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Music, Dance, and Sensory Play at Rough & Bumble
with Alyssa Jones
Ages: 0 - 5
Music, Dance, and Sensory Play @ Rough & Bumble
Address: 413 Delaware St, Leavenworth, KS 66048
Friday, November 20th from 10:30–11:45 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
Central Missouri - Family Social Hours (Monthly!)
with Ashley Bland
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!
Holiday Party
with Jessica Fahey
Join us for a festive Holiday Party for all families in the Down Syndrome Innovations community! This is a chance to celebrate the season together, connect with other DSI families, and enjoy a morning of community and cheer.
When: Saturday, December 5th, 2026, from 9:30-12:00 PM.
Where: KBP Brands, 11141 Overbrook Road, Suite 400, Leawood, KS 66211.
This event is open to all families connected to DSI programs. We can't wait to celebrate the holidays with you!
Holiday Party (Central Missouri)
with Ashley Bland
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!
Kansas Council on Developmental Disabilities
Join Us for our 3rd Annual Advocacy Day at the Kansas State Capitol in 2027!
Advocacy Day is a chance to learn about advocacy, meet other advocates, and talk with lawmakers about issues that matter to people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD).
YOU must be registered to attend so our KCDD team can schedule your legislative visits accordingly.
CHIP-ID Community Programs- Enrolling Now!
with Community Health Improvement Program for Intellectual Disabilities (CHIP-ID)
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
Parent & Caregiver Connection Group for Platte & Clay Counties
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.