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November/December 2015
Volume 15, No. 6
the eXtra!
A publication of Down Syndrome Association of Central California
Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for all people whose lives are touched by Down syndrome.
Mark your calendars...
Breakfast with Santa
SWEETHEART has gotten a fresh
new look for 2016!
DSACC is excited to invite you to
the inaugural
Sweetheart Ball
Saturday, February 6, 2016
6:00 pm to 11:00 pm
at the Golden Palace- Fresno, CA
Tis the season to be joyful and jolly.
And what better way to spend a wintery
Saturday morning than with the man
himself, Santa Claus!
Enjoy a continental breakfast, games,
festive decorations, crafts, raffle prizes,
photos and fun for the whole family!
Saturday, December 19, 2015
from 8:00-11:30 am
@ Valley Children's Hospital
Conference Room
Children 2 yrs & Under are FREE!
3 yrs & older are $8.50 each
MUST RSVP by December 16th
Get your tickets today!
www.dsacc.org/events/other
or contact DSACC Staff: 559.228.0411
or [email protected]
This event is open to the public. Please
share with friends & families!
Scholarship tickets available!
In this issue...
BEST NEWS YET!
Thanks to the generosity and support
of Purewal Dentistry, Zara Arboleda
and David DeSanctis, who played
Produce, a starring role in the movie
Where Hope Grows, will co-host the
event! David, and his parents, will
share a little bit of what it took to
achieve his goal of becoming a star!
Sweetheart Ball
will be a night to
remember for all in
attendance!
Details on page 7
The evening will include a social
hour with silent auction, dinner,
awards for Educator and Healthcare
Provider of the Year, and dancing
to the incredible sounds of the live
band, SUGAR.
Suggested dress is semiformal.
Sponsorship and Ticket Information
on page 7...
Breakfast with Santa.... P. 1
Education Corner........ P. 3
Calendar of Events...... P. 6-7
Sweetheart Ball........... P. 1 & 7
Birthdays . ................. P. 4
Family Festival Recap... P. 8
DSACC Updates......... P. 2
Milestones.................. P. 5
Step Up Recap............ P 8 - 9
Office Hours............... P. 2
Donate Today............. P. 5
Calendario de eventos. P. 14-15
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DSACC Updates
A Letter from Program Director Jennifer Whiting
The Extra is funded in part by
The Fansler Foundation.
Contact Information:
Down Syndrome Association
of Central California
1491 W. Shaw Avenue
Fresno, CA 93711
Phone: (559) 228-0411
Fax: (559) 228-0414
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.dsacc.org
Jennifer Whiting- Program Director
Lourdes Arias: Spanish Language
Editor, [email protected]
Statement of Policy and
Disclaimer:
The Extra is the periodic newsletter of
(DSACC) Down Syndrome Association
of Central California, which serves
Central California. Subscription is free to
members & friends of the Association.
DSACC is affiliated with N.D.S.C and
N.D.S.S. The Extra reports items of
interest related to Down syndrome, so
that the reader may make informed
decisions concerning Down syndrome
related issues. Any opinions, findings
and conclusions, or recommendations
expressed in The Extra are those of the
individual authors and do not necessarily
reflect the views of the officers, Board
of Directors, DSACC organization or its
membership. All medical related issues
should be thoroughly discussed with
your doctor before being implemented.
DSACC does not endorse the writings
of any individual, professional, or
organization.
2015 Officers & Board of
Directors
Steven Ueltzen - President
Open - Vice President
Rachel Hitz- Treasurer
Chandel Perkins- Secretary
Denise Allshouse - Member at Large
Beth Ford - Member at Large
Shelly Schmidt- Member at Large
Jeremy Bishel - Self Advocate
Tony Phillips - Self Advocate
As the year comes to a close we have
to take a moment and reflect on all that
we did this past year and everything
we have to look forward to for 2016. It
really has gone by in a blur and I can't
believe it's time to change our calendars
once again! Thank you to everyone who
took a survey at Step Up to let us know
how we are doing, if you are interested
in giving DSACC some feed back, please
email us at [email protected].
At the end of this year we have to say
good bye to our Board of Directors
President, Steven Ueltzen. Steven has
been a vital part of the board for the
past 5 years and President for the last
2, we wish him the best of luck as he
gets married to his incredible fiance Liz
in 2016 and settles in to his new job at
the District Attorneys office. We will miss
seeing him in person every month but
we haven't lost him all together, he has
agreed to stay on as an advisory board
member. Thank you so very much for
your service and support Steven. Best of
luck to you and Liz!
We also say good bye to our Board of
Directors Treasurer, Rachel Hitz who has
termed out as well. She has her hands
full with her two beautiful children,
•Office Hours•
Mon. thru Wed. from 10 am - 3:00 pm
or by appointment.
Thurs. & Fri. by appointment only
or for scheduled events.
DSACC will be CLOSED:
November 11, 2015: Veteran’s Day
November 26-27, 2015: Thanksgiving
December 24-27, 2015: Winter Break
January 1-3, 2016 New Year’s
If you need to reach someone at the
DSACC office, please call
(559) 228-0411 or E-mail
[email protected] and someone will
respond as soon
2 as possible
Oceana and Oliver so we know she'll
stay busy. We look forward to seeing
her at our functions as a DSACC member
and able to enjoy the festivities without
me making her work them!
If you are interested in board service,
please contact me at [email protected] for
an application and information.
Happy holidays and a very Happy New
Year!
Jennifer Whiting
Need some DSACC attire?
We have some great
merchandise for sale!
• I 5 DSACC shirt ................ $15
• Countdown shirt ................ $20
• Love count
SOLD OUT MOMENTARILY
• DSACC tumbler.................. $10
• DSACC socks..................... $10
• DSACC portable charger
$15
Purchase them at the DSACC office or at
any of our events until they are sold out!
Contact DSACC staff for more info
559.228.0411 or [email protected]
Down Syndrome Association of
Central California relies entirely on
private contributions to offer free or
close to free programs, events, and
services. You have the power to
impact DSACC’s efforts & ensure our
continued growth and success.
Visit www.dsacc.org
to donate today!
You Can Make a Difference!
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control the passage of stool). This, in
turn, can lead to worsening constipation
and encopresis, or involuntary,
uncontrolled passage of stool. With
chronic constipation, this is usually in the
form of liquid stool. 3) Fecal impaction
(hard stool which becomes stuck in the
intestines) is also a result of chronic
constipation.
Treatment
Constipation is generally treated through
increasing dietary fiber, and ensuring
adequate fluid intake. Fiber is generally
added to the diet through some fruits,
vegetables and grains. Fiber can also
be added through dietary products such
as Metamucil™ or Citrucel™. Fiber is
present as constipation.
Hypothyroidism - The thyroid is a gland
in the neck region which produces
hormones that help to regulate many
body functions including metabolism
and growth. The thyroid gland is
particularly important for brain growth
and development in infants and
children. Hypothyroidsm occurs when
MEDICAL MINUTE- Constipation
the thyroid gland does not produce
and Children with Down
enough hormones. This is a condition
syndrome
that is seen more commonly in children
Written by Carmela Sosa, MD
with Down syndrome. The symptoms
of an underactive thyroid can include
What is constipation?
constipation. Other symptoms can be
Constipation is generally defined as
subtle and difficult to detect. For this
an abnormally delayed or infrequent
reason, all children with Ds are
passage of dry, hardened feces (stool
recommended to have routine blood
or poop). In more severe cases,
tests to check their thyroid hormone
children will have difficulty passing
levels.
stool on their own. The dry,
Hirschprung Disease (HD) - Another
hardened stool results from too
important condition to consider
much water being absorbed from
in children with Down syndrome
the large intestine. This can happen
is Hirschprung disease. This is a
is there is not enough water in the
condition where an individual is
diet, there is not enough waterborn lacking the nerve endings in
retaining fiber in the diet, or when
the end of the colon which normally
stool is kept in the colon (large
help push food through the large
intestine) too long. The longer stool
intestine. This can lead to trapped
stays in the colon and rectum (the
stool, infection, pain, as well as other
last portion of the large intestine),
intestinal problems. Individuals with
the more water is absorbed from the
Hirschrung disease are born with this
stool and the harder it becomes.
defect, and babies with this condition
usually do not pass stool in the first 24
Constipation and children
hours of life, and may not pass stool
with Down syndrome
until after 48 hours of life. Children
Children with Down syndrome are
with Down syndrome do have an
more likely to suffer from constipation
increased risk of Hirschprung disease,
for two reasons. First, children with Ds
and any infant with constipation should
have lower muscle tone. They are also,
be evaluated promptly by a medical
generally, less physically active. Both of not a laxative, but it does aid in digestion
professional.
these factors can lead to stool staying in and helps maintain the consistency of
Celiac Disease - Individuals with celiac
the large intestine for longer periods of
stool. Some individuals do experience
disease have difficulty digesting certain
time, resulting in more water absorption increased gas and bloating with
foods, particularly barley, wheat,
and harder stool.
increased fiber. The addition of
and rye. This leads to inflammation
Complications from constipation
home remedies such as Karo™ syrup
of the gastrointestinal tract, which in
Constipation, if not treated properly,
is not recommended, and additional
turn, causes damage. This can lead
can lead to several complications: 1)
water is not recommended for babies
to malabsorption of certain nutrients.
Passage of large, hard stool can cause
under the age of 6 months. For more
While many individuals will have
tears in the rectum, also known as rectal severe constipation, your doctor may
diarrhea and difficulty gaining weight,
fissures. Passage of these stools is quite recommend additional treatments such
a small percentage of individuals with
painful, and there may be bright red
as suppositories, enemas and laxatives.
celiac disease may suffer from chronic
blood on the surface of the stool and
However, these should not be used
constipation.
toilet paper, with wiping. Blood mixed
without first talking to your child’s doctor.
in with the stool is not due to a fissure.
Other Considerations
For more information visit:
2) The rectum, if not emptied by regular
www.valleychildrens.org
Click on “For Families and Providers”,
bowel movements, can become overly
There are three additional medical
Click on Down Syndrome Resources
distended or stretched out. This can lead problems which require further
to loss of sensation and weakening of
discussion, as these conditions can
Or telephone (559) 353-8880
the anal sphincters (muscles which help
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Or email [email protected]
Education Corner
Birthdays
If your birthday is not listed here, please call us and let us know. We will publish missed birthdays.
Alejandro Solorio
David Martinez
Alexis G. Ortiz
Denise Pina
Alexis Hernandez
Devon Monty
Ariana Reyes Flores Devonne Alexander
Arshaan Gill
Dianette Avila Lopez
Arya Athena Lozano
Donna Newitt
Aubrey Reann
Dyanna Del Gadillo
Nyswonger
Dylan Hoffman
Axel Gabriel Jurado
Elijah Rangel
Barry Angel Olivar
Emanuel Espinosa
Brianna Falcon
Emily Cardona
Christian Reyes
Christian Scheffler
Cody Quaschnick
Damian Moreno
Daniel Williams
Danny Tomlin
Emily Santos Moreno
Ezekiel Garcia
Felipe Lopez IV
Gabriel Branscumb
Genesis Lomeli
Giselle Avendano
Ivy Madison Lim
Jackson Trivette
Jacob Mendoza
James Bassman
Jared Witrago
Jasmine Garcia
Jessica Criswell
Jonathon Streets
Jordan Campa
Joshua Turner
Julian Ruedan
Julianna Solorio
Karina Gonzales
Kiri Wooten
Kwame Bell
Kyla Witherspoon
Larry Painter III
Leanne Skinner
Leonard Cantu
Malachi Maximus
Urias
Marilee-Antoinette
Angelina Ginther
Mary Helen Perez
Matthew Barnes
Mia Lizzette Vargas
Michael Nicolas
Chacon
Patricia Valencia
Pierre De La Vega
prenatal
Pre-Natal Diagnosis
Richard Ziegler
Roberto Ledesma
Salvador Pena Jr.
Samantha
Santiago Bravo
Sarah Ann
Schellenberg
Sarah Zamora
Miguel Avila-Medina
Simon Bellar
Miguel Contreras, Jr.
Steven Rogers
Miguel Moreno
Valerie Alice Chavez
Mikaela Salinas
Vanessa Garcia
Nathan Brice
Victoria Sanchez
Oscar Ibarra
Zitlali Analco
........KIDS CORNER........
Here are some fun indoor
activities for when it is too
cold and hopefully too wet
this winter to play outside...
great for sensory and gross
motor skills
What you need:
•Imagination
•masking tape (or painters tape)
•different sized balls
•toy cars
•plastic Easter eggs
Line Walk
Move the furniture out of the
way and use masking tape to
create "lines" for your child to
walk along. Be creative! Lines
can curve, zig zag or turn with
sharp corners... have them walk
heel to toe, jump, twist or move in
different ways along the lines.
Car Drive or Ball Roll
You can use the same straight,
double, zig zagged lines or
create your own maze with
masking tape and have your child
drive a toy car along the line, or
through the maze. A variation of
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the car drive is a ball roll.
Have your child roll the ball
along a straight line, then
for variety, roll along a zig
zagged, or between two
lines... the possibilities are
endless. Use a weighted
ball for an added sensory
experience and have your child
count or say the alphabet with
each roll or turn.
Collect the Eggs Race
A zig zag or square turning line
is best... place an egg on each
corner, have your child race to
pick them up, or race to put them
back! You can also have them
count the eggs as they collect
them!
Milestones
DONATE TODAY!
Jacob's photo printed
incorrectly in the last
issue- Sorry Jacob!
Jacob Castillo made it
to the Kennedy Space
Center in Florida, crossing
it off his bucket list!
Brianna Falcon
got together with
some of her friends
and entered a fair
project. She got
1st place. If you
zoom in closer,
you can see how
they are people
letters spelling
"Down syndrome
awareness"
DSACC’s mission is to enhance the quality of life for all
people whose lives are touched by Down syndrome.
La misión de DSACC es de aumentar la calidad de la
vida para todas las personas cuyas vidas son tocadas por
síndrome de Down.
I would like to assist DSACC support their mission. Please
accept my donation of..../ Querría ayudar DSACC apoya
su misión. Acepte por favor mi donativo de. ...
Samuel De La Cerda (9) has written a book,
"Am I Invisible". It is about his life journey,
finding your voice, loving who you really
are, and living with a twin ( Elijah) who
has Down Syndrome and empowering
others. It is not published yet but the story is
wonderful and we can't wait to share it!
Charlie Allshouse &
3 of his classmates
received Superintendant
Superstar Award in
recognition of their
volunteer work at Valley
Animal Center. Shout
out to FCOE staff for
their stellar ATP program
and their tireless efforts
to help Charlie reach his
full potential!
Have a milestone you would like to
share? Email us at [email protected] and
please include a photo!
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Address/Domicilio
City/State/Ciudad/Estado
ZIP/Código
Phone/Teléfono:
E-mail
Checks can be made payable to/
Los cheques pueden ser hechos pagaderos a:
DSACC
1491 W. Shaw Avenue
Fresno, CA 93711
Thank you for your support!
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Calendar of Events
Grupo Latino
Will be Meeting on Saturday,
December 12, 2015
At the DSACC office, 1491 W
Shaw Avenue
from 12:00-3:00pm
Parent2Parent
This (all ages) group offers
emotional support, insight,
and understanding to parents
of children with any special
needs. The group meets the first
Wednesday of every month from
7-9 pm at the DSACC office.
Meetings are led by Carolyn
Tellalian, LCSW
•Wednesday, November 4,
2015
•Wednesday, December 2, 2015
•Wednesday, January 6, 2015
Childcare provided with at least 5
days advance notice of meetingplease call us at 559.228.0411
South Valley 5 & Under
Parent Education and
Support Group
Meets the First Thursday of the
month from 10:00-11:30 am at
the Liberty Center: 11535 Avenue
264 in Visalia, in partnership with
BrightStart.
•Thursday, November 5, 2015:
Advocating for your child with
Jami De La Cerda
•Thursday, December 3, 2015:
Holiday Social!
•Thursday, January 7, 2015: NO
MEETING
Fresno Play Group
This playgroup is for our families
with kids 5 yrs and younger
looking to connect with other
parents in a casual play setting.
Groups are held from 10-11:30
am the second Tuesday of every
month at the DSACC office located
Important 2015 dates to take note of...
• Breakfast with Santa
December 19, 2015
• Parents Reaching Out Training
February 2016
• Sweetheart Ball...................................................February 6, 2016
• 5 & Under Socials.................................................................. TBA
• DSACC Conference...................................................... April 2016
• SibShops....................................... Feb/April/JuJy/Sept/Nov 2016
Please note, dates may be subject to change
at 1491 W Shaw Avenue Fresno,
CA 93711
•Tuesday, November 10, 2015:
Give thanks crafts
•Tuesday, December 8, 2015:
Holiday crafts
•January: No playgroup
Down Syndrome & Dementia
Support Group
CVRC in partnership with UCSF
Fresno Alzheimer & Memory
Center offers a support group for
parents as caregivers or those
directly caring for those with Down
syndrome and dementia.
All meetings held the Third
Wednesday of the month from 1-3
pm at UCSF Fresno Alzheimer &
Memory Center: 6137 N Thesta
Street, Suite 101 B Fresno, CA
For more information, please call
559.227.4810
DSACC Holiday Social &
Breakfast with Santa
Saturday, December 19
from 8:30 – 11:30 am
At Valley Children’s Hospital (enter
through the main entrance and
follow signs…)
•$10 per person, Kids 2 & under
are FREE!
Join DSACC and friends for a
continental breakfast, photos with
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Santa, winter crafts, games, and
more! This event is open to the
public so feel free to invite friends
along to meet the man in the big
red suit!
DSACC Advocate Board
DSACC is excited to announce the
addition of an Advocate Board!
We are currently look for adults
with Down syndrome to join the
Advocate Board to help shape and
change the community to accept,
appreciate and include everyone
whose lives have been touched by
Down syndrome.
As a Board member, individuals
will meet monthly to set goals,
learn public speaking skills, create
their own "story" that they then
can go out into the community with
a DSACC staff member to share
it with students, professionals...
and change peoples persepective
on what it means to have Down
syndrome.
Meetings will be held the 3rd
Wednesday of every month from
4:30-5:30 pm at the DSACC
office. Transportation will not be
provided.
If you are interested, please contact
DSACC staff for an application at
559.228.0411, or email info@
dsacc.org
Sweetheart Ball 2016
Our Sweetheart event has gotten
a fresh new look for 2016... and
DSACC is proud to present our
inaugural Sweetheart Ball to be held
on February 6, 2016 at the Golden
Palace Banquet Hall from 6 pm until
11 pm. The evening will include
a social hour with silent auction,
dinner, awards for Educator and
Healthcare Provider of the Year, and
dancing to the incredible sounds of
the live band, SUGAR. Suggested
dress is semiformal.
BEST NEWS YET! Thanks to the
generosity and support of Purewal
Dentistry, Zara Arboleda, and
David DeSanctis, who played a
starring role in the movie Where
Hope Grows, will co-host the event!
David, and his parents, will share a
little bit of what it took achieve his
goal of becoming a star!
Sponsorships and ticket prices for
the event are as follows:
Heart of Gold Sponsorships
$1,500: Includes 8 tickets, preferred
seating, 2 reserved parking spots,
recognition in all event materials
& promotions and in the DSACC
newsletter and website.
True Blue Sponsorships $1,250:
Includes 8 tickets, preferred seating,
1 reserved parking spot, recognition
in all event materials & promotions
and in the DSACC newsletter and
website.
Note that sponsorship table guests
will include a table host who
happens to have Down syndrome
and will shower you and your
guests with smiles, teach you and
yours guests how to dance like
no one is watching, and can be
counted on to spread joy and good
will the entire evening!
Individual tickets $100 per person.
There will be a limited number
of discounted tickets for DSACC
members who are unable to afford
the price of a regular ticket. For
the discounted ticket price, please
email [email protected] for more
information.
Some of you may be asking
yourselves what you can do to
help? SELL TICKETS PLEASE! We
need silent auction items (we can
provide you with a packet to help
with the ask or simply ask for you!).
We could use volunteers to help
with decorations, silent auction
preparation, and day of event
assistance. If you can help with any
of this, please email Denise@dsacc.
org for more information and to get
involved with what promises to be a
magical fun night for all.
We are also looking for our
friends with Down syndrome
who might enjoy hosting one of
our sponsorship tables. Duties
will include smiling, socializing,
teaching their tablemates how to
dance like no one is watching and
spreading general joy and good
will about for the entire evening.
All table hosts selected will receive
a complimentary ticket to the event
and must attend at one meeting
prior to the event to discuss/learn
their responsibilities as a host or
hostess.
So GET INVOLVED! Sell tickets,
volunteer, be a table host or hostess,
collect silent auctions items. And
by all means, don’t miss out on
meeting David DeSanctis!
Tickets will be available after
November 1st, 2015 and until
January 31st, 2016.
Online at www.dsacc.org/events or
by calling 559.228.0411
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Side Notes
Are you interested in making a
difference? We accept DSACC
Board applications year round
Now is your chance to join
DSACC on its mission to
enhance the quality of life for
all people whose lives are
touched by Down syndrome.
By joining the DSACC Board of
Directors, you are committing
to meet once a month to
help shape the future of the
organization and make sure
that our members are getting
the services and programs they
need and deserve.
To apply, please contact the
DSACC office for an
application at 559-228-0411,
[email protected]
Every little bit helps...
If you are able to donate 1 or more of
the items on our wish list, we would
greatly appreciate it!
Every little bit of help makes a
difference!
•Standard sized copier paper (white)
•Legal sized copier paper (white)
•Can opener
•Vacuum
•Stamps: forever and postcard
amounts
•K-cup coffees & teas
•Gift cards for anything or anywhere
•Silent auction items
•Board members
•Knitted baby blankets (gender
neutral colors)
•blank painting canvases
You can drop items by the DSACC office
at 1491 W Shaw Ave -Fresno CA 93711
or arrange for us to pick them up, call
559.228.0411.
Thank you!
FAMILY FESTIVAL
Thank you to all the incredible
families who joined us for the
evening’s festivities. It was
incredible weather, a great location
and thanks to everyone, we had
a great time! We even got to
welcome some new families!
Thank you to Maria Falcon for
organizing the games, Whitie’s Pet
Store for supplies, Vocation Plus
Services for volunteers and snow
cone machine, Phi Mu sorority
sisters for their hard work as
volunteers, the Quaschnick family
for the AMAZING photo booth
and props, Sound System for great
music, Cassandra and Cheryl
Taussig for their help, and everyone
else behind the scenes!
Thank you for Stepping Up!
By: Jennifer Whiting
Whew! What an incredible event! So
great to see so many faces, some new,
some familiar but all there celebrating
our friends and loved ones with Down
syndrome.
The morning and afternoon were filled
with fun… from the incredible face
painting and hair decorations by Hair
Today, Nails Tomorrow, the kid zone
organized by FCOE FRIENDS program
and supporters, the awesome Step Up
Walk of Fame, an incredible performance
by Break the Barriers, the beautiful
and incredible displays under the
possABILITIES tent, the delicious food from
our vendors, to the incredible businesses
and vendors in our exhibitor area… it was
awesome! We also enjoyed the incredible
sounds and signs of Kathy Gerrits, Patrick
Gerrits, Valerie Davis, Dakota Simpson
and the KKEC Sign Choir led by Deborah
Washington who performed the National
Anthem and started off the official
celebration.
The new 5K Down syndrome dash was
an incredible addition to the event!
Congratulations to our age group winners
and everyone who participated, it is hard
to believe that the first person in finished
in just over 21 minutes! I don't even walk
one mile that fast, let alone 3.1 miles! We
will post all winners names on our website
www.dsacc.org
Congratulations to our award winners,
this was one of the most successful years
in regards to teams raising funds and
number of participants. Largest Fundraiser
went to Team Ava Fernandes who raised
over $5,700 by October 9, and that
doesn't include the proceeds from the
baby calf she auctioned off at the Tulare
County Fair for $7,000! Thank you Tulare
County Fair, Fernandes Family and the calf
buyer for such creative thinking, generosity
and support of our organization. Largest
Team went to Team Nevaeh with over
70 walkers! And congratulations to Team
Nevaeh for winning Best Spirit with their
incredible pirate costumes and pirate ship!
It is because incredible supporters that
DSACC is able to continue offering our
programs and services in 2016.
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Thank you to our 2015 Step Up
Ambassador Jaleena Rayas and her family
for their incredible spirit and dedication to
create a community that accepts, includes
and appreciates all abilities.
We loved seeing Valley Children's mascot
George and the Fresno Grizzlies mascot
Parker join in the fun! Thanks for stopping
by!
Thank you to our 2015 sponsors and
supporters: Lithia Nissan Hyundai of
Fresno, The Fresno Bee, East Fresno
Kiwanis Club, Valley Children’s Hospital,
Clovis Rodeo Association, M & M
Screenprinting, Valley Type & Design,
Alert O Lite, Beacon Associates, Bimbo,
Clovis Rodeo Association, Fresno Police
Officers Association, J. Quistad In
Memory of Mel , John & Barbara Geisler,
Media Solutions Inc, Nathan Vick, DDS,
Pepsi Co, Rosa Brothers Dairy, Sound
Systems, Starbucks, STC Security, Tachi
Palace Hotel & Casino, Todd’s Pizza
Factory, Vocation Plus Services, Inc, Cart
Addictions, and all the other businesses
who helped to make the day a success.
Photos from the day are provided by R &
R Photography and as soon as they are
delivered to us, we will post them on our
Shutterfly share site, www.dsacc.shutterfly.
com.
raised funds and donated online for your patience. We know there were a few bumps
as we moved to this new online platform and we appreciate all of your feedback. Next
year will be more streamlined and easier… we promise! If you have comments and
suggestions on how to improve Step Up, please email them to [email protected].
A GIANT thank you goes out to the 2015
Step Up committee members: Shelly
Schmidt, Kayla Mora, Chandel Perkins,
Kim Wellendorf, Christie Vick, Cara
Houlding and the DSACC staff. They did
an incredible job going out and getting
donations, participants and vendors.
Their hours of planning and preparation
created an amazing event!
We look forward to seeing each and every one of you at next year’s event!
Without our volunteers, the committee’s
work would have been in vain… thank
you to the Clovis Police Department,
Fresno Police Officers Association, CSUF
Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity, CSUF Kappa
Sigma fraternity, CSUF NSSAHL, CSUF
Phi Mu sorority, Clovis West Girls Water
Polo Team, CSUF Circle K, Aktion Club,
McClane volunteers, Scott Houlding and
all the many individuals who came out
and worked hard. From set up to clean
up, all of the blisters and smiles, they are
greatly appreciated.
Thank you to everyone who registered,
More photos will run in January/February's newsletter and will be available on our Shutterfly Share site shortly!
www.dsacc.shutterfly.com. You can find photos and 9 photo books from past events as well!
Calendario de eventos
DSACC Vacaciones
Sociales y Desayuno con
Santa
Sabado, 19 de diciembre
de 8:30 – 11:30 am
En el Hospital Infantil del Valle
(entre por la puerta principal y
siga la indicaciones…)
•$8.5 por persona, Niños
menores de 2 entran
GRATIS!
Únete a DSACC y amigos
para un desayuno continental,
fotos con Santa, artesanías de
invierno, juegos, y más!
Este evento es abierto al
público así que siéntase libre
de invitar a amigos para
conocer al hombre de traje
rojo!
RSVP 16 de deiciembre
www.dsacc.org/events/other
o 559.228.0411
Junta del Grupo Latino
El Grupo Latino tendrá su
reunión el sábado 12 de
diciembre, 2015
En la ofinica de DSACC de
12:00-3:00 pm
De Padre a Padre
Este es un grupo para todas
(las edades) que ofrece apoyo
emocional, comprehensivo
y entendimiento a padres
de niños con necesidades
especiales. El grupo se reunirá
el primer miércoles de cada
mes de 7-9 pm en la oficina
de DSACC. Las juntas serán
presentadas por Carolyn
Tellalian, LCSW y oradores
ocasionales.
•Miércoles, 4 de noviembre,
2015
•Miércoles 2, de diciembre,
2015
•Miércoles 6, de enero, 2015
Cuidado de niños será
proporcionado si nos lo notifica
por lo menos 5 días antes de
la reunión- pro favor llame al
559.228.0411
Grupo de Juego de Fresno
Este grupo de juego es para
nuestras familias con niños de 5
años y más jóvenes que buscan
conectarse con otros padres en
un ambiente de juego casual.
Los grupos se celebrará del 1011: 30 am el segundo martes
de cada mes en la oficina
DSACC situado en 1,491 W
Shaw Avenida Fresno , CA
93711
•Martes, 10 de noviembre,
2015: Arte de dar gracias
•Martes, 8 de diciembre,
2015: Manualidades de
días festivos
•Enero: No habrá grupo de
juego
Sur del Valle menores d
5 Grupo Educacional de
Apoyo para Padres
Este grupo es para nuestras
familias con niños menores de
5 anos que bisque conectar
con otros padres en juegos
casuales.
Las reuniones so en el primer
jueves del mes de 10:00-11:30
am en el Liberty Center: 11535
10
Avenue 264 en Visalia, en
colaboración con BrightStart.
•jueves, 5 de Noviembre ,
2015: Abogar por su hijo
con Jami De La Cerda
•Jueves, 3 de diciembre,
2015: Social de
Vacaciones!
•Jueves, 7 de enero, 2015:
NO HABRA REUNION
Grupo de Apoyo de
Síndrome de Down y
Demencia
CVRC en colaboración con
la UCSF Fresno Centro de
Alzheimer y Memoria ofrece
un grupo de apoyo para
los padres como cuidadores
o personas que cuidan
directamente a personas con
síndrome de Down y demencia.
Todas las reuniones se llevan
a cabo el Tercer Miércoles
de cada mes de 1-3 pm en
la UCSF Fresno Centro de
Alzheimer y Memoria: 6137
N Thesta Street, Suite 101 B
Fresno, CA
Para obtener más información,
por favor llame al
559.227.4810
Baile del Día de La
Amistad
Nuestro evento de Día de La
Amistad tiene un aspecto nuevo
para el 2016... Y DSACC
se enorgullece de presentar
nuestro Baile de inauguración
del Día de La Amistad que
se celebrara el 6 febrero del,
2016 en el Golden Palace
Banquet Hall de 6 pm hasta
11 pm. La noche incluirá una
hora social con subasta, cena
y premios para el Educador y
el Proveedor del Salud del año,
y bailando con los increíbles
sonidos de la banda en vivo
SUGAR. Vestido sugerido es
semiformal.
MEJORES NOTICIAS AUN!
Gracias a la generosidad y el
apoyo de Purewal Dentistry,
Zara Arboleda y David
DeSanctis, que desempeño un
papel en la película Donde
Crece la Esperanza, serán los
anfitriones del evento! David,
y sus padres compartirán un
poco de lo que tomo para
lograr su objetivo de convertirse
un una estrella!
Patrocinios y precios de las
entradas para el evento son los
siguientes:
Patrocinio de Corazón de Oro
$1,500: Incluye 8 boletos, se
sentaran en sitio preferido, 2
estacionamientos reservados,
reconocimiento en todos
los eventos materiales y
promociones y en el boletín de
DSACC y sitio Web.
Patrocinio de Azul Verdadero
$1,250: Incluye 8 boletos, se
Sentara en sitio preferido, 1
estacionamiento reservado,
reconocimiento en todos
los eventos materiales y
promociones y en el boletín de
DSACC y sitio Web.
Nota cada mesa de patrocino
incluirá un invitado que tiene
síndrome de Down que llenara
a usted y sus invitados con
sonrisas, le enseñara a usted y
sus invitados como bailar como
si nadie estuviera viendo, y
puede contar en que difundirá
alegría y Buena voluntad
durante la noche entera!
Boletos individuales $100 por
persona. Habrá un número
limitado de boletos para
miembros de DSACC que no
pueden pagar el precio de un
boleto regular. Para el precio
de la entrada con descuento,
por favor mande un correo
electrónico [email protected]
para más información.
Alguno de ustedes tal vez
se preguntarán ¿que puedo
hacer para ayudar? VENTA
DE VOLETOS POR FAVOR!
Necesitamos artículos de
subasta! Podemos ofrecerle
un paquete para solicitar la
donación, Podríamos utilizar
voluntarios para ayudar con
la decoración, preparación de
subasta, y asistencia durante
el día del evento. Si puedes
ayudar favor de email a
[email protected] para más
información y para envolverse
en lo que promete ser una
noche majica llena de diversión
para todos.
Estamos buscando a nuestros
amigos con síndrome de
Down que pueden disfrutar
de acompañarnos en una de
nuestras mesas de patrocinio.
Deberes incluyen sonreír,
socializar, enseñar a sus
compoñeros como bailar
como si nadie estuviera viendo
y regalar alegría y Buena
voluntad durante toda la
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noche. Todos los seleccionados
recibirán un boleto de cortesía
para el evento y tendrán que
asisistir a una junta antes del
evento para discutir/ aprender
las responsabilidades de cómo
ser un anfitrión o anfitriona.
Así que PARTICIPA! Vende
boletos, se voluntario, ayudar
con las mesas. Coleccionando
artículos de subasta. Y por
todos los medios no te pierdas
la oportunidad de conocer a
David DeSanctis!
Los boletos están disponibles
después del 1 de noviembre,
2015 y hasta el 31 de enero,
2016.
más fotos de
Step Up disponibles
pronto en
www.dsacc.shutterfly.com
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Fresno, CA 93711
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