Buddy Up Fitness™ is an ongoing fitness opportunity designed specifically for individuals with Down syndrome. Warrior Class are open to ages 5-11 and Champion Class are for ages 12 and older. Buddy volunteers are also available to help each individual reach their fullest potential.
The Dallas location of iCan Dance has been CANCELLED; however, we invite you to join us for iCan Dance McKinney, TX, the week of June 8-12. Learn more and register at 🔗 ICAN DANCE MCKINNEY.
The Dallas Stars Rookie program is a FREE 4-week program for athletes of all abilities, including those with intellectual, emotional, and physical disabilities interested in playing the game of hockey. Each SATURDAY athletes are provided with all equipment necessary for a fun and safe experience. Trained coaches and volunteers will help your child begin their path toward a cool and exciting new activity.
The Dallas Stars Rookie program is a FREE 4-week program for athletes of all abilities, including those with intellectual, emotional, and physical disabilities interested in playing the game of hockey. Each SATURDAY athletes are provided with all equipment necessary for a fun and safe experience. Trained coaches and volunteers will help your child begin their path toward a cool and exciting new activity.
Dads are invited to join us for an evening of food, fellowship, and hands-on learning at our BBQ Masterclass experience with Backyard Pitmasters! Whether you're a seasoned pitmaster or just getting started with backyard grilling, this interactive class offers something for everyone.
The Dallas Buddy Walk® is the signature fundraising and awareness event for the Down Syndrome Guild of Dallas bringing together more than 5,000 individuals with Down syndrome, their family members, and community supporters annually. The event features family-friendly activities like inflatables, music, games, face painting, vendor booths, and more for kids and adults alike. The event also includes an awareness walk that celebrates the abilities and accomplishments of all individuals with Down syndrome.
Buddy Up Pickleball™ is a 60-minute pickleball program specifically created for individuals with Down syndrome ages 12 and older. Buddy volunteers are partnered with Athletes to provide support, reinforce instruction, and develop friendships. No pickleball experience required.
The Dallas Stars Rookie program is a FREE 4-week program for athletes of all abilities, including those with intellectual, emotional, and physical disabilities interested in playing the game of hockey. Each SATURDAY athletes are provided with all equipment necessary for a fun and safe experience. Trained coaches and volunteers will help your child begin their path toward a cool and exciting new activity.
Buddy Up Fitness™ is an ongoing fitness opportunity designed specifically for individuals with Down syndrome. Warrior Class are open to ages 5-11 and Champion Class are for ages 12 and older. Buddy volunteers are also available to help each individual reach their fullest potential.
Buddy Up Pickleball™ is a 60-minute pickleball program specifically created for individuals with Down syndrome ages 12 and older. Buddy volunteers are partnered with Athletes to provide support, reinforce instruction, and develop friendships. No pickleball experience required.
The Dallas Stars Rookie program is a FREE 4-week program for athletes of all abilities, including those with intellectual, emotional, and physical disabilities interested in playing the game of hockey. Each SATURDAY athletes are provided with all equipment necessary for a fun and safe experience. Trained coaches and volunteers will help your child begin their path toward a cool and exciting new activity.
Your son or daughter with Down syndrome will be the central focus of DSG's half page ad in the Dallas Cowboys Official Team Yearbook! This coffee table-quality collectible is available in-stadium at every home game, sent to season ticket holders, and distributed at team stores and events throughout the season, making it a keepsake fans return to all year long.
Win this raffle and your child's face will be seen by tens of thousands of avid Cowboys fans in one of the most iconic publications in American sports. This package also includes 4 mid-level tickets to a mutually agreed upon standard home game.
iCan Shine's iCan Swim program teaches individuals with disabilities (ages 3 and up) the basics of water safety and independent movement in the water. Each swimmer has unique goals, from water exploration and safety to learning to swim or preparing for a swim team like Special Olympics or Paralympics. Goals are achieved in a safe, inclusive, and fun environment with volunteer support.
Buddy Up Fitness™ is an ongoing fitness opportunity designed specifically for individuals with Down syndrome. Warrior Class are open to ages 5-11 and Champion Class are for ages 12 and older. Buddy volunteers are also available to help each individual reach their fullest potential.
Buddy Up Pickleball™ is a 60-minute pickleball program specifically created for individuals with Down syndrome ages 12 and older. Buddy volunteers are partnered with Athletes to provide support, reinforce instruction, and develop friendships. No pickleball experience required.
Buddy Up Fitness™ is an ongoing fitness opportunity designed specifically for individuals with Down syndrome. Warrior Class are open to ages 5-11 and Champion Class are for ages 12 and older. Buddy volunteers are also available to help each individual reach their fullest potential.
We invite individuals with Down syndrome ages 5–17 and their families to join us for a fun-filled pool party at the Tom Muehlenbeck Recreation Center!
Buddy Up Pickleball™ is a 60-minute pickleball program specifically created for individuals with Down syndrome ages 12 and older. Buddy volunteers are partnered with Athletes to provide support, reinforce instruction, and develop friendships. No pickleball experience required.
iCan Shine uses customized adapted equipment, trained professionals and volunteers. With 75 minutes of instruction over 5 days, approximately 80% of riders learn to ride a conventional bicycle independently by the end of camp. The remaining 20% often make great progress towards that goal.
To be eligible to enroll, riders must: be at least eight years old; have a disability; be able to walk without an assistive device such as a walker or cane; be able to side-step quickly to both sides; have a minimum inseam measurement of 20 inches from the floor; and weigh no more than 220 pounds.
Buddy Up Fitness™ is an ongoing fitness opportunity designed specifically for individuals with Down syndrome. Warrior Class are open to ages 5-11 and Champion Class are for ages 12 and older. Buddy volunteers are also available to help each individual reach their fullest potential.
Buddy Up Pickleball™ is a 60-minute pickleball program specifically created for individuals with Down syndrome ages 12 and older. Buddy volunteers are partnered with Athletes to provide support, reinforce instruction, and develop friendships. No pickleball experience required.
Buddy Up Fitness™ is an ongoing fitness opportunity designed specifically for individuals with Down syndrome. Warrior Class are open to ages 5-11 and Champion Class are for ages 12 and older. Buddy volunteers are also available to help each individual reach their fullest potential.
Buddy Up Pickleball™ is a 60-minute pickleball program specifically created for individuals with Down syndrome ages 12 and older. Buddy volunteers are partnered with Athletes to provide support, reinforce instruction, and develop friendships. No pickleball experience required.
iCan Dance uses a specialized instructional program, along with trained staff and dedicated volunteers, to enable individuals with disabilities to learn a formal dance routine. Dancers attend one session each day for five consecutive days, where they learn choreography while being accompanied, supported, and encouraged by volunteer buddies. In addition to learning the routine, each dancer has the opportunity for self-expression as they form a unique team with their volunteer and showcase their individual personality and style.
Every Note Belongs is a sensory-friendly classical music concert hosted by the Down Syndrome Guild of Dallas. Conducted by Shira Samuels-Shragg, this intimate performance will feature selections from Peter and the Wolf, performed by musicians from the Dallas Symphony Orchestra.
The Down Syndrome Guild invites you to join us for the annual DSG Family Picnic. Families will enjoy a fun-filled day at the The Southern Cross Ranch. The event includes lunch, petting zoo, fishing ponds, playground, balloon artists, face painting, bounce house, rock climbing wall, pedal boats, sports fields, games, dj, swimming pool, and more.
Join us for our Moms Night Out as we gather for a restorative Sound Bath experience designed to help you relax, reset, and recharge. During this immersive session, you’ll be guided into deep rest through calming sound vibrations that support stress relief and nervous system restoration.
Join us for the 7th Annual DMG Crawfish Boil & Picnic, held in honor of Exzayvian “X-Man” Lujan. All proceeds benefit the Down Syndrome Guild of Dallas.
In honor of the 2026 Dallas Buddy Walk® this October, DSG families and supporters are invited to join us for a night at the ballpark. Families can get a sneak peek of our Buddy Walk® venue while watching the Frisco Rough Riders take on the Tulsa Drillers. Representatives from the Down Syndrome Guild will be throwing out the ceremonial first pitch, and kids are invited to run the bases after the game.
Families and friends are invited to join us at STIX Icehouse in McKinney as we celebrate World Down Syndrome Day with a fun, family-friendly taco night!
Space is limited, so tickets must be purchased in advance. To ensure we stay within venue capacity, every person attending must have a ticket, regardless of whether they plan to eat.
2026 World Down Syndrome Day Classroom Kits are coming soon! WDSD Classroom kits are FREE kits for educators in the DFW area with a student with Down syndrome in their classroom or school to help them celebrate and raise awareness about Down syndrome. Thanks to a generous donor, shipping has been covered this year.
Buddy Up Fitness™ is an ongoing fitness opportunity designed specifically for individuals with Down syndrome. Warrior Class are open to ages 5-11 and Champion Class are for ages 12 and older. Buddy volunteers are also available to help each individual reach their fullest potential.
One-day conference with specialized tracks focusing on topics related to early childhood, school age, and transition through adulthood. The conference also features sessions for self-advocates with Down syndrome ages 18 and older and sessions in Spanish.
Buddy Up Fitness™ is an ongoing fitness opportunity designed specifically for individuals with Down syndrome. Warrior Class are open to ages 5-11 and Champion Class are for ages 12 and older. Buddy volunteers are also available to help each individual reach their fullest potential.
Cistercian Preparatory School invites DSG teens and young adults ages 14-22 to the Lejeune Luau. The dance will involve fun decorations, music, light snacks, games, and peer buddies from Cistercian and its sister schools.
Buddy Up Pickleball™ is a 60-minute pickleball program specifically created for individuals with Down syndrome ages 12 and older. Buddy volunteers are partnered with Athletes to provide support, reinforce instruction, and develop friendships. No pickleball experience required.
