Join us for an educational event in the northland of Kansas City on how to support your self-advocate when navigating their employment journey and supporting their career development. Our Director of Employment Services, Amanda Myers, CESP, will share practical tools and strategies to help caregivers guide their loved one from early job preparation to long-term career growth. You'll leave this presentation feeling more prepared and empowered as a partner in your loved one’s employment journey.

Special thanks to Platte County Board of Services for being a funding partner in 2026 and assisting Platte County residents to access vital services and supports through DSI for employment.

Service providers, case managers, and employers, are more than welcome to attend to benefit from this valuable information as well.  

Neuma is a secure, all-in-one platform designed to help families manage the many moving parts of their loved one's care without the overwhelm. We centralize school plans, medical records, and therapy notes into one easy-to-use system, so everything you need is always in one place. You have the ability to import records directly from hospital systems like Advent, Children’s Mercy, St. Luke’s, University of Kansas Health System, and more.

Instead of juggling emails, binders, portals, and paperwork, families can quickly access, organize, and share critical information with teachers, therapists, doctors, and caregivers. Neuma helps ensure everyone on your child’s care team stays informed, aligned, and focused on what matters most: supporting your child’s growth and success.

Built with neurodiverse families in mind, Neuma reduces stress, saves time, and brings clarity to complex care, so families can spend less time managing logistics and more time being present.

This seminar will focus on providing parents and caregivers with a clear understanding of the IEP transition process, from the legal requirements to the best practices for ensuring a smooth and successful transition from school to post-school activities.

With a focus on education, employment, and independent living, the seminar will break down the steps parents can take to actively support their child’s growth and future planning, offering actionable strategies and resources that can make a real difference. 

We are hosting a Summer Celebration for all of our central Missouri families in Columbia, Missouri! This event posting will be updated soon with more details. We are aiming for one of the first Saturdays of June. Stay tuned to our social media and email announcements.

Grab the mic and shine! Join Down Syndrome Innovations for a fun, inclusive karaoke night just for teens and adults. Whether you love to perform or cheer on friends, this social evening is all about confidence, connection, and having a great time together. No experience needed—just bring your voice, your friends, and your favorite songs!

Location: TBD

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

We are hosting a party for all of our central Missouri families in Columbia, Missouri! This event posting will be updated soon with more details. Stay tuned to our social media and email announcements.  SAVE-the-DATE for now because you don't want to miss this event!

¡Los invitamos cordialmente a nuestra primera Conexión Familiar de 2026!

Nos complace contar nuevamente con la participación de nuestros amigos de KUARDC, quienes nos acompañarán para ofrecer una presentación sobre nutrición. Nuestro Coordinador de Fitness y Nutrición, Scott Quaife, ha preparado una presentación enfocada en la importancia de una nutrición adecuada para las personas con síndrome de Down. El equipo de KUARDC, Jaime Perales Puchal y Kelly Loeb, se encargará de traducir y presentar esta información.

Este evento se llevará a cabo más adelante en 2026, por lo que les recomendamos registrarse para recibir recordatorios cuando se acerque la fecha. Se ofrecerán refrigerios.

Si tienen alguna pregunta, por favor escriban a CJ al correo electrónico cj@kcdsi.org.

¡Les deseamos un excelente día!