Down Syndrome Network of Montgomery County

05/09/2026

The Self Advocate Community Network (SACN) is meeting up for lunch at Chipotle followed by attending an ArtStream performance at the Black Rock Center for the Arts in Germantown, MD. This event is intended for adults with Down syndrome (ages 18+) and open to friends with and without disabilities. Join us for lunch, the performance, or both!
Register now: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/programsevents-baseformdonotpublish/event/sacntheatremay/

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SACN se reunirá para almorzar en Chipotle y luego asistir a una presentación de ArtStream en el Black Rock Center for the Arts en Germantown, MD. Este evento está dirigido a adultos con síndrome de Down (mayores de 18 años) y está abierto a amigos con y sin discapacidades. ¡Acompáñanos para el almuerzo, la presentación o ambos!
Registrense hoy: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/programsevents-baseformdonotpublish/event/sacntheatremay/

05/05/2026

Here is a list of upcoming events that we have going on!

Interested in any of them? Check out the link below to learn more about the event and to register.
👉🏼 https://dsnmc.org/events/

05/05/2026

DSNMC will host children ages 5–12 at this inclusive play space where all kids can play, regardless of needs or abilities.

When: Saturday, May 16th
Where: We Rock the Spectrum - 7601 Airpark Rd Suite D and Suite E Gaithersburg, 20879 United States
Time: 10 am - 12 PM
Cost: $10

For more information about this event and to register, click https://secure.qgiv.com/for/downsyndromenetworkofmontgomery/event/2026dsnmcletsplaywerockthespectrumouting/

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DSNMC organizará un espacio de juego inclusivo para niños de 5 a 12 años, donde todos pueden jugar sin importar sus necesidades o habilidades.
Cuándo: sábado, 16 de mayo
Dónde: We Rock the Spectrum – 7601 Airpark Rd, Suite D y Suite E, Gaithersburg, MD 20879, Estados Unidos
Hora: 10:00 a. m. – 12:00 p. m.
Costo: $10

Para obtener más información sobre este evento y registrarte, haz clic https://secure.qgiv.com/for/downsyndromenetworkofmontgomery/event/2026dsnmcletsplaywerockthespectrumouting/

05/04/2026

TODAY!!!!

For this month's Virtual Parent Connect we will be discussing summer routines and plans. Best practices, helpful thoughts and more. Come and chat with other families!

When: Monday, May 4th
Where: Zoom
Time: 7 PM - 8 PM
Cost: FREE

For more information about this event and to register: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/downsyndromenetworkofmontgomery/event/2026parentconnectwithdsnmc-may/

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HOY!!!

Para la sesión virtual de Parent Connect de este mes, estaremos hablando sobre rutinas y planes de verano. Compartiremos mejores prácticas, ideas útiles y más. ¡Ven a conversar con otras familias!

Cuándo: lunes, 4 de mayo
Dónde: Zoom
Hora: 7:00 p. m. – 8:00 p. m.
Costo: GRATIS

Para obtener más información sobre este evento y registrarte: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/downsyndromenetworkofmontgomery/event/2026parentconnectwithdsnmc-may/

05/04/2026

The DSNMC Latino Group hosted our second Pupusas' Day. It was a joyful afternoon filled with laughter, kids playing on the playground, families connecting with one another, and, of course, a delicious variety of pupusas!

Thank you to everyone who came out and made the day so meaningful and special. These moments remind us how important it is to create spaces where our families feel welcome, supported, and connected.

04/30/2026

For this month's Virtual Parent Connect we will be discussing summer routines and plans. Best practices, helpful thoughts and more. Come and chat with other families!

When: Monday, May 4th
Where: Zoom
Time: 7 PM - 8 PM
Cost: FREE

For more information about this event and to register: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/downsyndromenetworkofmontgomery/event/2026parentconnectwithdsnmc-may/

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Para la sesión virtual de Parent Connect de este mes, estaremos hablando sobre rutinas y planes de verano. Compartiremos mejores prácticas, ideas útiles y más. ¡Ven a conversar con otras familias!

Cuándo: lunes, 4 de mayo
Dónde: Zoom
Hora: 7:00 p. m. – 8:00 p. m.
Costo: GRATIS

Para obtener más información sobre este evento y registrarte: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/downsyndromenetworkofmontgomery/event/2026parentconnectwithdsnmc-may/

04/28/2026

Our ages 0-4 monthly playgroups are expanding to include ages 5-13 as we visit local parks around Montgomery County. Bring some sunscreen, water and your favorite outdoor activity and join us at the park!
What: Fun in the great outdoors for the youths of DSNMC aged 0-13!
When: Saturday, May 2, 2026
Where: Pleasant View Park - 10901 Darnestown Rd Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Cost: No cost to attend!
This and other DSNMC programming is made possible by one or more of the following: Step UP for Down Syndrome Walk, Monthly Giving, End-of-Year Giving, Sponsorships, and public and private grants. Please consider showing your support for DSNMC today!
Registrense hoy: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/downsyndromenetworkofmontgomery/event/2026dsnmcmonthlyyouthmeetupmay/
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Nuestros grupos de juego mensuales para edades de 0 a 4 años se están ampliando para incluir a niños de 5 a 13 años mientras visitamos parques locales en todo el condado de Montgomery. Traiga protector solar, agua y su actividad al aire libre favorita, ¡y acompáñenos en el parque!
Qué: ¡Diversión al aire libre para los jóvenes de DSNMC de 0 a 13 años!
Cuándo: Sábado, 2 de mayo de 2026
Dónde: Pleasant View Park - 10901 Darnestown Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Costo: ¡Sin costo para asistir!
Este y otros programas de DSNMC son posibles gracias a una o más de las siguientes fuentes: la caminata Step UP for Down Syndrome, donaciones mensuales, donaciones de fin de año, patrocinios y subvenciones públicas y privadas. ¡Considere apoyar a DSNMC hoy mismo!
Registrense hoy: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/downsyndromenetworkofmontgomery/event/2026dsnmcmonthlyyouthmeetupmay/

04/26/2026

04/26/2026

Individuals with Down syndrome who have Alzheimer's disease may have changes in behavior as the disease progresses. Sometimes, this is a natural part of the progression of Alzheimer's disease; however, that is not always the case. The change may have other reversible causes. An evaluation for medical problems (including pain), environmental factors, mental health changes, and other issues may find a cause that is not directly related to Alzheimer's disease. Careful assessment is important when a person with Down syndrome and Alzheimer's disease has a change in behavior.

Brian Chicoine, MD, provides additional information in the article linked below.
🔗 https://adultdownsyndrome.org/resources/behavior-change-alzheimers-disease/