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Today is the last day to enter, and we don’t want you to miss out! ❄️✨ Join us for a fun contest celebrating all the unique ways our community embraces the winter season—no matter where you live or what winter looks like to you! 🎉 Here’s how to enter: 1️⃣ Snap a picture of how you and your family are enjoying winter. ⛄️🏄 2️⃣ Post with the title: Winter Wonderland 3️⃣ Moms: Share in your Birth Club 💖, Dads: Share in the Rockin’ Dads group 🧢 One lucky winner, chosen from all of DSDN, will score a DSDN Rockin’ Mom, Rockin’ Dad, or Rockin’ It t-shirt as their epic prize. 👕✨ We’re ready to see your winter moments! 🌟

Our Parent Webinar Series aims to provide an overview of the Down syndrome community, available resources and information that may be needed in the first few years. Topic include: Down Syndrome Community Overview The First 3 Years with Jen Jacob  Disability Law in Education Overview with NDSC Positive Behavior Supports with Dr. David Stein IFSPs VS IEPs with NDSS Speech Therapy  2022 AAP Health Supervision Guideline Updates What to Expect When You're Expecting a Little Extra, Part 1 What to Expect When You're Expecting a Little Extra, Part 2 A Parent’s Guide to AAP Health Supervision Guideline Genetic Counseling 101 View the recordings on our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@downsyndromediagnosisnetwo7409

We’re thrilled to announce a game-changing update for the DSDN app: a scrollable feed on the homepage! Just like Facebook’s newsfeed, this feature lets you easily view posts from all your groups in one convenient place. You’ll also notice some updates to the app’s look and feel, with cleaner layouts and improved use of screen space to enhance your experience. We hope these enhancements make it easier and more enjoyable to stay connected with your groups. Your feedback has been essential in shaping these updates, and we’re committed to continuously improving the app based on your input. 🎥 Check out this quick “how-to” video showcasing the latest features: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ls1R6UwPO3GMmc_VAJtnqA62XC5kfJ8p/view?usp=sharing 🛠️ Don’t forget to update! If you don’t have automatic updates enabled (or you don't see the feed on your homepage), head to the App Store or Google Play to download the latest version of the DSDN app and access these exciting new features. Keep those suggestions coming—we’re listening and working hard to make the app even better!

Happy December! Now through December 31st, join us for a fun contest celebrating all the unique ways our community embraces the winter season—no matter where you live or what winter looks like to you! 🎉 Here’s how to enter: 1️⃣ Snap a picture of how you and your family are enjoying winter. ⛄️🏄 2️⃣ Post with the title: Winter Wonderland 3️⃣ Moms: Share in your Birth Club 💖, Dads: Flex in the Rockin’ Dads group 🧢 One lucky winner, chosen from all of DSDN, will score a DSDN Rockin’ Mom, Rockin’ Dad, or Rockin’ It t-shirt as their epic prize. 👕✨ We’re ready to see your winter moments! 🌟

If you follow us on social media, you already know how much we LOVE celebrating the incredible kids in our Rockin’ community. If you haven’t submitted a video of your child yet, we’d love for you to join in the fun! 🌟 Here’s How to Get Involved: 1️⃣ Submit your video (30 seconds or less) using the form below. 2️⃣ To make sure your video fits our content, we might do a little editing—but don’t worry, we’ll make sure the heart of your moment stays intact! Submit here: https://form.jotform.com/DSDN/dsdn-video-submissions Your videos help us show the world what makes our community so amazing. Let’s keep spreading the joy! 💖 👀 Not following us yet? Join the fun here: 👉 Facebook: @DownSyndromeDiagnosisNetwork 👉 Instagram: @thedsdn 👉 TikTok: @thedsdn We can’t wait to celebrate even more of the kids who make DSDN so special. Thanks for being part of our family! 🥰

Raffle sales end at midnight! Check out the 40 prizes available- winners will be notified this weekend. ➡️ https://form.jotform.com/242923139759164

Are you passionate about making a difference? Join DSDN as a volunteer! We have exciting roles available: ⭐️ Rockin' Family Fund Director ⭐️ Rockin’ Mom Retreat Team Roles ⭐️ DSDN App Group Moderator ⭐️ Rockin’ Dad Retreat Team Member 
 ⭐️ Major Gifts Fundraising Team Member
 ⭐️ App Help Desk Support ⭐️ Social Media Content Creator Your skills can truly impact our community! Click the link below to find the perfect opportunity for you. https://www.dsdiagnosisnetwork.org/volunteer-for-dsdn

Ready for some pre-holiday shopping?! Here is a chance to win some great goodies and support DSDN! Raffle tickets available now to have your chance to win incredible items like: apparel, jewelry, drinkware, ornaments, swag and more. You can also win a 2025 DSDN Retreat registration or a guaranteed spot in the 2025 NDSS Times Square video!!  Get your tickets now- sale ends November 21 and tickets for each item are limited. Winners will be drawn and announced by November 23 and items shipped by December 1.  SHOP THE RAFFLE HERE: https://form.jotform.com/DSDN/2024-dsdn-raffle

Does your child with Down syndrome face challenges with GI or feeding issues? You are not alone. We understand how difficult and overwhelming these struggles can be. That’s why we’re here—to offer support, guidance, and a community of families who are walking this path with you. Our groups are a safe, understanding space where you can connect, share your experiences, and find the resources you need. GI Concerns: Navigating gastrointestinal challenges can be tough, but you're not in this by yourself. Our group offers helpful tips, resources, and support from others who truly understand what you're going through. Feeding Support: Does your child have unique feeding needs, or if you’re facing challenges, this is a place to talk, share, and work together to overcome them while celebrating the wins along the way. Tube Feeding: Whether you’re just beginning your tube feeding journey or have been managing it for a while, this group is here to offer advice, comfort, and a chance to connect with others who can relate. We know how much this journey means to you and your family. You don’t have to go through it alone—we’re here to support you every step of the way. To find all three groups, simply click on Groups in the navigation bar, then select Medical Condition Groups.

It's fundraising launch day!! 🎉 We have a new opportunity this year to help those of you that aren’t able to travel for our Rockin‘ Mom or Dad retreats. Check out the new staycation option! ⬇️ Go HERE to fill out your fundraiser agreement to get started! A few extras for this year: ️ ⭐️ Raffle! We are hosting a DSDN raffle ahead of this holiday season! Submit an item to contribute and when it is won, you ship the item and then will get the raffle ticket monies added to your fundraising account. How it works: We will sell up to 250 tickets at $5 for each item. For example, if you offer an item and it sells 100 tickets- that is $500 into your account! Submissions due by November 8 so we can take advantage of the holiday sales season. Raffle sales end November 21. SUBMIT HERE ⭐️ Shop & Support website! We want your fundraisers that support DSDN to reach as many people as possible. To help, we have created a space on our website to post about shops and sales and events that benefit DSDN. SUBMIT HERE A few things to note: ⭐️ In order to earn prizes this year you must be in the DSDN app. If you need help getting set up, please let us know. https://www.dsdiagnosisnetwork.org/dsdn-app ⭐️ Once you are signed up to fundraise, create an NFG page and join the app- you are all set to win prizes! We already have $200,000 pledged to raise for DSDN this year! 🎉Help us get to our goal and double that! Thank you for supporting new families in our Down syndrome community! We are making such a huge difference for them today and in the future. ❤️

How do you like to best reset and recharge? Tell us about it here ➡️ https://form.jotform.com/DSDN/reset--recharge and have a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card . Survey closes November 1, 2024.

Have you heard about DSDN's virtual Costume Contest? Not only will you get to show off your Rockin' Family, but you could also WIN a gift card! We can't wait to see all of the pictures within our community. It’s a great way to connect and maybe even inspire others. How to participate: Create your post, in your birth group, with the subject: Costume Contest. Feel free to submit as many photos as you’d like, but just remember, only one entry per person will count. The contest runs until October 31st. We’ll randomly select the winner on November 2nd! Don’t miss out! Post a picture and join the fun.