Northland Buddies of Kansas City

Just want to make sure everyone saw this. Looks like fun & it’s free!

Chris and Carissa will be keynote speakers at our conference on November 13th and their parents will participate in a panel discussion and answer audience questions on how they have supported the couple to achieve their dreams of being married, working and living in the community with supports. You don't want to miss this!

We also have breakout sessions on
Behavior
Visual Supports
Toilet Training
Financial Planning
Teaching Math
Medical Updates
Long Term Planning
Employment
Early Writing Skills

Visit the conference website to learn more and register!
https://kcdsi.org/conference/

Download conference brochure here:
https://kcdsi.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/02/2021-Keys-to-Success-Conference-Brochure.pdf

Parents: This is a great opportunity to bring your child's teacher/para with you to learn best practices for supporting students with Down syndrome.

Chris And Carissa's First Dance A look at the first dance shared between Chris and Carissa on their wedding night

We are excited to share that our Keys to Success Conference will be held Saturday, November 13th at the Overland Park Convention Center from 8 AM-4:30 PM!
We have great presenters covering topics across the lifespan:
Behavior
Visual Supports
Toilet Training
Financial Planning
Teaching Math
Medical Updates
Long Term Planning
Employment
Early Writing Skills

Visit the conference website to learn more and register!
https://kcdsi.org/conference/

Download conference brochure here:https://kcdsi.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/02/2021-Keys-to-Success-Conference-Brochure.pdf

Parents: This is a great opportunity to bring your child's teacher/para with you to learn best practices for supporting students with Down syndrome.

WOOHOO! Team t-shirt deadline has been extended a few days.
The deadline to register and receive a team t-shirt (with the team name printed on the back) has been extended through Wednesday, September 29th at 5:00pm.

Please share this with your family and friends. There’s still time to register and receive the commemorative Step Up Walk shirt.
Also, please note that Saturday, October 9th is team t-shirt pick up date and the team incentives deadline.

T-shirt pick up will be held at our office in Mission from 9am-1pm.

https://stepupwalk.org/

TIME IS RUNNING OUT! Be sure to get everyone on your team registered by THIS SUNDAY at 6 PM to ensure they will have your team name on the shoulders.
https://stepupwalk.org/

LAST CHANCE to register your family to join us this Sunday at the Weston Red Barn Farm! Registration closes tomorrow night. Bring the kids for a hay ride, explore the corn maze, shop in the general store and pick out some pumpkins.

Register by clicking the link.

Family Day at Weston Red Barn Farm Join us for a family friendly fun day at the farm! We will have light snacks, family games, hayrides…

Is your family registered to join us Sunday, September 12th at the Weston Red Barn Farm? Enjoy hay rack rides, visiting with other families, exploring the corn maze, shopping in the general store petting the animals and some light refreshments.

Register here: https://dsiredbarnfarm.eventzilla.net

The KC Northland Elks Lodge has been a long time partner and supporter of our mission and work. Did you know they funded ALL of our baby baskets we delivered over the last three years? They are hosting a fundraising breakfast tomorrow morning and donating all proceeds to help us out again. Hope you will consider chowing down for Down syndrome :-)

Please join us for this exciting Art Exhibit that is years in the making! The Just As I Am gallery will have it's grand debut at the Leedy-Volkous Art Center and be on display from Friday, August 6th- Saturday, October 30th. Encourage your friends, family, neighbors, co-workers, therapists and education team to come see the exhibit.
Just As I Am* invites us to view the world through the lens of someone living with Down syndrome. This project’s aim is to create awareness and a better understanding of Down syndrome through raw, authentic stories, intimate portraiture and short film series, as to change the way we see those with Down syndrome.
These individuals are not deficient in any way; but are in fact “extra.” An extra chromosome gives those with Down syndrome an extraordinary ability to see the good, the joy, and the beauty in this world that the rest of us can’t see. This project challenges us to celebrate those with Down syndrome just as they are and to recognize the gifts and talents these individuals bring to the world.
*Project in Partnership with Randy Bacon of 7 Billion Ones and Down Syndrome Innovations

Just As I Am - Trailer Down Syndrome Innovations and 7 Billion Ones present: Just As I Am.Just As I Am* invites us to view the world through the lens of someone living with Down sy...

Who wants four free passes to the KC Zoo? All Step Up Walk captains who have their teams registered by July 1st will be entered into a drawing to win zoo passes. Is your team registered yet?
Ready? Set. GO! https://stepupwalk.org/

We are so excited to host our grand opening celebration for the new lifelong learning campus on Saturday June 19th from 9-11 AM. Bring the whole family and participate in a fun scavenger hunt to explore our new building, learn about new services and supports, meet our team and to be entered into a drawing for fun prizes! Register at the link below.

**For the safety of our members, we ask that participants wear masks while inside the building**

Grand Opening Celebration! Bring the whole family and join us for our grand opening celebration for our Lifelong Learning…

Come join us for our first Dash for Down Syndrome 5K on Saturday, June 19th. All funds raised will support vital programs and services to help people with Down syndrome live to their full potential! Registration closes June 11th.
https://kcdsi.org/.../dash-for-down-syndrome-5k-fundraiser/