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SUMMARY:Rock Cats Baseball
DESCRIPTION:A CDSC Members’ Event! \nJoin the CDSC for a Rock Cats baseball game in New Britain\n \nSunday\, August 17th\, 1:35 pm\n \nKids get to run the bases after the game!\n \nFor paid members\, first four tickets free\, $3.00 per ticket for each additional ticket.  No limit on the number of tickets you can purchase.  One Fun Zone wristband per family; additional bands can be purchased  for $5.00 each.  The Fun Zone is open for an hour before the game.\n\n\nRegister and/or purchase tickets here.\n  \n\n Last day to purchase is August 10th.\n \nWe will be seated together in the general admissions section.\n \nStandard parking fee is $5/car\, with some premium $7 spots available.  The Rock Cats recommend early arrival!  Driving directions and more detailed information regarding parking available here.
URL:https://mydsact.org/event/rock-cats-baseball/
LOCATION:CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140927T000000
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SUMMARY:2014 CDSC Buddy Walk
DESCRIPTION:An Afternoon of Family Fun to Raise Awareness of Down Syndrome!\nDJ — Bouncy Houses — Arcade Games — Valentine the Clown — Mad Science — Premier Photo Booth\n  \n \nClick Here to Register as an Individual or a Team\, or Make a Donation Today! \n A team of five or more — $100 (includes two official t-shirts) \nIndividual Walker — $25 (includes one official t-shirt) \nVirtual Walker (I can’t be there that day\, but I want to support the CDSC!) — $10 \nThe Buddy Walk® kicks off Down Syndrome Awareness Month in October and promotes acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome. Nearly 300 walks around the world raise money to benefit local and national service and advocacy programs. \nIn Connecticut\, we support and educate new parents of babies with Down syndrome through our First Call program\, we help fund medical clinics at St. Raphael’s and the Connecticut Children’s Medical Center\, and we educate about best practices in education\, medicine and therapeutic intervention. \n 
URL:https://mydsact.org/event/2014-cdsc-buddy-walk/
LOCATION:Hammonasset Beach State Park\, 1288 Boston Post Rd.\, Madison\, CT\, 06443
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20141108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20141109
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SUMMARY:2014 CDSC Annual Convention
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mydsact.org/event/2014-cdsc-annual-convention/
LOCATION:Water’s Edge Resort\, 1525 Boston Post Rd\, Westbrook\, 06498
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150725T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150725T150000
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SUMMARY:2015 Annual Summer Picnic
DESCRIPTION:This event is a benefit of membership in the CDSC!  Members may bring any number of family members\, but prior registration is required.  Email info@ctdownsyndrome.org for the online registration link.
URL:https://mydsact.org/event/2015-annual-summer-picnic/
LOCATION:Camp Harkness\, 301 Great Neck Rd (Rte 213)\, Waterford\, CT\, CT\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150810T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150810T210000
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SUMMARY:Caleb's Quest Buddy Walk Team Fundraiser @ Sweet Frog Frozen Yogurt
DESCRIPTION:Caleb’s Quest Buddy Walk Team with be holding their first fundraiser for the “2015 Buddy Walk” at Sweet Frog in Manchester.  Connecticut Down Syndrome Congress will receive 10% of all sales.
URL:https://mydsact.org/event/calebs-quest-buddy-walk-team-fundraiser-sweet-frog-frozen-yogurt/
LOCATION:Sweet Frog Premium Frozen Yogurt\, 1500 Pleasant Valley Road\, Manchester\, CT\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150811
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150814
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SUMMARY:Three Day Institute on Educating Children with Down Syndrome in Inclusive Settings
DESCRIPTION:This series of 3-hour workshops is geared to prepare professionals and families to meet\nthe needs of children with Down syndrome in inclusive settings. Individual workshops\naddress programming for early intervention\, pre-school aged\, elementary aged and middle/\nhigh school programming. Two additional workshops address communication and the\nfunctional assessment process and developing a positive behavior support plan.  Held at: Liu Post – Humanities Bldg.\, Room 119     **You can attend one or more sessions** \n  \n**Group Rates are Available**\nIndividual sessions are $45.00\nTWO sessions: cost is reduced to 75.00\nFOUR sessions: cost is reduced to 125.00\nSIX sessions: cost is reduced to 175.00
URL:https://mydsact.org/event/three-day-institute-on-educating-children-with-down-syndrome-in-inclusive-settings/
LOCATION:CT
ORGANIZER;CN="":MAILTO:Post-CCI@liu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150916T180000
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CREATED:20150727T173242Z
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SUMMARY:DDS North Region Regional Advisory & Planning Council Public Meeting
DESCRIPTION:DDS Regional Advisory and Planning Council (RAC) Meetings\n\n\nThese meetings take place in every region six times a year.  Their purpose is to advise Regional Directors on the needs of persons with intellectual disability within the region.  They are open the the public and attended by Regional Directors. Families and self-advocates who receive DDS services are strongly encouraged to attend.  Many families have found these meetings to be helpful in obtaining information and for opening the lines of communication between Regional Directors and families.
URL:https://mydsact.org/event/dds-north-region-regional-advisory-planning-council-public-meeting/
LOCATION:CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150916T180000
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DTSTAMP:20260423T201322
CREATED:20150727T171554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150727T171554Z
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SUMMARY:DDS South Region Regional Advisory & Planning Council Public Meeting
DESCRIPTION:DDS Regional Advisory and Planning Council (RAC) Meetings\n\n\nThese meetings take place in every region six times a year.  Their purpose is to advise Regional Directors on the needs of persons with intellectual disability within the region.  They are open the the public and attended by Regional Directors. Families and self-advocates who receive DDS services are strongly encouraged to attend.  Many families have found these meetings to be helpful in obtaining information and for opening the lines of communication between Regional Directors and families.
URL:https://mydsact.org/event/dds-south-region-regional-advisory-planning-council-public-meeting/
LOCATION:Henry Carter Hull Library\, 10 Killingworth Turnpike\, Clinton\, CT\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150917T160000
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SUMMARY:DDS West Region Regional Advisory & Planning Council Public Meeting
DESCRIPTION:DDS Regional Advisory and Planning Council (RAC) Meetings\n\n\nThese meetings take place in every region six times a year.  Their purpose is to advise Regional Directors on the needs of persons with intellectual disability within the region.  They are open the the public and attended by Regional Directors. Families and self-advocates who receive DDS services are strongly encouraged to attend.  Many families have found these meetings to be helpful in obtaining information and for opening the lines of communication between Regional Directors and families.
URL:https://mydsact.org/event/dds-west-region-regional-advisory-planning-council-public-meeting/
LOCATION:CT
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151021T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151021T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T201322
CREATED:20150727T173504Z
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SUMMARY:DDS North Region Regional Advisory & Planning Council Public Meeting
DESCRIPTION:DDS Regional Advisory and Planning Council (RAC) Meetings\n\n\nThese meetings take place in every region six times a year.  Their purpose is to advise Regional Directors on the needs of persons with intellectual disability within the region.  They are open the the public and attended by Regional Directors. Families and self-advocates who receive DDS services are strongly encouraged to attend.  Many families have found these meetings to be helpful in obtaining information and for opening the lines of communication between Regional Directors and families.
URL:https://mydsact.org/event/dds-north-region-regional-advisory-planning-council-public-meeting-2/
LOCATION:CT
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151118T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151118T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T201322
CREATED:20150727T173702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150727T173702Z
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SUMMARY:DDS North Region Regional Advisory & Planning Council Public Meeting
DESCRIPTION:DDS Regional Advisory and Planning Council (RAC) Meetings\n\n\nThese meetings take place in every region six times a year.  Their purpose is to advise Regional Directors on the needs of persons with intellectual disability within the region.  They are open the the public and attended by Regional Directors. Families and self-advocates who receive DDS services are strongly encouraged to attend.  Many families have found these meetings to be helpful in obtaining information and for opening the lines of communication between Regional Directors and families.
URL:https://mydsact.org/event/dds-north-region-regional-advisory-planning-council-public-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Regional Office East Hartford 3rd Floor
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151118T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151118T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T201322
CREATED:20150727T171928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150727T173907Z
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SUMMARY:DDS South Region Regional Advisory & Planning Council Public Meeting
DESCRIPTION:DDS Regional Advisory and Planning Council (RAC) Meetings These meetings take place in every region six times a year. Their purpose is to advise Regional Directors on the needs of persons with intellectual disability within the region. They are open the the public and attended by Regional Directors. Families and self-advocates who receive DDS services are strongly encouraged to attend. Many families have found these meetings to be helpful in obtaining information and for opening the lines of communication between Regional Directors and families.
URL:https://mydsact.org/event/south-region-regional-advisory-planning-council-public-meeting/
LOCATION:Henry Carter Hull Library\, 10 Killingworth Turnpike\, Clinton\, CT\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151119T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151119T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T201322
CREATED:20150727T172645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150727T172645Z
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SUMMARY:DDS West Region Regional Advisory & Planning Council Public Meeting
DESCRIPTION:DDS Regional Advisory and Planning Council (RAC) Meetings\n\n\nThese meetings take place in every region six times a year.  Their purpose is to advise Regional Directors on the needs of persons with intellectual disability within the region.  They are open the the public and attended by Regional Directors. Families and self-advocates who receive DDS services are strongly encouraged to attend.  Many families have found these meetings to be helpful in obtaining information and for opening the lines of communication between Regional Directors and families.
URL:https://mydsact.org/event/dds-west-region-regional-advisory-planning-council-public-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Ella Grasso Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151207T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151207T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T201322
CREATED:20151124T130003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151124T130003Z
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SUMMARY:“The Myths and Misconceptions of Down Syndrome”
DESCRIPTION:Forever 21  \nPresents \n“The Myths and Misconceptions of Down Syndrome” \nGuest speaker: Kathleen Whitbread from Saint Joseph’s College \nMonday: December 7\, 2015 \n6:00 pm \n300 George Street New Haven \nYale New Haven Health Institute for Excellence \nRoom 155 \nFor more info: (203) 687-0479 \n(203) 362-8219 \n“You are never alone”
URL:https://mydsact.org/event/the-myths-and-misconceptions-of-down-syndrome/
LOCATION:Yale New Haven Health Institute for Excellence\, 300 George Street\, New Haven
GEO:41.304974;-72.931337
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161005T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161109T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T201322
CREATED:20161005T185636Z
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SUMMARY:The Arc Connecticut 2016 Workshop Series: Housing Alternatives
DESCRIPTION:The Arc Connecticut 2016 Fall Workshop Series\nAll are welcome! Please share!\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHousing Alternatives:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow to create supportive\, independent living arrangements for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis workshop is designed to help families who are waiting for services learn about alternatives to DDS funded supports. Families will receive information on how to create housing opportunities\, about a new Medicaid option called Community First Choice\, how to self-direct a budget\, hire your own staff and start creating a full life for your family member with intellectual and developmental disabilities – NOW! (Click here for a printable flyer.)\n\nDates & Locations\n*****Each week the workshop is the same\, it’s just at a different location.*****\n\n\nOctober 12th –6:00pm-8:00pm -STAR\, Inc. -182 Wolfpit Avenue\, Norwalk\n\n\n\n\n\nOctober 19th –6:00pm-8:00pm -SARAH Inc. -Guilford Community Center -32 Church Street\, Guilford\n\n\n\n\nOctober 26th –6:00pm-8:00pm -The Arc of Farmington Valley/FAVARH -225 Commerce Drive\, Canton\n\n\n\n\nNovember 2 –6:00pm-8:00pm -MARC Community Resources -199 Shunpike- Cromwell\n\n\n\n\nNovember 9th –6:00pm-8:00pm -Arc of Quinebaug Valley -687 Cook Hill Road\, Danielson\n\nThese workshops are free of charge but you must RSVP at melissa.marshall@snet.net.
URL:https://mydsact.org/event/the-arc-connecticut-2016-workshop-series-housing-alternatives/
LOCATION:CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161011T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161115T193000
DTSTAMP:20260423T201322
CREATED:20161005T184737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231023T172306Z
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SUMMARY:The Arc Connecticut 2016 Workshop Series: After the Cap & Gown
DESCRIPTION:After the Cap & Gown: \nPreparing for the future for young people with intellectual and developmental disabilities as they face the transition from school to adult services\n \nThis workshop is for parents and caregivers of teens and young adults\, age 13-21\, who meet the eligibility criteria for the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) and will be seeking DDS services upon high school graduation.\n\nTopics covered will include: what services will be available to young adults when they transition from school to adult services; what funding will be available for adult services when new graduates turn turn 21; and how to advocate for funding for your child or loved one with with intellectual and developmental disabilities. (Click here for a printable flyer.)\n\nDates & Locations\n*****Each week is the same presentation but at a different location.*****\n\n\nOctober 11 -6:00pm-7:30pm -Chapel Haven Bershaw Boswell Community Center\, 2nd floor – 1040 Whalley Ave\, New Haven\n\n\n\n\nOctober 18 -6:00pm-7:30pm -The Arc Quinebaug Valley -687 Cook Hill Rd.\, Danielson\n\n\n\n\nOctober 25 -6:30pm-8:00pm -ARI of Connecticut\, Inc. -Stamford -174 Richmond Hill Ave.\n\n\n\n\n\nNovember 1 -6:00pm-7:30pm -The Arc of Meriden Wallingford – 200 Research Pkwy\, Meriden\n\n\n\n\n\nNovember 15 -6:00pm-7:30pm -Southington Highschool -420 Pleasant St.\, Southington\n\n\nThese workshops are free of charge but you must RSVP at thearcct@gmail.com.\n 
URL:https://mydsact.org/event/the-arc-connecticut-2016-workshop-series-after-the-cap-gown/
LOCATION:CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161118T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161119T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T201322
CREATED:20161116T195215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231023T162743Z
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SUMMARY:The 13th Annual Conference on Best Practices in the Education of Children with Down Syndrome
DESCRIPTION:The Down Syndrome Advocacy Foundation \nThe Center for Community Inclusion at LIU Post\, and Alexander’s Angels Co-sponsored Event \nSpeakers: Dan Habib\, Producer/Director; Jessica Perrone\, Self-Advocate; Dr. Elizabeth Berquist\, Center for Applied Special Technology (CAST) Universal Design for Learning CADRE Member; Project Unify – Inclusive Sports \nFriday\, November 18th\, 2016 \nTilles Center Atrium \nLIU Post 720 Northern Blvd\, Brookville\, NY 11548 \n  \nSaturday\, November 19\, 2016 \nHumanities Hall \nLIU Post 720 Northern Blvd\, Brookville\, NY 11548 \nView Brochure Here.
URL:https://mydsact.org/event/the-13th-annual-conference-on-best-practices-in-the-education-of-children-with-down-syndrome/
LOCATION:CT
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161119
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161120
DTSTAMP:20260423T201322
CREATED:20161005T190255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161005T190255Z
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SUMMARY:The Arc Connecticut: Housing Alternatives Conference
DESCRIPTION:SAVE THE DATE!\n\nHousing Alternatives Conference\nSaturday\, November 19\nNeat Market Place\n120 Holcomb St.\, Hartford\, CT\n\n\nWith endless waiting lists for all DDS services and no plan in place to serve people\, many families are looking for alternatives to the traditional DDS service route. The Arc Connecticut will be teaming up with The Family Empowerment Task Force to give families information about alternative sources of funding and resources that are available to people with I/DD. A panel of families who are opting out of the endless wait and are supporting their loved ones in starting their lives NOW\, will speak and give advice based on their own experiences.\n \nSTAY TUNED FOR MORE INFORMATION!
URL:https://mydsact.org/event/the-arc-connecticut-housing-alternatives-conference/
LOCATION:Neat Market Place\, 120 Holcomb Street\, Hartford\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="The Arc Connecticut":MAILTO:thearcct@gmail.com.
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170118
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170501
DTSTAMP:20260423T201322
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SUMMARY:Artist Bruce Gillespie on Exhibit at Knights of Columbus Museum in New Haven
DESCRIPTION:Artist Bruce Gillespie\, who has Down syndrome\, has his work on exhibit at the Knights of Columbus Museum in New Haven.  Due to end January 29th\, the display has been extended until April 30th.  The New Haven Register recently previewed his work\, you can read about the exhibit and see his work at Teacher and student team up again for art exhibit at Knights of Columbus museum. \nA special event including a ceremony is being planned for Down Syndrome Day\, March 21st.   Mayor Tony Harp of New Haven will deliver a personal proclamation to Bruce. \nThe Knights of Columbus Museum is open daily 10 am to 5 pm. \nAdmission and parking are free. \n 
URL:https://mydsact.org/event/artist-bruce-gillespie-on-exhibit-at-knights-of-columbus-museum-in-new-haven/
LOCATION:CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170312T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170312T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T201322
CREATED:20170118T134930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170118T135050Z
UID:10000023-1489327200-1489334400@mydsact.org
SUMMARY:21 Strong WDSD @ New Canaan YMCA
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mydsact.org/event/21-strong-wdsd-new-canaan-ymca/
LOCATION:New Canaan YMCA\, 564 South Avenue\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840\, United States
GEO:41.1288135;-73.4846716
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=New Canaan YMCA 564 South Avenue New Canaan CT 06840 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=564 South Avenue:geo:-73.4846716,41.1288135
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170524
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170525
DTSTAMP:20260423T201322
CREATED:20170515T011815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170515T011815Z
UID:10000038-1495584000-1495670399@mydsact.org
SUMMARY:Toilet Training Your Child with Special Needs-Glastonbury
DESCRIPTION:The Connecticut Family Support Network is offering Toilet Training Your Child with Special Needs by Ashley Hickey.  Registration is required and space is limited.  See Toilet Training pdf for more information. \nWednesday\, May 24th\, (time TBD) in Glastonbury.  Contact Pat Stavola pstavola@ctfsn.org \nWednesday\, June 7th\, 6-8 pm in New London.  Contact April Dipolllina adipollina@lmhosp.org \nNorwalk time and date TBD.  Contact LaVerne Moore lmoore@ctfsn.org
URL:https://mydsact.org/event/toilet-training-your-child-with-special-needs-glastonbury/
LOCATION:CT
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170607T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170607T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T201322
CREATED:20170515T012046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170515T012046Z
UID:10000033-1496858400-1496865600@mydsact.org
SUMMARY:Toilet Training Your Child with Special Needs - New London
DESCRIPTION:The Connecticut Family Support Network is offering Toilet Training Your Child with Special Needs by Ashley Hickey.  Registration is required and space is limited.  See Toilet Training pdf for more information. \nWednesday\, May 24th\, (time TBD) in Glastonbury.  Contact Pat Stavola pstavola@ctfsn.org \nWednesday\, June 7th\, 6-8 pm in New London.  Contact April Dipolllina adipollina@lmhosp.org \nNorwalk time and date TBD.  Contact LaVerne Moore lmoore@ctfsn.org
URL:https://mydsact.org/event/toilet-training-your-child-with-special-needs-new-london/
LOCATION:CT
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170708
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170709
DTSTAMP:20260423T201322
CREATED:20170223T163039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170223T163039Z
UID:10000021-1499472000-1499558399@mydsact.org
SUMMARY:Summer Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Save the date\, more details to follow.
URL:https://mydsact.org/event/summer-picnic/
LOCATION:CT
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170930
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171001
DTSTAMP:20260423T201322
CREATED:20170223T164014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170223T164804Z
UID:10000036-1506729600-1506815999@mydsact.org
SUMMARY:Buddy Walk at Rentschler Field
DESCRIPTION:Save the date\, more details to follow.
URL:https://mydsact.org/event/buddy-walk-at-rentschler-field/
LOCATION:CT
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171104
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171105
DTSTAMP:20260423T201322
CREATED:20170223T165755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170223T165755Z
UID:10000037-1509753600-1509839999@mydsact.org
SUMMARY:Annual Convention
DESCRIPTION:Save the date\, details to follow.
URL:https://mydsact.org/event/annual-convention/
LOCATION:CT
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190928T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190928T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T201322
CREATED:20190817T233423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231023T162205Z
UID:10000024-1569664800-1569679200@mydsact.org
SUMMARY:Connecticut Buddy Walk: Stepping Up for Down Syndrome
DESCRIPTION:We’re ready for fun — how about you?\nTake a short walk to help us raise awareness about Down syndrome!\nEnjoy family-friendly entertainment including\, a DJ and dancing\, bounce houses\, face painting\, crafts\, games\, a touch-a-truck display\, food trucks and more.\n\nJoin a team\, start a team\, or make a donation.   Registration and additional information available at Connecticut Buddy Walk\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://mydsact.org/event/connecticut-buddy-walk-stepping-up-for-down-syndrome/
LOCATION:New Britain Stadium\, 230 John Karbonic Way\, New Britain\, Connecticut\, 06051
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191019T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191019T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T201322
CREATED:20190817T230125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191012T025950Z
UID:10000040-1571472000-1571504400@mydsact.org
SUMMARY:DS ACT Annual Convention: The Recipe for Success
DESCRIPTION:Keynote Speaker:  Colette DiVitto\nOwner\, Collettey’s Cookies\n  \nCollette Divitto is a force of nature.  Born 28 years ago with Down syndrome\, she is now a successful businesswoman and an inspiration to millions. \nAs the mastermind behind her namesake cookie company\, Collettey’s Cookies (www.colletteys.com)\, Collette has become a global sensation\, traveling the world sharing her inspirational journey. From a marginalized young woman repeatedly rejected for employment to powerhouse entrepreneur\, humanitarian\, and spokesperson\, Collette creates jobs for people struggling to find employment. Her cookie company employs over a dozen marginalized individuals and she dreams of bringing her message to all employers. \nLet’s Get Cooking!\nOnline registration CLOSES Friday\, October 11th.  Scroll to the bottom of the page to register \nView the DS ACT Annual Convention: The Recipe for Success schedule & directory.\n  \n 
URL:https://mydsact.org/event/ds-act-annual-convention-the-recipe-for-success/
LOCATION:CT
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191109T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191109T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T201322
CREATED:20191025T215240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231023T161935Z
UID:10000035-1573320600-1573326000@mydsact.org
SUMMARY:An Evening on the North Pole Express
DESCRIPTION:Join DS ACT for an evening of holiday cheer on the North Pole Express!  We’re filling a car for a 90-minute ride on Essex Steam Train\, headed for the North Pole.  Meet Santa and Mrs. Clause\, and sing Christmas carols while snacking on cookies and hot chocolate.  Be sure to wear your toastiest pajamas! \nThis is a free event available ONLY to DS ACT members with an ACTIVE membership\, and tickets are restricted to immediate family only.  You can sign in to your member profile to check your membership status\, or to renew it.  Simply click the “forgot password” button if you cannot remember your password on the log in page.  If you need assistance\, email Shanon McCormick at smccormick@mydsact.org. \nSeating is limited and priority will be give to those families who did not attend last year. \nDeparture time is promptly at 5:30 pm.  It is suggested that you arrive by 4:30 pm. \nAdditional details of this activity can be found on the Essex Steam Train website. \n 
URL:https://mydsact.org/event/northpole/
LOCATION:Essex Steam Train\, 1 Railroad Ave\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Down Syndrome Association of Connecticut":MAILTO:info@mydsact.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191216T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191216T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T201322
CREATED:20191120T170314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191120T170314Z
UID:10000020-1576519200-1576526400@mydsact.org
SUMMARY:DS ACT Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Down Syndrome Association of Connecticut invites you to attend it’s annual meeting on Monday\, December 16th at the MidState Arc\, 200 Research Parkway\, Meriden\, beginning at 6 pm. \nThe evening will include a review of our successes and challenges in the past year and a preview of the year ahead\, followed by election of directors to the board.  A light dinner will be served. \nWe look forward to closing out the year among friends and supporters with this last celebration of our community and the many people who make our work possible.
URL:https://mydsact.org/event/ds-act-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:MidState Arc\, 200 Research Parkway\, Meriden\, CT\, 06450\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200104T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200104T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T201322
CREATED:20191219T184413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191219T204332Z
UID:10000041-1578164400-1578164400@mydsact.org
SUMMARY:Disney on Ice
DESCRIPTION:  \nDream Big Dreams with DS ACT at Disney on Ice! \nCelebrate the New Year with friends at a Disney on Ice performance at Webster Arena — this is a special group rate for reserved seats.  Contact Melody Lehrman for questions or additional information. \n  \n  \n“Believing is just the beginning for your favorite Disney heroes at Disney On Ice presents Dream Big! Miguel aspires to be a musician and journeys through the Land of the Dead to unlock his family’s history. Moana and Maui bravely restore the stolen heart of Te Fiti. Anna and Elsa save their kingdom while the Disney Princesses inspire with stories of strength\, determination and kindness. Share every magical moment filled with breathtaking ice skating and beloved songs and stories that give you a reason to believe!”
URL:https://mydsact.org/event/disney-on-ice/
LOCATION:Webster Bank Arena\, 600 Mainstreet\, Bridgeport\, CT\, 06604\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Down Syndrome Association of Connecticut":MAILTO:info@mydsact.org
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