Ds Connections Nw - Down Syndrome Connections Northwest

Planning For the Future with Jason Roesler
2025-05-01 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Via Zoom or DsNW Office
Planning for the Future with Jason Roesler
Thursday, May 1st, 6-7pm (via zoom)

One of the most important questions parents who have a child with special needs ask themselves is …What’s going to happen to my child when I’m no longer here? To a large degree, the answer to the question will depend on the steps you begin taking today to arrange for your child’s future well-being. Please join Jason Roesler, Nic’s dad and Chief Operating Officer at C1 Wealth Management on Thursday, April 18th for a free informational workshop on Planning for Children with Special Needs.
Some of the topics to be discussed are:

The importance of wills/estate planning

529A – ABLE Accounts

Financial limits and rules to be aware of

Special Needs Trusts

Information gives you peace of mind and creating a plan gives you a goal. Jason will assist with both of these areas. He will review options, information, and ideas on how to move forward in planning for a future where you may not be around and your child is well cared for. Exhale. Join us for an informative evening where you and other parents will learn about the proactive steps to take in your financial planning. See you there.
Participate in this talk at the DsCNW office or from the comfort of your home.
We will provide a zoom link the day of the talk.

Zion's Game Night
2025-04-29 18:00 - 20:00 | Down Syndrome Connections NW, 3839 W. Prairie Ave, Hayden, 83835, United States
Let’s get together! Teen/Young Adults (ages 15-35) are you ready for a wonderful time? There will be great music, snacks, beverages and best of all – Friends & Fun. You won’t want to miss this ’cause Zion puts on quite a evening.

Make a Mother's Day Gift: Paint-A-Pot
2025-04-27 14:00 - 16:00 | Jacklin Arts Cultural Center, 405 N William St., Post Falls, ID, 83854, United States
REGISTER HERE: https://www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/MjMwNzEx
Need a Mother’s Day gift? Are you looking for a fun family event?
Come paint a flower pot and make a card with us!
Location: Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center in Post Falls, Upstairs Gallery (elevator available)
405 N William St.
Post Falls, ID 83854
Sunday, April 27th from 2-4pm
We are so lucky to have Kim Washko, former owner of Hands to Art paint studio, on hand to help with this project! Show up, have a snack and drink and paint your pot! Pots will be kiln fired (makes the paint permanent) and then available for pickup at the Ds office in Hayden with a little something to plant in them. The pots will be packed up and ready for gift giving!
We will have to go kits available for those that can’t attend the April 27th event. Pickup will be at the Jacklin Arts on Sunday, April 27th 2-4pm or the DsCNW office 3839 W Prairie, Hayden, Tuesday April 29th. (Please email info@dsconnectionsnw.org to arrange another day). In person registration is limited due to space limitations.
REGISTRATION CLOSES SUNDAY, APRIL 20TH – Register today and don’t miss out on this fun event!

Deadline to Register - Silverwood 'Night of the Stars'
2025-04-16 | Silverwood Theme Park, 27843 US-95, Athol, ID, 83801, United States
Silverwood’s Night of the Stars registration deadline is TODAY!
The event will be Friday, May 16th from 4-8PM.
Silverwood opens the park one week early just for Night of the Stars – special needs children and their families/caregivers.
This event is FREE to one child (Star) and one adult. Plus a meal for these 2 individuals.
Tickets and meals are available for other family members and friends at a reduced cost of $25.
To register: send an email to info@dsconnectionsnw.org with:
1. Star’s name, *email and phone *(if over 18 and can sign waiver themselves)
2. Parent, guardian or care taker name, email and phone (if Star is under 18 or can’t sign for themselves).
REGISTRATION DEADLINE 4/16/2025
After we input your information – you will receive an email with instructions and waiver to sign along with your ticket (one ticket covers Star and their parent/caregiver).

World Down syndrome Day at The Little Gym
2025-03-21 17:00 - 20:00 | The Little Gym of Post Falls, 9044 W Prairie Ave Suite 103, Post Falls, ID, 83854, United States
Please join us March 21st, 5-8pm, at The Little Gym in Post Falls to celebrate
World Down Syndrome Day!
This is a fantastic way to connect with old friends and meet new ones!
All ages welcome at this free event!
As a special feature, children ages 5 months – 12 years* can participate in gym activities free of charge!
*Children ages 5 months – 12 years (with parents) need to register so we have a spot reserved for them.*
The Little Gym gymnastics program helps children learn and grow through movement and imaginative play.
Little Gym Owner, Chris Goodwin, has a fun evening lined up to celebrate this special day!
River City Pizza is donating pizzas for the event
Birdie’s Pie Shop is donating 300 pies
Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee Truck will be in the parking lot selling coffee
(and will give a percent of the proceeds to DS Connections NW to help
us fund more fun events and learning opportunities for you!)
Chris is providing the use of the gym free of charge to our Ds families!
Thank you, Chris and The Little Gym!

Come out for a fun family evening celebrating World Down Syndrome Day!
Register today for this fun event!

World Down syndrome Day!
2025-03-21 | WA
On March 21st, 2025 – celebrate World Down syndrome day! Participate by supporting one of the many local businesses who are involved in advocating, or contact us to learn how you (and your business) can directly participate in World Ds Day!

Alyssa's Teen & Young Adult Meetup in Spokane Valley - March Meetup
2025-03-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Stepping Stones Pediatric Therapy Center, 15920 E Indiana Ave, Spokane Valley, WA, 99216, United States
Let’s enjoy music, fun, laughter, smiles and all that Alyssa and Chad can dream up. The DsConnectionsNW teem and young adult group in the Spokane Valley is all about making new friends, finding out what you like to do, and learning new skills. You won’t want to miss a thing!

Alyssa's Teen & Young Adult Meetup in Spokane Valley
2025-02-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Stepping Stones Pediatric Therapy Center, 15920 E Indiana Ave, Spokane Valley, WA, 99216, United States
