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 Fall 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)

Fall 2023 Enrichment Classes

Play with the Pros – September

Ages: 0 - 17 (siblings welcome)
Date: Saturday, September 16
Time: 10 - 11:30 am
Location: DSAGC Empowerment Center – 4623 Wesley Avenue, Suite B Cincinnati, Ohio 45212
Cost: Free
Description: “Play with the Pros”, is a non-directive approach to provide parents with therapeutic information. Parents and child(ren) are free to play in their own way like any playgroup. A trained therapist will be on site to observe and help you with any OT/PT concerns you may have at your request. By observation and with input from you, the therapists can give ideas for next steps to aide in enhancing your child’s fine/gross motor skills.
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Play with the Pros – Trick-or-Treat Prep

Ages: 0 - 17 (siblings welcome)
Date: Saturday, October 14
Time: 10 - 11:30 am
Location: DSAGC Empowerment Center – 4623 Wesley Avenue, Suite B Cincinnati, Ohio 45212
Cost: Free
Description: “Play with the Pros”, is a non-directive approach to provide parents with therapeutic information. Parents and child(ren) are free to play in their own way like any playgroup. A trained therapist will be on site to observe and help you with any OT/PT concerns you may have at your request. By observation and with input from you, the therapists can give ideas for next steps to aide in enhancing your child’s fine/gross motor skills.

This month, we will focus on practicing skills for a successful trick-or-treat! Therapists will help children to practice using their device, pictures, or verbally saying “trick or treat” / “thank you”, opening their candy bag, picking up a piece of candy, etc. It will be a fun morning full of fun!
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Play with the Pros – Turkey Time

Ages: 0 - 17 (siblings welcome)
Date: Saturday, November 11
Time: 10 - 11:30 am
Location: DSAGC Empowerment Center – 4623 Wesley Avenue, Suite B Cincinnati, Ohio 45212
Cost: Free
Description: “Play with the Pros”, is a non-directive approach to provide parents with therapeutic information. Parents and child(ren) are free to play in their own way like any playgroup. A trained therapist will be on site to observe and help you with any OT/PT concerns you may have at your request. By observation and with input from you, the therapists can give ideas for next steps to aide in enhancing your child’s fine/gross motor skills.
Register

IEP 101

Ages: parents/caregivers of ages 0-5
Date: Tuesday, October 17
Time: 7 – 8 pm
Location: Zoom
Cost: Free
Description: Our School Age Coordinator, Joanie Elfers, will introduce you to the IEP process. You will learn the basics of developing this vital document, discuss the breakdown of what to consider when creating appropriate goals, and outlining what kinds of services the schools may provide. Bring your IEP questions and concerns to discuss matters of education, inclusion, and how to best advocate for your student.
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IEP Advocacy for Spanish-Speaking families

Ages: padres/cuidadores
Date: domingo 22 de octubre
Time: 2 – 4 pm
Location: DSAGC Empowerment Center - 4623 Wesley Ave, Suite B, Cincinnati, OH 45212
Cost: Free
Description: Discutiremos todo lo relacionado con el IEP: conceptos básicos del documento, creación de metas, determinación de los servicios apropiados y más.
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Listen and Create

Ages: 6 – 12
Date: Sunday, October 15
Time: 2 - 3 pm
Location: DSAGC Empowerment Center - 4623 Wesley Ave, Suite B, 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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Meet & Cook with Chef Harvey

Ages: 13+ (reserved for those who have participated in a virtual cooking class)
Date: Monday, October 2
Time: 5:30 pm
Location: Mac’s Pizza Pub – 42 Martha Layne Collins Blvd, Cold Spring, KY 41076
Cost: Free
Description: This is your chance to get to meet Chef Harvey in person and cook with him at his restaurant! Dinner will be provided.
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Adult Wellness Fair

Ages: 18 & up
Date: Thursday, September 28
Time: 6 – 8 pm (stop in anytime)
Location: Down Syndrome Association of Greater Cincinnati – 4623 Wesley Avenue, Suite B Cincinnati, OH 45212
Cost: Free
Description: Come chat with a wide variety of local community support professionals and organizations. Exhibitors will provide resources and answer your questions. Visit each exhibitor and complete your Bingo card to be entered to win a FitBit!
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Town Hall with Representative Greg Landsman

Ages: 18+
Date: Saturday, October 7
Time: 12 pm
Location: DSAGC Empowerment Center – 4623 Wesley Avenue, Suite B Cincinnati, Ohio 45212
Cost: Free
Description: We encourage adults, their parents, siblings, and caregivers to attend this Town Hall meeting with Representative Greg Landsman. Adults will have the opportunity to ask questions and talk about the needs of our community.
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Kindness Krew – Holiday Gifts

Ages: 18+
Date: Saturday, November 4
Time: 1 - 3pm
Location: DSAGC Empowerment Center - 4623 Wesley Ave, Suite B, Cincinnati, OH 45212
Cost: Free
Description: For this Kindness Krew event, we will be assembling holiday gifts that will be passed out to DSAGC families at our annual Holiday Party. All materials, instructions, and snacks provided. Family and friends are encouraged and welcome to attend!
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Kindness Krew – Crayons to Computers

Ages: 18+
Date: Saturday, October 28
Time: 10 am – 12 pm
Location: Crayons to Computers - 1350 Tennessee Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45229
Cost: Free
Description: The Kindness Krew is a volunteering opportunity for adults with Down syndrome to give back to the community. For this event, volunteers will join our friends at the Rotary Club of Cincinnati for their annual “Rotary Do Days”. Volunteers will assist Crayons to Computers with various tasks, which may include assembling/disassembling items, organizing school supplies, etc. Lunch will be provided. Participants must have their own transportation.
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Adaptive Cooking

Ages: 25+
Date: Sunday, December 17
Time: 2 – 4 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 measuring, stirring, and other cooking skills. Our fine motor skills will be enhanced while creating a tasty meal.
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Virtual Cooking with Chef Harvey

Ages: all ages
Dates: 3^rd Thursday of every month (Oct 19, Nov 16, no December class)
Time: 4:30 – 5:30 pm
Location: Zoom
Cost: Free
Description: Join Chef Harvey in this virtual cooking class where we will create something delicious! While learning about kitchen tools, ingredients, and recipes, we will also be working on a variety of fine motor skills and sequencing. Participating in our cooking classes is another avenue to work on cognitive skills and sensory development.
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Virtual Bingo

Ages: all ages
Date: 2^nd Tuesday of every month (Oct 10, Nov 14, Dec 12)
Time: 4:30 – 5:00 pm
Location: Zoom
Cost: Free
Description: Families of all ages are invited to play a few rounds of Bingo each month! Playing Bingo is fun and strengthens important skills like recognition, observation, concentration, and turn-taking.
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Virtual Baking with Tablespoon Cooking Co.

Ages: all ages
Date: 3^rd Tuesday of every month (Oct 17, Nov 21, Dec 19)
Time: 4:30 – 5:15 pm
Location: Zoom
Cost: Free
Description: Join Chef Jordan & Chef Daniel in this fun virtual baking class where we'll be working on skills such as measuring, stirring, and cooking. Our fine motor skills, those involving small muscles of the hands and fingers, will be enhanced while baking up a tasty treat! A bonus of these virtual classes is that you will be practicing cooking in your own kitchen with your own appliances and utensils!
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Virtual Creative Expressions

Ages: 18+
Date: 1^st Wednesday of Every month (Oct 4, Nov 1, Dec 6)
Time: 1:30 – 2:00 pm
Location: Zoom
Cost: Free
Description: Join Emma Daniel, Adult Program Specialist and Mazie Wellington, Adult Coordinator from your basement, outside, or wherever you want to get creative and connect! We will express ourselves through writing, drawing, art and more.
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