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 Fall 2024. New classes are offered each quarter.
Our Five Senses
Ages: 0 - 7
Date: Tuesday, September 10
Time: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: DSAGC Empowerment Center, 4623 Wesley Ave., Suite B, Cincinnati, OH 45212
Cost: Free
Description: The Cincinnati Museum Center is joining us to explore our five senses! It takes a nose to know – or maybe hands, ears, eyes, or a tongue! Learn about the magic of your senses through fun, hands-on activities, and interact with a live animal.
Registration Opens June 1 | Registration Closes September 4
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Kindness Crew - Meals on Wheels
Ages: 18 and up
Date: Saturday, September 14
Time: 10 am – 12 pm
Location: Meals on Wheels – 2091 Radcliff Drive Cincinnati, Ohio 45204
Cost: Free
Description: Our Kindness Crew is a way to connect and give back to the community! At this outing, we will be packing dog food for senior citizen pets. Closed toe shoes required.
Registration Opens June 1 | Registration Closes September 9
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Play with the Pros - Zip Button Snap!
Ages: 0 - 7
Date: Saturday, September 14
Time: 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Location: ABC Pediatrics in West Chester, 7591 Tylers Pl Blvd, West Chester Township, OH 45069
Cost: Free
Description: Fall is approaching - which means coats, pants, hats and gloves will be on their way into the closet. We will be working with therapists from ABC Pediatrics on fine motors skills - specifically focusing on zips, buttons and snaps as we head towards colder weather.
Registration Opens June 1 | Registration Closes September 9
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Leaves for Little Folks
Ages: 0 - 7 (siblings welcome)
Date: Wednesday, October 2
Time: 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve, 3455 Poole Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45251
Cost: Free
Description: Let’s jump into FALL by celebrating trees and leaves! We’ll play a leaf sorting game, read a story about the seasons, take a hike along a paved path to investigate leaves, and meet a live animal that depends upon leaves for survival.
Registration: Please register child with Down syndrome and siblings who will be attending.
Registration Opens September 1st | Registration Closes September 25
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Transition Fair
Ages: 13 and up along with their parent(s)/caregiver(s)
Dates: Saturday, October 5
Time: 11 am – 1 pm (open house)
Location: DSAGC Community Room (4623 Wesley Avenue, Suite A Cincinnati, Ohio 45212)
Cost: Free
Description: Have you considered what your loved one is going to do when they complete traditional schooling? Join us at our very own transition fair to learn about educational and employment support options for individuals transitioning out of school. Come learn about opportunities from Great Oaks, Pathways, Transition Living Classroom, Warren Count Project Search, The Point, NORSE Project Search, Northern Kentucky University, The Ohio State University, Easterseals Redwood, LADD, BAWAC, New Perceptions, and more!
A light lunch will be provided, and students will have the opportunity to win a brand-new Chromebook (must attend to register for the drawing)!
Registration Opens September 1st | Registration Closes October 5
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Kindness Crew - Farm
Ages: 18 and up
Date: Saturday, October 12
Time: 9 am – 12 pm
Location: Tikkun Farms (7941 Elizabeth Street Cincinnati, OH 45231)
Cost: Free
Description: Our Kindness Crew is a way to connect and give back to the community! At this outing, we will be working on the farm with plants and building crock pot meals.
Registration Opens September 1st | Registration Closes October 5
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Kindness Crew – Crayons to Computers
Ages: ages 18 and up
Date: Saturday, October 26
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Crayons to Computers (1350 Tennessee Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45229)
Cost: Free
Description: Our Kindness Crew is a way to connect and give back to the community! At this outing, we will working with the Cincinnati Rotary at Crayons to Computers.
Registration Opens September 1st | Registration Closes October 19
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Drumming for Wellness - October
Ages: 35+ (morning) & 25+ (evening)
Date: Tuesday, October 29
Time: Morning – 11 am – 12 pm & Evening – 6 pm – 7 pm
Location: DSAGC Community Room (4623 Wesley Avenue, Suite A Cincinnati, Ohio 45212)
Cost: $5
Description: Drumming offers a blend of physical, mental, and emotional benefits – improved blood circulation, boosts mood & immunity, reduces inflammation, better cognitive function, relieves stress & anxiety, reduces pain, provides social connection, may improve cognitive function in people with dementia, and it is fun!
Registration Opens September 1st | Registration Closes October 22
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Drumming for Wellness – November
Ages: 35+ (morning) & 25+ (evening)
Date: Tuesday, November 19
Time: Morning – 11 am – 12 pm & Evening – 6 pm – 7 pm
Location: DSAGC Community Room (4623 Wesley Avenue, Suite A Cincinnati, Ohio 45212)
Cost: $5
Description: Drumming offers a blend of physical, mental, and emotional benefits – improved blood circulation, boosts mood & immunity, reduces inflammation, better cognitive function, relieves stress & anxiety, reduces pain, provides social connection, may improve cognitive function in people with dementia, and it is fun!
Registration Opens September 1st | Registration Closes November 12
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Adaptive Cooking - November
Ages: ages 25 and up
Date: Saturday, November 23
Time: 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Location: Boltz to Nutz Farm (10718 Schlottman Rd, Loveland, OH 45140)
Cost: $5
Description: Our adaptive cooking classes promote independence while sharing a positive experience in the kitchen! Through cooking, participants work on a variety of skills including communication, social, fine motor, executive function, and more! Alongside friends, we foster a safe learning environment for all.
Registration Opens September 1st | Registration Closes November 16
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Professionalism at Work
Ages: 18 and up
Dates: Tuesday, December 3
Time: 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Location: DSAGC Community Room (4623 Wesley Avenue, Suite A Cincinnati, Ohio 45212)
Cost: Free
Description: A team of professionals from PwC will lead this session focused on professionalism at work. The session will cover topics such as resume building, soft skills and other employment skills that participants can apply at their current or future place of work. A light dinner will be provided at 6:30 pm.
Registration Opens September 1st | Registration Closes November 26
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Adaptive Cooking – December
Ages: ages 25 and up
Date: Saturday, December 14
Time: 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Location: Boltz to Nutz Farm (10718 Schlottman Rd, Loveland, OH 45140)
Cost: $5
Description: Our adaptive cooking classes promote independence while sharing a positive experience in the kitchen! Through cooking, participants work on a variety of skills including communication, social, fine motor, executive function, and more! Alongside friends, we foster a safe learning environment for all.
Registration Opens September 1st | Registration Closes December 7
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