Down Syndrome Association of Los Angeles

09/13/2024

Join us for our 30th Annual DSALA T21 Walk and Festival! We are looking for volunteers with a great attitude in the Los Angeles area. All community members 16 years of age or older are welcome.

09/12/2024

CalAble's upcoming webinar, Qualified Disability Expenses, will explore how you can use your CalABLE account to buy items you need and want. Included in the webinar will be:
• CalABLE Basics
• Definition of a Qualified Disability Expense
• Examples
The webinar will conclude with a Q&A session to give participants an opportunity to ask additional questions

09/11/2024

This series will include ways to help providers and caregivers enhance the well-being of their families and clients who have ID and suspected or diagnosed dementia, through the use of ancillary supports likely to have been important in a person’s life history. Learn more at https://www.the-ntg.org/training

09/10/2024

We are delighted that Susan Yeagley will be joining us at our 30th Annual T21 Walk and Festival Sunday, November 3, 2024, 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM, Santa Anita park in Arcadia. Come and Celebrate with us!

09/07/2024

Join us for a High energy, calorie-burning dance party modified for individuals with special needs. Wear your best Halloween costume for this fun Zumba party on October 13, 2024 at the San Fernando Park Gymnasium, 208 Park Ave, San Fernando, CA, 91340

09/06/2024

Preorder your 30th Annual DSA Los Angeles T21 Walk T-shirt to show your support! Deadline to order is Oct.13. https://www.dsala.org/t21walk-shirt.html.

09/05/2024

Undivided helps families raising kids with disabilities and learning differences get what they need to thrive. Fueled by families, backed by experts. Join Undivided for a free Facebook Live event to learn more about what you can do to prepare your child for the new school year. Sept 12, 1:00pm PDT. https://www.facebook.com/undividedapp

09/05/2024

https://lumindidsc.org/reflections-on-down-syndrome-associated-alzheimers-disease

A personal reflection about an amazing brother with Down syndrome and the realities of Down syndrome-associated Alzheimer's Disease.

09/04/2024

We are delighted that Ozomatli's Asdru Sierra will be joining us at our 30th Annual T21 Walk and Festival Sunday, November 3, 2024, 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM, Santa Anita park in Arcadia. Come and Celebrate with us!

08/31/2024

We are offering fabulous prizes to the teams who reach the following fundraising goals: $1000 or More by Saturday, September 7, 2024. Learn more about how you can be the next winner. https://www.dsala.org/dsala-walk-incentives.html

08/28/2024

Join us at the beautiful grounds of Santa Anita Park on Nov 3, 2024 from 11:30am-2:30pm for our 30th Annual T21 Walk! We appreciate the ongoing support from Santa Anita Park. https://www.dsala.org/what-we-do/events/dsala-walk.html

08/27/2024

Emmanuel Joseph Bishop's self-advocate presentation is targeted to parents and professionals to raise hope and awareness of the abilities in persons with Down syndrome. His goals are to highlight the abilities, talents, skills, and gifts in Down syndrome. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-nObk_rsCQ

08/22/2024

The annual Our Own Family Camp at YMCA Camp Oakes near Big Bear over Labor Day weekend is exclusively designed for families of individuals with Down syndrome.

08/22/2024

Cultivar y Crecer, the parent support group for Spanish-speaking families of individuals with special needs, is meeting this Friday, August 23rd.

08/20/2024

Are you considering whether your child could benefit from assistive technology? Join us for our free zoom Saturday Seminar, presented by TASK. August 24th, 2024 at 10:00am

08/18/2024

Join Dr. Santoro and the Keck School of Medicine for a fun afternoon with food and drinks on Saturday, August 24th, 2024, Moorpark, CA. From 3:00pm to until we're done!

08/16/2024

Do you have a family member with down syndrome? Support the UCI Center for Aging Research in Down Syndrome in this a one-time, online anonymous survey which aims to bring better medical care and support for people with Down syndrome and their families.

08/15/2024

Get ready for the 30th Annual DSA Los Angeles T21 Walk! It's that time of the year again to participate in this awareness and fundraising event. Whether you lead a team, join one, or support a team, you can contribute to ensuring that every individual with Down syndrome has the chance to be a cherished part of our community. Teams Raising $1,000 or More by Saturday, September 7, 2024 can win big prizes!

08/13/2024

Kayla Kosmalski, 18, achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first contestant with Down syndrome to participate in Miss Teen USA. While she did not secure the title, Kosmalski was honored with the "Miss Congeniality" title.

08/08/2024

Sarah Francati and her sister Emily, who has Down syndrome, have shared their story in viral TikTok videos, explaining how their single mother was diagnosed with stage-three colon cancer and needed help raising her younger child.

08/07/2024

Mattel introduces the first Black Barbie with Down syndrome.

The new blind Barbie and first Black Barbie with Down syndrome have been introduced by Mattel as part of their 2024 Fashionistas line.

08/06/2024

A fossilized ear bone unearthed in a cave in Spain has revealed a Neanderthal child who lived with Down syndrome until the age of 6, according to a new study.

08/04/2024

Support our loved ones with Down syndrome! Join us at the 30th annual T21 Walk and Festival!

08/02/2024

Kidpower International (kidpower.org) is the nonprofit leader in personal safety education for all ages and abilities. More than 8 million people have learned Kidpower skills to promote healthy relationships, improve communication, and protect adults, teens, and children from bullying, violence, abuse, and other harm since Kidpower's establishment in 1989.

07/31/2024

Welcome to the Camp Oakes Family Camp Registration!
YMCA'S OWN FAMILY CAMP

Aug 30-Sept 2, 2024

Check In begins Friday 4p
Check Out is Monday 10a

There is pizza available for purchase for Friday evening arrival day via the registration process!
Register Here ---> https://campoakes.campmanagement.com/group-register

07/29/2024

The Children Hospital of Los Angeles is conducting a research study, to show how 6 months of oxygen treatment while sleeping affects your sleep, quality of life. We also want to see if the oxygen helps decrease the severity of your obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

07/27/2024

We are offering fabulous prizes to the teams who reach the following fundraising goals: $500 or More by Saturday, August 6, 2024. Learn more about how you can be the next winner. https://www.dsala.org/dsala-walk-incentives.html

07/24/2024

If you'd like learn more about the DSALA's T21 Walk sponsorship opportunity benefits, please follow the link to show your support. https://www.dsala.org/dsala-walk-vendor-sponsorship.html

07/18/2024