All events will be held on Saturday mornings. Coffee, fruit and bagels will be available. Childcare provided with RSVP.
Month | Topic | Speaker/Activity | RSVP Link |
Jan. 25 | Trusts and Estate Planning | A session with local attorneys Richard Bush and Matthew Goodin, Financial Planning Professionals regarding special needs trusts and estate planning. There will be refreshments provided and childcare will be provided. Please respond to the RSVP form so that we can be best prepared. | RSVP |
Feb. 22 | Welcome to New Families | Social/Shower time with new families | RSVP |
March 28 | Nutrition | Dietician Terri Lykins talks about the role of nutrition and health | RSVP |
April 25 | enTech Assistive Technology Education | A member of the enTECH staff will be here to educate families regarding the use of assistive and adaptive technology. enTECH provides therapy, equipment rental, and other services to assist individuals of all ages who need alternative ways of participating in educational, community, and daily activities | RSVP |
May 22 | CPR | Become CPR certified DSL staff Shelly Durbin and Cathy Palmer will offer a CPR certification for no cost. | RSVP |
June 27 | Sexuality | Elevatus Training Addressing Sexuality with people with Developmental Disabilities Led by DSL staff Cathy Palmer and Susan Teaford | RSVP |
July 25 | Self-Care | Jennifer Owens is a licensed clinical social worker with a passion for guiding people towards their best life. She will offer meditation and self-care tips to alleviate stress and anxiety. | RSVP |
Aug. 22 | Think Move Learn | Think Move Learn is a fun and effective way to improve sensory processing, motor planning, learning skills and more. We combine sensory experiences, occupational therapy, and academic stimulation to design a program tailored for groups or 1:1. Our team of educators and therapists are trained in sensory integration methods, vestibular and proprioceptive stimulation activities, and cognitive development. | RSVP |
Sept. 26 | Encouraging Responsibility | Jenny Pollard, behaviorist and Employment Specialists,’ Briana Heitzman and Zac Sappenfield will give advice on the importance of encouraging responsibility in children from a young age. | RSVP |
Oct. 24 | Residential Options | RSVP | |
Nov. 21 | Positive Approach to Care for Aging | DSL staff member and certified PAC trainer, Cathy Palmer will demonstrate how a positive approach to care of those with dementia can make life less stressful. | RSVP |
December | No event | Happy Holidays! |
