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Down Syndrome Association of San Antonio • 2800 NW Loop 410 • San Antonio, TX 78230 • 210-349-4372
Volume 13, Issue 1
JANUARY 2011
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Executive Director ..............1
Holiday Party Photos ..........1 NDSC Convention ..............2
H.U.G.S. ..............................2 Volunteer Application ........3 Summer Programs ..............4 Out & About........................4 Educational Opportunity ......5 Playgroup ............................6 Kid Connection ..................6 Teen Club ............................6 Support Groups ..................7 Medicaid Buy-In ................7 Special Events ......................8
Message from Terri Mauldin ... Welcome to 2011! I am really looking forward to all the wonderful things the Down Syndrome Association of San Antonio has in store for the New Year! As we close 2010, I would like to reflect on what a great year it was for not only the DSASA, but for the Down syndrome community, as well. The DSASA added so many new families over the past year, so that now we are serving over 700 families with almost 5,000 contacts in our database. More and more people in our community are finding out about the DSA, and we love that we can let everyone know the great things the DSA does and how wonderful our kids are. Another wonderful step for our kids was the passing of Rosa’s Law. This law will change all references in federal law from “mental retardation” to “intellectual disability” and it will also change the reference of a “mentally retarded individual” to “an individual with an intellectual disability”. Effective February 4, Alice Gomez, the DSA Office Manager will no longer be with the DSA. We want to take this opportunity to thank Alice for all she has done for us the past 7 years and we wish her all the best!
All the events we held in 2010, from the monthly social activities to the Buddy Walk to the Holiday Party, were so well attended that we Terri Mauldin know the DSA is making an impact. Over 4,000 people attended the Buddy Walk, raising over $130,000, and over 750 enjoyed the festivities of the Holiday Party. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the following people for their hard work at the Holiday Party: • Richard Hughes for providing all the wonderful dancing music • Chris Reilly Photography for taking such awesome photos • Bubie Stelzig for being a wonderful Santa Claus • All the volunteers that helped with set up, registration, kitchen duty, and clean up. I also want to thank the members of our Board of Directors for their dedication this past year in helping the DSASA become an incredible organization! I look forward to enjoying 2011 with each and every one of you!
Calendar Order Form ........8 Adult Matters! ....................8 Outreach ..............................9 Meet Adam ..........................9 Meet Your Board ................9 Treasurer’s Report ............10 Contributions....................10 News & Notes ....................11 Who We Are ......................11 Calendar of Events ............12
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Holiday Party Photos Now available for viewing and purchase at http://chris711.photoreflect.com! There are photos with Santa, family photos, and photos of everyone dancing and having a great time. Please take a minute and review the photos and if interested, you may order these photos at a discounted price directly through Chris Reilly Photography. I want to thank Chris Reilly, Angela, and Guadalupe for taking such great photos!!
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Now the Down Syndrome Association of San Antonio has a unique way to give on a monthly basis. Our HUGS Program is an easy way to donate to the DSA through monthly installments via ACH checking or all major credit cards. Enter between now and March 1, 2011 to be eligible to win 4 courtside tickets to the Spurs vs. Warriors game (March 21, 7:30 p.m.) Parking pass included. Visit the DSA website and click on the HUGS link to start your monthly giving today!
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It’s never too early to start planning for summer activities! Visit the DSA website at dsasa.org>special events for a comprehensive list of programs for individuals with special needs!
San Antonio Junior Forum Grand Check Presentation. (L-R) Jen Harvey, Terri Mauldin, Liz Fox, Jessica Johnson
Teen Club
by Elizabeth Carnes - Teen Club Director The Teen Club is open to all teens with any disability between the ages of 13 and 17. The goal of the Teen Club is to foster friendships, stimulate socialization, and increase positive self esteem. Chaperones will be in attendance at each event. The cost of Teen Club events will be covered by the DSA for the teen and one special needs, age-appropriate friend. Please RSVP for each event to Nana Knowles at nknowles@dsasa.org or 210-349-4372. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 12 - TEEN WINTER FESTIVAL 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., The Pam Stephens Center, 6530 Wurzbach Rd., San Antonio, TX 78240. Bring 1 snack & 1 CD or game to share. Please RSVP by February 9. SATURDAY, MARCH 26 - PUTT PUTT GOLF 6:30 - 8 p.m., Embassy Golf, 500 Embassy Oaks, 78216. DSA will pay for the teen and one special needs, age appropriate friend. Please RSVP no later than March 23 to get group rate prices. SATURDAY, APRIL 9 - CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL DOWNTOWN 10 a.m - 4 p.m. Please meet at the Rivercenter Mall Lagoon so we can go together as a group. Join us for a family-friendly festival with live entertainment, mascots, face painting, moon bounce, games, and more! Please RSVP by April 6. SUNDAY, MAY 15 - ANNUAL DSA PICNIC Please see page 8 for details. SATURDAY, JUNE 4 - SWIMMING & S’MORES! 1 - 4 p.m. Hosted by Michelle Pettit, DSA Board Member, 8036 Tradition Oak, Boerne, TX 78015. Bring your towels and get ready to swim and make s’mores! Yum! Please RSVP no later than Wednesday, June 1. SATURDAY, JUNE 11 - AUDREY’S DAY AT THE BEACH Please see page 8 for details.
Out & About
Mom’s Night Out and Dad’s Night Out are opportunities for Moms & Dads to get together and build social connections within our DSA family. Our events will be held on a quarterly basis. Please RSVP if you will be attending to Steve & Laura Nivin at 210-422-0552 or lauranivin@gmail.com (Laura) or 210-639-5587 or steve.nivin@gmail.com (Steve). MOM’S NIGHT OUT WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13 - AMORCITO’S 2318 N. Loop 1604 West, 78258, 210-493-2204, 7 p.m. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8 - LA FONDA 2415 N. Main, 78212, 210-733-0621, 7 p.m. DAD’S NIGHT OUT WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27 - GRIMALDI’S PIZZA 15900 La Cantera Parkway, 78215, 210-690-4949, 7 p.m. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22 - CHRIS MADRID’S 1900 Blanco Road, 78212, 210-735-3552, 7 p.m.
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Educational Opportunities
PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE - 2010-2011 ARC OF SAN ANTONIO EDUCATION SERIES A series of workshops designed to help parents and caregivers of children/young adults with cognitive and other developmental disabilities prepare for the future. All presentations will be held at The Arc of San Antonio’s Pam Stephens Center located at 6530 Wurzbach, 78240. Registration required. Please contact Heather Long at 210-490-4300 ext. 113 or hlong@arc-sa.org. For details and updated information on speakers, visit our online calendar at www.arc-sa.org. *Childcare option: Respite Care of San Antonio offers Family Day Out at the PSC on Saturdays 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. You MUST be registered with Respite Care of San Antonio to use their respite services. Contact Maya Sordo at 210-737-1212 ext. 15. Guardianship and Special Needs Trusts Saturday, February 12 • 9 a.m. - 12 Noon
TAPPESTRY 2011 CONFERENCE: “DISCOVERING BALANCE - UNITING SCHOOLS, COMMUNITIES, AND FAMILIES” February 26 8 a.m. - 3:45 p.m. Education Service Center Region 20, 1314 Hines Ave., San Antonio 78208 Keynote Speaker: Aric Bostick Sessions: Autism, Brain-Based Instructional Strategies, Behavior, Nutrition, Differentiated Instruction, ARD 101, Post Secondary Options, Inclusion, Mental Health, Finding Balance For More Information: www.esc20.net/tappestry or 210-370-5466 TEXAS ADVANCED LEADERSHIP AND ADVOCACY CONFERENCE Sunday, February 27 - Tuesday, March 1 Embassy Suites Austin Central
Day to Day Life After School: An Overview Saturday, April 9 • 9 a.m. - 12 Noon
This annual conference provides leadership and advocacy training to adults with disabilities, parents of children with disabilities, and professionals in the disability field.
CARING FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES: CONTEMPORARY THEOLOGICAL, ETHICAL, AND LEGAL PERSPECTIVES A Converging Roads Conference jointly sponsored by Assumption Seminary, CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Health Systems & the San Antonio Institute for Catholic Culture Saturday, February 5 • 9 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - City Centre, 5th floor Auditorium, 333 N. Santa Rosa St., San Antonio, 78207
Conference attendees can expect to leave with the knowledge and skills to successfully advocate for themselves and others with disabilities. They will be able to define current legislative issues, learn how to promote and advocate for policy and systems change, and understand the methods necessary to collaboratively advocate alongside local and statewide advocacy organizations. Applications for TALAC are now online at http://talac.tamu.edu/.
Participants will be better prepared to care for persons with disabilities by recognizing their dignity as persons; understanding their unique physical, psychological, and legal needs as patients; examining and responding to ethical issues in their treatment; and becoming aware of resources which can improve their quality of life. Continuing education credits are available. Register at www.convergingroads.com or contact Chris Stravitsch, Director, at 210-734-5137. 2011 INCLUSION WORKS CONFERENCE February 23-26 Renaissance Austin Hotel, Austin Texas Register Online at www.thearcoftexas.org Master Session Presenters: • Dr. Michael McSheehan - The Beyond Access Model • Dr. Marilyn Friend - Creating and Sustaining Effective Classroom Partnerships in Inclusive Schools • Co-Teach Fest with Dr. Lisa Deiker and Dr. Wendy Murawski For more information, call 1-800-252-9729 or visit the website at http://www.thearcoftexas.org/conferences/inclusionworks.asp.
COUNCIL OF PARENT ATTORNEYS AND ADVOCATES (COPAA) ANNUAL CONFERENCE March 3 - 6 Westin Riverwalk, 420 West Market St., San Antonio, Texas 78205 COPAA is premised on the belief that the key to effective educational programs for children with disabilities is collaboration by parents and educators. Disseminating knowledge of protections under the law, advocacy strategy, and educational best practice is an important part of enabling parents to meaningfully participate in their child’s educational programs. The COPAA conference provides unique opportunities for training and networking with the most experienced and knowledgeable special education advocates and attorneys on special education issues. Sessions: Litigation Strategies, Discipline and Disability, Advocate Training, Testing, School Accountability, Due Process Options, Special Needs Planning, Applied Behavior Analysis, Planning for Effective IEP Meetings, and more! For more information: http://www.copaa.org/conferencetraining/conference/.
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Playgroup by Anabel Pearson – Playgroup Director The Down Syndrome Association Playgroup is a playtime for children ages 0-3 and their parents. The DSA will pay for entry fees to these activities (if applicable) for the child with Down syndrome and their siblings. Please RSVP for each event to Nana Knowles at nknowles@dsasa.org or 210-349-4372. SATURDAY, APRIL 9 - EASTER EGG HUNT 10 a.m. - 12 noon. Orsinger County Park, 12300 Huebner Rd. 78230. Come with your baskets! Please RSVP no later than April 5. SUNDAY, MAY 15 - ANNUAL DSA PICNIC Please see page 8 for details. SATURDAY, JUNE 4 - SAN ANTONIO ZOO 9 a.m. - 12 noon. 3903 N. St. Mary’s 78212. Bring sack lunch. Please RSVP no later than June 1 so we can pre-order the tickets. SATURDAY, JUNE 11 - AUDREY’S DAY AT THE BEACH Please see page 8 for details. KINDER MUSIC PLAYGROUP 11- 11:30 a.m., Music Arts Center Northwest (IH 10 & De Zavala), 12732 Cimarron Path, Ste. 100, San Antonio, TX 78249. Please RSVP if you are planning to attend since materials are needed for each lesson. FEBRUARY 1, 8, 15, 22 - Home Sweet Home MARCH 1, 8, 22, 29 - Up in the Sky APRIL 5, 12, 19, 26 - Down on the Ground MAY 3, 10, 17, 24- Splash! No June Music Playgroup dates for summer break.
Kid Connection by Tim McIntosh, Kid Connection Director
The Down Syndrome Association Kid Connection is our gathering designed for family social activities. We welcome all children with special needs and their families! Our events are specifically designed for ages 4 - 12. The DSA will pay the admission for the individual with Down syndrome and their siblings. Parents are responsible for their own admission. A discounted rate will be offered when possible. Please RSVP for each event to Nana Knowles at nknowles@dsasa.org or 210-349-4372. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 12 - BUMPER BOWLING AT BRUNSWICK BOWL 12 - 3 p.m., 4330 Thousand Oaks, 78217. Bring your socks - we are pulling down the bumpers and bowling like crazy! Please RSVP no later than February 9.
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SATURDAY, MARCH 26 - CHILDREN’S MUSEUM 10 a.m., 305 E. Houston Street, 78205. Please meet at the front entrance at 10 a.m. DSA will pay admission fee for child with DS and siblings. Parents will be responsible for their fees. Please RSVP no later than March 23. SATURDAY, APRIL 9 - CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL DOWNTOWN 10 a.m - 4 p.m. Please meet at the Rivercenter Mall Lagoon so we can go together as a group. Join us for a family-friendly festival with live entertainment, mascots, face painting, moon bounce, games, and more! Please RSVP no later than April 6. SUNDAY, MAY 15 - ANNUAL DSA PICNIC Please see page 8 for details. SATURDAY, JUNE 11 - AUDREY’S DAY AT THE BEACH Please see page 8 for details. SATURDAY, JUNE 18 - FIESTA FARM 3 - 5 p.m., 8497 FM 1560, San Antonio, TX 78254. Petting zoo, hay rides, bubbles, sandbox and pony rides. Everyone is welcome parents, grandparents, brothers and sisters. Please RSVP no later than June 15.
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Support Groups SAN ANTONIO PARENT SUPPORT GROUP by Mendy Roberts - Parent Support Group Director Our monthly meetings of the Parent Support Group are designed for parents, grandparents, siblings, and friends of children with Down syndrome. The meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. with introductions and announcements, followed by insightful information from a guest speaker from 6:45 - 7:45 p.m. Participants have the opportunity to share experiences and concerns with others from 7:45 - 8:30 p.m. The meetings are held at Coker United Methodist Church, 231 E. North Loop Road, south of Bitters off U.S. 281 North. Childcare is available at no cost; however, reservations are required by calling 210-494-3455 x245 at least 48 hours in advance. Please leave a detailed message when making a reservation. Out of respect to our speakers, we ask that all children over the age of two be left in childcare. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 1 Topic: Adult Panel • Location: Gibbs 1108/1109 TUESDAY, MARCH 1 Topic: Empowerment Drumming - The Community Drum Circle is a fun entry-level learning experience in which participants express themselves by using a chorus of tuned drums, percussion, and vocals to create a musical song together while having a great time. Parents are encouraged to attend and PLEASE use the childcare for this event by calling 210-494-3455 x245 at least 48 hours in advance. Please leave a detailed message when making a reservation. Speaker: Jorge Ochoa, OTR. Location: Gibbs 1108/1109 TUESDAY, APRIL 5 Topic: TBA/Open Forum • Location: Gibbs 1108 TUESDAY, MAY 3 Topic: Special Needs Trusts • Speaker: Anna Torres, Attorney at Law • Location: Gibbs 1108 TUESDAY, JUNE 7 Topic: Overview of Medicaid Waiver Programs • Speaker: Yolanda Fuentes with the ARC of San Antonio • Location: Gibbs 1108
FLORESVILLE PARENT SUPPORT GROUP by Tammi Burleson, Floresville Branch Director The Down Syndrome Association's Floresville Branch serves special needs families in Wilson and Atascosa counties. Our meetings are held the second Thursday of each month from 6:30 7:30 p.m. at the Camino Real MHMR Office, 540 10th Street, Suite 100, Floresville, TX 87114. Tammi Burleson is the Branch Director and can be reached at 210-213-5258. The Floresville Branch now has a lending library! Contact the Branch Director to check out materials. ** I would like to see some activities for the children during the summer months such as Morgan's Wonderland, etc. If you have any ideas please contact Tammi! THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10 Topic: Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) Speaker: Dot O'Donnell, Partners Resource Network
THURSDAY, MARCH 10 Topic: Information Session with Floresville ISD THURSDAY, APRIL 14 Topic: Contents of the IEP • Speaker: Dot O'Donnell THURSDAY, MAY 12 Topic: The Top 10 Basics of Special Education • Speaker: Dot O'Donnell THURSDAY, JUNE 9 Topic: Summer Activities to keep your child busy and entertained Speaker: TBA
NEW BRAUNFELS PARENT SUPPORT GROUP by Esther Mendoza – New Braunfels Branch Director The Down Syndrome Association’s New Braunfels Branch serves children and adults with Down syndrome in Comal and Guadalupe counties. Our meetings are held the second Wednesday of each month from 6 - 8 p.m. at the Hill Country MHMR Office, 511 North Street, New Braunfels, TX 78130. Please RSVP for each event by contacting the New Braunfels Branch Director, Esther Mendoza, at 830-609-9363 or emendoza@dsasa.org. Other News: Every third Saturday, The ARC in New Braunfels holds a dance for all children with special needs. Please call Esther Mendoza at 830-237-3655 for more details. Help spread the word about the Down Syndrome Association, New Braunfels Branch. This branch is to serve children and adults with Down syndrome living in Comal and Guadalupe counties! WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9 Topic: Speech and Language Pathologist Discussing Language WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9 - Topic: HCS Supports & Services WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13 - Topic: TBA/Open Forum WEDNESDAY, MAY 11 - Topic: TBA/Open Forum WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8 - Topic: TBA/Open Forum
Medicaid Buy-In
Applications are being accepted for the new Medicaid Buy-In for Children program. Created by the Texas Legislature in 2009, the program allows families whose incomes do not meet Medicaid eligibility requirements to purchase Medicaid coverage. Families with a child (age 18 or younger) who meets SSI disability criteria and whose adjusted gross income is up to 300% of the federal poverty level (approximately $66,700 for a family of four) may pay premiums to access Medicaid. Normally these families would not be eligible for Medicaid because their income is too high. Benefits include doctor and hospital visits (including emergency care), prescriptions, dental care, mental health care, speech therapy, physical therapy, regular checkups and family planning. For more information or to apply, dial 2-1-1 or visit www.yourtexasbenefits.com.
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SPRING PICNIC Come spend a beautiful day with your DSA friends at our Annual picnic at Landa Park in New Braunfels! This year’s picnic will be held on Sunday, May 15th from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Pavilions #4 and #5. Food will be served. Don’t forget your swimsuits, towels, water shoes, and sunscreen for water fun time in the Guadalupe River. You may also want to bring your lawn chairs. If you plan to attend, you must RSVP by May 6th with the number of adults and children to nknowles@dsasa.org or 210-349-4372.
______ 2011 DSA Calendar(s) @ $10 each: $ ______ Shipping/Handling ($2 1st calendar; $1 ea. addtl.): ______
AUDREY’S DAY AT THE BEACH The 8th annual Audrey’s Day at the Beach is hosted by the Shockley family to promote awareness of Down syndrome in memory of their daughter/granddaughter. It will be held Saturday, June 11 beginning at 8:30 a.m. at Rockport Beach Park in Rockport, TX. There will be kayaking and cane pole fishing, in addition to boat rides on a nature study boat for viewing various birds and native wildlife. For planning purposes, please RSVP by June 3, 2011 to the DSA office at 210-349-4372 or nknowles@dsasa.org. More information will be posted in the next newsletter, but if you plan to stay the weekend, be sure to start looking into places to stay now. http://www.rockport-fulton.org/
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Adult Matters!
by Julie Cheatwood - Adult Matters! Director
Adult Matters! is a social program specifically designed for our adults with DS ages 18 and older. The focus is on providing an environment to help them further develop their social skills, build friendships among other adults with DS, and offer them safe and appropriate interactions within the community. In order to foster that environment, we encourage them to invite an age-appropriate peer (another adult with special needs) to participate with them. DSA will pay the participation fee for both of them as well as a 1:4 chaperone ratio.We realize that our adults depend on family and friends for transportation to and from these activities, so we will always try to plan activities that offer a place where parents/guardians can gather nearby (restaurant, coffee shop, etc.) and visit with each other during the event. Please RSVP for each event to Nana Knowles at nknowles@dsasa.org or 210-349-4372.
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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 19 - BOWLING - 2 - 4 p.m., Brunswick Thousand Oaks Bowl, 4330 Thousand Oaks Blvd., San Antonio, TX 78217. Please RSVP no later than Wednesday, February 16. SATURDAY, MARCH 12 - SPRING FORMAL DANCE 7 - 10 p.m., Aldaco’s Restaurant Sunset Station, 100 East Hoefgen, San Antonio, TX 78205. Please RSVP no later than Monday, March 7. APRIL -YMCA FITNESS FUN (date and time TBA) - Enjoy an afternoon of fun and fitness and learn how to be a healthy adult. SUNDAY, MAY 15 - ANNUAL DSA PICNIC Please see page 8 for details.
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Outreach
by Mendy Roberts - Outreach Director Another year has come to a close. For the Outreach Program, 2010 was a very busy and fulfilling time. We met and welcomed many new families, introducing them to all the wonderful programs that we offer and wishing them all the best for the future. We continue to grow our Outreach Program and look forward to 2011. As always, if you know of someone with a child or family member with Down syndrome, please let us know if they would like to be contacted and receive more information about us. It was great seeing so many of you at the DSA Holiday Party. We’re hoping everyone had the happiest of holidays and will enjoy a wonderful new year! LET US WELCOME OUR NEWEST DSA FAMILIES! Joe & Amanda Mangum, parents of Abigayle, born 8/21/10 Dawn Fricano, parent of Gabriel, born 10/5/10 Lawrence & Laura Campbell, parents of Desiree, born 12/26/09 Nancy Sandoval, parent of Giovanna, born 11/25/08 Jose & Megan Valdez, parents of Mateo, born 12/1/08 Imelda Arizmendi, parent of Donay, born 10/27/06 Kevin & Cherica Brown, parents of Shamar, born 2/16/05 Joey & Heidi Padilla, parents of Brennen, born 10/25/10 Andres & Nancy Fuentes, parents of Andreah, born 8/4/09 Charles & Diane Cosnowski, parents of Alex, born 4/3/00; Karolina, born 1/7/04 and Sebastian, born 3/15/06 Juan & Gloria Mata, parents of Juan, Jr., born 10/2/91 Pablo & Suzanne Juarez, parents of Jacob, born 4/09 (moving to San Antonio from South Carolina May/June 2011) Pete & Velma Aseves, parents of Sophia, born 6/17/05 Darnell & Elizabeth Ingram, parents of Deondre, born 1/19/09 Severiano & Nancy Barcenas, parents of Andrew, born 8/1/97 Debra Williams, parent of Damani, born 1/8/01
Meet Adam By Karen Leitko
Adam recently celebrated his 29th birthday with friends, family, neighbors and co-workers. He began his education almost immediately after birth at the Brighton School. Then it was on through the public school system. While in high school, Adam Adam created a work of art which was later displayed at then Governor George W. Bush’s office in the state Capitol. He was also a representative at the Disability Leadership Conference. He has been competitively employed for nine years and lives in a group home with 3 other housemates. Adam loves to fish with his friends Travis and Tony, as well as with his parents. He even has the nickname “Catfish” which is boldly emblazoned on the front of a cap which was a gift from Tony. He
loves Brad Paisley’s “Fishing Song”, too! In addition to getting together with friends, Adam also enjoys watching sports and going to the movies, is an avid golfer, loves the Spurs, and enjoys listening to all types of music. Traveling is another one of Adam’s loves. In May he visited Mammoth Cave in Kentucky, among other places. On the trip back home, he was privileged to be on an “Honor Flight” and got to visit with many men and women who served in World War II. Adam hopes that his next trip will be to the Bahamas! More than anything, Adam adores spending time with his extended family. He is looking forward to the arrival of baby boys in the spring - his cousin and wife are expecting twin boys!
Meet Your Board GARY STINNETT, Board of Directors & Finance Committee by Lisa Drozdick Gary Stinnett joined the DSASA Board of Directors in December of 2009 following a request by Christy Anderson, the current Vice Courtney, Gary, Laura Chairperson of the Board. He also & Nicholas Stinnett serves on the finance committee. Gary wanted to become involved and make a difference in a growing, charitable organization. Although he does not have a child with Down syndrome, he is close friends with Kevin and Christy Anderson, whose son Drew has Down syndrome. Prior to Drew’s birth, Gary admits that he knew very little about Down syndrome. He has learned a lot over the years and is eager to see the DSASA grow and become a one-stop, local resource for those families expecting or who have kids or family members with Down syndrome. He would like to see the DSASA continue and increase educational, support, and entertainment programs for children, adults, and families touched by Down syndrome. Gary is Vice President of the Wash Tub car washes based in San Antonio. He has worked for the company for 21 years, starting out washing cars while attending UTSA. When he started, there were only 3 locations; now the Wash Tub operates 20 full service car washes and employs over 1,200 people. The large retail presence of Wash Tub throughout San Antonio offers some unique awareness opportunities for the DSASA. Gary is married to Laura Stinnett, and they have a 14-year-old daughter Courtney and an 11-year-old son Nicholas. His kids are quite active and are “at that age where they always have something going on - sports, social etc. Thankfully they are not old enough to drive yet, so most of our free time is spent watching volleyball and basketball games and practices.” Although Gary has been a San Antonio resident since 1986, he moved around quite a bit when he was younger, including Lubbock, Amarillo and Arlington, prior to San Antonio. Thank you, Gary, for sharing your time and insight with the Down Syndrome Association of San Antonio!
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Treasurer’s Report Contributions
We sincerely appreciate the following people who have so generously donated to the Down Syndrome Association. Your contributions help us offer a variety of programs for the members of our organization.
by Debbie Albright – DSA Treasurer/Finance PROFIT & LOSS: CASH BASIS January - December 2010 Receipts: Donations Grant Income Valero Children’s Charities Fundraising Income Programs & Outreach Interest Income Total Receipts
$25,433.71 48,000.00 27,428.88 207,177.14 12,777.44 39.80
Expenses: Buddy Walk Expenses 42,585.13 Other Fundraising 3,951.66 Programs 8,246.85 Outreach Expenses 9,521.22 Newsletter 5,036.56 Festivities Expenses 8,073.70 Conferences 8,592.61 Education Seminars 4,510.92 Training 10,816.77 Administrative Operations 42,687.15 Salaries and Benefits 115,680.04 New Braunfels DSA Branch 10,966.34 Marketing 14,848.61 Floresville DSA Branch 38.58 Total Expenses NET INCOME
$320,856.97
$285,556.14 $35,300.83
WE SINCERELY APPRECIATE THE GRANT SUPPORT FROM THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS: • Harvey E. Najim Family Foundation - $10,000 • Pearson - $500 • San Antonio Junior Forum - $500 grant for the Adult Matters! Formal Dance • School Sisters of Notre Dame of Dallas - $1,000 ministry fund for DSA tutoring program
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Dana & Jack Albright in honor of Wes Albright Tammie Anguiano Carol Arbo Allison Arceo Bank of America - matching gift April Beaty Maria Biggs Mary Bobo Evelia Bray - United Health Group Employee Giving Campaign The Capital Group Companies Charitable Foundation - matching gifts Marie Cassidy in honor of Stephanie Crane Center for Maternal-Fetal Care, P.A Mary Chambers in honor of Carolina Richard & Susan Chaney in honor of Cory Wyckoff Olivia Chavez Skye Curd Dana Davis Maria De La Garza Kimberly Devadoss Roy Ehresman Edna Esparza Diana Fernandez Nicole Forsberg - AT&T United Way Employee Giving Campaign Laura Gamez A.P. Gentry in honor of Tristan Gentry Alfred Gerloff Scot & Kristi Gilbert Roland & Sonia Gonzales Michelle Gregurich Lisa Gutierrez Leslie Gutierrez Debora Guzman Tricia Haddad Jayna Halliday in honor of Stephanie Crane Housler Enterprises Elna Jeanes in honor of Collin Stanush Monique Jeffery Rosemary Kaldahl Geneva King in memory of Mandy Herrera David & Kay Kipp in honor of Briana Troy Mark & Barbara Kirchner Tamara Landin Jeanne LeFlore Yvette Lerma Kenneth Lingle Christina Majors Stephanie Martinez in honor of Aiden Caldwell & family Pamela McLean Daniel Micheli - AT&T United Way Employee Giving Campaign Andrew & Lisa Morris Clay & Susan Nettleship in honor of Bill & Patty Cade Corina Ortiz Potranco Family Dental Barbara Richardson
www.dsasa.org Elizabeth Richardson Melinda Roberts - United Health Group Employee Giving Campaign Victoria Roca James & Kathy Rogers Mallori Romero James Rudolph in honor of The Anderson Family Veronica Sanchez Jennifer Sherman William Steele - AT&T United Way Employee Giving Campaign Aubrey & Elaine Steffen Jeanne Tatum Melissa Toudouze - AT&T United Way Employee Giving Campaign Fernando Velazquez Barbara Waldon in memory of Audrey Shockley Maria Weaver in honor of Dr. Robert James Deborah Woods Richard & Patricia Wyckoff in honor or Cory Wyckoff
News & Notes
DATABASE UPDATE NEEDED - To help us identify the different ethnicities of those in our database, we would like to know if any member of your family is not Caucasian. This will help us share figures with potential foundations about the population we serve. Please contact the DSASA office at 210-349-4372 or downsynassc@dsasa.org. Your help with this is greatly appreciated! CAMP ABILITY! - Spring VBS 2011 Hero Headquarters - Come be a part … where kids join forces with God University United Methodist Church - Special Needs Ministry March 15 - 18, 2011 • 9 a.m. - 12 noon. K - 5th grade. Enrollment is limited to 50 campers! Registration starts January 3rd. Cost is $10 per child/family. For more information contact Susan Galindo at 210-690-7323 or email at susan@uchurch.tv. Sensory-Motor Playroom NOW OPEN - The u|ability ministry at University United Methodist Church celebrates the opening of a sensory-motor playroom that is open to the public at no charge! Children’s Building at UUMC, 5084 DeZavala, San Antonio, TX 78249. Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. The Playroom provides access to therapeutic toys and equipment for children with developmental delays. Reservations required. For more information, contact Susan Galindo at 210.690.7323, susan@uchurch.tv. KIDZ NIGHT KLUB - Christian Childcare (ages 6 mos – 5th grade) through the u|ability ministry at University United Methodist Church. 2nd Friday of most months. 6:30 - 10:30 p.m. $10 for the first child; $8 for each additional child. For more information, contact Susan Galindo at 210.690.7323 or susan@uchurch.tv. http://kids.uchurch.tv/nursery/. SPECIAL TEAMS SOCCER - Special Teams Soccer is a soccer program for individuals with special needs held at McAllister Park Lower Bee Tree fields. The first soccer practice will be on Saturday, February 5th at 3 p.m. and the first game will be February 26th. Tuesday practices begin once the time changes. Registration is $60. Special Olympics Area & State games are in May. We are looking forward to having another AWESOME season! If you are interested or would like more information, contact Jackie Thompson at specialteamssoccer@sbcglobal.net.
Who We Are
MISSION STATEMENT The DSA’s mission is to provide support and services to children and adults with Down syndrome and their families.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Terri Mauldin 210-349-4375 • tmauldin@dsasa.org
DSA OFFICE MANAGER Alice Gomez 210-349-4372 • agomez@dsasa.org
SPECIAL EVENTS COORDINATOR Nana Knowles 210-349-4372 • nknowles@dsasa.org
DSA BOOKKEEPER Vicky Akers 210-349-4372 • vakers@dsasa.org
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Chairperson – Bill Cade Vice Chairperson – Christy Anderson Secretary – Lisa Drozdick Treasurer/Finance – Debbie Albright Member at Large – Barbara Samfield Member at Large – Dennis Johnson Member at Large – Tim McIntosh Member at Large – Gary Stinnett Member at Large – Michelle Pettit Member at Large – Jessaca Bond
PROGRAM DIRECTORS New Braunfels Branch Director – Esther Mendoza Floresville Branch Director – Tammi Burleson Adult Continuing Education Director – VACANT Adult Matters! Director – Julie Cheatwood Calendar Director – Maria Hey Kid Connection Director – Tim McIntosh Outreach Director – Mendy Roberts Parent Support Group Director – Mendy Roberts Playgroup Director – Anabel Pearson Public Relations Director – Janice Troy Sharing & Caring Director – Tricia Gonzales Spanish Outreach Director – VACANT Teen Club Director – Betty Carnes
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Calendar of Events FEBRUARY 1,8,15,22 - Playgroup Kinder Music: Music Arts Center Northwest, 12732 Cimarron Path, Ste. 100, 11 a.m. 1 San Antonio PSG: Adult Panel, Coker UMC, 231 E. North Loop Rd., Gibbs 1108, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. 9 New Braunfels PSG: Speech & Language, Hill Country MHMR, 511 North St., 6 - 8 p.m. 10 Floresville PSG: ECI, Camino Real MHMR, 540 10th St., Suite 100, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. 12 Kid Connection: Fiesta Farm, 8497 FM 1560, 3 - 5 p.m. 12 Teen Club: Teen Winter Festival, The Pam Stephens Center, 6530 Wurzbach Rd., 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. 19 Adult Matters!: Bowling, Brunswick Thousand Oaks, 4330 Thousand Oaks Blvd., 2 - 4 p.m. MARCH 1,8,22,29 - Playgroup Kinder Music: Music Arts Center Northwest, 12732 Cimarron Path, Ste. 100, 11 a.m. 1 San Antonio PSG: Empowerment Drumming, Coker UMC, 231 E. North Loop Rd., Gibbs 1108, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. 9 New Braunfels PSG: HCS, Hill Country MHMR, 511 North St., 6 - 8 p.m. 10 Floresville PSG: Floresville ISD, Camino Real MHMR, 540 10th St., Suite 100, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. 12 Adult Matters!: Spring Formal Dance, Aldaco’s Restaurant Sunset Station, 100 East Hoefgen, 7 - 10 p.m. 26 Kid Connection: San Antonio Children’s Museum, 305 E. Houston St., 10 a.m. 26 Teen Club: Putt Putt Golf, Embassy Oaks, 500 Embassy Oaks, 6:30 - 8 p.m. APRIL 5,12,19,26 - Playgroup Kinder Music: Music Arts Center Northwest, 12732 Cimarron Path, Ste. 100, 11 a.m. 5 San Antonio PSG: Open Forum, Coker UMC, 231 E. North Loop Rd., Gibbs 1108, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Playgroup: Easter Egg Hunt, Orsinger County Park, 12300 Huebner, 10 a.m. - 12 noon
APRIL 9 Kid Connection/Teen Club: Children’s Festival Downtown, 10 a.m. 13 New Braunfels PSG: Open Forum, Hill Country MHMR, 511 North St., 6 - 8 p.m. 13 Mom’s Night Out: Amorcito’s, 2318 N. Loop 1604 West, 7 p.m. 14 Floresville PSG: Contents of the IEP, Camino Real MHMR, 540 10th St., Suite 100, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. 27 Dad’s Night Out: Grimaldi’s Pizza, 15900 La Cantera, 7 p.m. MAY 3,10,17,24 - Playgroup Kinder Music: Music Arts Center Northwest, 12732 Cimarron Path, Ste. 100, 11 a.m. 3 San Antonio PSG: Special Needs Trusts, Coker UMC, 231 E. North Loop Rd., Gibbs 1108, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. 11 New Braunfels PSG: Open Forum, Hill Country MHMR, 511 North St., 6 - 8 p.m. 12 Floresville PSG: The Top 10 Basics of Special Ed., Camino Real MHMR, 540 10th St., Suite 100, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. 15 Annual DSA Picnic: Landa Park, New Braunfels, Pavilions 4 & 5, 1 - 6 p.m. JUNE 4 4 7 8 8 9 11 18 22
Playgroup: San Antonio Zoo, 3903 N. St. Mary’s, 9 a.m. - 12 noon Teen Club: Swimming & S’Mores, 8036 Tradition Oak, Boerne, 1 - 4 p.m. San Antonio PSG: Overview of Medicaid Waiver Programs, Coker UMC, 231 E. North Loop Rd., Gibbs 1108, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. New Braunfels PSG: Open Forum, Hill Country MHMR, 511 North St., 6 - 8 p.m. Mom’s Night Out: La Fonda, 2415 N. Main, 7 p.m. Floresville PSG: Summer Activities, Camino Real MHMR, 540 10th St., Suite 100, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Audrey’s Day at the Beach: Rockport Beach Park, Rockport, TX, 8:30 a.m. Kid Connection: Bumper Bowling, Brunswick Bowl, 4330 Thousand Oaks, 12 - 3 p.m. Dad’s Night Out: Chris Madrid’s, 1900 Blanco, 7 p.m.
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