{"product_id":"monthly-social-self-advocacy-group-adults-with-down-syndrome-21","title":"Monthly Social \u0026 Self-Advocacy Group — Adults with Down Syndrome (21+)","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA warm, welcoming monthly gathering where adults with Down syndrome can connect, make friends, and have their voices heard. The London Down Syndrome Association is piloting this new program for adults aged 21 and older — a regular, friendly place to belong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAcross four monthly evenings, participants spend time together, share how their month has gone, choose their own group activities, and help shape what the group does. The group is co-led by self-advocates — adults with Down syndrome themselves — so peer leadership and belonging are built in from the start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEach participant is warmly welcomed to attend alongside a family member, caregiver, or support person.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis pilot program is made possible with funding from the Canadian Down Syndrome Society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProgram details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWho it's for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adults with Down syndrome, age 21 and older\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhen:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thursday evenings, 6:00–8:00 PM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDates:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 22, November 26, December 17, and January 21\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhere:\u003c\/strong\u003e L'Arche London, 4448 Colonel Talbot Rd, London\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCost:\u003c\/strong\u003e Free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupport:\u003c\/strong\u003e Please attend with a caregiver or support person. Need help getting there? We can assist with transportation — just ask.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to register\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEmail us at \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@ldsa.ca\"\u003einfo@ldsa.ca\u003c\/a\u003e with the participant's name and the dates you'd like to attend, and we'll take care of the rest. Questions are always welcome.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"London Down Syndrome Association","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49228356386913,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/0123\/3761\/files\/LDSA_program_banner_square.png?v=1791391889","url":"https:\/\/ldsa.ca\/products\/monthly-social-self-advocacy-group-adults-with-down-syndrome-21","provider":"London Down Syndrome Association","version":"1.0","type":"link"}