Calendar of Events

DSIA Ice Cream Social for Families and Professionals
Sunday, August 24
McKinley Park, Sacramento

Celebrate the end of summer with the Down Syndrome Information Alliance at our ice cream social on Sunday, August 24 from 3pm-5pm at McKinley Park (3330 McKinley Blvd, Sacramento). This well-shaded park offers a great gathering spot for adult and children alike. The DSIA will provide fruit bars and ice cream sandwiches generously donated by Dreyer's. Bring chairs and/or blankets for this fun event! For more information, or to RSVP please email hope@downsyndromeinfo.org

Heartache to Hope: Professionals
Back by Popular Demand!
Friday, September 19

REGISTRATION REQUIRED. This program is not specific to Down syndrome. Professionals serving people with all disabilities are welcome. Professionals: 1pm-3pm – Alta California Regional Center.

Journey with Stacey B Thacker, LMFT, as she shares her family's experience raising a child with multiple disabilities. In this interactive presentation, Stacey outlines the emotional impact of disability on the family and assists professionals in gaining the skills necessary to facilitate growth among the families they serve as well as in themselves. Sponsored jointly by the DSIA, Alta California Regional Center, Warmline Family Resource Center and the Sacramento County Office of Education

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Heartache to Hope: Parents
Back by Popular Demand!
Friday, September 19

REGISTRATION REQUIRED. This presentation is not specific to Down syndrome. Family members affected by all disabilities are welcome. Family Members: 6pm-8:30pm – Sacramento County Office of Education. Free dinner and childcare will be provided for those who register.

Families who have children with special needs will find in this workshop a safe and inviting place to explore the emotional impact of their child's condition on themselves and their family. They will learn new ways of interacting with each other that foster support, love and maintain or restore functional family dynamics. Sponsored jointly by the DSIA, Alta California Regional Center, Warmline Family Resource Center and the Sacramento County Office of Education

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Buddy Walk *Featuring Chris Burke!*
Saturday, October 4 | Southside Park, Sacramento

Sponsorships available! We need your help to plan this year’s Buddy Walk! Contact ktmcgrath96@yahoo.com to join our planning committee.

Join the DSIA for its biggest family affair of the year! This year’s Buddy Walk will feature a concert by The Chris Burke Band! This event is for families, friends, professionals and the community. Lots of kids activities and the walk is only 1 mile long!

Registration is highly recommended!


Celebration of Hope
Friday, November 7 | 6:00 p.m.
IMAX Theatre, Downtown Sacramento

We are planning something spectacular for this year’s Celebration of Hope (details to come!). Enjoy food, drink and entertainment while shopping our silent and live auction. Proceeds benefit the DSIA’s family and education programs.

Sponsored jointly by the DSIA and the Granite Bay Rotary Club.

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ONGOING EVENTS:

Community Networks are casual family get-togethers that provide an opportunity for the entire family to mix, mingle, share information and network. The entire family is invited. Please contact your local group leader for more information. Visit the DSIA Community Networks page for contact information.