Music & Motion / Rhythm & Play @ Inspired Play Cafe 

Address: 6527 W 119th St, Overland Park, KS 66209

Friday, October 23rd from 9:30–10:45 AM

($5 per child only) Siblings are welcome

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

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 

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.

Learn more about the conference here

Register Here!

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! 

As a fellow special needs parent, Kacy Seitz knows the importance of crafting a whole story plan that considers the complexity of each family's unique situation. In 2013, she created her wealth management practice Whole Story Planning, devoted to helping Special Needs families like hers. In this short workshop, Kacy guides parents, guardians, and family members like you to better understand the planning your children may need during each stage of life.

Topics included:

• Legal Planning Considerations: Special Needs Trusts, Letter/Memorandum of Intent, Guardianship

• Financial Planning Considerations: How to Fund a Special Needs Trust & ABLE accounts

• Benefit Planning Considerations: Finding & accessing federal benefits like SSI & SSDI, Medicaid, Waivers, etc.

Join us at Down Syndrome Innovations on November 11 from 6:30 to 8:00 pm to, ask questions, and talk with a fellow parent in a non-threatening, non-pressure environment. Let's craft the next chapter of your Whole Story together.

Join us for our 2026 Family Social Gatherings in Central Missouri! This is an opportunity for families to meet and exchange stories, resources, and fellowship!

Dinner and childcare will be provided for families. Please be sure to RSVP in advance!

We are hosting a party for all of our central Missouri families in Columbia, Missouri! This event will be at the ARC pool from 6 to 8 pm. Winter time brings the cold, but we will be diving in and splishing and splashing in the pool! Come join us as we gather for food and fun!

Down Syndrome Innovations is a proud partner of CHIP-ID!

Participation in CHIP-ID programs are free, and most research studies provide compensation.

Community Health Improvement Program for Intellectual Disabilities (CHIP-ID) is a community-centered program focused on creating practical, inclusive pathways to better health for people with intellectual disabilities. We partner with individuals, families and organizations to offer accessible research studies and wellness programs that support movement, healthy eating and sustainable lifestyle habits.

Their team is made up of self-advocates, researchers, dietitians, exercise physiologists, occupational therapists and other health science professionals who bring interdisciplinary expertise to all our work. We bridge community engagement, applied research and innovative virtual offerings to reduce health disparities and expand access to quality health resources. Through collaboration and inclusion, CHIP-ID strives to support long-term health and well-being across the lifespan.

Watch this video to see CHIP-ID in action! You have to hear what our amazing self-advocates, Greta Foye and Katie Morrison, who are also CHIP-ID employees, have to say about CHIP-ID programs.

Contact CHIP-ID to learn about the community programs available to you now!

Email: healthylifestyles@kumc.edu

Phone number: 913-574-2447

Join the CHIP-ID mailing list here

Search CHIP-ID on Facebook, Instagram, and Spotify

Parenting or caregiving can feel isolating, but you don't have to do it alone. If you're a parent or caregiver of someone with a developmental disability in Platte or Clay County, join us for a relaxed evening of connection, conversation, support, and shared experiences with others who understand the journey.

Contact Nikki Peterson at nikki.peterson@pcbsdd.org to learn more or request the date of the upcoming session.