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What's New at DSAH!

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The DSAH 2008 Calendars are now available and they are beautiful!

The calendars are priced to sell at only $10 each!

Buy one today for yourself and take several to give as gifts!

The calendars my be ordered on-line or purchased at the monthly meetings!

Click here to download Calendar Order Form

2008 Down Syndrome Assoc. of Houston Calendar
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From The Membership Chair

A warm welcome to all our new members and big thanks to all those who have renewed their memberships.

PLEASE HELP US GET THE WORD OUT...CALL A FRIEND AND LET THEM KNOW! Memberships are welcome throughout the year.

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If you are interested in volunteering for a DSAH committee or board position, please contact Angela Hankins via e mail angela.hankins@gmail.com

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The Down Syndrome Clinic of Houston is in need of qualified volunteers.

Volunteer Job Description:

*Greet families as they arrive in clinic.
*Provide emotional and informational support to families, sharing personal experiences with raising a child with Down syndrome as appropriate.
*Provide information about the Down Syndrome Association of Houston and facilitate membership applications
*Manage and orient families to Down syndrome resource library

Availability: Monday mornings, 8am - 12pm.

Prior to beginning work, all volunteers will be required to complete a Texas Children's Hospital orientation (12:30 - 2:30pm on a Saturday, future orientation dates TBA), an interview with a volunteer coordinator, a health screen and a TB test. A background check will also be conducted.

If you are interested in volunteering or would like more information, please contact Jennie Chung, LMSW at 832.822.3419.