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Broward Gold Coast Down Syndrome Org. Inc. Publication
Broward
Gold Coast
Down Syndrome
Organization
Winter/Spring 2015
Happy
New Ye
ar!
Calendar of Events
 Saturday, January 31, 2015
Challenge Air
Banyan Airport, Ft. Lauderdale, FL  Friday, February 6, 2015
New Parents Breakfast For more information contact speedy88acg.aol.com
 Saturday, February 14, 2015
321 Dance
Cafe Iguana, Pembroke Pines, FL
 Saturday, February 21, 2015
BuddyWalk 2014
Natalie Hale Reading Workshop
Sunrise Civic Center
 Friday, February 27, 2015
Transition Fair
Coral Glades High Sch, Coral Springs, FL
 Tuesday, March 3, 2015
Advisory Board Meeting
ARC Broward, Sunrise, FL
 Friday, March 6, 2015
Parents Night Out - Bowling
Sawgrass Lanes, Tamarac, FL
 Sunday, March 8, 2015, 1pm
Teen+ Social, Blue Pirate Family Adventure
Butterfly World
BuddyWalk 2014
Details to follow
 Friday, March 20, 2015
Playgroup Event
Notes from the Executive Director
Museum of Discovery & Science
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Happy New Year! I hope your New Year is off to a good start! Take
 Saturday, March 21, 2015
advantage of workshops, conventions and events planned for the New Year.
World Down Syndrome Day
You will not want to miss the reading workshop with Natalie Hale. We have limited
See inside for details
space, so reserve your place now. See inside for more details.
 Saturday, March 21, 2015
If this is the year your child is exiting the school system, clarify what he or she is doing
World Down Syndrome Day Bowling Event
See inside for details
as far as transition goes. Are they going out to work sites, what skills are they practicing?
 Saturday, March 28, 2015, 11am-2pm
This may result in a job opportunity. Make sure your child is registered with Vocational
Easter Egg Hunt Tree Tops Park, Davie, FL
Rehabilitation for services after leaving school and moving into the real world.
 Saturday, April 11, 2015
Vocational Rehabilitation will provide a job coach at your child’s place of employment.
Vital Flight Day Boca Airport, Boca Raton, FL
If you have not signed up for the Medicaid Waiver, do so now! There are many services
 June 25-28, 2015
the Waiver will provide.See details inside.
NDSC Convention Phoenix, Arizona
Make sure your membership is paid for 2015 before responding to Gold events.
 Sunday, October 18, 2015
Scholarships opportunities are available, however, make sure to read the eligibility and
Buddy Walk & 5K Run 2015 20th Anniv.
support Gold Coast. Read this newsletter carefully so you will not miss out.
Markham Park, Sunrise, FL
(see details inside for events)
Diane De Braga
2014 BUDDY WALK 5K RUN
This event allows us to celebrate the abilities and achievements of all individuals with Down syndrome. Buddy Walk
is also our organization’s main fundraiser that allows us to raise money to support Gold Coast Down Syndrome
Organization’s programs and services throughout the year. Thank you to our families, supporters, sponsors, volunteers,
teams who raised approximately $85,000 while having a fantastic day of celebration.
20th
Mark your calendars for Sunday, October 18, 2015.
Buddy Walk & 5K Run 2015 20th ANNIVERSARY
CELEBRATION at Markham Park, Sunrise, Florida.
Let’s make this a spectacular event for all!
Thank you to all our teams for a great job!
“The Awesome Team”
Nicolas & Manolo
Everglades University
Allyson’s Allies
Amazing Grace
Bella’s Buddies
Biyanca’s Friends
Broward Elite Frenzy Katz
Cameron’s Crew 4th Place
Chad’s Buddies 1st Place
Chris
Chris’s Crusaders 3rd Place
Darren’s Dawgs
Dylan’s Dudes
Karsten’s Krew
Special Kids World
Team Lucius
Team Marina
Hannah’s Heroes
Keyshla’s UP
Syndrome Team
Stephen’s Bow Tie Team
Steven’s Superstars
Team Preston
Happy Feet
Kitty’s Litter 2014
Team Talay
INGRESS Cross-faction
Lillyann the Loving
Stirling Elementary
Stallions
Isaac’s Warriors
Manolo & Co.
Strides for Stefanos
Isabella Acosta’s Homies
Team Alana
Teamtalay
Moms Club of
Coral Springs
Nico Bambino
Team Cindy
Noah’s Agape
Team Elias
Noah’s Ninjas
Team Etienne
Ruanne Diva
Team Isabella
Silver Shores Elementary
Team Little Aubrey
Gaby’s Team
JARC Florida
Jeremiah’s Jedis
Joaquin’s Ties
Jr. Nation
Julia’s Friends
Kallie’s Krew 2014
Team Alex & Coby
Team Van Gelder
Titi’s Advocates 2nd Place
Trevor Triumphs
Troop- PPCMS West
T-Unit
Valentina’s Angels
Zofia’s Superheroes
SPORTS LINE-UP
Challenger Baseball
“This program allows kids who wouldn’t
normally be able to play an organized
sport the opportunity to do so. Every time
they come out here, they get to do it to
the best of their ability,” said Hibshman,
whose interest was peaked in the early
1990s when he was looking for a program
for his child. For more information,
contact Randy Hibsman at 954-345-9329.
Miracle League Baseball
Equine-Assisted Activities (EAA)
Formerly Horses and Handicapped, Equine-Assisted
Activities (EAA) are widely recognized as one of
the most beneficial forms of recreational therapy
that people with special needs can receive. EAA is
a private, non-profit organization serving children
and adults with physical, cognitive and emotional
challenges. Located in Tradewinds Park, Coconut
Creek, Florida, we offer a multi-faceted program of
equine-assisted activities. For more information:
(954) 974-2007 or [email protected].
Swimming Championships
The Miracle League provides children with their first chance at
sportsmanship and teamwork. Players receive a full uniform, provided
by the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital. Volunteer buddies will be
with each Miracle player on the field, affording parents the experience
to watch their kids play instead of being in the trenches.
For more information: Joe DiMaggio Childrens Hospital, 954-2765597 or [email protected].
Parkland Buddy Sports
Parkland Buddy Sports provides quality sports programming for
children and young adults with special needs, in an empowering,
challenging and loving environment where the emphasis is on having
fun, making friends and realizing full potential. Our volunteers, both
students and adults, learn patience, tolerance and the ability of one
person to change the life of another. They also learn that by creating an
environment void of physical, social and cultural barriers there are “NO
LIMITS”. For more information: 954-753-9430.
Special Olympics
The mission of Special Olympics Florida is to provide year-round
sports training and competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports
for people with intellectual disabilities who wish to participate, giving
them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate
courage, experience joy and participate in the sharing of gifts, skills,
and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes, and
the community. For more information: (954) 262-2150.
Young Dragons Martial Arts
Taekwon-do for our special needs population.
Martial Arts program is one of the best extracurricular activities a child
can participate in. For our special needs population some of the benefits
are: enhances mobility, improves coordination & builds self esteem.
For more information please contact Coach: Julio Perez,
[email protected], 954-957-0029, 10462 W. Atlantic Blvd.
Coral Springs, Fl. 33071.
“Our swimmers wouldn’t have realized a dream
if it wasn’t for the scholarships awarded by
BGCDSO to Lee Scharf, Julie Finlon, Diego
Sanguinetti. Thank you all so much.” Three
local swimmers were part of Team USA at the
7th International Down Syndrome Swimming
Championships held in Mexico November 7th
to 15th 2014. Our swimmers had an amazing
time, bringing home lots of medals. Julie Finlon
with 3 gold, Lee Scharf with 3 bronze and Diego
Sanguinetti with 1 silver in individuals events
and even more in team events. Mexico was a
great experience, meeting and competing with
swimmers from all over the world. All of our
swimmers stepped up and achieved more than
their own expectations. A job well done!!!
By Sandra Sanguinetti
Broward Gold Coast Down Syndrome Organization Presents...
Reading Workshop with Natalie Hale: Meet Their Need & They will Read
Saturday, February 21 • 9:00am-2:15pm
Registration begins at 8:15am
Sunrise Civic Center • 10610 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Sunrise, FL 33351
WORKSHOP GOALS:
provide a clear, step-by-step plan for teaching reading to
individuals with Down Syndrome and other diagnoses involving
developmental delays (ASD, PDD-NOS, and Autism) regardless
of age.
u To provide information in an accessible nature where attendees can
immediately put into practice what they have learned.
u To give attendees a deeper understanding of how individuals with
Down syndrome learn, including knowledge of learning weakness
and strengths, and the best ways to work in accordance with them.
FREE
for BGCDSO
Members
u To
u To
communicate the importance of first engaging the learner’s
interest and willingness through high-interest material, often
neglected in typical classroom situations.
u To help parents understand effective ways to communicate their
child’s reading needs and current levels to educators.
u To help both educators and parents to understand that “it’s never
too late to learn to read,” and to give attendees the enthusiasm,
know-how, and tools to make this happen.
All BGCDSO members, please RSVP to [email protected].
ABOUT
Natalie
Natalie Hale is an award-winning author, an innovative
educator, parent of an adult son with Down syndrome
(Jonathan, 29), and for over 20 years, a national speaker
on the topic of teaching reading to learners with Down
syndrome and other developmental delays. In 2000, she
founded the publishing company, Special Reads for Special
Needs, to provide parents and educators with reading books
and materials specifically designed for learners with Down
syndrome. Spanish versions of her most essential reading
books will be available soon. You can visit her website at
www.specialreads.com.
Meet Laporte Family
Family Spotlight
“Hollywood locals, Steve and Ronnie Laporte are the proud parents of two
beautiful children; Varvara, 3-1/2 years old and Stefanos, 18 months. They
became members of BGCDSO in 2013, a few months after their son, Stefanos
was diagnosed with Down Syndrome. The journey, although overwhelming at
times, has opened them, their family and friends up to understand a world they
may not have ever been given the opportunity to truly know much about. This diagnosis has also brought positive change in
their mind-set and how they go about their daily lives.
Stefanos is now 18 months and has quite the personality. His favorite pasttime is playing with his big sister Varvara, who
definitely reciprocates the feeling. It’s wonderful to see how they just can’t get enough of each other. Stefanos loves to play
ball, roll cars all over the floor and chase them (he is one fast crawler). At this point, he has become pretty comfortable
maneuvering his walker to get to his destination and is starting to walk holding just one hand. He has a giggle that can light up
the room and gives the best hugs in town. Stefanos is currently home during the day, but keeps busy with all of his therapies.
He began as a baby with feeding issues to a toddler that loves chomping foods and sipping from his sippy cup. Another favorite
activity for Stefanos is popping bubbles, which also happens to be one of his first words. Not the first, but pretty close. “No”
was his first word, which he uses correctly (a little too often). The family definitely feels blessed that BGCDSO is a part of
their lives and feels that they will be enriched through information and social gatherings. They have made new friends, and are
excited to see what the future holds for them. By Ronnie Laporte
HOLIDAY PARTY 2014
The end of 2014 found Broward Gold Coast at a fabulous holiday party at the Signature Grand. We
were thrilled with the attendance of our Gold Coast Family as well as the outpouring of donations for
our raffle prizes. Our raffle was, once again, a huge success, especially for those who went home with
a few extra goodies! As always, the food and dancing far exceeded our expectations and a GREAT
time was had by all! Santa and Mrs. Claus topped off our evening by visiting with each of our families.
Wrapping up 2014 together was a blast, and if the party was a sign of the coming year, we are bound
to have a year full of friends and fun! Thank you to all who attended and have supported us through the years. If you are interested in
viewing our photos, please visit our website at www.bgcdownsyndrome.org. By Mayra Squarini
World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD)
Saturday, March 21, 2015
A photography exhibition of individuals with Down syndrome
is planned to celebrate WDSD. There will be a photo shoot on
Saturday, February 7, 2015 from 11:00am-2:00pm at Courtney
Ortiz Studio, 1909 Harrison St. Suite 207, Hollywood, FL 33021.
You must RSVP to Verna at [email protected].
WDSD Day Teen/Youth Bowling Event
Saturday, March 21, 2015 • 1-3pm
Sawgrass Lanes 8501 N University Dr Tamarac 33321
Pizza, chicken wings, and drinks will
be provided along with two hours
of bowling. RSVP to Christina at
[email protected] by March 15.
The event is free for members who
have met their 2015 membership
fees. Membership will not be taken
at the event.
Calling All Artists
As part of WDSD events, we are asking for artists with Down
syndrome to create artwork (picture/painting/collage) on canvas,
minimum size 8x10. Please make sure all artwork is labeled with
name, age, phone number and email address. Must be turned into
the BGCDSO ARC office by March 4, 2015.
Down Syndrome Committee of Broward ESE Advisory Council
“LIKE” our page on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/DSCommittee
Our mission of the Down Syndrome Committee is to nurture a greater understanding, acceptance, inclusion and
independence for students with Down syndrome across Broward County. We represent all students through
collaboration, consultation and participation on school, District and community-derived committees and organizations.
Down Syndrome Committee is a sub-committee of Exceptional Student Education Advisory Council of Broward County
that operates under School Board Policy 1.22.
Monthly General Meetings: Thursdays, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
West Regional Library, 8601 W. Broward Blvd, Plantation, FL 33324 (Group Study Room #210)
August 21, 2014
September 11, 2014
October 16, 2014
November 13, 2014
December 11, 2014
January 15, 2015
February 19, 2015
March 12, 2015
April 16, 2015
May 21, 2015
Monthly Executive Board Meetings: Mondays, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: JAFCO, 5100 Nob Hill Rd, Sunrise, FL 33351
August 11, 2014
September 08, 2014
October 06, 2014
November 10, 2014
December 08, 2014
January 12, 2015
February 09, 2015
March 09, 2015
April 13, 2015
May 11, 2015
Andrea Ciotti, InD Curriculum Supervisor will be the person representing the District on this
committee.
If you need more information contact DS Committee Chairperson, Bach Todaro at
[email protected]
You can also contact the ESE Advisory Council at [email protected]
GOLD COAST EVENTS
Buddy Cruise 2015
®
New Parent Breakfast
Friday, February 6, 2015 @ 10:00 AM
For details, contact Patricia at [email protected].
GC Parents’ Bowling
Friday, March 6, 2015 7:30pm-9:30pm, Sawgrass Lanes
8501 N University Dr, Tamarac, FL 33321, (954) 722-2700
This evening is for Gold Coast moms and dads ONLY. Please RSVP to
[email protected] by March 4, 2015.
Gold Coast will cover bowling and food. Everyone is responsible for
their drinks from the bar. Dads will bowl together and Moms will bowl
together, however, we will be beside one another. Come and mingle, meet
new people and have fun.
Museum of Discovery & Science Event
Friday, March 20, 2015 @ 10:00 AM
Playgroup social event for Gold Coast members. Includes project &
lunch. For more information contact [email protected].
Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, March 28, 2015 from 11:00am-2:00pm
Tree Tops Park, 3900 Southwest, 100th Ave. Davie FL 33328
October 25 - November 1
Ft. Lauderdale - Puerto Rico
St. Kitts - St. Maarten
BC
BECOME A BUDDYCRUISER FOR LIFE
FAMILY
Join us and create lasting bonds with
families across the globe who share
the joys and challenges that come with
loving someone with special needs
LIFETIME OF MEMORIES
A life-changing experience that
offers something for every member
of your family. Create memories that
EDUCATION
will last a lifetime not only for your
Take part of the innovative annual
family, but for those whose lives you
conference featuring workshops
touch
facilitated by amazing and inspirational
speakers
1-877-BDY-CRUZ
www.buddycruise.org
6th Annual Easter Egg Hunt for Gold Coast Down Syndrome Organization
for Playgroup and Inbetweeners social groups, ages 0-12 years old! Lunch
will be provided, Event is free for everyone. Face painting, petting zoo,
pictures with the Easter bunny, and a coloring station to paint Easter
pictures.Don’t forget to bring a basket for your eggs! There is a fee of $
1.50 per person at the park gate.
You must RSVP to Michelle Ault at [email protected], by March 22,
2015 with number of adults and children attending.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Challenge Air Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015
Ft. Laud. Exec. Airport, Hosted by: Banyan Air
Challenge Air for Kids & Friends offers
motivational, inspirational, and life-changing
experiences to physically challenged children and youth through aviation.
Highlights of the day include: an educational ground school, a 30-minute
flight, face painting, clowns, cool static aircraft, lunch, service animals
and much more! Call 214-351-3353 or register at challengeair.com.
Vital Flight Day
Saturday • April 11, 2015 • Signature Flight, Support at Boca Raton Airport
This day is intended to give kids facing medical challenges and their families a day away from the struggles of life. Participants
commonly are diagnosed with cancer, Down syndrome, Autism, etc. Participants are invited to a fun-filled day centered around a free
flight around the Boca Raton area. The flights are donated by private aircraft owner-operators from around south Florida. Through the
generosity of local businesses and individuals, they are also invited to participate in various carnival-style games, as well as lunch.
Online registration is now available through the event website at: VitalFlightKidsDay.org.
CONECCION EN ESPANOL
TALLER CON NATALIE HALE:
Dales lo Necesario y Leeran
CALENDARIO DE EVENTOS
Sabado, Enero 31, 2015
Challenge Air / Desafio del Aire
Banyan Airport, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
*GRATIS para miembros de Gold Coast.
Sabado, Febrero 21 – 9:00 am a 2:15 pm
Sunrise Civic Center – 10610 W Oakland
Park Blvd, Sunrise, FL. 33351
Temas del Taller:
Viernes, Febrero 6, 2015
Desayuno para nuevos padres
Detalles mas adelante
Sabado, Febrero 14, 2015
321 Baila!
Café Iguana, Pembroke Pines, FL
Sabado, Febrero 21, 2015
Taller de Lectura con Natalie Hale
Surise Civic Center
Viernes, Febrero 27, 2015
Feria de Transicion
Coral Glades High School,
Coral Springs FL
Martes, Marzo 3, 2015
Reunion de consejos de Junta
ARC Broward, Sunrise FL
Viernes, Marzo 6, 2015
Noche de Padres – Bolos
Sawgrass Lanes, Tamarac, FL
Domingo, Marzo 8 del 2015
Evento Social para Jovenes
Aventura Familiar Pirata Azul
Detalles mas adelante.
Viernes, Marzo 20, 2015
Evento de Grupo de Juegos
Museo del Descubrimiento y la Ciencia
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Sabado, Marzo 21, 2015
World Down Syndrome Day
Detalles mas adelante
Sabado, Marzo 28, 2015
Easter Egg Hunt
Detalles mas adelante
Sabado, Abril 11, 2015
Vital Flight Day
Aereopuerto de Boca Raton
Junio 25 – 28 2015
Convencion Nacional de
Syndrome de Down, NDSC
Phoenix, Arizona
Domingo, Octubre 18, 2015
Caminata Buddy Walk y Carrera 5k
Aniversario # 20
Markham Park, Sunrise. FL
Nutcracker
NOCHE DE PAREJAS
DE GOLD COAST
EN SAWGRASS LANE ESTE EVENTO
ES PARA MAMAS Y PAPAS DE GOLD
COAST UNICAMENTE VIERNES,
Marzo 6, 2015 de las 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Sawgrass Lanes, 8501 N University Drive
Tamarac, FL 33321, 954-722-2700
Por favor reservar via email bttodaro@
gmail.com antes de Marzo 4, 2015.
Gold Coast corre con Los gastos de bolos
y comida. Cada persona es responsable
por su consumo de licor del bar. Papas
juegan juntos y mamas juegan juntas, pero
estaran en lineas seguidas.Ven y socializa,
conoce otras parejas y diviertete!
MARQUEN SUS CALENDARIOS
Evento “Dia de Volar” en Ft. Lauderdale
SABADO, ENERO 31 2015
Ft. Lauderdale Excecutive Airport
Patrocinado por: Banyan Air
Challenge Air para niños y sus amigos
en una organizacion nacional sin animo
de lucro que esta reclutando voluntarios,
pilotos y niños con necesidades
especiales entre 7 y 21 años para su
evento anual “Dia de Volar” que se
realizara el dia Sabado 31 de Enero en el
aereopuerto ejecutivo de Ft.
Lauderdale.
La pagina Web de Challenge Air esta
siendo reconstruida y estara disponible en
Enero, asi que pueden visitarnos en Enero
para registrarse. Para preguntas y mas
informacion favor llamar al 214-351-3353
o via email a [email protected].
• Proveer claramente y paso por paso un plan
para ensenar a leer a personas con síndrome
de Down y otros diagnosticos sin importar la
edad.
• Brindar la información necesaria para poner
en practica lo aprendido de forma inmediata.
• Proveer mas entendimiento acerca de como
aprenden las personas con síndrome de Down.
•Ayudar tanto a padres como a profesores a
entender que “Nunca es Tarde para aprender a
leer” y darles el entusiasmo y las herramientas
necesarias para hacer esto posible.
Por favor Reservar asistencia via email a
[email protected]
*Este taller será dictado en Ingles únicamente.
6ta CELEBRACION DEL DIA DE
PASCUA CON GOLD COAST CUANDO
Sabado Marzo 28 de 11:00 am a 2:00 pm
DONDE: Tree Tops Park, 3900 SW 100th
Avenue, Davie FL 33328
QUIENES: Grupo de Juegos y de Edades
Intermedias desde 0 hasta 12 años.
El almuerzo esta incluido. Este evento Es
gratis para miembros de Gold Coast.
Mini Zoologico - Pinturas y decoracion de
huevos - Fotos con el conejo de Pascua.
No olvides traer tu propia canasta para
recojer Los huevos.
Porfavor confirmar asiatencia con
Michelle Ault via email ....... antes del 28
de Marzo.
2014 Holiday Party
Medicaid Waiver: A Must for All Ages!
Agency for People with Disabilities: The APD works in
partnership with local communities and private providers to
assist people who have developmental disabilities and their
families. APD also provides assistance in identifying the
needs of people with developmental disabilities for supports
and services.
Intake & Eligibility: To receive services, an individual must
have a diagnosis of cerebral palsy, mental retardation, autism,
spina bifida, or Prader-Willi syndrome. The Area 12 Intake
Specialist is responsible for collecting the documentation needed
to verify the diagnosis. With permission of the individual or
guardian, this documentation may be obtained from school
records, psychological reports, and medical records. If this
information is not available from other resources, the Agency for
Persons with Disabilities can arrange for these evaluations at no
cost to the individual or family based upon available funding.
For more information: 954-467-4218.
FREE Dentistry for Children
with Special Needs
The Dental Care for Children with Special
Needs Program is designed for children under 18 with one or
more of the following conditions: Cerebral Palsy, Muscular
Dystrophy and other developmental delays. For more
information contact: Malcolm Black 954-782-9804.
2015 NDSC Convention
June 25-28, 2015 • Phoenix, AZ
Each year, thousands of people from across
the globe attend the National Down Syndrome
Congress Annual Convention. For most, it’s to hear the latest
information from world-renowned experts. For others, it’s a great
vacation. But, for nearly all, there’s the one-of-a-kind NDSC
family reunion feeling that permeates the convention weekend.
There will be workshops for all ages. For more information, go to
convention.ndsccenter.org.
Jafco Children’s Ability Center: Homework Club
Are you ready to give up the homework struggle? If so, JAFCO
is here to help with our new Homework Club at the JAFCO
Children’s Ability Center.
Our Homework Club is a program designed to provide homework
help and academic support to children with developmental
disabilities and their typically developing siblings, ages 5 to
22. We provide a safe, structured and fun environment where
children can complete their homework. In order to participate
in this program, the child must be able to work in a small group
setting with other children (three to one ratio). The Homework
Club does not offer individualized tutoring; however we will
ensure that your child receives some individualized assistance in
completing daily homework assignments while reinforcing their
academic strengths, social skills and increasing their confidence
in their ability to complete homework independently.
Monday-Thursday • 3:30-5:30 pm
JAFCO, 5100 North Nob Hill Road, Sunrise, FL 33351
954.315.7033 - www.jafco.org
GC LIBRARY WE HAVE AN EXTENSIVE LIBRARY: books, manuals,
newsletters, DVDs, CDs & more! Come to GC office and find out!
Newsletter Due to the rising cost of printing, postage, etc. Gold Coast
Cost: $12 per hour, $6 per hour for each
additional child
Register: Lisa Reingold at 954.315.7033
Welcome Benjamin DeLauter
to Our Gold Coast Family!
will only be mailing the newsletter upon request. You can always download
the newsletter by visiting www.bgcdownsyndrome.org.
Broward
Gold Coast
Down Syndrome
Organization
creative services
donated by:
10250 NW 53rd Street • Sunrise, FL 33351
954-577-4122 • www.bgcdownsyndrome.org
Any Questions?
Lucy Whitson, President
Verna Tudge, V.P.
Nancy Smith, Treasurer
Bach Todara, Secretary
Diane De Braga, Director
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Broward Gold Coast Down Syndrome Organization • Statement of Policy and Disclaimer
This newsletter reports items of interest relating to Down syndrome and provides a forum for others. The Gold Coast Down Syndrome Organization
does not promote or recommend any therapy, treatment, etc. Gold Coast will not espouse any particular political or religious view. Individuals or
organizations referred to are not necessarily endorsed by this publication or its editor. We wish to bring together those interested in Down syndrome and
attempt to create an optimistic outlook and attitude. The editor reserves the right to make corrections as are appropriate and in accord with established
editorial practice in material submitted for publication. Please submit articles to: Diane De Braga • 10250 NW 53rd Street • Sunrise, FL 33351