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October 2020

October Down Syndrome Awareness Month-Day 31!

By BGCDSO Families, Events
Day 31 of October National Down Syndrome Awareness Month! We are celebrating people with Down syndrome by sharing our local individuals with Down syndrome every day this month with their stories. Help spread awareness, acceptance, and meaningful inclusion in schools and community!??
Kysean was so excited, he was able to vote. He turned 18 on June 20, 2020. We registered him right a way so that he could vote. Everyday he was checking the mailbox for his voters card. Kysean was so excited when he received voters card. He was showing his voters card to all of the family and friends. He went as far as vocing his concerns that if you don’t vote no changes will be made.
This is from his teacher “Patrice Wilson”:
Kysean is the self-proclaimed “King of Hallandale High School”. He is a member of Hallandale’s Best Buddies program. Kysean can often be seen lending a helping hand to his peers and staff. He is very welcoming and friendly to new students and likes to ease their fears about being in a new environment. He is the life of any party and is often leading dance battles during lunch and socializing with all students. Kysean has become an integral part of the school’s coffee shop. He greet customers (mainly staff) and can be counted on to secure tips. Kysean is very positive and inspirational to all he encounters.
Yoli Garcia-Thompson

Fall Fundraiser Benefiting Broward Gold Coast Down Syndrome with Pampered Chef!

By Fundraising
Thank you, Teresa Terry for supporting Broward Gold Coast Down Syndrome Organization!??
“WE COULDN’T WALK, BUT WE CAN STILL HELP!”
Make that list! Holiday cooking and baking time is here, gift giving time is upon us! Shop and support our wonderful Broward Gold Coast Down Syndrome Organization!
So much has changed over the last several months, Broward Gold Coast Down Syndrome Org. mission has not. Let’s show our support!
FREE gift with $80+ purchase!
Pampered Chef will donate 10% of guest sales beginning at $200 in sales. It jumps to 15% when sales reach $600! Pampered Chef will also donate $3 for every party scheduled during this one! So let’s get shopping!! Want to party? Let’s get you on my party calendar!
(message through Facebook or text me at 954.816.3810)

To the Facebook group for fun and product info:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/441362406848150

October Down Syndrome Awareness Month-Day 29!

By BGCDSO Families, Events
Day 29 of October National Down Syndrome Awareness Month! We are celebrating people with Down syndrome by sharing our local individuals with Down syndrome every day this month with their stories. Help spread awareness, acceptance, and meaningful inclusion in schools and community!??
Hi my name is Nicholas! I am 15 years old and I love to play baseball, soccer and basketball! My favorite game is roblox and I am always ready to help another kid with a smile on my face. I also love playing with my dog, Teddy!
Henriette da Cunha

October Down Syndrome Awareness Month-Day 28!

By BGCDSO Families, Events

Day 28 of October National Down Syndrome Awareness Month! We are celebrating people with Down syndrome by sharing our local individuals with Down syndrome every day this month with their stories. Help spread awareness, acceptance, and meaningful inclusion in schools and community!

My name is Keyshla and I’m 22yrs old. I love to exercise, do crossword puzzles and listen to music. I work at Publix and enjoy assisting people.
Wanda Lopez
#downsyndromeawarenessmonth
#stepup4dowmsyndrome
#inclusioniskey
#theluckyfew

October Down Syndrome Awareness Month-Day 27!

By BGCDSO Families, Events
Day 27 of October National Down Syndrome Awareness Month! We are celebrating people with Down syndrome by sharing our local individuals with Down syndrome every day this month with their stories. Help spread awareness, acceptance, and meaningful inclusion in schools and community!??
This is Gustavo, he is now 13 years old. Extremely active and happy boy that Always gives 110% on everything that he does. Gustavo is a great swimmer, he is part of the SoFLO team in Pembroke Pines, he plays violin, practices yoga, practices Capoeira, and if he had extra time, he would love to practice to Basketball. It was up to him, the day should have 36 hours, so he would have time to practice basketball and dance.
Marly Magalhaes

i EXTRA love you Facebook Live-October 27th

By BGCDSO Families, Community Events, Events, Fundraising

If you missed the virtual exhibition, we will be going live on Facebook this Tuesday, October 27 at 2pm ✨ we will talk about the project, Down syndrome awareness, an update on Broward Gold Coast Down Syndrome Org. and share the beautiful 2020 portraits!

October Down Syndrome Awareness Month-Day 26!

By BGCDSO Families, Events
Day 26 of October National Down Syndrome Awareness Month! We are celebrating people with Down syndrome by sharing our local individuals with Down syndrome every day this month with their stories. Help spread awareness, acceptance, and meaningful inclusion in schools and community!??
Jade is 19 and lives to dance. She loves TicTok and has a lot of dance videos on there. She likes to model and have fun! She has danced on stage at the ARC Broward Pageant. She graduated in June and is taking job training classes.
Christine Swanson

5 Must Know Reasons Parents Should Create a Plan for Their 18 Year Old & Minor Children!

By Community Events
Join us Friday, October 30 at 12:30 PM
5 Must Know Reasons
Parents Should Create a Plan for Their 18 Year Old
(Healthy or Special Needs) & Minor Children
  • Learn why parents of an adult child can no longer make medical or financial decisions for them at age 18.
  • Receive valuable tips on how to protect your adult child from a guardianship if they become incapacitated due to an accident or illness.
  • Gain valuable insight on designating a guardian and healthcare surrogate for your minor age child.
  • Discover the tools of guardian advocate and guardianship so you can make decisions for your child with special needs.
Register today at www.fl-elderlaw.com   
Presenter: Stephanie Schneider
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Stephanie Schneider is board certified by The Florida Bar and a former Chair of The Florida Bar’s Elder Law Section. During her many years of service on the Executive Committee of the Elder Law Section, Stephanie was instrumental in advocating and educating legislators about elder issues. She was the 110th attorney to be certified nationally by the National Elder Law Foundation in 1997. She became board certified in Elder Law by the Florida Bar in 1998.