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Newsletter
Elliott Grant
Written by mother, Theresa Grant
Elliott Hamilton Grant was the family name we
had chosen before he was born. Everyone
remarked that it was a noble name and that of
a future President for sure.
Little did we know that Elliott was to be born with a diagnosis of Down
syndrome. It was not what we expected but we are a better family
because of it! Elliott is 17 years old and is a sophomore at Reno High
School. Elliott thrives in regular class (73% of his day) and especially in
Junior ROTC. The Colonel in ROTC has made sure that Elliott is treated with
respect and in a friendly manner (just like the other cadets) and is part of
every ROTC event. Elliott especially loves his ROTC uniform which is very
similar to his Dad's Army National Guard uniform.
Elliott recently interviewed and was hired to work
at Trader Joe's in Reno. The manager believed in
and liked him so much that he hired him
right away. Elliott has become part of the friendly
gang at TJ's and we are thrilled that he is part of
a wonderful company.
Elliott loves parades, movies, musicals, dancing, books, and giving
speeches. He dislikes loud noises, big flowers and drooping ivy plants.
Even though we are always working on academics, he will never be at
the level of his peers. However, he has wonderful strengths such as a great
memory, his health, good manners, and his empathy toward others. Elliott
wants to get married and drive when he grows up.
Although Elliott will never be President, he was put on this earth for a
special reason and to be a special part of people's lives. Just like
everyone.
DSNNN Updates!
Board Meeting
November 10, 2014
5:45 pm- 7:45 pm
UNR Redfield Campus Room 223
18600 Wedge Parkway
Reno, NV 89511
Club 21's Going Bowling!
Friday, November 21st, 2014
Coconut Bowl
1855 E. Lincoln Way
Sparks, NV 89434
5:00 pm- 7:00 pm
RSVP Here!
November SibShop
Saturday, November 22nd,2014
10:00 AM- 2:00 PM
The Church of Jesus Christ of Day Saints
1095 Golconda Dr, Reno, NV 89509
RSVP Here!
Holiday Party!
Club 21 and Best Buddies are collaborating for a grand Holiday Party at
Renown's Mack Auditorium!
December 12, 2014
5:30 pm- 8:30 pm
Renown Medical Health Center Mack Auditorium
Bring your favorite holiday dish or dessert and join us for games, dancing,
karaoke and much more!
RSVP Here!
January Family Support Group
January 8th, 2014
5:45 pm- 7:30 pm
Nevada Early Intervention Services (N.E.I.S.)
2667 Enterprise Dr., Reno, 89512
Go to Event Calendar
Thank you, Shaw Middle
School!
Shaw Middle School in Spanish Springs
Nevada had a spectacular fundraiser in
honor of Down syndrome and the DSNNN.
They called it "The Chicken Dance
Challenge" and they raised $1,156.53! Our
community is the best!!! Check out the
video to see their sweet dance moves!
A big thank you to Matt Munley and Shaw
Middle School's Leadership Class for
hosting such a wonderful event. The
DSNNN families appreciate your support!
TAKE ACTION
Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act
Its on the verge of passing thanks to the National Down Syndrome Society
(NDSS)! Over 85% of the entire US Congress supports the ABLE Act with 74
cosponsors in the Senate and 381 cosponsors in the House.
The United States Senate Committee on Finance
published a press release on September 19th, 2014
outlining a path forward for the ABLE Act by
reaching a policy agreement that will serve as the
foundation for its passage in November. If this
landmark legislation passes, it will help people with Down syndrome and other
disabilities have a more enriched quality of life and aspire to be inspired!
Read more here.
SUPPORTER SPOTLIGHT
Best Buddies Nevada
Best Buddies Nevada is dedicated to creating a volunteer movement for
one-to-one friendships, integrated employment and leadership
development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Since opening its Reno office in June of 2013, Best Buddies has
launched over ten friendship clubs in middle and high
schools throughout Northern Nevada, in addition to a
very active chapter at the University of Nevada, Reno.
Participants with and without intellectual and
developmental disabilities are matched into mutually
enriching, one-to-one friendships based on common
age and interests. Together with the Northern
Nevada community, Best Buddies seeks to end social
isolation and open eyes to see how special each person truly is.
To learn more about Best Buddies, call (775) 829-2268 or email the School
Program Manager, Drew McGregor here!.
9th Annual Buddy Walk & Fun Fair Recap!
Our 9th Annual Buddy Walk & Fun Fair photos are now on
Facebook! Click Here to see the day's festivities and team
pictures.
Questions?
Down Syndrome Network of Northern Nevada
(775) 828-5159
DSNNNinfo@gmail.com
www.DSNNN.org
Forward this email
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November Newsletter!

  • 1. November Newsletter Elliott Grant Written by mother, Theresa Grant Elliott Hamilton Grant was the family name we had chosen before he was born. Everyone remarked that it was a noble name and that of a future President for sure. Little did we know that Elliott was to be born with a diagnosis of Down syndrome. It was not what we expected but we are a better family because of it! Elliott is 17 years old and is a sophomore at Reno High School. Elliott thrives in regular class (73% of his day) and especially in Junior ROTC. The Colonel in ROTC has made sure that Elliott is treated with respect and in a friendly manner (just like the other cadets) and is part of every ROTC event. Elliott especially loves his ROTC uniform which is very similar to his Dad's Army National Guard uniform. Elliott recently interviewed and was hired to work at Trader Joe's in Reno. The manager believed in and liked him so much that he hired him right away. Elliott has become part of the friendly gang at TJ's and we are thrilled that he is part of a wonderful company. Elliott loves parades, movies, musicals, dancing, books, and giving speeches. He dislikes loud noises, big flowers and drooping ivy plants. Even though we are always working on academics, he will never be at the level of his peers. However, he has wonderful strengths such as a great memory, his health, good manners, and his empathy toward others. Elliott wants to get married and drive when he grows up. Although Elliott will never be President, he was put on this earth for a special reason and to be a special part of people's lives. Just like everyone.
  • 2. DSNNN Updates! Board Meeting November 10, 2014 5:45 pm- 7:45 pm UNR Redfield Campus Room 223 18600 Wedge Parkway Reno, NV 89511 Club 21's Going Bowling! Friday, November 21st, 2014 Coconut Bowl 1855 E. Lincoln Way Sparks, NV 89434 5:00 pm- 7:00 pm RSVP Here! November SibShop Saturday, November 22nd,2014 10:00 AM- 2:00 PM The Church of Jesus Christ of Day Saints 1095 Golconda Dr, Reno, NV 89509 RSVP Here! Holiday Party! Club 21 and Best Buddies are collaborating for a grand Holiday Party at Renown's Mack Auditorium! December 12, 2014 5:30 pm- 8:30 pm Renown Medical Health Center Mack Auditorium Bring your favorite holiday dish or dessert and join us for games, dancing, karaoke and much more! RSVP Here! January Family Support Group January 8th, 2014 5:45 pm- 7:30 pm Nevada Early Intervention Services (N.E.I.S.) 2667 Enterprise Dr., Reno, 89512 Go to Event Calendar
  • 3. Thank you, Shaw Middle School! Shaw Middle School in Spanish Springs Nevada had a spectacular fundraiser in honor of Down syndrome and the DSNNN. They called it "The Chicken Dance Challenge" and they raised $1,156.53! Our community is the best!!! Check out the video to see their sweet dance moves! A big thank you to Matt Munley and Shaw Middle School's Leadership Class for hosting such a wonderful event. The DSNNN families appreciate your support! TAKE ACTION Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act Its on the verge of passing thanks to the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS)! Over 85% of the entire US Congress supports the ABLE Act with 74 cosponsors in the Senate and 381 cosponsors in the House. The United States Senate Committee on Finance published a press release on September 19th, 2014 outlining a path forward for the ABLE Act by reaching a policy agreement that will serve as the foundation for its passage in November. If this landmark legislation passes, it will help people with Down syndrome and other disabilities have a more enriched quality of life and aspire to be inspired! Read more here. SUPPORTER SPOTLIGHT Best Buddies Nevada Best Buddies Nevada is dedicated to creating a volunteer movement for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Since opening its Reno office in June of 2013, Best Buddies has
  • 4. launched over ten friendship clubs in middle and high schools throughout Northern Nevada, in addition to a very active chapter at the University of Nevada, Reno. Participants with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities are matched into mutually enriching, one-to-one friendships based on common age and interests. Together with the Northern Nevada community, Best Buddies seeks to end social isolation and open eyes to see how special each person truly is. To learn more about Best Buddies, call (775) 829-2268 or email the School Program Manager, Drew McGregor here!. 9th Annual Buddy Walk & Fun Fair Recap! Our 9th Annual Buddy Walk & Fun Fair photos are now on Facebook! Click Here to see the day's festivities and team pictures.
  • 5. Questions? Down Syndrome Network of Northern Nevada (775) 828-5159 DSNNNinfo@gmail.com www.DSNNN.org Forward this email This email was sent to dsnnninfo@gmail.com by nancydsnnn@icloud.com | Update Profile/Email Address | Rapid removal with SafeUnsubscribe™ | Privacy Policy. Down Syndrome Network of Northern Nevada | 316 California Avenue #436 | Reno | NV | 89509