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!