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Welcome Volunteers!

Welcome Volunteers!

Our mission and vision Our mission is to provide support, resources, and advocacy for

Our mission and vision Our mission is to provide support, resources, and advocacy for individuals with Down syndrome, their families and caregivers with the aim of increasing educational and employment opportunities for them as well as increasing community awareness of their unlimited potential.

We seek to accomplish our mission by Developing programs that enrich the lives of

We seek to accomplish our mission by Developing programs that enrich the lives of individuals with Down syndrome. Increasing public awareness and understanding of the abilities of individuals with Down syndrome. Encouraging inclusion of individuals with Down syndrome in our neighborhoods, schools, places of worship, recreational activities, and places of employment. Ensuring quality elementary and secondary education for individuals with Down syndrome by providing instruction, resources, and support to the parents and teachers who are actively engaged in preparing their children and students for higher education, employment and/or independent living. Create a forum for the exchange of ideas and experiences.

But we need volunteers like you!

But we need volunteers like you!

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer Opportunities

Club 21 Monthly DJ dance party, includes snacks, games, and fun!

Club 21 Monthly DJ dance party, includes snacks, games, and fun!

Member Holiday Party An event that takes place every December. Families get to connect

Member Holiday Party An event that takes place every December. Families get to connect and visit Santa!

Young Athletes Through Young Athletes, volunteers introduce young children to the world of sport

Young Athletes Through Young Athletes, volunteers introduce young children to the world of sport by focusing on the basics that are crucial to cognitive development: physical activities that develop motor skills and hand-eye coordination, and the application of these physical skills through sports skills program.

Step Up for Down Syndrome Family Fun Day and Buddy Walk The Down Syndrome

Step Up for Down Syndrome Family Fun Day and Buddy Walk The Down Syndrome Guild of Southeast Michigan is excited for our 2019 Step UP for Down Syndrome Family Fun Day and Buddy Walk®. It is our largest fundraising and awareness event. The Buddy Walk® is a family-friendly event open to all people with Down syndrome, their families, friends and thousands of local supporters.

And more!

And more!

Expectations and Guidelines

Expectations and Guidelines

 Volunteers should always arrive 15 minutes prior. If you are unable to attend

Volunteers should always arrive 15 minutes prior. If you are unable to attend or must leave early, please provide as much notice as possible. Volunteers drive all of our events, we need time to adjust. For the purpose of confidentiality, please do not take pictures or post to social media sites without prior permission. Please provide advance notice if you plan to bring children, friends, relatives or any other visitors. Volunteers are expected to dress appropriately and conduct themselves in a professional manner.

The following actions are prohibited: Use of profane language. Theft or destruction of property.

The following actions are prohibited: Use of profane language. Theft or destruction of property. Unprofessional conduct/inappropriate behavior. Divulging information determined to be confidential in nature. Jeopardizing anyone’s safety. Sexual harassment of anyone at anytime.

How we speak matters! Use people first language Say… Not… People with disabilities. Not…

How we speak matters! Use people first language Say… Not… People with disabilities. Not… The handicapped or disabled. He/she has a cognitive disabilities. He/she is mentally retarded. He/she has a diagnosis of Down syndrome. He/she’s Downs. He/she has a learning disability. He/she is learning disabled. He/she is of short stature or a little person. He/she is a midget or dwarf. He/she has a mental health diagnosis. He/she emotionally disturbed/mentally ill. He/she uses a wheelchair/mobility chair. He/she confined/wheelchair bound. He/she receives special ed services. He/she is special ed.

Continued… Say… Not… Communicates with eyes/device/etc. He/she is s non-verbal. Customer. Client, consumer, recipient,

Continued… Say… Not… Communicates with eyes/device/etc. He/she is s non-verbal. Customer. Client, consumer, recipient, etc. Congenital disability. Birth defect. Brain injury. Brain damaged. Accessible parking, hotel room, etc. Handicapped parking, hotel room, etc. He/she needs… or he/she uses… He/she has problems/special needs. He/she has a developmental delay. He/she is developmentally delayed. Kids without disabilities. Normal or healthy kids.

Tips and suggestions Be patient! Slow down, give time for them to process and

Tips and suggestions Be patient! Slow down, give time for them to process and respond! Allow them to tell you what they want, do not assume! Give choices! Let them know what is coming next! Give clear and simple directions! Include everyone! Most importantly… HAVE FUN!!!

Testimonies

Testimonies

DSG Contact Information If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Ashley Wladischkin

DSG Contact Information If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Ashley Wladischkin or Paulette Duggins. Ashley Wladischkin – Volunteer Coordinator 989 -859 -8114 ashleycwladischkin@gmail. com Paulette Duggins - Director 248 -250 -1297 dugginsp@att. net