited Up About Down to their 5th Annual Down Syndrome Day Walk on Sunday, March 24th, from 11:30 am at Malden Park. We appreciate our Partnership with DSSA as their recipient each year in donating proceeds to our organization. Please extend this
30 Jan 2019 posted by upaboutdown