Down Syndrome Association of San Antonio • 2800 NW Loop 410 • San Antonio, TX 78230 • 210-349-4372➡Volume 12, Issue 3

JULY 2010

Executive Director ..............1

Buddy Walk 2010 ................2

News & Notes ......................3

Educational..........................3

Outreach ..............................4

Special Events ......................4

Silver Stars ..........................5

Support Groups ..................6

Click It! ................................6

Meet Jessaca ........................7

Donations ............................7

Playgroup ............................7

Out & About........................8

Kid Connection ..................8

Teen Club ............................8

Meet Your Board ................9

Adult Matters! ....................9

Contributions....................10

Who We Are ......................11

Calendar of Events ............12

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We are fast approaching the 10th Annual BuddyWalk! It is hard to believe that the Down SyndromeAssociation of San Antonio has been hosting theBuddy Walk for 10 years! This year’s Buddy Walk isstacking up to be the best yet. It will be held onSaturday, September 25th, and the site is beingmoved to the North East ISD’s Heroes Stadium,near Morgan’s Wonderland at Thousand Oaks andWurzbach Parkway. Shaun Kennedy, President ofBroadway Bank and father to Katie Kennedy, is the2010 Corporate Sponsorship Chairperson. Gordonand Morgan Hartman will be the HonoraryBuddies! We encourage everyone to please pre-register for the Buddy Walk by Friday, September3rd to be guaranteed a t-shirt. We also encourageanyone wanting to visit Morgan’s Wonderland afterthe Buddy Walk to please make your reservation ontheir website, www.morganswonderland.com. Spaceis limited, so make your reservation early. There aremore details about the Buddy Walk in thisnewsletter and on our website, www.dsasa.org.

On May 15th, members of the Adult Matters!group attended the 1st Annual Formal Dance atAldaco’s Sunset Station. Everyone who attendedlooked awesome in their formal wear and had awonderful time. Richard Hughes served as the DJto help bring everyone to their feet dancing thenight away, Bonnie Jaimes took some wonderfulphotos of each attendee as a keepsake, HEBprovided a sponsorship to help offset the cost ofthe food, and Aldaco’s provided the party room freeof charge. I want to also thank the followingwonderful volunteers who helped make the eveningso special: Julie Cheatwood, Melissa Butts, LoriBrunelli, Lesa Cochran, and Terri Marshall.

The Down Syndrome Association continues toexpand the Board of Directors, recently adding twonew board members. Jessaca Bond is a self-advocate, a trained global speaker for SpecialOlympics, and has some wonderful ideas to helpthe DSASA expand to help serve children andadults with Down syndrome. Michelle Pettit is aDirector of Corporate Human Resources for HEBand has a cousin with Down syndrome. Welcometo Michelle and Jessaca!

The 3rd Annual Fun Run Rally was held on Sunday,June 6th at Caliente Harley-Davidson. This eventwas rescheduled from April 18th, and it turned out

to be a great event attendedby several families. Therewere 21 riders whoparticipated in the 170 mileride, and about 200 peoplewho attended the event tohelp welcome the riders backto Caliente. We sincerely thankthe following individuals, organizations, andcompanies who helped make this a successfulfundraiser: Fred and Paige Bosshardt for allowingus to use the dealership for the event, as well as forarranging the band; P.J. Clark, President ofCaliente’s H.O.G. chapter, and all the H.O.G.members for organizing the ride and helping at theevent; Gary Sitler, for taking all the greatphotographs; Lon, Claudia, Kevin, and SarahWright and the Wright Production SpecialistEquipment employees for all their hard work anddonations. In addition we thank Tesoro for theirsponsorship of $5,000. Because of this sponsorshipand the sales of raffle tickets and food at the event,we raised over $9,300!

Once again, I want to thank Jackie and BillShockley and all the volunteers in Rockport, Texasfor hosting the annual Audrey’s Day at the Beachfor all the families in South Texas. The families thattraveled to Rockport from San Antonio had awonderful time!

We want to thank the Spurs Sports andEntertainment organization for partnering with theDown Syndrome Association to host DownSyndrome Awareness Night at the Silver Stars gameon Sunday, July 18th! We hope this partnershipcontinues, and we appreciate the wonderfulopportunity for our families to enjoy the SilverStars game!

Have you ever considered making a donation to theDown Syndrome Association? If so, we make itreally easy by accepting donations through ourwebsite, http://www.dsasa.org/e-donation.cfm.Thank you for your support!

As you can see, a lot is going on at the DSASA! Afriendly reminder to please RSVP for all our eventsand make sure you register for the Buddy Walk!

Terri Mauldin

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Corporate Sponsors: Thank you to Valero, HEB Tournament ofChampions, North Park Lexus, Speech and Language Center ofStone Oak, Bandera Dental Care, Broadway Bank, DeerfieldAnimal Hospital, The Gordon Hartman Family Foundation,and Danny T. Thompson for their sponsorship of Buddy Walk2010. If you know of a company that is interested in sponsoringthe Buddy Walk, please contact the DSA office at210-349-4372.

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10TH ANNUAL BUDDY WALK!The 2010 Buddy Walk will be held Saturday,September 25, 2010 at Heroes Stadium,4707 David Edwards Dr. (Thousand Oaks andWurbach Pkwy, near Morgan’s Wonderland)beginning at 7:00 a.m. Please join the SanAntonio community as we celebrate the gifts and diversity ofchildren, men, and women with Down syndrome and help raiseawareness of the need for acceptance and inclusion of thesewonderful people!

Schedule of Events:7 a.m. Registration7 a.m. Exhibitors and Entertainment Begin8:30 a.m. Opening Ceremonies9 a.m. Buddy Walk begins around Heroes Stadium with

Honorary Buddies, Gordon and Morgan Hartman

REGISTRATION IS FREE! However, registration is still requiredby Friday, September 3rd to guarantee a Buddy Walk T-shirt. T-shirts are not guaranteed if registering on the day of the walk. Inaddition, pre-registered t-shirts must be picked up prior to 9 a.m.at the Buddy Walk. Remember, Buddy Walk is the DSA’s biggestfundraiser of the year, so in lieu of a registration fee, we encourageyou to make a tax deductible contribution and to raise donationsfrom families and friends to support the programs and services ofthe DSA. Prizes will be awarded for the top fundraisers!

Registration is now available online at www.dsasa.org. You mayalso print out a registration form and mail it in. Thoughregistration is free, you must register in order to receive your T-shirt. You can also create your own Buddy Walk personal page toshare with family, friends, doctors, therapists, and colleagues. It’s aconvenient and simple way to share information about BuddyWalk and raise money through personalized emails to yoursupporters.

Prewalk T-shirt Pick Up: Register, pick up your T-shirts, orsubmit donations at the Buddy Walk Prewalk T-shirt Pickup to beheld on Saturday, September 18th from 9 a.m. - 12 noon at theDown Syndrome Association’s office at 2800 NW Loop 410 (accessroad on eastbound 410 between Cherry Ridge and Vance Jackson).Remember, all pre-registered shirts MUST be picked up prior to9 a.m. at the Buddy Walk or they will not be guaranteed.

Awards: The top 3 fundraising teams as of midnight September18th will each receive a VIP canopy for your team to “hang out” induring the Buddy Walk festivities, a goody basket, and recognitionon the day of the walk.

Walk Day Volunteers: If you are interested in volunteering on theday of the walk, please register online at www.dsasa.org (click onthe Buddy Walk link) or contact the DSA office at 210-349-4372or downsynassc@dsasa.org.

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EducationalNews & Notes

KIDS YOGA THERAPYKathleen Matula, PhD in Child DevelopmentCertified in Yoga for the Special Child®210-834-8275; kathleen@kidsyogatherapy.comwww.kidsyogatherapy.com • Individual 30-45 minute lessons

Benefits:• Balance• Attention• Digestion• Breathing• Circulation• Range of motion• Improved muscle tone• Engages the vestibular system• Improved nervous system function• Provides intentional proprioception• Increased awareness of body in space

FALL/WINTER 2010 RECREATION ACTIVITIESPresented by the ARC of San Antonio. Must complete generalregistration form to participate in recreation program. Must RSVPno more than 30 days in advance of each scheduled activity. Checkour online calendar at www.arc-sa.org for scheduled activities.For information and registration, contact Pamela Resendez at210-682-4200 ext. 200 or presendez@arc-sa.org.

Halloween Arts and Crafts for Adults(Must be 16 years old to participate)Tuesday, October 19 • 6:30 - 8 p.m. • 13430 West Avenue

Halloween Dance(Must be 16 years old to participate)Tuesday, October 26 • 6:30 - 8 p.m. • 13430 West Avenue

Halloween Arts and Crafts for Children(ages 5-15, parent must attend also)Wednesday, October 27 • 6 - 7:30 p.m. • 6530 Wurzbach Rd.

Holiday Dance(Must be 16 years old to participate)Tuesday, December 7 • 6:30 - 8 p.m. • 6530 Wurzbach Rd.

Holiday Arts and Crafts for Adults(Must be 16 years old to participate)Tuesday, December 14 • 6:30 - 8 p.m. • 13430 West Avenue

Holiday Arts and Crafts for Children(ages 5-15, parent must also attend)Wednesday, December 15 • 6 - 7:30 p.m. • 6530 Wurzbach Rd

BEHAVIOR BASICS: STRATEGIES, STRUCTURE ANDPREVENTATIVE SUPPORTS

Has it been difficult managing your child's behavior? Is your childdiagnosed with a developmental disability and are you looking forPRACTICAL tools to implement at home and in the community?Then this FREE workshop is for you! Learn how to create anenvironment that will bring out the best in your child and changebehaviors that you find difficult to manage. We will discuss basicbehavior analysis and techniques that work to prevent undesirablebehaviors.

Presented by: Anissa N. Moore, M.Ed, BCBAArea Special Education Coordinator Board Certified Behavior AnalystNorthside ISDWhen: Saturday, July 24th from 9 a.m. to 12 noonWhere: The Arc of San Antonio Pam Stephens Center (PSC),6530 Wurzbach, SAT 78240To register for this workshop, contact Heather Long, LBSW at210-490-4300 ext. 113, or email: hlong@arc-sa.org.Deadline to register: Wednesday, July 14th

*Childcare option: Respite Care of San Antonio offers Family DayOut at the PSC on Saturdays 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. You MUST beregistered with Respite Care of San Antonio to use their respiteservices. Contact Maya Sordo at 210-737-1212 ext. 15.

PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE: 2010-2011 ARC OF SANANTONIO EDUCATION SERIESA series of workshops designed to help parents and caregivers ofchildren/young adults with cognitive and other developmentaldisabilities prepare for the future. All presentations will be held atThe Arc of San Antonio’s Pam Stephens Center located at 6530Wurzbach, 78240. Registration required. Please contact HeatherLong at 210-490-4300 ext. 113 or hlong@arc-sa.org. For detailsand updated information on speakers, visit our online calendar atwww.arc-sa.org.

*Childcare option: Respite Care of San Antonio offers Family DayOut at the PSC on Saturdays 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. You MUST beregistered with Respite Care of San Antonio to use their respiteservices. Contact Maya Sordo at 210-737-1212 ext. 15.

An Introduction to Transition: Why is it Important?Saturday, September 11, 2010 • 9 a.m. - 12 noon

Funding Programs: What Agencies Provide Support?Saturday, October 23, 2010 • 9 a.m. - 12 noon

The Basics of Texas Medicaid Waiver ProgramsSaturday, December 4, 2010 • 9 a.m. - 12 noon

Guardianship and Special Needs TrustsSaturday, February 12, 2011 • 9 a.m. - 12 noon

Day to Day Life After School: An OverviewSaturday, April 9, 2011 • 9 a.m. - 12 noon

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Here we are almost halfway through 2010, and the OutreachProgram has been very busy these last 3 months! We have hadmany newborns arrive and join the DSA family. It is verygratifying to know that we are helping these families by providingsupport and guidance. If you are aware of a new family or adultwith Down syndrome that can benefit from any of our services,please let us know. We want to thank the Shockley family whodonated several blankets to the Outreach Program during Audrey’sDay at the Beach. They are wonderful and greatly appreciated -our new babies will love them!

LET US WELCOME OUR NEWEST MEMBERS TO THE DSAFAMILY OVER THE PAST 3 MONTHS.Lewis & Sheri Kroutler, parents of Michael, born 1/1/86Shane & Anna Akin, parents of Cade, born 1/1/06Lisa Reggam, parent of Cassie, born 5/11/86Maria Quintero, parent of Julieanna, born 1/1/05Bertha Acuna, parent of Sabrina, born 1/1/97Rosa Gonzales, parent of Jovani, born 11/5/99Lashontiya Lockett, parent of Sedric, born 5/28/09Danielle Chincarini, parent of Jonathan, born 1/21/10Cindy Jackson, parent of Ann, born 9/29/90William & Yvonne Westermeyer, parents of Jake, born 3/15/01Salazar & Lynda Antu, parents of Keanu, born 4/2/10Ted & Krystal Williams, expectant parent of Aiden, due 7/8/10Cynthia Palos, parent of Angelica, born 4/8/98Laura Ramirez, parent of Elija, born 11/16/99Sandra Balderas, parent of Baby Balderas, born 12/31/09James & Amy Louma, parents of Evan, born 7/29/04Elizabeth Torres, parent of Xavier, born 5/8/90Maria Hernandez, parent of Juan, born 1/10/93Beatriz Mauricio, parent of Robert, born 6/26/70Israel & Sandra Rodriguez, parents of Patricia, born 12/31/09Glenn & Phyllis Domingo, parents of KameronBeverly Carpenter, expectant parent, due 9/26/10Barry Gooden, parent of Travis, born 1/1/83Paul & Darleen Johnson, parents of Shontelle, born 1/1/95

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SHOOT FOR THE STARSPresented by The Arc of San Antonio and theSan Antonio Silver StarsSunday, August 1 • 2 - 4 p.m.The Pam Stephens Center, 6530 Wurzbach Rd.,San Antonio, TX 78240. Free event open tochildren with disabilities ages 5-22 served by: The Arc of SanAntonio, Kinetic Kids, CAMP, Special Olympics, Down SyndromeAssociation, TEAMability, Eva’s Heroes

Children with special needs will be able to compete for fun inthree basketball activities. Each child who participates will receivea Shoot for the Stars Certificate of Achievement and be entered ina drawing to win a signed basketball from the 2010 San AntonioSilver Stars season. We will be joined by a Silver Stars player forthe drawing and presentation to the winners. If your child isserved by the Down Syndrome Association and would like toparticipate in this event, please RSVP by July 26 to DSASA at210-349-4372 or downsynassc@dsasa.org.

DSASA FAMILY SPLASHTOWN DAYSaturday, August 28. Families must arrive at 11 a.m. so grouptickets can be purchased. The DSA will pay the admission fee forthe child or adult with DS and their siblings. Parents areresponsible for their own admission fee of $12.99/person. PleaseRSVP by August 20th. Splashtown is located at 3600 IH35 North,78219. Don’t forget your towel and sunblock.

BOOK SIGNING AT THE TWIG BOOKSTOREMeet Nancy Davenport, author ofDonovan and the Big Hole.August 28 • 5 to 7 p.m.Wine, cheese and lemonadeThe Twig Book Store200 East Grayson Suite 124A percentage of the evening’s saleswill benefit DSASA. Please RSVPby August 26 to the DSASA at210-349-4372 ordownsynassc@dsasa.org.

Nancy is mother of AustinDavenport; both are formerlyfrom San Antonio. Austin has Down syndrome and recentlymarried Christi Hockel. While she lived here Nancy served aspresident of the Down syndrome support organization, Up withDowns. She was also co-founder of Brighton School. She hasserved as president of the Down Syndrome Guild of Dallas. Nancyand Austin have both been active on the national level in theNational Down Syndrome Congress. Austin and Christi bothserved on their Board of Trustees. Nancy wrote a weekly parentingcolumn for ten years for the Richardson News.

Nancy wrote her book, Donovan and the Big Hole, to allow readersto see life from the point of view of a person with Downsyndrome. It’s a fun Texas adventure with mystery, history, andintrigue. The character, Donovan, tells the story in first person andis modeled after Austin. Nancy hopes that when children read thisbook they will be inspired to want to have a friend like Donovanbecause he is a thoroughly good friend to have.

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Support GroupsSAN ANTONIO PARENT SUPPORT GROUPby Mendy Roberts – Parent Support Group DirectorOur monthly meetings of the Parent Support Group aredesigned for parents, grandparents, siblings, and friends ofchildren with Down syndrome.The meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. with introductions andannouncements, followed by insightful information from a guestspeaker from 6:45 - 7:45 p.m. Participants have the opportunity toshare 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 requiredby calling 210-494-3455 x245 at least 48 hours in advance. Pleaseleave a detailed message when making a reservation. Out ofrespect to our speakers, we ask that all children over the age of twobe left in childcare.

Parent Alliance for Learning and Support (PALS) is Brighton’sadvocacy program which teaches parents of children with autism,Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, cognitive delays, or otherdisabilities about their child’s educational rights. They will bedoing a series of trainings for our San Antonio Parent SupportGroup meetings. Dinner and handouts will be provided, so anRSVP is required for planning purposes.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 3Topic: 2010 Brighton PALS Advocacy Training • Location: Gibbs 1108

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7Topic: 2010 Brighton PALS Advocacy Training • Location: Gibbs 1108

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5Topic: 2010 Brighton PALS Advocacy Training • Location: Gibbs 1108

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 9 - Please note this is the 2nd Tuesdaybecause of election dayTopic: 2011 Planning meeting for topics and training ideas

FLORESVILLE PARENT SUPPORT GROUPby Tammi Burleson and Shannon Jeanes-Stanush, FloresvilleBranch DirectorsThe Down Syndrome Association’s Floresville Branch servesspecial needs families in Wilson and Atascosa counties. Ourmeetings 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. Shannon Jeanes-Stanush &Tammi Burleson are the Branch Directors and can be reached at210-723-6843 or 210-213-5258.

Note: If anyone wants to play on the local Challenger Team for“Fall Ball”, call Tammi for registration.

Help spread the word about the Down Syndrome Association,Floresville Branch. This branch is to serve children and adults withDown syndrome living in Wilson and Atascosa counties!

THURSDAY, AUGUST 12Topic: Documentation for Special EducationSpeaker: Dot O’DonnellWe’ll also talk about the upcoming Buddy Walk.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9Topic: Spring into ARDsSpeaker: Dot O’DonnellWe’ll also talk about the upcoming Buddy Walk.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 14Topic: Using the TEA Website to Monitor your Child’s ARD GoalsSpeaker: Dot O’Donnell

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11Topic: How Nutrition Affects Children with Special Needs

NEW BRAUNFELS PARENT SUPPORT GROUPby Esther Mendoza – New Braunfels Branch DirectorThe Down Syndrome Association’s New Braunfels Branchserves children and adults with Down syndrome in Comaland Guadalupe counties. Our meetings are held the secondWednesday of each month from 6 - 8 p.m. at the Hill CountryMHMR Office, 511 North Street, New Braunfels, TX 78130.Please RSVP for each event by contacting the New BraunfelsBranch Director, Esther Mendoza, at 830-609-9363 oremendoza@dsasa.org.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 14Topic: Speaker from Morgan’s Center, a daycare for children withspecial needs

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 11Topic: Feeding and Potty Training

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8Topic: Special Needs Trusts and Guardianships

Other News:Every third Saturday, The ARC in New Braunfels holds a dance forall children with special needs. Please call Esther Mendoza at830-237-3655 for more details.

Help spread the word about the Down Syndrome Association,New Braunfels Branch. This branch is to serve children and adultswith Down syndrome living in Comal and Guadalupe counties!

CHECK YOUR E-MAILS!All event and DSA informationis sent via e-mail. DO WE HAVEYOUR CURRENT E-MAILADDRESS? Please take amoment to confirm the emailaddress we have on file by calling210-349-4372 or e-mailing us atdownsynassc@dsasa.org.

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Hi! My name is Jessaca Bond. Iam 29 years old, and I am theDown Syndrome Association ofSan Antonio’s newest boardmember. I joined the Board afterthe June meeting, and I’m veryexcited to be a part of thisorganization! I am the firstboard member who has Down

syndrome. I applied to become a board member because I wasinterested in presenting a self-advocate point of view on the issues.

I have lived in San Antonio (this time) since September of 2001. Isay “this time” because I have lived in this area several timesbefore. My Dad was in the Army, and we were in and out of SanAntonio during his career. While we were here, I attendedConverse Elementary and Kirby Junior High. As for high school, Iwas homeschooled in Missouri. I learned a lot from that. My firstjob was at Casey’s General Store in the town of Waynesville,Missouri. I worked there until we left to come to San Antonio. InSan Antonio, I have worked at HEB as a grocery bagger for abouta year and a half. I have also trained/worked at the UNICORNoffice to learn office skills. I liked working in the office very much.Currently, I am not working, but am keeping busy upgrading myskills. I would like to find a more permanent job in an officesetting.

I have participated in Special Olympic events since I was youngand currently compete in tennis, bowling and table tennis. I havehad training as a “Global Messenger” through Special OlympicsTexas and have given many speeches encouraging people tobecome involved with them. I would love to do similar speecheson behalf of the Down Syndrome Association. I have also donevolunteer work. My interests include music and photography.

As a board member, I hope to be the voice for other young adultswith Down syndrome in our community. I want to encourageinvolvement by others in all levels of the organization. I know Iam going to enjoy my term and hope to be a good representative.

A charitable donation to the Down Syndrome Associationmakes a difference. We rely on the support from compassionateand committed donors, like you, for the resources to preserve ourcause and mission. We envision a world in which all people withDown syndrome have the opportunity to enhance their quality oflife, realize their life aspirations, and become valued members ofwelcoming communities.

Donations may be made online by visitinghttp://www.dsasa.org/e-donation.cfm or by clicking here.

Your support for the Down syndrome community is appreciatedand valued.

by Anabel Pearson – Playgroup Director

The Down Syndrome Association Playgroup is a playtime forchildren ages 0-3 and their parents. The DSA will pay for entryfees to these activities (if applicable) for the child with Downsyndrome and their siblings. Please RSVP for each event to NanaKnowles at nknowles@dsasa.org or 210-349-4372.

AUGUST 4 - FUNTASTIC PLAYLAND10 a.m., 7142 San Pedro Ave, Suite 112, 78216Please RSVP no later than August 2.

AUGUST 28 - DSASA FAMILY SPLASHTOWN DAYPlease see page 4 more information.

SEPTEMBER 7, 14, 21, 28 OCTOBER 5, 12, 19, 26 11 a.m. - 12 noon, Kindermusic time with Jennifer Covington atMusic Arts Centers of San Antonio, 12732 Cimarron Path, Ste. 100(near IH-10 & DeZavala), 78249. Please RSVP if you plan to attend!

NOVEMBER 2 - SAN ANTONIO ZOOPlease plan to meet at the main gate by 10:30 a.m. to go in as a DSAgroup. 3903 North St. Mary’s Street, 78212. Please RSVP to the DSAoffice 210-349-4372. Please bring your lunch, snacks, and sun block!

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 21 - DSASA ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY6 - 8 p.m. La Villita, 418 La Villita St., 78205

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Valero, HEB Tournament of Champions, North Park Lexus, Speech and Language Center of Stone Oak, Bandera Dental Care,Broadway Bank, Deerfield Animal Hospital, Gordon Hartman Family Foundation and Danny T. Thompson

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Out & About

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Mom’s Night Out and Dad’s Night Out are opportunities forMoms & Dads to get together and build social connectionswithin our DSA family. Our events will be held on a quarterlybasis. Please RSVP if you will be attending to Steve & LauraNivin at 210-422-0552 or lauranivin@gmail.com (Laura) or210-639-5587 or steve.nivin@gmail.com (Steve).

MOM’S NIGHT OUT - TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12La Hacienda, 18747 Redland Rd., 7 p.m., 210-497-8000

DAD’S NIGHT OUT - TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26Willie’s Ice House, 4051 NW Loop 1604, 7 p.m., 210-493-4333

to theSan Antonio Medical Group Management Association

(SAMGMA) for the Golf Tournament proceeds.

by Tim McIntosh, Kid Connection Director

The Down Syndrome Association Kid Connection is ourgathering designed for family social activities. We welcomeall children with special needs and their families! Our eventsare specifically designed for ages 4 - 12. The DSA will pay theadmission for the individual with Down syndrome and theirsiblings. Parents are responsible for their own admission. Adiscounted rate will be offered when possible. Please RSVPfor each event to Nana Knowles at nknowles@dsasa.org or210-349-4372.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 28 - DSASA SPLASHTOWN DAYPlease see page 4 for more information.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 - BUDDY WALKPlease see page 2 or more information.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16 - PUMPKIN PATCHMore info to come, watch your mailbox!

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 13 - SAN ANTONIO ZOO3903 North St. Mary’s. Meet at the front gate by 10:30 a.m. togo in as a DSA group. Bring your lunch and snacks.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 21 - DSASA ANNUAL HOLIDAYPARTY6 - 8 p.m. La Villita, 418 La Villita St., 78205

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The Teen Club is open to all teens with any disability betweenthe ages of 13 and 17. The goal of the Teen Club is to fosterfriendships, stimulate socialization, and increase positive selfesteem. Chaperones will be in attendance at each event. The costof Teen Club events will be covered by the DSA for the teen andone special needs, age-appropriate friend. Please RSVP for eachevent to Nana Knowles at nknowles@dsasa.org or 210-349-4372.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 28 - DSASA SPLASHTOWN DAYPlease see page 4 for more information.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 - BUDDY WALKPlease see page 2 for more information.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 30 - FALL COSTUME BASHThe Pam Stephens Center, 6530 Wurzbach, 78240, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

NOVEMBER - MOVIE NIGHTMore information to come!

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 21 - DSASA ANNUAL HOLIDAYPARTY6 - 8 p.m. La Villita, 418 La Villita St., 78205

TIM McINTOSH

by Christy Anderson, Member atLarge, DSA Board of Directors

Tim is fairly new to San Antonio ashe relocated his family from Tampa,Florida in 2008. He has beenmarried to Kim for 13 years, andthey have two sons, Beckett andEmerson. Beckett is 9 and Emersonis 6. Emerson, also known as little“E”, has Down syndrome. One ofthe big decisions in relocating toTexas was their desire for Emersonto have a good education. Kim’sstepmother, April Langston, is theDirector for the Boerne schoolsystem for disabled kids, and after hearing about the program,they felt it was a good fit for their son.

Tim is the Chief Investment Officer for SIPCO, which is aninvestment management firm. His personal hobbies includespending time with family, reading, and running. In addition, he isco-president of a local wine club and is the head coach of Beckett’sbaseball team.

Emerson goes to Kendall Elementary, where he is in the life skillsprogram under Janet Sheppard. Emerson is extremely active, upand about from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day. His favorite word is“GO”! He is a very lovable child, while balancing that with being ademanding “type A” personality. Emerson is doing well in school,but has issues with his speech and staying on task. He loves to runand play, watch the Wiggles, and go places in San Antonio like theChildren’s Museum, Dynamoze and Six Flags. Emerson hasbrought a lot of joy to the McIntosh family, and Tim has very highexpectations for their little “E”.

Tim was an active member of the Down Syndrome Association ofTampa, and his experience with that group is what prompted himto become involved with our group here in San Antonio. Not onlydid Tim want to be involved in our group as a participant andrecipient of many of our great programs and activities, but he alsowanted to continue his public service with a group that he felt hehad a personal connection to. Tim has been a board member sinceJuly 2009. Since joining the board, he’s been impressed and excitedabout where we are as an organization and feels that we are on thecusp of excellent growth, which will lead to giving great serviceand education to those in the San Antonio and surroundingcommunities. Because of Tim’s experience and skills, he is able tocontribute to the DSA Board with his insight of financial mattersand fundraising opportunities.

Tim would like to encourage people to be active volunteers byparticipating and volunteering in as many activities as possible. “Itis the assistance from the Down syndrome parents that makes allthe difference.”

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Meet Your Board Adult Matters!by Julie Cheatwood - Adult Matters! Director

Adult Matters! is a social program specifically designed for ouradults with DS ages 18 and older. The focus is on providing anenvironment to help them further develop their social skills, buildfriendships among other adults with DS, and offer them safe andappropriate interactions within the community. In order to fosterthat environment, we encourage them to invite an age-appropriatepeer (another adult with special needs) to participate with them.DSA will pay the participation fee for both of them as well as a 1:4chaperone ratio. We realize that our adults depend on family andfriends for transportation to and from these activities, so we willalways try to plan activities that offer a place whereparents/guardians can gather nearby (restaurant, coffee shop, etc.)and visit with each other during the event.

Please RSVP for each event to Nana Knowles atnknowles@dsasa.org or 210-349-4372.

SATURDAY, JULY 10 - LIFETIME FITNESS4 - 7 p.m. Located at 281 and 1604. We will tackle the rock wall andbasketball court then we will try out our arms at swimming in theoutdoor pool. Bring swimsuit and sunblock. They will have a mealdeal for us so bring money if you plan to eat.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 28 - DSASA SPLASHTOWN DAYPlease see page 4 for more information.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 - BUDDY WALKPlease see column at left for more information.

OCTOBER - CLAY CASA - Date and time TBA.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 13 - MORGAN’S WONDERLAND11 a.m. 5223 David Edwards Drive at Thousand Oaks andWurzbach Parkway. This is our 2011 planning meeting, and parentsare invited to attend. Don’t forget to reserve your space prior toattending at www.morganswonderland.com. Bring your lunch andwe will have a picnic inside!

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 21 - DSASA ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY6 - 8 p.m. La Villita, 418 La Villita St., 78205

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DSA

ContributionsWe sincerely appreciate the following people who have sogenerously donated to the Down Syndrome Association. Yourcontributions help us offer a variety of programs for themembers of our organization.

Emily AdamosAdministration & Financial Business ServicesIrvin & Lorna AndersonKenneth & Jean Applegate in honor of Mary Sue EdelAT&T - Office FurnitureBrenda BaileyKathryn BalmosWilliam Barnes in memory of June BarnesJames BeckerBolner’s Fiesta Products, Inc.Randall & Caroline BoothTash & Vanessa BowdenShanie BowersEvelia Bray - UnitedHealth Group Employee Giving CampaignFrank & Jeanette Breza in honor of Briana TroyBrinker International - Chili’s RestaurantsEleanor Brown in memory of T. Sgt. LeRoy BrownJeffery BujnochTommy & Donna BullardOvilia CamarenoDana & Joshua CarrollMarie Cassidy in honor of Stephanie CraneCenter for Maternal-Fetal Care, P.A.Richard & Susan Chaney in honor of Cory WyckoffMonica ChavezMichael CiskowskiRodney & Sandra Cotter in memory of Lisa CotterJim & Brenda CounceVirginia Davis - Del Rio Beauty Shop - in honor of Kyndal NagySandra DeBloisDenis & Eileen DempseyMelanie DottermanBarry & Renee EngelbrechtOmar & Judy EnriquezNicole Forsberg - AT&T Foundation Matching Gift ProgramPedro & Isabel FrechelLeandro & Gaby GarciaAlfred GerloffRichard & Judy GilbyJohn GillisRoland & Sonia GonzalesMary Louise Goodwin in honor of Isaia SantosGregg GreebonSteven & Natalie HaverdaHEB - 2010 Formal Dance SponsorSantiago HernandezArmando & Alia HernandezValerie HernandezSAMGMA Golf Tournament Proceeds

THE DSA ISON FACEBOOK!

BBeeccoommee oouurr FFrriieenndd aattwww.facebook.com/dsa.sanantonio

To the Shockley Family and all the volunteersfor another great Audrey’s Day at the Beach.

To Bonnie Jaimes for photographing the Adult Matters!1st Annual Formal Dance.

To Gary “Kick It” Sitler from theCaliente H.O.G. Chapter

for photographing the 3rd Annual Fun Run Rally.210-679-0305 • e-mail: gsitlir@satx.rr.com

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DSA

Who We AreMISSION STATEMENT

The DSA’s mission is to provide support andservice to children and adults with Down

syndrome and their families.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTORTerri Mauldin

210-349-4375 • tmauldin@dsasa.org

DSA OFFICE MANAGER Alice Gomez

210-349-4372 • agomez@dsasa.org

SPECIAL EVENTS COORDINATORNana Knowles

210-349-4372 • nknowles@dsasa.org

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Chairperson – Bill Cade

Vice Chairperson – VACANT

Secretary – Lisa Drozdick

Treasurer/Finance – Debbie Albright

Member at Large – Becky Tarwater

Member at Large – Barbara Samfield

Member at Large – Christy Anderson

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 Directors –Shannon Stanush & Tammi Burleson

Adult Continuing Education Director – Margaret Gutierrez

Adult Matters! Director - Julie Cheatwood

Calendar Director – Maria Hey

Kid Connection Director – Tim McIntosh

Outreach Directors – Mendy Roberts & Kimberly Hughes

Parent Support Group Director – Mendy Roberts

Playgroup Director – Anabel Pearson

Public Relations Director – Janice Troy

Sharing & Caring Director – Tricia Gonzales

Teen Club Directors – Patty Cade & Betty Carnes

David & Donna HesterHousler EnterprisesJeanette HuizarRollin & Janet HunterWilliam & Barbara HurtJerome IwaniecJames JonasJ.J. Kimmey in honor of JacobDavid & Kay Kipp in honor of Anna ChaneyMark & Barbara KirchnerFred & April LangstonMary Susan LawrenceRonald & Heather LeopoldAlcide & Ashley Longoria in honor of Arturo LongoriaMary Jean Lowden in honor of Benjamin LowdenCeleste MaciasJulie MartinMichael & Ann McDonaldJacqueline McWrightDavid & Alma MendiolaDaniel Micheli - AT&T Foundation Matching Gift ProgramPeter & Therese Montera in honor of Stephen MillettChristopher & Jennifer MostynKatherine Murphy in honor of Hunter HornAndrew Neira, IIClayborne & Susan NettleshipDennis & Georgia Nisi in honor of Emily NisiEdward & Mary OrbockP.E.C. United Charities, Inc.Lidia PenaDavid & Carolyn PetersenG.Scott & Michelle PettitJoseph PittmanBob QuickGeorge & Barbara Ricks in honor of Nolan WrightMendy Roberts - UnitedHealth Group Dollars for Doers &

Employee Giving CampaignRockin ‘R’ River RidesArturo & Mary RodriguezMark & Valerie RydellAmy SailsSchertz United Methodist Church, Inc.Earl & Sharlene SteckWilliam Steele - AT&T Foundation Matching Gift ProgramAubrey & Elaine SteffenKaren StonePaige & Jeffrey TaylorCasey & Amanda TilleyRuth & Frank TorresMelissa Toudouze - AT&T Foundation Matching Gift ProgramLarry WagnerWestley & Andrea WeyelNicole WichaJerry & Nancy WilliamsSandra WilsonErnest & Tami Zuniga, Jr.

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Calendar of Events

Down Syndrome Associationof San Antonio

2800 NW Loop 410San Antonio, TX 78230

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JULY13Dad’s Night Out:Grimaldi’s Pizzeria,15900 La Cantera Pkwy.,6:30 p.m.14New Braunfels Branch:Morgan's Center,a daycare for children

with special needs,Hill Country MHMR Office,511 North Street,New Braunfels,6 - 8 p.m.

18Down Syndrome Awareness Night with the Silver Stars:AT&T Center,2 p.m..

22Mom’s Night Out:Chuy’s,18008 San Pedro Ave.,6:30 p.m.

AUGUST1Shoot for the Stars:The Pam Stephens Center,6530 Wurzbach Rd.,

2 - 4 p.m.3San Antonio Parent Support Group:Brighton PALS Advocacy Training,

Coker UMC,231 E.North Loop Rd.,Gibbs Room 1108,6:30 - 8 p.m.4Playgroup:Funtastic Playland,7142 San Pedro,Suite 112,10 a.m.11New Braunfels Branch:Feeding and Potty Training,Hill Country

MHMR Office,511 North Street,New Braunfels,6 - 8 p.m.12Floresville Branch:Documentation for Special Education,Camino

Real MHMR,540 10th St.,#100,Floresville,6:30 - 7:30 p.m.28DSASA Family Splashtown Day:Splashtown,3600 IH35 North,11 a.m.

SEPTEMBER7San Antonio Parent Support Group:Brighton PALS Advocacy Training,

Coker UMC,231 E.North Loop Rd.,Gibbs Room 1108,6:30 - 8 p.m.8New Braunfels Branch:Special Needs Trusts and Guardianships,

Hill Country MHMR Office,511 North Street,New Braunfels,6 - 8 p.m.9Floresville Branch:Spring into ARDs,Camino Real MHMR,

540 10th St.,#100,Floresville,6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

SEPTEMBER 18Buddy Walk PreWalk T-shirt Pickup:DSA Office,2800 NW Loop 410,

9 a.m.- 12 noon25Buddy Walk 2010:Heroes Stadium,4707 David Edwards Dr.

OCTOBER5San Antonio Parent Support Group:Brighton PALS Advocacy Training,

Coker UMC,231 E.North Loop Rd.,Gibbs Room 1108,6:30 - 8 p.m.12Mom’s Night Out:La Hacienda,18747 Redland Rd.,7 p.m.,497-800014Floresville Branch:Using the TEA Website to Monitor your Child’s ARD

Goals,Camino Real MHMR,540 10th St.,#100,Floresville,6:30 - 7:30 p.m.16Kid Connection:Pumpkin Patch26Dad’s Night Out:Willie’s Ice House,4051 NW Loop 1604,7 p.m.,493-433330Teen Club:Fall Costume Bash,The Pam Stephens Center,

6530 Wurzbach,6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

NOVEMBER2Playgroup:San Antonio Zoo,3903 North St.Mary’s,10:30 a.m.9San Antonio Parent Support Group:2011 planning meeting for topics

and training ideas,Coker UMC,231 E.North Loop Rd.,Gibbs Room 1108,6:30 - 8 p.m.

11Floresville Branch:How Nutrition Affects Children with Special Needs,Camino Real MHMR,540 10th St.,#100,Floresville,6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

13Adult Matters!:Morgan’s Wonderland,5223 David Edwards Dr.,11 a.m.13Kid Connection:San Antonio Zoo,3903 North St.Mary’s,10:30 a.m.

DECEMBER21DSASA Annual Holiday Party:La Villita,418 La Villita St.,6 - 8 p.m.