programs

Self-Advocate Programs

“Adult Matters has helped me be a better person. My life is better now because I have more friends.”
- Patrice McHale, Self-Advocate

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Adult Matters (18+)

Young couple dancing The Adult Matters program is especially designed for adults with Down syndrome and their families. Adult Matters is focused on enhancing the lives of adults with Down syndrome by offering a variety of social and educational events that connect the adult to his or her community.

Aging Issues Group for Caregivers

This quarterly group is designed for parents and caregivers of adults with Down syndrome over the age of 25. It was created in order to provide them with the opportunity to network with one another, share resources, and discuss pertinent issues that may affect aging adults with Down syndrome. Topics may include legal issues, caregiver stress, dementia, health concerns, etc.

AIM (Advocates in Motion)

Adults with Down syndrome provide valuable in-kind volunteer hours the third Friday of each month by processing DSAGC mailings, writing Get Well cards, submitting articles for the D.S. Press, and supporting DSAGC events.

Cooking Classes

Cooking Classes: These classes are held on a Saturday every other month in order to provide adults with Down syndrome the opportunity to participate in a hands-on cooking experience. Participants focus on gaining knowledge in the areas of meal planning/preparation, kitchen safety, and general cooking skills.

Friendship Network

This unique, community website gives adults with Down syndrome a safe venue to chat, visit and learn about each other’s interests so peer relationships can develop online and in person. The primary goal of the website is to increase social support and inclusion in the community in order to decrease the social isolation identified by adults with Down syndrome.

Speaker’s Bureau

Speakers Six hours of training in public speaking, speech writing, and Power Point presentations allow self-advocates to speak out about their lives, interests, and abilities to a variety of groups in the community.