Our sensory friendly Special Needs Screenings present movies with the lights up, the volume low, and moving around, talking, and even dancing in the aisles is welcome. Special Needs Screenings are shown at 11:00am at all SMG locations unless noted otherwise. Tickets are free for all attendees and available at the Box Office only. Parental guidance is suggested.
Our sensory friendly Special Needs Screenings present movies with the lights up, the volume low, and moving around, talking, and even dancing in the aisles is welcome. Special Needs Screenings are shown at 11:00am at all SMG locations unless noted otherwise. Tickets are free for all attendees and available at the Box Office only. Parental guidance is suggested.
Our sensory friendly Special Needs Screenings present movies with the lights up, the volume low, and moving around, talking, and even dancing in the aisles is welcome. Special Needs Screenings are shown at 11:00am at all SMG locations unless noted otherwise. Tickets are free for all attendees and available at the Box Office only. Parental guidance is suggested.
Our sensory friendly Special Needs Screenings present movies with the lights up, the volume low, and moving around, talking, and even dancing in the aisles is welcome. Special Needs Screenings are shown at 11:00am at all SMG locations unless noted otherwise. Tickets are free for all attendees and available at the Box Office only. Parental guidance is suggested.
Our sensory friendly Special Needs Screenings present movies with the lights up, the volume low, and moving around, talking, and even dancing in the aisles is welcome. Special Needs Screenings are shown at 11:00am at all SMG locations unless noted otherwise. Tickets are free for all attendees and available at the Box Office only. Parental guidance is suggested.
Our sensory friendly Special Needs Screenings present movies with the lights up, the volume low, and moving around, talking, and even dancing in the aisles is welcome. Special Needs Screenings are shown at 11:00am at all SMG locations. Tickets are free for all attendees and available at the Box Office only. Parental guidance is suggested.
Our sensory friendly Special Needs Screenings present movies with the lights up, the volume low, and moving around, talking, and even dancing in the aisles is welcome. Special Needs Screenings are shown at 11:00 am at all SMG locations unless noted otherwise. Tickets are free for all attendees and available at the Box Office only. Parental guidance is suggested.
One of our very own self-advocates, Samantha Rozinsky, was cast in her first semi-professional musical theatre production. She will be in Music Man with Garland Summer Musicals in June 16-25, 2023. They are offering a special cast price for anyone that would like to come see the show.
Our sensory friendly Special Needs Screenings present movies with the lights up, the volume low, and moving around, talking, and even dancing in the aisles is welcome. Special Needs Screenings are shown at 11:00 am at all SMG locations unless noted otherwise. Tickets are free for all attendees and available at the Box Office only. Parental guidance is suggested.
ATTENTION all parents and guardians of special needs children and adults!
Join us June 3rd from 12 - 2PM at SMTF Dallas for the chance to speak to our fitness on fitness, nutrition, mobility, rehabilitation and recovery.
Our sensory friendly Special Needs Screenings present movies with the lights up, the volume low, and moving around, talking, and even dancing in the aisles is welcome. Special Needs Screenings are shown at 12:00pm at all SMG locations unless noted otherwise. Tickets are free for all attendees and available at the Box Office only. Parental guidance is suggested.
Ballet North Texas will present A Midsummer Night's Dream this weekend!
Did you know that one of BNT's missions is to provide ballet in an environment where everyone can feel safe and enjoy the show. Sensory Friendly show will be Saturday, May 6 matinee at 2pm. Get your tickets here: https://www.balletnorthtexas.org/a-midsummer-nights-dream...
SMG is offering another SNS of “Super Mario Bros” this coming Saturday 4/29 at select locations noted and at 11:00 am not the usual Noon and IMPORTANT to note in social posts. Tickets will be made available at the BOX OFFICE ONLY after 4pm Tuesday to avoid a wait on Saturday (Most theaters don’t open until 2:30 on weekdays.)
Join Heroes United FC, November 10th, for a night of soccer at UTD! Students from UTD have created a program, Heroes United FC, that allows individuals with Down syndrome to enjoy the game of soccer. This soccer night is intended for ages 13+. Please arrive between 5:40- 6:00 pm to be paired up with a volunteer. Click here to sign up- https://forms.gle/xkQL6o4LpFUKcQgf9
Schedule:
5:40-6:00: Drop off self-advocate/pairing with volunteers
6:00-6:15: Warm up
6:15-6:55: Drills
6:55-7:00: Hydration break
7:00-7:30: Scrimmage
Players should not bring cleats, and therefore shin guards are not necessary either. The DSG will not be attending this Soccer Camp, all questions should be directed to Zaid at heroesunitedfc@gmail.com.
NDSS Adult Summit: On the Road is a series of three one-day conferences taking place in cities across the country during 2022. Each conference will focus on a specific phase in the life of an adult with Down syndrome.
Join for any or all of the conferences to connect with the community and learn valuable information about adulthood and aging from our expert speakers. Conference content will be available live with the purchase of a virtual ticket and can be viewed after the events with the purchase of any ticket.
1st Conference
Co-host: Down Syndrome Association of Jacksonville
Where: Jacksonville, FL (Virtual Options)
When: March 4-5, 2022
Focus Area: Senior Years (40+)
2nd Conference
Co-host: Down Syndrome Indiana
Where: Indianapolis, Indiana
When: June 11, 2022
Focus Area: Transition into Adulthood
3rd Conference
Co-host: Down Syndrome Guild of Dallas
Where: Dallas, TX
When: Summer/Fall 2022
Focus Area: Young Adults (20s and 30s)
Presented by Dr. Lina Patel, PsyD, and Dr. Deborah Fidler, PhD. Full Bios.
In this session, Drs. Fidler and Patel will explain how executive function (thinking skills like working memory, flexibility, problem solving, and inhibition) impact a person’s ability to learn and navigate daily activities in home, school, and work environments. They will also review the latest research on patterns of executive function strengths and challenges in people with Down syndrome. Take home recommendations will be discussed throughout the presentation, along with strategies for strengthening executive function skills in daily routines and activities.
This presentation is hosted by the GLOBAL Down Syndrome Foundation and is presented at no charge for GLOBAL members and $10 for non-members.
