Down Syndrome Network of Montgomery County

02/09/2026

Let's kick off DSNMC's WDSD celebration with our 2026 Winter Dance!

When: Saturday, February 28th
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Where: River Road Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 6301 River Road (entrance on Whittier Blvd), Bethesda, MD 20817

To register for this event and to learn more: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/downsyndromenetworkofmontgomery/event/2026dsnmcwinterdance/

We need your help in donating to the raffle at the upcoming DSNMC Winter Dance. The raffle is a lively activity with dozens of items for raffle prizes, ranging from award-winning restaurant gift certificates to wine tasting for you and 19 of your closest friends!

If you are interested in submitting donations for this year's raffle, please complete this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdm56KQA2YqN8ktJLfyutsCZyX_iM_l2_n-679U3JRLF4oZXQ/viewform

For multiple items intending to be packaged together for the raffle or duplicate items (such as multiple gift cards to the same store or restaurant), you may submit one form. For multiple items that are intended to be raffled separately, please submit one form for each item.

For any questions you may have, please reach out to Matt Mullin at programs-events@dsnmc.org

Join us as we kick off DSNMC's World Down Syndrome Day celebration with our 2026 Winter Dance! We'll be twisting the night away with music, food, and a silent auction! The weeks ahead will be filled with opportunities to connect with the Ds community while also sharing our stories with our friends a...

02/05/2026

Join us as we kick off DSNMC's World Down Syndrome Day celebration with our 2026 Winter Dance!

When: Saturday, February 28th, 2026
Where: River Road Unitarian Universalist Congregation
6301 River Road (entrance on Whittier Blvd)
Bethesda, Maryland 20817
United States
Time: 6 PM - 8:30 PM
Cost: $15 - 13 years old and up
$10 - 5 to 12 years old
$0 - Kids under 5

DSNMC is proud to offer scholarship assistance to cover registration fees for this event. If you would like to request assistance, please complete this brief, confidential scholarship request form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeSFHAqEbBcgH0HiCTPL2PWxGlpUFUfbmhStchfYv4AKzzZww/viewform

For more information about this event and to register, click the link!

Raffle:

Grab tickets for your chance to win prize baskets and other great items!

Click HERE to sign-up to donate items -- gift certificates, themed baskets, tickets, memorabilia, services, etc. -- help us make the auction a success!: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdm56KQA2YqN8ktJLfyutsCZyX_iM_l2_n-679U3JRLF4oZXQ/viewform

$5 - one auction ticket
$20 - five auction tickets (for the price of four!)
$50 - fifteen auction tickets (for the price of ten!)

Join us as we kick off DSNMC's World Down Syndrome Day celebration with our 2026 Winter Dance! We'll be twisting the night away with music, food, and a silent auction! The weeks ahead will be filled with opportunities to connect with the Ds community while also sharing our stories with our friends a...

02/04/2026

Join us for the February Playgroup for ages 0-4 at MOCO Movement Center !

When: Saturday, February 7th
Time: 10 AM - 12 PM
Where: 5268 Nicholson Ln Kensington, Maryland 20895 United States
Cost: FREE

MOCO Movement Center is an inclusive space for learning and play, and has generously offered its facility for this gathering. Playgroups are informal; families may come and go as needed. Light refreshments will be provided, and shared snacks are welcome as long as they are nut-free. This event is designed for children ages 0–4 (siblings welcome), shoes and socks are not permitted for safety, and families are asked to stay home if anyone is feeling unwell.

For more information about this event and to register, click HERE: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/downsyndromenetworkofmontgomery/event/j0pammcc/

02/03/2026

DSNMC February Moms Night Out! 💙💛

What a beautiful evening of connection, laughter, and meaningful conversation at The Guapo's Restaurants in Rio Tonight reminded us how powerful it is to come together as moms and mother figures who get it. Grateful for the shared stories, new friendships, and the chance to simply enjoy one another’s company.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make this night so special. We can’t wait for the next one!

02/02/2026

Join us for our first webinar of 2026!

Katie Frank, PhD, OTR/L, the occupational therapist at the Adult Down Syndrome Center, will discuss transitions - from major changes such as graduating high school or moving out of the house to smaller changes such as adjusting to a new pair of shoes or transitioning between activities.

Date: Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Time: 10:30 a.m. Central Time
Location: Zoom
Cost: Free

Learn more and register at the link below!

🔗 https://adscresources.advocatehealth.com/events/navigating-transitions-practical-strategies-for-success-webinar

01/31/2026

Join us as we kick off DSNMC's World Down Syndrome Day celebration with our 2026 Winter Dance!

When: Saturday, February 28th, 2026
Where: River Road Unitarian Universalist Congregation
6301 River Road (entrance on Whittier Blvd)
Bethesda, Maryland 20817
United States
Time: 6 PM - 8:30 PM
Cost: $15 - 13 years old and up
$10 - 5 to 12 years old
$0 - Kids under 5

DSNMC is proud to offer scholarship assistance to cover registration fees for this event. If you would like to request assistance, please complete this brief, confidential scholarship request form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeSFHAqEbBcgH0HiCTPL2PWxGlpUFUfbmhStchfYv4AKzzZww/viewform

For more information about this event and to register, click the link!

Silent Auction:

Grab tickets for your chance to win prize baskets and other great items!

Click HERE to sign-up to donate items -- gift certificates, themed baskets, tickets, memorabilia, services, etc. -- help us make the auction a success!: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdm56KQA2YqN8ktJLfyutsCZyX_iM_l2_n-679U3JRLF4oZXQ/viewform

$5 - one auction ticket
$20 - five auction tickets (for the price of four!)
$50 - fifteen auction tickets (for the price of ten!)

Join us as we kick off DSNMC's World Down Syndrome Day celebration with our 2026 Winter Dance! We'll be twisting the night away with music, food, and a silent auction! The weeks ahead will be filled with opportunities to connect with the Ds community while also sharing our stories with our friends a...

01/31/2026

DSNMC is excited to partner with SwimLabs Montgomery County to host a pool party for ages 16+ on Sunday, February 1st from 3-6pm!

Join us for fun, fitness, and friends in the pool and stay for dinner afterwards!

All participants must be water safe and water comfortable. Lifeguards will be present on deck and DSNMC staff and mentors will be in the water with participants.

This event has a maximum capacity of 10 swimmers and pre-registration is required. Participants will be required to fill out a waiver upon arrival at SwimLabs.

Tickets are $35, which includes 2 hours of swimming, dinner, and supervision/support for this 3 hour event.

Register here to join DSNCM at SwimLabs next weekend!

Join the Transitioning Youth and Adult team at DSNMC on Sunday, February 1st from 3-6pm for swimming and dinner at SwimLabs Montgomery County. This is a new event for DSNMC and we want you to join in the fun!

01/30/2026

DSNMC is proud to once again partner with the Metropolitan Ballet Theatre & Academy to provide a series of dance classes this winter!

6-part series launching TOMORROW on Saturday, January 31, and occurs weekly until Saturday, March 7. There will be two age co-horts; Ages 6-13 and ages 14 and up. If you have a younger child interested in participating, please reach out to Matt at programs-events@dsnmc.org.

To learn more about this event and to register: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/downsyndromenetworkofmontgomery/event/danceclasseswiththemetropolitanballettheatreacademywinter2026edition/?fbclid=IwY2xjawPgpVxleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFsb2o4aG9BVkNUSlVQek5Uc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHn1brLhqk7clXOn_sH_au46TPHRIuZ-mhoYhurbM79dS7UXb7KmdKOce6Eea_aem_WWpdSEqweTgdV_GePehuww

01/29/2026

Help Maryland decide the theme for World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) 2026!

These themes have been identified by the WDSD planning committee after compiling suggestions from self advocates, families, and professionals across the state.

Voting is open until 5pm on Sunday, February 1st!

bit.ly/voteWDMD

(¡Necesitamos de su ayuda para que Maryland decida el tema del Día Mundial del Síndrome de Down (WDSD) 2026!

Estos temas han sido identificados por el comité de planificación de WDSD después de recopilar sugerencias de personas autogestoras, familias y profesionales de todo el estado.

¡La votación está abierta hasta las 5:00 PM del domingo 1 de febrero!

bit.ly/voteWDMD)

Vote for your TOP THREE favorite themes for the 2026 Maryland World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) celebrations. The themes listed below reflect ideas shared by self-advocates, families, and community partners across Maryland. Here's how the theme will be used: Signs for the World Down Syndrome Day rally....