Enrichment Classes

Enrichment Classes focus on increasing knowledge about a particular topic or enhancing a specific skill. These classes are different from our Empowerment Series because there is only one class to attend rather than a "series" of classes. Registration is required. Most of our enrichment classes are free or charge a very small registration fee.

Below are the Enrichment Classes available for Spring 2023. New classes are offered each quarter.

Winter (Jan, Feb, Mar - registration opens Dec 1)
Spring (Apr, May, June - registration opens Mar 1)
Summer (July, Aug, Sept - registration opens June 1)
Fall (Oct, Nov, Dec - registration opens Sept 1)

Spring 2023 Enrichment Classes

Physical Therapy Evaluations

Ages: 0 – 17
Date: Wednesday, June 14 (initial eval) & Wednesday, June 21 (follow-up eval)
Time: 10:00 – 11:00 am
Location: DSAGC Empowerment Center, 4623 Wesley Avenue, Suite B Cincinnati, Ohio 45212
Cost: Free
Description: Do you want to have your child’s gross motor skills assessed/re-assessed while also helping student Physical Therapists learn more about Down Syndrome and working with families as a therapeutic professional?

In this one-hour evaluation you will have the opportunity to work with the Mount St Joseph University – Doctor of Physical Therapy Students. With the supervision of their instructor, Kim Perkins PT, DPT, CBIS (previous CCHMC Thomas Center PT), the students will interview your family and work with your children to assess the child’s gross motor skills.

There is also an additional (and optional) one hour session the following week where you will receive a student written, formal, Physical Therapy evaluation of your child, verified by the instructor. You will then have time to discuss the evaluation with the student PT and practice the recommended exercises/activities for your child.

Whether you are able to participate in the evaluation or both the evaluation and follow up session, the Physical therapy (PT) students’ welcome feedback on their professional behaviors, delivery of services, and clarity of exercise implementation.
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Reptile encounter with Dino Buddies

Ages: 3 - 7
Date: Saturday, May 20
Time: 10:30 - 11:30 am
Location: DSAGC Community Room - 4623 Wesley Ave., Suite A, Cincinnati, OH 45212
Cost: Free
Description: Have you ever wanted to get up close and personal with a bearded dragon? Or maybe even a snake?! Well, here is your chance! Dino Buddies is an educational conservation outreach program whose mission is to get kids of all ages excited about wildlife and the environment.

This Reptile encounter program is designed to teach kids how to identify different types of animals with a fun activity. Kids will learn how to define what a reptile is while also learning about recycling! Dino Buddies believes that just by learning about animals you are helping them.
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Sunday Funday - Listen and Create!

Ages: 6 – 12
Date: Sunday, May 7
Time: 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Location: DSAGC Community Room - 4623 Wesley Ave., Suite A, Cincinnati, OH 45212
Cost: $5
Description: Join Special Education Teacher, Christina Nie, for an afternoon with books, crafts, socialization, and fun!
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321 Jazzercize

Ages: 6 - 17
Date: Saturday March 11
Time: 11:00 – 11:45am
Location: Jazzercize Loveland Fitness Center, 9547 Fields Ertel Road, Loveland, OH 45140
Cost: $5
Description: Try this dance party cardio workout including beat pumping, pulse pounding fun! Your child won’t even know that they are exercising because they will be having a blast with instructor, Chris Auriana.
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IEP Consultation Day in Highland County

Ages: Parents of school-age students
Date: Wednesday, April 12
Time: Time slots: 11 am, 12 pm, 1 pm
Location: The Porch Carry Out and Grill - 421 N West Street, Hillsboro OH 45133
Cost: Free
Description: Register for 1:1 consultation with DSAGC’s School Age Coordinator, Joanie Elfers, to discuss IEP questions and/or any other school related topics.
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IEP Consultation Day in Adams County

Ages: Parents of school-age students
Date: Wednesday, April 12
Time: Time slots: 3 pm, 4 pm, 5 pm
Location: West Union Public Library - 212 East Sparks Street West Union, OH 45693
Cost: Free
Description: Register for 1:1 consultation with DSAGC’s School Age Coordinator, Joanie Elfers, to discuss IEP questions and/or any other school related topics.
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Transition Training OHIO – Next Steps after School

Ages: geared towards ages 14 and up
Date: Wednesday, April 19
Time: 6:30 – 8 pm
Location: DSAGC Community Room - 4623 Wesley Ave, Suite A Cincinnati, OH 45212
Cost: Free
Description: Have you ever wondered what’s next for your child after schooling? We know this uncertain time of transition can be stressful and challenging. Please join us at a transition training! Information will be geared towards parents of those entering the transition age of 14 and above, but everyone is welcome to come and learn. Led by Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities and Hamilton County Developmental Disability Services
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Transition Training KENTUCKY – Next Steps after School

Ages: geared towards ages 14 and up
Date: Monday, April 24
Time: 7 – 8 pm
Location: Lakeside Christian Church - 195 Buttermilk Pike, Lakeside Park, KY 41017
Cost: Free
Description: Have you ever wondered what’s next for your child after schooling? We know this uncertain time of transition can be stressful and challenging. Please join us at a transition training! Information will be geared towards parents of those entering the transition age of 14 and above, but everyone is welcome to come and learn. Led by Kentucky Office of Vocational Rehabilitation
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Employment – Soft Skills Review

Ages: 16 & up
Date: Thursday, June 22
Time: 6:30 – 8 pm
Location: DSAGC Community Room - 4623 Wesley Ave, Suite A Cincinnati, OH 45212
Cost: Free
Description: What are soft skills? They are non-technical skills that relate to how you work. They include how you interact with colleagues, how you solve problems, and how you manage your work. Let’s get together to review and practice some of these skills that will help in current or future.
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Baking at Tablespoon

Ages: 18 - 34
Date: Monday, May 22
Time: 6 - 8 pm
Location: Tablespoon Cooking Co.
Cost: $10
Description: Join Chef Jordan & Chef Daniel at Tablespoon Cooking Co. for this fun fall baking class where we'll be working on activities of daily living such as measuring, stirring, and other cooking skills. Our fine motor skills, those involving small muscles of the hands and fingers, will be enhanced while baking up a tasty treat! All ingredients will be provided by Tablespoon Cooking Co.

*Due to popular demand, registration will be a lottery draw.
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Kindness Krew

Ages: 18 & up
Date: Sunday, April 30
Time: 1 - 3:30 pm
Location: DSAGC Community Room - 4623 Wesley Ave, Suite A Cincinnati, OH 45212
Cost: Free
Description: The Kindness Krew is a new volunteering opportunity for adults with Down syndrome to give back to the community. For this event, we will be assembling peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for a local food bank. Family and friends are also welcome! Please register for each participant. All supplies will be provided. (Not suitable for participants who have nut allergies)
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Adaptive Cooking

Ages: 30 & up
Date: Saturday, March 4
Time: 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Location: Boltz to Nutz Farm (10718 Schlottman Rd, Loveland, OH 45140)
Cost: $5
Description: Join us at Boltz to Nutz Farm for a fun adaptive cooking class where we'll be working on activities of daily living such as measuring, stirring, and other cooking skills. This class will be taught by the Boltz to Nutz staff alongside our very own, Rebecca Freeman! Our fine motor skills, those involving small muscles of the hands and fingers, will be enhanced while creating a tasty treat! Participants will meet at the Boltz to Nutz Farm kitchen. Boltz to Nutz is an adaptive group kitchen and processing center that is open to visitors, equipped with adaptive tools, equipment, and a growing.
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