NDSS is pleased to share information about events that serve and support the Down syndrome community. Please note that this section includes events that are not planned or managed by NDSS. Questions about an individual event should be directed to the person listed in the contact information section for each listing.
If you are interested in listing an event here, please send us a brief description including the following criteria and we will post it in this section of the website. Send all event details to NDSS VP of Development Pamela Sandonato at psandonato@ndss.org.
Name of your Organization
Title of event
Date/Time of event
Location of event
Details about event, including fees
Contact information for questions or RSVP
Washington, DC
Mamie’s Mile - a one mile fun run/walk for Down syndrome
Saturday, May 18, 2013 at 9:00am
The Spring Valley Neighborhood in Washington, DC on the corner of Massachusetts Avenue and 49th Street
Mamie’s Mile is a third party fundraiser for NDSS in the Washington, DC area
For questions or RSVP contact mamiesmilewalk@yahoo.com
Visit the Mamie's Mile website
Mamie's Mile on YouTube
Houston, Texas
Prescient Occupational Therapy
Yoga for the Special Child Basic Certification Program
May 25 - May 31
Four Points by Sheraton Houston SW - 2828 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77098
This program offers a unique learning environment for children and their parents, special education teachers, yoga teachers and health care professionals. Courses are taught by internationally renowned yoga therapist and author Sonia Sumar, whose innovative teaching methods have been improving the lives of children with special needs for 41 years. A minimum deposit of $250 is required to attend the class.
For full price details and more information, please contact Yulene Broussard, Houston Program Coordinator at (713) 213-5336 or yulene@gmail.com.