Columbus Area Down Syndrome Support Group

02/18/2026

🎉💙 Celebrate World Down Syndrome Day with a rockin’ Dance Party! 💙🎉

Join Down Syndrome Indiana and GiGi’s Playhouse Indianapolis on Saturday, March 21 for a fun-filled evening of dancing, connection, and celebration! ✨

Event Schedule:
• 6:00–6:30 PM – Sensory-Friendly Dance Party
• 6:30–8:00 PM – World Down Syndrome Day Dance Party

Dance the night away, strike a pose on the red carpet, enjoy crafts, cookies, drinks, and more! We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

📍 GridIron Hall – Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center
7001 W. 56th St, Indianapolis, IN 46254

👉 Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/9cbiWX5xpa

02/15/2026

As spring approaches, look for CADSSG in the community, providing information and resources at various events! Go to thearcbc.org for the latest updates.

02/09/2026

Join NDSS' webinar highlighting 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘚𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘭 𝘵𝘰 𝘈𝘥𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘥: 𝘈 𝘎𝘶𝘪𝘥𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘍𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘴 & 𝘊𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴, a resource designed to help individuals with Down syndrome and their families navigate the shift from school to adulthood.

📝 This webinar will highlight key resources in healthcare, education, employment, and community life, while emphasizing the importance of early planning and self-advocacy. Participants will gain practical insights to help young adults build the skills, support, and confidence needed for a successful, self-directed transition.

This webinar is free and will be recorded and sent to registrants, but registration is required! Register today at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_QSb7r_kwQa-4XtXcShAoHA #/registration

02/07/2026

02/02/2026

Email info@thearcbc.org for questions. 💙

01/28/2026

We got 14" at my house! ❄️ $14 donated ❄️❄️❄️ www.thearcbc.org

01/27/2026

Get ready for an unforgettable day of music and movement at Always Ready for Chocolate, featuring special guest performers!

Enjoy a live performance by the Amanda Webb Band, a Southern Indiana Blues Society People’s Choice Award–recognized group from Brown County, IN.

You’ll also be energized by The Arc of Jackson County Shake Down Dancers, bringing high energy, joy, and spirit to the stage.

This event celebrates talent, community, and inclusion—don’t miss this exciting entertainment lineup!

01/13/2026

We have a few spots left for this free art class FRIDAY 🎨 👩‍🎨

Calling all Self Advocates of Bartholomew County ages 14 and older.

Join us for Always Ready for Chocolate Art Classes, a fun and creative community art experience. Participants will have the opportunity to create artwork that will be featured and sold at the upcoming Always Ready for Chocolate event art sale.

Classes will be held January 16 and January 23 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm at The Arc, 2060 Doctors Park Drive.

RSVP wendy.kirts@thearcbc.org

Limit of 20 participants ● Self-Advocates only for this class as the art is advertised as being created by self advocates ● Support staff, friends, or family welcome to attend