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    • December 14, 2024
    • 10:00 AM
    • December 27, 2025
    • 10:45 AM
    • Farrell's eXtreme Bodyshaping, 920 N 70th St, Lincoln, NE 68505


     Ages 14 & older will participate at Farrell's Bodyshaping at Meadowlane on Saturdays from 10 am to 10:45 am.

    Down To Box empowers individuals with Down syndrome by offering tools to develop coordination, self-defense, and physical fitness through boxing.

    The customized curriculum enhances fine and gross motor skills, promoting physical and mental health while boosting confidence and athletic ability. Weekly classes also serve as a social group, fostering peer engagement and friendships.

    Below is the link to register and pay. If you have any issues with payment, please contact Director@dsafnebraska.org

    https://square.link/u/wBKtyJ6R


    • December 14, 2024
    • November 22, 2025
    • 50 sessions


    The purpose of CrossFit Foundations for Adaptive Athletes is to establish a strong foundation in functional fitness movements. This program aims to prepare athletes with intellectual or developmental disabilities to potentially participate in group classes alongside able-bodied athletes.

    Classes are held every Saturday at two different times: 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM and 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.

    This class is specifically designed for athletes with intellectual or developmental disabilities and is supported by the Down Syndrome Association for Families of Nebraska. If there are issues with payment, please contact Director@dsafnebraska.org.

    Athletes can register for class HERE.

    For more information email Coach Cassaundra: Cassaundra@crossfitlincoln.com


    • December 14, 2024
    • 11:00 AM
    • December 27, 2025
    • 11:30 AM
    • Farrell's eXtreme Bodyshaping, 920 N 70th St, Lincoln, NE 68505


    For ages 6-13, Down to Box meets at Farrell's Bodyshaping at Meadowlane on Saturdays from 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM.

    Down To Box empowers individuals with Down syndrome by offering tools to develop coordination, self-defense, and physical fitness through boxing.

    The customized curriculum enhances fine and gross motor skills, promoting physical and mental health, while boosting confidence and athletic ability. Weekly classes also serve as a social group, fostering peer engagement and friendships.

    Below is the link to register and pay. If you have any issues with payment, please contact Director@dsafnebraska.org

    https://square.link/u/wBKtyJ6R


    • March 07, 2025
    • December 31, 2025
    • UNL East Campus
    • 9
    Register


    SESSION FULL

    Fall session: DSAF/UNL Young Adult Book Club

    If you are a current member of the DSAF/UNL Book Club, please use your code to register and pay.

    • March 07, 2025
    • December 31, 2025
    • UNL East Campus
    • 8
    Register


    SESSION FULL

    Spring session: DSAF/UNL Young Adult Book Club

    If you are a current member of the DSAF/UNL Book Club, please use your code to register and pay.

    • March 07, 2025
    • December 31, 2025
    • UNL East Campus
    • 10
    Register


    SESSION FULL

    Summer session: DSAF/UNL Young Adult Book Club

    If you are a current member of the DSAF/UNL Book Club, please use your code to register and pay.

    • May 27, 2025
    • 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • Quinn Chapel, 1225 S 9th St, Lincoln, NE 68502
    Register

    "Cooking with Kristi" is designed to meet the needs of neuro-diverse students. The goals of the class include:

    • Preparing meals: tools & ingredients using visual aids
    • Food safety: checking for expiration and freshness of ingredients
    • Kitchen tools: using appropriately & safely 
    • Cleaning dishes & workspaces
    • All abilities and skills are welcome

    This is a FREE class, funded by Lincoln Women for Good and Ameritas through awarded grants.

    *Please register for the date of each class you would like your student to attend. Contact Director@dsafnebraska.org if your student has any dietary restrictions*


    • May 29, 2025
    • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • zoom
    Register

    Kim Bainbridge has been a parent advocate since 1989, when her son Justin was born with Down syndrome. She is passionate about helping parents when roadblocks in obtaining services for adults over 21 arise. This presentation aims to provide resources for parents to finish strong! These resources will guide parents when they can no longer care for their adult child. Topics discussed include Designee, Paperwork, Finances, Social Security/Medicare, Guardianship/POA, and Housing. This session is ideal for caregivers and anyone supporting someone with special needs over 25. JOIN USING LINK BELOW

    DSAF Staff is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

    Topic: Ed Series: Kim Bainbridge, "You're dead...now what?"

    Time: May 29, 2025 06:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)

    Join Zoom Meeting

    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86055936336?pwd=aKkqfHXiSXdTNn9NPyDD9eLE51RbFh.1

    Meeting ID: 860 5593 6336

    Passcode: 651615


    • June 04, 2025
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Zoom https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84627244509
    Register

    Dr. Channell’s research focuses on the development of language, cognition, and social-emotional skills in individuals with Down syndrome or other neurodevelopmental disorders associated with intellectual disability (e.g., fragile X syndrome; autism spectrum disorder), particularly during middle childhood and adolescence. Her research is framed by how skills in these domains influence everyday communication in individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders. 

    This presentation is designed for parents, family members, caregivers, medical providers, and educators who care for and support individuals 18 years old and younger with Down syndrome and the potential dual diagnosis of autism.

    This session is free to the public. Join using the link below:

    https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84627244509

    • October 11, 2025
    • 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    • Antelope Park, 1650 Memorial Dr, Lincoln, NE 68508


    Join us for the 2025 Step Up for Down Syndrome Walk, hosted by DSAF, at Antelope Park in Lincoln on October 11, 2025, starting at 8 AM. This is our organization’s biggest annual event and provides crucial funding for nearly all our programs throughout the year. From medical outreach efforts that connect with every parent receiving a prenatal diagnosis to promoting inclusive health and wellness for adults and assisting mature members with estate planning, our organization is dedicated to supporting individuals at every stage of life.

    REGISTRATION IS OPEN:

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Thank You to Our $1,000 Gold Star and Higher Sponsors!

Down Syndrome Association for Families of Nebraska
a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 57362
LIncoln, NE 68505
Phone: 402.421.1338

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