Music, Dance, and Sensory Play @ Rough & Bumble

Address: 413 Delaware St, Leavenworth, KS 66048

Saturday, July 18th from 9:30–10:45 AM

A lively blend of music, movement, and sensory exploration for ages 0–5

($5 per child, and siblings are welcome)

This is a combo class of Music & Motion and our Rhythm & Play coming together. This class invites young children to move, groove, and explore in a fun, developmentally supportive environment. We will have a private room to start our class for our introductions, music, and rhythm. 

Midway through class, children transition into sensory play breakout and explore the equipment at the play cafe. 

Designed for all abilities, this class encourages social connection, creativity, and joyful movement—helping preschoolers build important skills while having a blast.

If you have any questions please email alyssa@kcdsi.org

Join us Wednesday, July 22nd, at the Boone County Fair for a chance to come together, connect, and enjoy a fun-filled day as a community. DSI will cover the cost of admission for individuals with Down syndrome, as well as their and siblings, so your family can simply focus on making memories.

Whether you're looking to meet other families, enjoy summer activities, or just spend quality time together, we hope you’ll join us for this meaningful and joyful gathering.

We look forward to celebrating summer with you and your family!

Dates: Aug 1st, Nov 7th (Saturdays Only) 

Time: 9am-11am 

Location: DSI 

Description: Join us for one — or all — of our New Parent Breakfasts! 

This welcoming event is designed for new parents and extended family members (prenatal to 2½ years old) to connect with others who have a young child with Down syndrome. 

Meet parents at different stages of their journey, learn about the services and support provided by Down Syndrome Innovations, and enjoy a relaxed, family-friendly environment. You’ll have the chance to ask questions, exchange resources, and explore our campus. 

Each breakfast also includes a facilitated discussion to help families connect, share experiences, and build community. 

These family connection events are FREE/DONOR-FUNDED thanks to our Step Up Walk donors, grantors and Community Partners! Breakfast and childcare are provided, so please RSVP so we have adequate accommodations! 

Parents, bring your spouse or significant other and join us for a fun night out to connect with other families in the Central Missouri area! Come meet our newest Down Syndrome Innovations team member, Ashley Bland, who will be serving as our Central Missouri Lifespan Services Coordinator.

This evening is designed just for adults so we can enjoy intentional conversations, build connections, and spend time together. So go ahead and start booking those babysitters! We’ll kick off the evening with yard games and appetizers provided by DSI, with dinner to follow. Parents will be responsible for purchasing their own meals and beverages.

5pm- Yard Games, 6:30pm dinner

5500 W Van Horn Tavern Rd, Columbia, MO 65203

The Basketball Camp, Skills & Drills with PAC Athletes, are hosted by the PAC Basketball Program led by Coach Liam Wolfe, community partner and friend of our mission, in collaboration with Down Syndrome Innovations.

Prior to camp, Down Syndrome Innovations' staff will have provided the coaches and athlete mentors training in how to effectively support the learning, participation, and dignity of teens with Down syndrome. The PAC athletes are offering this opportunity to our kids, teens, and adults to inspire them to be active in a sport they love and to build their athletic skills, but also so they can learn to be more inclusive in their sports and athletic practices beyond this camp experience, which benefits many participants with Down syndrome in the future.

Please note that there will be different time slots for different age groups: 

• 6-12 year olds camp will be from 9:30-10:30a
• 13-17 year olds camp will be from 11:00-12:30p
• 18+ year old camp will be from 1:30-3:00p

Each camp has a capacity for 25 DSI athletes, so we can provide one-on-one support and skill station leaders. Registration will be reserved on a first come, first serve basis, and once we hit capacity, we will start a waiting list.

The week prior to camp, the families of the first 20 registrants will be contacted to confirm their spot. Waiting list participants will be contacted to fill any spots that become available at that time. If you have questions, contact CJ Vallejo at cj@kcdsi.org.

The Midwest Ability Summit is a resource for persons with disabilities, their families and/or caregivers, and healthcare professionals. In 2025, there were approximately 1500 attendees, 127 organizations, businesses and artists with disabilities exhibiting their products or services. Professionals were offered up to 6 FREE continuing education hours of clinical education.

The Midwest Ability Summit attendees include all ages, all disabilities, their families/caregivers and professionals who work with individuals with disabilities.

The Midwest Ability Summit is completely free to visitors. Visitors will enter through the north doors closest to the large parking lot on the north side.

Pending acceptance of our application, we will again be joining the Mizzou Homecoming Parade and would like to invite all of our central Missouri families in Columbia, Missouri! 

Mizzou Homecoming 2026 is officially set for Saturday, October 3, 2026, centered around the home football game against the Florida Gators at Faurot Field, marking the university's 115th Homecoming celebration

The Kansas Council on Developmental Disabilities, in partnership with Down Syndrome Innovations, is proud to host the 3rd Annual SPEAK Up! (Self-advocates Promoting Empowerment and Access in Kansas) conference — a free event designed for self-advocates, parents, family members, caregivers, and professionals on Friday, November 6th, from 8 AM to 3 PM in Wichita at the Drury Plaza Hotel Broadview.

This empowering day will feature inspiring keynotes, interactive workshops, and thought-provoking discussions led by advocates, activists, organizations, as well as federal and state financial, legal, and benefits experts working to enhance resources and information for Kansans with IDD. Participants will explore real-life experiences and expert perspectives on the most critical issues facing individuals with disabilities and their families today.

Register Here!