DS ACT

LuMind IDSC Family Weekend
2020-09-18 - 2020-09-20 | Great Wolf Lodge
“The LuMind IDSC Family Weekend provides families an opportunity to connect and meet other families in the Down syndrome community while their loved ones with Down syndrome enjoy time among new and old friends. It’s fun for the whole family and for all ages!”

We would love for you to join us at the 2020 Family Weekend, as this event is a great way to foster community through fun and friendships. The LuMind IDSC Family Weekend will be located at the Great Wolf Lodge on September 18-20, 2020! To learn more and find a Great Wolf Lodge location near you, click here.

Step Up for Down Syndrome Walk
2020-09-26 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | CT
Rather than meeting at the Bees Stadium in New Britain as we had originally planned, we’re going to switch things up for safety and celebrate in our communities all over Connecticut. While we will miss connecting with everyone in one location, this is an amazing opportunity to share what DS ACT is all about where it matters most – in our hometowns!
There will be challenge activities leading up to the day of the walk, and on September 26th, we’ll stream guest appearances, shoutouts, photos, and fun. Stay tuned for the details!
PLEASE PLAN TO JOIN US BY REGISTERING A TEAM, JOINING A TEAM OR MAKING A DONATION AT www. ds-stride.org/stepupconnecticut. We want to be sure that DS ACT’s programming, education, and advocacy for families who live with Down syndrome continues.

DS ACT Family Day at the Stamford Museum and Nature Center
2021-06-13 11:00 - 17:00 | CT
Join the Down Syndrome Association of Connecticut for family fun at the Stamford Museum and Nature Center! There’s something for everyone, from otters to farm animals to nature trails and a playground. Individuals who have Down syndrome attend free; family members receive a discounted rate.
You MUST reserve your ticket by midnight on June 3, 2021. For additional details, please email Melody Lehrman at mlehrman@mydsact.org.

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National Down Syndrome Congress Annual Convention
2021-06-21 - 2021-06-26 | Online
It’s a Brand New Day
Learn from some of the best from the comfort of home. Join the National Down Syndrome Congress for its virtual national conference.
Experts from around the country share updated information and best practices to help you make the most of life with Down syndrome.
Registration is especially affordable this year and sessions will be recorded!

DS ACT Annual Summer Picnic
2021-07-10 10:30 - 15:00 | Camp Harkness, 301 Great Neck Rd (Rte 213), Waterford, CT, CT, United States
This event is a benefit of DS ACT membership. Join us for a day of food, friendship, entertainment, and, of course, THE BEACH!

Membership is required for registration. You may renew your membership by clicking the “join us” button on the home page and completing the form as if you were a new member. If renewing your membership would be a financial hardship at this time, please email Shanon McCormick at smccormick@mydsact.org regarding a fee waiver. You can email her as well, if you wish to inquire about the status of your membership.

DS ACT Night at the New Britain Bees Stadium
2021-08-05 18:35 - 20:30 | New Britain Stadium, 230 John Karbonic Way, New Britain, Connecticut, 06051
Worcester Bravehearts vs. the New Britain Bees

Catch up with friends and warm-up for the October 2nd Step Up Walk when you take yourself and your loved ones out to the ballgame for DS ACT Night!.
Stop by our table in the concourse for a warm welcome and be sure to wow the crowd with your DS ACT shirt, a walk shirt, or our blue and yellow colors. A lucky DS ACT member will have the honor of throwing out the first pitch!
For more information, email Melody Lehrman at mlehrman@mydsact.org.

Step Up for Down Syndrome Walk
2021-10-02 10:00 - 14:00 | New Britain Stadium, 230 John Karbonic Way, New Britain, Connecticut, 06051
It’s time to Step Up for Down Syndrome! Join our friends and families as we kick off National Down Syndrome Awareness Month with a celebration of our community.
Form a team, join a team, or walk on your own — everyone is invited. Enjoy a great day of family-centered fun that includes bounce houses, games, dancing, and food. And did we mention our community?
This event is open to the public. Everyone is a friend at the Step Up Walk! Pre-registration is preferred, but on-site registration will be available.
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DS ACT Night on the Essex Train's North Pole Express
2021-11-13 18:00 - 19:30 | Essex Steam Train, 1 Railroad Ave, Essex, CT, 06426, United States
Allllll Aboard!
Join DS ACT friends on the Essex Steam train for a magical nighttime journey to the North Pole.
Celebrate the spirit of the season with Santa and Mrs. Claus, festive sing-a-longs, and sugar cookies.
Children are invited to wear their favorite pajamas! Make sure those PJs are warm and cozy…it’s cold up at the North Pole!
THIS IS A MEMBERS’ ONLY EVENT AND SPACE IS VERY LIMITED.
Online Registration Only.
Registration for this event has closed. You will be notified if you have received tickets or been placed on the waitlist soon. When allocating tickets, we give priority to those who have not attended this event in recent years.
For additional information, contact Melody Lehrman at mlehrman@mydsact.org

DS ACT Disney on Ice
2022-01-16 12:00 - 13:30 | Webster Bank Arena, 600 Mainstreet, Bridgeport, CT, 06604, United States
Join Mickey Mouse and his Disney friends on adventures filled with world-class skating, high-flying acrobatics, and unexpected stunts at Webster Bank Arena!

Sail away with Moana and Maui as they bravely return the stolen heart of Te Fiti. Follow Miguel’s journey through the Land of the Dead to unlock his family’s history. Sing along with Aladdin, Genie, and Jasmine as their adventure takes them to a whole new world. Say “Howdy, partner!” to Woody and his friends and see the Green Army Men fly through the air. See Anna, Elsa, Kristoff, and Olaf live on ice like never before.

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Contact Melody Lehrman if you require additional information mlehrman@mydsact.org.

DS ACT Stamford Museum and Nature Center
2022-05-22 11:00 - 17:00 | Stamford Museum and Nature Center, 39 Scofieldtown Road, Stamford, CT, 06903
Join DS ACT Friends and Family for a visit to the Stamford Museum and Nature Center
There’s so much to explore! From farm animals to nature trails to the Otter Pond, you’ll find something for everyone.
Be sure to visit the website to make your plans and download site maps directly to your phone. Contact Melody Lehrman, mlehrman@mydsact.org for more information.
$6 per person, individuals with Down syndrome register for free. Children under 3 years of age attend for free.

Flamig Farm Group Trip
2022-06-05 11:00 | Flamig Farm, 7 Shingle Mill Rd, West Simsbury, 06072, United States
Get a peek at the fun side of farm life at West Simsbury’s Flamig Farm.
Tour the farm on a self-guided tour. Enjoy the petting zoo, where you buy some grain at the window to feed the animal ($15 for a large bucket — enough for 10/12 children; $5 for a small bucket — 2-3 cups; or $2 for a cup).
Feel free to pack a lunch and enjoy it under the pavilion. There is some shopping at the farm store too!

You must pre-register through our website to get this discounted ticket rate; however, if you miss the deadline, walk-ins are welcome. You will need to pay the full admission at the window.

Mystic Aquarium Group Trip
2022-06-26 09:00 - 17:00 | Mystic Aquarium, 55 Coogan Blvd, Mystic, CT, 06355, United States
Spend the day exploring the mysteries of sea life at Mystic Aquarium with friends from DS ACT. We’ve reserved discounted tickets for entrance between 9-10 am just for you! Tickets will be sent to you prior to the event.

Summer Picnic
2022-07-24 11:00 - 15:00 | Camp Harkness, 301 Great Neck Rd (Rte 213), Waterford, CT, CT, United States
This event is a benefit of DS ACT membership. Join us for a day of food, friendship, music, and, of course, THE BEACH!
Membership is required for this event. You may renew your membership by clicking the “join us” button on the home page and completing the form as if you were a new member. If renewing your membership would be a financial hardship at this time, please email Shanon McCormick at smccormick@mydsact.org regarding a fee waiver. You can email her as well if you wish to inquire about the status of your membership.
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A Virtual Symposium: Down Syndrome, Aging, and Healthcare
2022-11-02 10:00 - 12:00 | Online
Join DS ACT online for an online discussion of how Down syndrome interacts with the aging process, how support systems are currently positioned to meet this growing need in our community, and the steps we must take to assure that our aging loved ones with Down syndrome receive quality healthcare.
Dr. Brian Chicoine, co-founder, and director of the Advocate Adult Down Syndrome Clinic in Illinois will be joined by panelists from Connecticut representing service delivery, caregivers, and the state.
There is no cost to attend. The session will be recorded and available for viewing at a later date. Please register, even if you are not sure you will be able to attend, so we can send you a link to the recording.

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DS ACT Night on the Essex Train's North Pole Express
2022-11-12 18:30 - 21:00 | Essex Steam Train, 1 Railroad Ave, Essex, CT, 06426, United States
Allllll Aboard!
Join DS ACT friends on the Essex Steam train for a magical nighttime journey to the North Pole.
Celebrate the spirit of the season with Santa and Mrs. Claus, festive sing-a-longs, and sugar cookies.
Children are invited to wear their favorite pajamas! Make sure those PJs are warm and cozy…it’s cold up at the North Pole!
THIS IS A MEMBERS’ ONLY EVENT AND SPACE IS VERY LIMITED.
Online Registration Only, Beginning at 7:00 pm, Monday, November 7, 2022
**REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT HAS CLOSED**
For additional information, contact Melody Lehrman at mlehrman@mydsact.org

Disney on Ice Bridgeport/Total Mortgage Arena
2022-12-26 12:00 - 14:00 | Total Mortgage Arena, 600 Main St, Bridgeport, CT, United States

Disney on Ice Hartford/XL Center
2023-01-07 11:00 - 13:00 | XL Center, 1 Civic Center Plaza, Hartford, CT, United States

DS ACT Day with the Wolfpack
2023-03-05 15:00 - 17:00 | XL Center, 1 Civic Center Plaza, Hartford, CT, United States
Click Here to Purchase Your Tickets or use the Link in the Image Above

2023 DS ACT Night on the North Pole Express
2023-11-11 19:30 - 21:00 | Essex Steam Train, 1 Railroad Ave, Essex, CT, 06426, United States
Note: THIS IS A MEMBERS ONLY EVENT. IF YOU ARE UNSURE OF THE STATUS OF YOUR MEMBERSHIP, EMAIL SHANON MCCORMICK.
Join us for a night on the North Pole Express
The train leaves the station at 7:30 p.m. We’ll welcome the holiday season with a magical nighttime journey to the North Pole, including Santa and Mrs. Claus, festive sing-a-longs, and sugar cookies.
Please plan to arrive by 6:30 so everyone has time to board the train. Children are invited to wear their favorite pajamas and may want to bring their sound-canceling headphones!
A link to order tickets will be shared HERE between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. on SUNDAY, October 15, 2023. Priority will be given to those families who have not attended in recent years. If you do not receive tickets at the time of your request, you will be put on a waitlist.
We are no longer receiving ticket requests for this event

2023 Disney on Ice -- Bridgeport
2023-12-23 15:00 - 17:00 | Total Mortgage Arena, 600 Main St, Bridgeport, CT, United States
Join DS ACT for Disney on Ice at the Total Mortgage Arena in Bridgeport
When: Saturday, December 23rd at 3:00 pm
Where: Total Mortgage Arena in Bridgeport
** Seats are subject to availability. All tickets will be texted to the cell phone number on your order on Monday, 12/18.
Doors open one hour before the show starts and parking rates start at $10.00
There are 3 different sections available. Please click on the link below that corresponds to the section you’d prefer. All orders must be summitted by Wednesday, December 13. Contact Melody Lehrman at mlehrman@mydsact.org if you have any questions.
Section 102 – 103 $26.50/ticket
Section 100 – 101 $40.15/ticket
Section 104 – 105 $47.50/ticket

2024 Disney On Ice - Hartford
2024-01-04 19:00 - 21:00 | XL Center, 1 Civic Center Plaza, Hartford, CT, United States
Join DS ACT for Disney on Ice at the XL Center in Hartford
When: Thursday, January 4th at 7:00 pm
Where: XL Center in Hartford
** Seats are subject to availability. All tickets will be texted or emailed to the cell phone number or email that you provided with your order. Tickets are only on sale until midnight on December 17.
Doors open one hour before the show starts and parking rates start at $10.00
If you require more than six tickets, please contact Karen Sawyer at ksawyer@mydsact.org. If you encounter a problem using a credit card on this page, please contact Shanon McCormick smccormick@mydsact.org for assistance.
Use form below to order your tickets:

Raise a Cup to Awareness
2024-03-16 08:00 - 16:00, 2024-03-18 08:00 - 16:00, 2024-03-19 08:00 - 16:00, 2024-03-20 08:00 - 16:00, 2024-03-21 08:00 - 16:00, 2024-03-22 08:00 - 16:00, 2024-03-23 08:00 - 16:00, 2024-03-24 08:00 - 16:00 | BeanZ & Co., 11 East Main Street, Avon, CT, 06001, United States
Just stop at BeanZ & Co. in Avon and grab a beverage to help us raise awareness about Down syndrome and DS ACT’s mission. Keep an eye on Social Media for specific dates for “meet ups.”

World Down Syndrome Day Event at the New Canaan YMCA
2024-03-24 14:00 - 16:00 | New Canaan YMCA, 564 South Avenue, New Canaan, CT, 06840, United States
