December 10, 2011
Annual holiday party, including a visit from Santa!

November 12, 2011
Pizza party with Soapy the Clown

October 8, 2011
Buddy Walk 2011

September 10, 2011
An open discussion on wandering and wandering prevention

August 13, 2011
Teri Harris, SLP, spoke on speech and language issues in individuals with Down syndrome and various therapy techniques

July 9, 2011
CARES (Canine Assistance Rehabilitation Education & Services)

June 11, 2011
Annual family picnic at High Park in Derby

May 14, 2011
Marti Johnson on special needs planning

April 9, 2011
9a-10a - New parent breakfast
10a-12n - Information sharing session

March 12, 2011
Annual talent show

February 12, 2011
Stephanie Nance on international adoption

January 8, 2011
Inclusion specialist Ellen Awe

November 6, 2010
Holiday shopping event at Grace Presbyterian Church

October 9, 2010
The Buddy Walk
Thanks to all who walked, volunteered, and contributed!

September 11, 2010
"The Memory Keeper's Daughter"
Janine Shumate led a discussion of her book "The Memory Keeper's Daughter". You can visit the book's website for more information.

August 14, 2010
"For the Love of Chance"
Lainie Armstrong shared about the exciting opportunities available to our kids with special needs through her organizations: "For the Love of Chance" and "Miracle League of Wichita". Opportunities include kickball, bowling, T-ball, art classes, dance classes, and a drumming circle! Visit "For the Love of Chance" for more information.

July 10, 2010
Pictures for 2011 DSSW calendar
Thank you Trish Smith for taking such great pictures of our kiddos!

June 12, 2010
Family picnic at High Park in Derby

May 8, 2010
Lose the Training Wheels, plus Dr. Riva on sleep apnea, sleep studies, etc.

April 10, 2010
Annual talent show

March 28, 2010
World Down Syndrome Day at the Sedgwick County Zoo
(postponed from March 21, 2010)

March 13, 2010
Donna Bohn
Information on special needs trusts

February 13, 2010
Lindsey Smith, self-advocate
Lindsey shared an informative and touching overview of her life journey and her experiences in Special Olympics.  She and her mother then answered a wide range of questions from the group.

January 9, 2010
Book sharing session
Members shared their favorite or most useful book with everyone, and reviewed the books available in the society's library.

December 12, 2009
Annual Meeting and Holiday Party
Newly elected officers are:
     Rebecca McCaulley - president
     Beth Sullivan - vice-president
     Lisa Umbehr - secretary
Here are some pictures of the kids with Santa!

November 14, 2009
Susan Bommarito
Informative presentation on occupational therapy and learning environment

November 6, 2009
"Teaching Tools for Students with Intellectual Disabilities" presented by Susan Peoples

October 3, 2009
6th Annual Buddy Walk®
We had 1,661 walkers and 160 volunteers, 1,821 participants in all!  We reached our goal of $55,000, and with some late donations we are surpassing it!

June 27, 2009
Annual Family Picnic
It was another excellent social event for the members of DSSW!