Down Syndrome Information Alliance

🎉 FUN FRIDAY FEATURE! 🎉

Only ONE WEEK until the 💙💛 Special Kids Picnic!

We are so excited for this FREE evening of fun, connection, and community for families of children with special needs! 🌟

🗓 Saturday, June 6th
🕔 5:00 PM
❤️ Sponsored by the Active 20/30 Club

DSIA and GiGi’s Playhouse Sacramento are proud to help spread the word about this amazing event filled with smiles, friendship, and family fun! 🎈☀️

Come by the DSIA table and say HI!

⚠️ Don’t forget — registration is required to attend!
Register here: https://bit.ly/42LmavQ

Tag a family who would love to join us! 💙💛

💜 Thriving Thursday 💚
MARK YOUR CALENDARS! 📅 REGISTER NOW!

Knowledge is power—and advocacy grows when we learn together ✨

We’re excited to share the State of the Art Conference (SOTA) hosted by the Taishoff Center for Inclusive Higher Education—a national conference focused on advancing inclusive higher education and empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

🗓 October 27–29, 2026
📍 Sacramento, CA

This impactful conference brings together families, self-advocates, educators, and professionals from across the country to:
✨ Learn about the latest research and best practices
✨ Build advocacy skills and leadership
✨ Connect with a powerful network of changemakers
✨ Explore inclusive college opportunities and pathways

A highlight? The Student Leadership Conference—where young adults build confidence, strengthen their voice, and grow as advocates and leaders 💪

💡 Whether you’re just starting your advocacy journey or ready to take it to the next level, this is an incredible opportunity to learn, connect, and lead.

👉 Learn more: https://taishoffcenter.syr.edu/sota/

Because when we invest in knowledge, we empower our community to thrive—and advocate for a more inclusive future 💫

📷 Wordless Wednesday 📷
Sometimes love says it all 💛
Drop a photo of your incredible loved one with Down syndrome in the comments and let their joy shine!

This Memorial Day, DSIA honors and remembers the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.

We are grateful for their sacrifice and hold their families in our hearts today and always. ❤️

Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day.

We are so excited to see everyone in July! We only have 3 spots left, so if you are thinking about signing up, think no longer!

https://downsyndromeinfo.org/activities-programs/ -shine

🎉✨ FUN FRIDAY COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT ✨🎉

At DSIA, we love celebrating the incredible organizations in our community that are creating opportunities, connection, and FUN for individuals and families! 💙💛

This week, we’re shining a spotlight on some AMAZING upcoming events happening around our community — because when we support each other, everyone wins 🙌

📅 Check them out below and mark your calendars!
👇 Tell us in the comments which events you’re excited about or add one we should know about!

💙 Supporting our community means showing up, making connections, and creating moments that matter.

🎉 FUN FRIDAY ALERT 🎉

Get ready to make a splash because something EPIC is coming! 🌊☀️🌙

💦 SAVE THE DATE 💦
📅 July 27th
🎢 NightSlides at Sunsplash with DSIA!

Join us for an unforgettable summer night filled with water slides, laughs, connection, and making memories together. Whether you’re racing down slides, floating under the stars, or hanging out with friends and family — this is one summer event you won’t want to miss!

Mark those calendars now and stay tuned… more details are coming soon! 🌟

📣 EVENT UPDATE! 📣

Registration is now OPEN for the 💙💛 Special Kids Picnic!

🗓 June 6th
🕔 5:00 PM
🎉 FREE event for families of children with special needs
❤️ Sponsored by the Active 20/30 Club

DSIA and GiGi’s Playhouse Sacramento are excited to help spread the word and make sure as many families as possible hear about this wonderful opportunity to connect and enjoy an evening together!

⚠️ Important: Registration is required to attend. Please complete the registration form at the link below: https://bit.ly/42LmavQ

🌟 Thriving Thursday 🌟

Only 4 spots remain in our iCan Shine Bike Program — and we could not be more excited! 🚲💙

At DSIA, we believe every rider deserves the opportunity to experience the joy, confidence, and independence that comes with riding a two-wheeled bike. The iCan Shine Bike Program is about so much more than learning to ride — it’s about building skills, creating unforgettable moments, and proving that incredible things happen when opportunity meets determination.

Whether it’s their first time balancing independently or riding across the finish line with a huge smile, every milestone is worth celebrating. 🎉

Don’t miss your chance to be part of this life-changing week.
ONLY 4 SPOTS LEFT — register today!

https://downsyndromeinfo.org/activities-programs/ -shine