We are dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals with Down Syndrome. The Down Syndrome Association of Hampton Roads is a not-for-profit organization serving the needs of individuals with Down Syndrome and their families.
The association is supported by a board of directors, an advisory board and dedicated volunteers.
Operating as usual
DEADLINE: If you want to order a sign for the walk please order it by this Friday November 5th! Please send me 3 pictures and 3 accomplishments to [email protected]. I will send out invoices next week.
Here are the signs that were ordered already:
Nicholas - Cynthia Gossman
Grace - Jessica Burkhart
Kendrick - Tiffany Williams
Amaris - Dasha Sylve
James - Timothy Grunwald
Mika - Karen Fox
Trevor - Jeanine
Owen - Mallory
So exciting! I wanted to share this tv spot that will run on WTKR and hopefully WAVY/Fox! Check it out!
https://www.dropbox.com/s/a7jz39zfs9o1c6o/SUDS%20Walk-30-HD%201080p.mov?dl=0
Shared with Dropbox
A few reminders: First off if you want your team logo on the shirt please sign up your team and email me your logo. If you want a sign for the walk please email me 3 pictures & 3 things that you want on the sign to [email protected]. I sent several emails out to those that wanted them so please check your spam/junk folder for my email.
We are still looking for sponsors so if you know a company/companies that would like to please have them contact me or Jeanine. Please have them sign up by this week to get their logo on the shirts. Thank you everyone for your time and support!!
It's not too late to take advantage of this opportunity and have your own legacy portrait AND support a local photographer with Down syndrome in sharpening her skills with Bob Harper!
October is Down Syndrome Awareness month, and, in recognition of that, we are sponsoring a campaign to support the Down Syndrome Association of Hampton Roads. We are also introducing to the area Stefanie Ward, who has been my apoprentice for several months. She is a resident of Virginia Beach and is a very accomplished photographer. She will be assisting me during this October campaign and doing some of her own work with selected subjects. We believe that Stefanie will be an outstanding Special Needs Portrait Artist and Photographer serving the Hampton Roads area. Here is a flyer that outlines our October campaign:
Don't miss out on the opportunity to have your portrait by Bob Harper Portraits and Stefanie Ward! Not every community has a photographer with Down syndrome partnering with a great studio like Bob Harper Portraits! Stefanie is professional and patient and engaging, so schedule your studio time today- get a beautiful Bob Harper legacy portrait, support Stefanie's development as a photographer, AND all proceeds go to DSAHR!!!
Thanks for those that came out to the Halloween party at Haygood Skating Center ! It was a success and lots of fun! Thanks Valery for helping out!
If you haven't signed up your team for the walk please do so! I will give until the weekend to sign up to have your logos on the shirt. Looking forward to seeing you all at the walk! - Tammy Nobles
My little helper doing the Halloween party goodie bags ❤ See you all Saturday!
Please set up your team by the end of day tomorrow to get your logo on the shirts!
https://www.ds-stride.org/dsahrstepup?fbclid=IwAR14uU8bYV3gOJQVjJsc79LcE8tCUGcmYGfy-mdMCVMzMqHIvqN8GTntoDo
Join the Down Syndrome Association of Hampton Roads as we unite for a common cause and raise funds at the 2021 DSAHR Step Up for Down Syndrome Awareness Walk. Whether you have Down syndrome, know someone who does, or just want to show your support, take the first step and donate or register today! ...
Please join our walk or set up your team!!! We are still in need of sponsors and vendors!!
Please join our walk or set up your team!!! We are still in need of sponsors and vendors!!
Just like everything else the ink, supplies etc for the signs are going up. If you are interested in getting a sign with metal stand please comment your email below or message [email protected].
The price of the sign with the metal stand is $30. Please send 3 photos and 3 things that you want on the sign to [email protected]. I will send you a paypal invoice. Thank you! - Tammy Nobles - President
For those that are new the signs are below:
Just like everything else the ink, supplies etc for the signs are going up. If you are interested in getting a sign with metal stand please comment your email below or message [email protected].
The price of the sign with the metal stand is $30. Please send 3 photos and 3 things that you want on the sign to [email protected]. I will send you a paypal invoice. Thank you! - Tammy Nobles - President
For those that are new the signs are below:
Check out our first marketing video by Tom Powell! Thank you to the families that participated!! Please share with others!
The Down Syndrome Association of Hampton Roads is an organization that improves the quality of life for individuals with Down syndrome and their families. We...
New Event! We hope to see you there!
New Event! We hope to see you there!
We need your help! Our marketing director Tom Powell needs any past walk photos or videos that you have so we can promote the walk! Please send to [email protected] or [email protected]. Thank you!
Such a relevant article, so much to think about as so many of our students are back to school one month now-
The systemic segregation of students with disabilities is just like stranded starfish.
We love seeing success stories of individuals with Down syndrome- even more exciting when they happen locally! Check out this great story from this summer! Congratulations Chad Jackson!
Jackson has Down syndrome and is an actor, model, dancer and aspiring singer. He is signed to four modeling agencies, including Gamut Management, a Jersey-based company that represents people with disabilities.
Bravo to a small group of our MIXMO dancers from Todd Rosenlieb Dance who did an outstanding job performing on the big stage at today's Children's Festival!!!
Have you heard that Jacob's Chance is expanding to Virginia Beach?? We're launching our Tidewater Buddy Ball basketball season in a couple weeks and are so excited to meet new friends down there and partner with Virginia Beach City Public Schools! Send any interested friends or family to https://www.jacobschance.org/tidewaterbuddyball to sign up today!
Have you heard that Jacob's Chance is expanding to Virginia Beach?? We're launching our Tidewater Buddy Ball basketball season in a couple weeks and are so excited to meet new friends down there and partner with Virginia Beach City Public Schools! Send any interested friends or family to https://www.jacobschance.org/tidewaterbuddyball to sign up today!
Thank you Bob Harper Portraits for thinking of our association! Please consider using this remarkable photographer and apprentice!
Thank you Bob Harper Portraits for thinking of our association! Please consider using this remarkable photographer and apprentice!
Seeking help for a mom! She has a step-daughter in middle school. She feels that her daughter is regressing and her IEP goals aren't being met. She would love to talk to someone who has personal experience and that can provide her assistance and resources. If you can help please comment below or send a message and we will pass on her contact info. Thank you!
Here is the link to sign up for the awareness walk! This is the one event you would want to be a part of!
Join the Down Syndrome Association of Hampton Roads as we unite for a common cause and raise funds at the 2021 DSAHR Step Up for Down Syndrome Awareness Walk. Whether you have Down syndrome, know someone who does, or just want to show your support, take the first step and donate or register today! ...
A Letter to the School Where My Daughter With Down Syndrome Attends High School
"Down syndrome is different for every person who has it."
To the Doctor Who Said Life Would Be 'Better' Without Our Baby With Down Syndrome
"You failed to mention any of the amazing things she could do."
Attention DSAHR family and friends! Anyone have a young adult or teen working in the community willing to be interviewed to bring awareness to the association and positive press. If interested please comment below or message us!
Why It's a Big Deal My Son With Down Syndrome Told Me His Hand Hurt
"It is a big deal."
As early voting begins in the run up to the 2021 gubernatorial election in Virginia, the nonpartisan disability rights nonprofit RespectAbility has released its latest Virginia State Voter Guide.
Image description: Virginia state flag.
Key actions and positions posted on the intersection of disability and education, jobs, immigration, climate crisis, criminal justice and more.
FEEDBACK SOUGHT- OPPORTUNITY TO REGISTER TO WIN A GIFT CARD BY COMPLETING THIS SURVEY-
Share your voice by September 26!
(Participants have the chance to win a Visa gift card!)
Help us understand how people with IDD and their families feel about the COVID-19 vaccine.
The Partnership for People with Disabilities is looking for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and family members of people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities to share their opinions in a research survey. The survey is being done by researchers at the University of Cincinnati and Virginia Commonwealth University.
Survey options for adults (18+) with IDD and family members of people with IDD of all ages.
Survey Link: Learn more and take the survey at
https://vaccine19.questionpro.com
Questions?
Contact Dr. Kara Ayers ([email protected]) or Sarah Lineberry ([email protected])
Share your voice by September 26!
(Participants have the chance to win a Visa gift card!)
Help us understand how people with IDD and their families feel about the COVID-19 vaccine.
The Partnership for People with Disabilities is looking for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and family members of people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities to share their opinions in a research survey. The survey is being done by researchers at the University of Cincinnati and Virginia Commonwealth University.
Survey options for adults (18+) with IDD and family members of people with IDD of all ages.
Survey Link: Learn more and take the survey at
https://vaccine19.questionpro.com
Questions?
Contact Dr. Kara Ayers ([email protected]) or Sarah Lineberry ([email protected])
"We want to look ahead to a society that treats people with disabilities better than before – a society where every voice matters, every decision is honored, and everyone has the services they need. To create this society, we will need real policy change that invests in supporting disabled people in our communities, not locking us away." Must-read, powerful op-ed by Chris Jorwic and Julia Bascom
Congress has a chance to make sure people with disabilities can always get the support we need safely in our own homes – and we need them to deliver.
Thanks to The Fraternal Order of Eagles and The Flag Runners for their support/ donations to DSAHR! It was a beautiful ride including cars, trucks, and bikes to the 911 Memorial at the Chesapeake Park. Delicious food and great people rounded out the event! Thank you for your generous donation to our organization!
Thanks to The Fraternal Order of Eagles and The Flag Runners for their support/ donations to DSAHR! It was a beautiful ride including cars, trucks, and bikes to the 911 Memorial at the Chesapeake Park. Delicious food and great people rounded out the event! Thank you for your generous donation to our organization!
Never Forget-
Never Forget-
Not special needs, just human needs-
Excellent program! Great opportunity!
The Learning Program registration is open for parents of children ages preK to 4th grade. Jump into reading and math and learn more about how children with Down syndrome learn! The first class starts on Saturday September 11. Get more information and register here -
https://dsagr.org/educate/learning-program/
CDC COVID-19 resources (visual supports, social stories) designed for people with developmental disabilities- assuring everyone has access to educational public health information- including topics of handwashing, distancing, mask wearing, COVID testing, and COVID vaccination!
COVID-19 is challenging to explain, live through, and communicate about. The materials on this page were created to help make communicating about COVID-19 a little easier. Choose from videos, posters, social stories, and interactive activities to best meet your communication needs.
The more we know, the better we can make decisions-
The Down Syndrome Center of Western PA shared a new podcast episode called, "COVID, Delta, and Down Syndrome." The podcast is hosted by Dr. Kishore Vellody, medical director of the Down Syndrome Center of Western Pennsylvania. The episode features Dr. Andrew Nowalk, a pediatric infectious disease specialist. Thank you to Dr. Vellody and Dr. Nowalk for continuing to provide these informative podcast episodes. The episode can be found at the link below.
https://downsyndromecenter.libsyn.com/112-covid-delta-and-ds-with-dr-andrew-nowalk
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DSAHR Birth to 5 Meet Up this month will be focused on education from Early Intervention to Preschool to Kindergarten! Join us for a high level discussion on IEPs, educational placement options, related services, and more! Saturday, October 13 10-12 2307 Millwood Rd, Virginia Beach
Sharing some Friday cheer from one of our Todd Rosenlieb Dance Mixmo performances at Old Dominion University Theatre last month---every age and ability performing!!!
Another video of a piece of David DeSanctis’s speech at the showing of Where Hope Grows. He did an amazing job of getting the audience to interact and get up and dance throughout his speech. Wonderful speech!
David DeSanctis giving his speech before the showing of Where Hope Grows
It has been a rainy, rainy day today so we are posting some amazing DSAHR sunshine from last weekend's Step Up For Down Syndrome! Families drive from all over the 757 for Saturday morning dance classes at Todd Rosenlieb Dance. If you have a little one, a big one, a young one, or an older one with Down syndrome, now may be the time to start thinking about signing them up for our 2018 classes!
It's a wrap! Nothing but LOVE here!!! Friendships, Fun, Dancing, Moving, Loving Life in the studio! ADC Spring 2017 has been fantastic!
Our dancers are rehearsing for their next performance! The Spring Showcase at TR Dance in June!
A little clip from the ADC performance at Step Up For Down Syndrome 2016!
A piece of the performance by our great ADC dancers at the FIN Gala tonight, led by Todd Rosenlieb!
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