DOWN SYNDROME INFORMATION NETWORK
OF
SOUTHERN TIER NEW YORK
MEETINGS & ACTIVITIES
CSS: Consolidated Supports and Services
Tuesday, October 21, 2014 7:00 PM
George F Johnson Library, Endicott NY
Presented by: Kathy Creagh, CSS Coordinator, Broome DDRO
Guest speaker Kathy Creagh CSS Coordinator, Broome DDRO will be talking about Consolidated Supports and Services, where an individual (or designated representative) is empowered to choose a mix of services and supports that work best for him/her; how and when they are provided; and the staff or organizations who provide them; exercise control over and responsibility for their budget; and have employment authority to hire, schedule, and supervise staff; and chose the waiver
supports, NYS funded supports and natural and community supports to help achieve personal goals.
Learn about CSS, and if it’s right for you!
RSVP TO DSIN.STNY@YAHOO.COM
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GIFT WRAPPING AT BARNES AND NOBLE
SATURDAY DECEMBER 20, 2014 10:00 am-10:00pm
DSINSTNY will be wrapping gifts at Barnes & Noble as a fundraiser again this year.
This is another great opportunity for our group to promote awareness of the abilities of the Down syndrome community, as well as raise some funds for the group.
We need volunteers to cover six, 2-hour shifts (2 adults per shift). Persons with Down syndrome are encouraged to join in during a shift.
Please contact Rebecca Kennis at rkennis@stny.rr.com or 759-0759 if you would like to volunteer for a shift… bring a friend, too!
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FRIDAY MARCH 20, 2015 7:05 PM
DOWN SYNDROME INFORMATION NETWORK NIGHT WITH THE SENATORS
COME CELEBRATE WORLD DOWN SYNDROME DAY
(MARCH 21, 2015)
WITH DSIN AND THE BINGHAMTON SENATORS
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON ALL EVENTS OR TO BE ADDED TO OUR EMAIL LIST:
SEND EMAIL TO MEG GIRNIS: DSIN.STNY@YAHOO.COM