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Down syndrome Development Council

Lake County, Illinois

 

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Please note that information presented in this website should not be construed as objective or definitive, but represents the opinions and understanding of various DDC Members and other contributors.

 

 

Welcome

 

The Downs (Down syndrome) Development Council, DDC, is a not-for-profit 501 (c) (3) organization and volunteer support group established in 1978 by parents of children with Down syndrome.

 

Our mission is to promote a greater acceptance and understanding of Down syndrome, by enlightening the broader community to recognize the individuality, uniqueness and capabilities of individuals with Ds.


SAVE THE DATE
DDC Buddy Walk

September 21, 2008

at Lamb's Farm in Libertyville

 


The DDC needs your photos!  The DDC is putting together another brochure and we need pictures of your kids.  All ages doing all things.  These brochures are handed out at the Buddy Walk, DDC events, and by other Ds organizations to promote awareness about Down syndrome and the DDC.  If you have a good quality pictures of your child that you would like to submit for consideration in the new DDC brochure please send them electronically to RaeAnn Collins at rjohncol@comcast.net and put DDC photo in the subject.  Please note that by sending a photo to DDC you are giving us permission to use the image in DDC publications.  If you have any questions please contact RaeAnn via email or phone 847.265.8482.  Can't wait to see all those smiling faces. 

Also... please remember to give us your child's name and age with each photo.
Thanx
RaeAnn Collins

Events

 

Cheerleading for Special Needs Kids

"Extend" is looking for boys and girls with special needs who are interested in cheerleading.  If you are interested in being part of this program please sign-up for our mailing list and we will send you more information.   Please call 847-458-8257.  Click here to see the flier

 


 

Superstar Gymnastics Summer Camp

Chicagoland's top high school coaches, nationally ranked college gymnasts, former national standouts & more, come together to coach & mentor athletes for a week. The camp dates are June 16th thru 20th in Elk Grove Village. For details and registration forms contact Patty Hermann, Superstar/ELITE Athletics Founder 847-804-3547

 


 

NEW BOOK RELEASE, "Meet Annie"
By Heather J. Scharlau- Hollis
Published by Tate Publishing & Enterprises
 

Meet Annie! She is a special little girl that is just like you, but she has Down syndrome. Join Annie in her engaging story and learn how we accept who we are.  Come on in and meet Annie. She can’t wait to meet you!  available at any bookstore nationwide or can be ordered through barnesandnoble.com, amazon.com, target.com or directly from the publisher at orders@tatepublishing.com.

 


 

The Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics Center, located at 1555 N. Barrington Rd. Suite 415 in Hoffman Estates is pleased to announce the opening of The Pediatric Down Syndrome Clinic. Appointments are now being taken for the Down Syndrome Clinic. Children in this clinic are evaluated by members of a multidisciplinary team with extensive expertise in providing medical and developmental care to children with Down syndrome. For more information please call 847.490.4222.
 

Dr. Nancy Keck, MD, Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician
Dr. Cesar Ochoa, MD, Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician
Christopher Watson, PsyD
Gretchen Hatchett, Social Worker
Maureen Lenke, Occupational Therapist
Colette Titus, Speech-Language Pathologist

 


 

Handwriting without Tears

The goal of Handwriting Without Tears® is to make legible and fluent handwriting an easy and automatic skill for all students. The unique and compelling curriculum design and teaching strategies facilitate this goal.

 

Here are workshops coming to our area:

Pre-K* and Printing & Cursive
June 20*-21........ Chicago, IL

*Pre-K Workshop
**Sunday-Monday
 

The Print Tool™
June 20................ Milwaukee, WI

 

To register, get more information, or see a list of all the other scheduled HWT workshops, go to the Workshop page or contact our National Workshop Coordinators at 402-492-2766 or coordinator@ hwtears.com.

 


 

Dominick’s “eScrip” Fundraising

Enroll now in Dominick's "eScrip" and have your qualifying purchases be credited to the DDC every time you shop with your Dominick's Fresh Values Card!  It does not involve a credit card, or remembering any coupons or receipts. Once enrolled with DDC as your recipient organization, you just shop!  Log on to www.escrip.com to register. It takes less than 5 minutes. Search by our name or by zip code.  We are listed as Down Syndrome Development Council, Mundelein, IL, 60060.  All you will need is your Dominick’s’ Fresh Values card.  If you have any questions, please contact Janis Kern, DDC Treasurer, at (847) 548-4417.

 


 

Special Needs Swimming Lessons

There is an awesome swimming program at the Vernon Hills YMCA for special needs children. There is 1 on 1 instruction for those too young to swim and the program is supported by a pediatric therapist.  The cost for both members and non-members is $86.00.  For more information, call Mary at 847-367-6797.

 


 

Need help teaching your child to ride a bike?
People call Richard Klein the Bike Doctor for his work in teaching special-needs children to ride their bikes. During the process, Klein replaces bike tires with a series of eight custom-built rollers. His process usually takes four to five days.  Easter Seals has offered camps featuring Mr. Klein and his “Lose The Training Wheels” program.  For more information visit www.losethetrainingwheels.org.

 


 

 

New Mandatory Individual Education Plans

 (IEP) Forms & Response to Intervention.

In a recent article in the newsletter for the Community High School District 117, Director of Special Education Roberta Seigel related that the Illinois State Board of Education has issued new mandatory IEP forms.  These new forms could possibly be used to standardize the various froms used in the construction of student's IEP across the state.  You can preview these forms on the ISBE website (www.isbe.state.il.us).  

 


DDC Events
 

DDC meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month at the Community Protestant Church, 418 N. Prairie, Mundelein, at 7 p.m.

 

Saturday Playgroup

Saturday playgroups have been canceled until further notice.


 

June 2008 Events

 

Monthly Meeting

Thursday, June 12th

 

Thursday Playgroup

Thursday, June 19th

Please contact Kris Murray (847-630-4991) or Belinda Hidalgo (hidalgob@comcast.net)

New Baby Social

Saturday, June 21, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Fremont Public Library, Mundelein
RSVP to Jennifer Jenkins, 847/970-6797

 

Movie Lovers' Club
WALL-E (Disney movie)
Sat. June 28 (opening weekend)
9:30am (doors open at 9:15)
Libertyville Theater (on Milwaukee Ave. in down town Libertyville)
The whole family is welcome. DDC covers the cost of admission.  Pop and popcorn will be available for purchase. We hope to "C" You at the Movies. For more info please contact RaeAnn Collins at 847.265.8482 or rjohncol@comcast.net

 


 

August 2008 Events

 

DDC Summer Picnic

Sunday, Aug. 3

Half Day Forest Preserves

Shelter A

 


 

December 2008 Events

 

DDC Christmas party

December 14th at the Community Protestant Church, 418 N. Prairie, Mundelein, IL. 

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