Find Your Way

Find Your Way is a new collection of programs focusing on self-determination in adults with Down syndrome. These programs will be geared towards increasing personal independence by putting a strong focus on individual goals and progress tracking.

IGNITE – one-day event for those who are beginning to make self-determination a focus.
ACCELERATE – overnight weekend retreat for those who are comfortable staying overnight and interested in learning skills to help them live a self-determined life.
NAVIGATE – overnight weekend retreat for those who are comfortable staying overnight and considering moving out or living more independently within the next year.
CRUISE – various classes for those who are currently living independently.

At the beginning of each year, we open enrollment for the “Find Your Way” program. Families who choose to enroll will meet with our adult coordinators for a “consultation”. Individuals with Down syndrome, parents/caregivers, and our adult coordinators will work together to determine which of the four programs would be most beneficial for the coming year. Registration will be separate from the quarterly program registration

2024 Information Night

Ages: parents/caregivers of adults with Down syndrome
Date: Thursday, January 11
Time: 6 – 7 pm
Location: DSAGC Empowerment Center – 4623 Wesley Ave Suite B, Cincinnati OH, 45212
Cost: Free
Description: The Find Your Way Program is expanding during 2024! Find Your Way is a growing collection of programs focusing on self-determination in adults with Down syndrome. These programs will be geared towards increasing personal independence by putting a strong focus on individual goals and progress tracking. Spend the evening learning about each of the Find Your Way programs to determine which one might be the fit for your young adult!
Register
Registration opens December 1^st.

2024 Consultations

Ages: parents/caregivers of adults with Down syndrome
Date: January 15, 2024 – February 29, 2024
Time: scheduled individually with Young Adult Coordinator
Location: virtual via Zoom
Cost: Free
Description: Individuals with Down syndrome, parents/caregivers, and our adult coordinators will work together to determine which of the four programs would be most beneficial for the coming year. Completion of a 2024 Find Your Way consultation is MANDATORY to participate in Find Your Way programming during 2024. Once you register for a FYW consultation, the young adult coordinator will reach out to you to schedule your appointment.
Register
Registration opens December 1^st.

Tune Up Classes

Ages: 18+ (those who have participated in a Find Your Way program in 2023)
Dates:
Thursday, January 25 – Kitchen Safety
Monday, February 12 - Cooking
Thursday, February 22 – Grocery Shopping
Monday, March 4 – Laundry Basics
Monday, March 18 – Transportation / Ride Share
Time: 6 – 8 pm
Location: DSAGC Empowerment Center – 4623 Wesley Ave Suite B, Cincinnati OH, 45212
Cost: $5 per class
Description: Find Your Way Tune-Ups are a collection of life skills classes to help young adults improve their self-determination and independence skills. These allow young adults to gain experience with the skills that they will need to live more independently. Tune Ups will cover a variety of different topics including meal preparation and cooking, transportation, shopping, scheduling appointments, laundry, housecleaning, budgeting, and more. Please sign up for each Tune Up class individually. You may sign up for and participate in Tune Up Classes prior to the completion of your FYW consultation.
Register
Registration opens December 1^st.