Movie Night!

Join Down Syndrome Indiana self advocates for dinner and a movie. We will grab quick (optional) bite to eat at the Glendale Taco Bell before heading to Landmark Glendale 12 for the 6:40 screening of Big Miracle. Big Miracle tells the story of how the media, governments, and community come together to rescue three whales who become trapped in ice-covered Alaskan waters. The film is rated PG and stars Drew Barrymore and John Krasinski.

WHEN: Tuesday, February 7, 2012 6:00PM-9:15PM

WHERE: Taco Bell at Glendale Towne Center (62nd Street & Keystone Ave.) MAP

RSVP: Contact Tim Borek at 317.925.7617 or e-mail tim@dsindiana.org.

Down Syndrome Indiana Recognizes First Self-Advocate Featured Artist

On October 12, 2011, Down Syndrome Indiana named self-advocate Alissa Kahl its first Featured Artist. Kahl, 21, lives in Fishers, Indiana, where she was named "Youth of the Year" by the Fishers YMCA. Her geometrically themed oil painting is currently on display in the waiting area of the DSI office.

Alissa has participated in Best Buddies and served as a Page at the Indiana Statehouse. Aside from her work in the visual arts, Alissa enjoys the stage, participating in the play Jellybean Conspiracy and modeling in Midwest Fashion Week 2011. Her other nterests include music, movies, reading, computer, and dining out with friends. Alissa graduated from Fishers High School and currently works at both Fishers YMCA and Dog Dayz.

To nominate a self-advocate artist, e-mail tim@dsindiana.org. We welcome creative works in music, sculpture, photography, illustration, and painting.

What is a Self Advocate?

Down Syndrome Indiana (DSI) considers a self advocate to be any individual with Down syndrome, or any disability for that matter, that is actively involved in the Down syndrome community, either through DSI or some other avenue. Active involvement not only entails attendance to social events, but also includes volunteering at the DSI office or one of the many community service-oriented events. Although there is currently no age restriction, self advocates are generally 14 years of age or older for social events and 18 years or older for the business meetings.

Hands on physical fitness and goal setting workshop