Riverbend

Down Syndrome Association

The Riverbend Down Syndrome Association is incorporated in Illinois as a not-for-profit corporation and a tax exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code with Employer Identification Number: 14-1982424. We are an all volunteer group that provides support and information to parents of children with Down syndrome in Southwestern Illinois. Our aim is to support each other and enrich the lives of our children so they may reach their fullest potential to lead an independent life within the community. The copyrighted information provided on this web site [http://www.riverbendds.org] is for personal and non-commercial use.
We meet on the 4^th Monday of each month at LeClaire Christian Church, 1914 Esic Drive, Edwardsville, IL 62025.

Upcoming Events

Riverbend Down Syndrome Association Second Annual Golf Tournament [Sponsor Form] [Entry Form]

: When: Saturday May 18, 2013; Where: Spencer T. Olin Golf Course

Monthly Meeting

Workshop: How to Effectively Participate in an IEP Meeting.

Presenter: Mary Beth Goff

Where: LeClaire Christian Church (Hearth Room), 1914 Esic Drive, Edwardsville, IL 62025. Map

When: Monday, May 20, 2013

Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Contact: Sara Schwarz, E-mail: support@riverbendds.org

Auffenberg Test Drive Fundraiser

: When: Saturday May 25, 2013; Where: Auffenberg Dealer Group; What: Auffenberg Dealer Group will donate $10 for every test drive at Auffenberg Allstate on May 25th 2013 up to $1000 to the Riverbend Down Syndrome Association.
This is not a sales event, nothing to buy, no donation required, no obligation, simply drive a Mazda, Kia, VW, or Nissan sedan on a short test drive and $10 goes to Riverbend Down Syndrome Association!
Please inform all your friends, ask them to stop by on Saturday the 25th. It only takes a few minutes and you've helped! Bonus: We will donate an extra $100 for each car sold that day!

MEDSA Meeting Calendar

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Homeschooling and Down Syndrome

Study on Development in Children & Adolescents with DS

Articles by Amy Dunaway

This survey is for parents of children with Down syndrome who are between 5 and 30 years of age and will take between 30 and 45 minutes to complete; responses to questions will be anonymous. Survey at www.surveymonkey.com/s/DStransitions

What is this survey about?
Development does not always proceed through a smooth course. We are interested in whether your child with Down syndrome has experienced set-backs in development that are either temporary or long-lasting. We are also interested in knowing whether your child shows behaviors that may interfere with development. This survey will ask questions about some life experiences your child may have had, what behaviors your child shows either now or has shown in the past, and what the effects of these experiences and behaviors have been on your child's development. At the end of the survey you will have an opportunity to tell us in your own words your impression of your child's development.
If you have questions about this study you may contact Dr. Devenny, by calling the toll-free number: 1 (855) 784-6489.
This research is being conducted by:

New York State Institute for Basic Research in Developmental Disabilities: Darlynne Devenny, Ph.D., Karen Amble, M.S.W., Anna Matthews, M.Sc.
Vanderbilt University Kennedy Center: Robert Hodapp, Ph.D., Elizabeth Dykens, Ph.D., Richard Urbano, Ph.D.