Down Syndrome Indiana Events

Upcoming Events

November 14 – DSI Annual Conference

Join Down Syndrome Indiana on Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 11:30AM – 2:30PM, for an engaging virtual webinar: Supporting Positive Behavior in Children and Teens with Down Syndrome, featuring Dr. David Stein. This event will include a 90-minute keynote presentation and Q&A with Dr. Stein, offering expert insights into fostering positive behavior and a 60-minute interactive breakout session moderated by local experts, covering a range of behavior-related topics. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn practical strategies and connect with professionals dedicated to supporting individuals with Down Syndrome. Please note that this conference will NOT be recorded.

November 21 – DSI Mom’s Brunch and Brushes

Moms, Aunts and Grandmas of loved ones with Down syndrome join us for BRUNCH style eats and use BRUSHES to create a canvas masterpiece to take home! This event will be held downtown Indy at The English Foundation Building (home of the Down Syndrome Indiana office) on SATURDAY, November 21, 2026, at 11:30AM.

R.S.V.P. for this event by email register@dsindiana.org or https://forms.office.com/r/YV8Q5TY1hN

December 5 – DSI Annual Holiday Dance and Desserts

Bring your dancing shoes and holiday spirit! DSI Holiday Dance and Desserts will be Saturday, December 5, 2026 from 1:00pm – 3:00pm at The Murat Shrine Center, right across from the DSI office! (510 N New Jersey St, 46204) Activities will also include dancing, a DJ, Santa, crafts and desserts.

RSVP today at: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/Xkw2kYV8Q6

December 7 – DSI Terre Haute Cookies and Cocoa with Santa

SANTA is coming to visit!
Join us on Monday, December 7th between 5-7pm at Mt. Pleasant Church (3050 E. Davis Dr. Terre Haute) to visit with Santa and get your picture taken. This would also be a great opportunity to get a family holiday photo if you’d like! We will also have cookies, from Ginger’s Gluten Free Goodness, and cocoa available as a snack. Santa will also have a small gift for his visitors. We hope to see you there! If you have any questions about this event, please reach out to Dixie Russell at 812-899-0641 or email dixie@dsindiana.org

Please RSVP here: DSI Terre Haute Cookies and Cocoa with SANTA – Fill out form

December 12 – DSI Teen Cheerleading Clinic

Join DSI Teens on Saturday, December 12, from 10AM-12PM for a cheer clinic at Plainfield Community Middle School (709 Stafford Rd, Plainfield, IN 46168) for a fun and engaging day of cheering with friends and peers! We’ll have a clinic to learn a dance and chants on Saturday and then your teen is invited to perform at the Plainfield/Brownsburg game on Monday 12/14!

December 19 – DSI Self-Advocate Holiday Soiree at the Columbia Club

Join the DSI Self Advocates on Saturday, December 19th from 1-3PM at the Columbia Club (121 Monument Circle, Indianapolis 46204). There will be light snacks and fun Holiday activities!

January 30 – Stepping Stones to Success

Join Down Syndrome Indiana on Saturday, January 30th in Plainfield for the Stepping Stones to Success Workshop, a one-day journey designed to empower parents and caregivers of children with Down syndrome as their child’s first teachers. Discover proven strategies to teach reading and math skills, encourage positive behaviors, and strengthen the home-school connection. Gain expert guidance on navigating IEPs and discover tailored resources to support your child’s learning at home (you will head home with ready-to-go materials in your hands!). Take confident steps along your child’s journey to success with a supportive community by your side!

To learn more or register, visit Stepping Stones to Success

February 20 – DSI First Call Training

Do you remember what it felt like when your child first received the diagnosis of Down syndrome? Do you want to be there for new parents to let them know that everything is going to be okay? That having a child with Down syndrome may just turn into one of the best things that ever happened to their family? If that is you, please join Down Syndrome Indiana at our First Call Training on Saturday, February 21st, 2026 from 9:00AM to 12:00 at the DSI office (615 N Alabama Street, Indianapolis). When you complete the training, you will be ready to be the first call that new parents make when they receive the diagnosis. This training will be in-person: breakfast and lunch provided.

To RSVP for this truly life enhancing training, click here: First Call Training 2027 – Fill out form