DSAF "Shooting Stars" Program
This pilot program is an offshoot from the Stars Tent at the Step Up Walk. The Stars Tent highlights all the accomplishments of our membership by displaying Bios within the tent. Individuals with Down syndrome make us all realize and appreciate that the smallest accomplishments are HUGE that others may take for granted - whether it is climbing a step for the first time, playing the Baritone in a marching band, or reading a book. As an extension of our Stars Bios, which sit static on the walls of the tent, we created the "Shooting Stars" concept to allow a group of volunteer college students to follow the DSAF Stars outside the tent and into their lives during the morning of the walk. Through text, quotes, and pictures, we hope that this accurately captures the heart-warming magic that is the Step Up Walk!
Please follow this Blog of the 6 Groups of NSSLHA (Nebraska Student Speech-Language and Hearing Association) members from UNL, accompanied by their candid photographs. Additional photographs are also included.
Overall view from NSSLHA members from UNL:
We all really enjoyed this day. It is such a great way to raise awareness and support for those families that have children with Down Syndrome. Children with Down Syndrome are just like you and me. It was evident that day. We were all affected by the parents' and children's responses to us. They were very open, supportive, and loving. It was exciting to see how many people were at this awesome event to show their support. It was an honor to be apart of it and can't wait for next year!!
This pilot program is an offshoot from the Stars Tent at the Step Up Walk. The Stars Tent highlights all the accomplishments of our membership by displaying Bios within the tent. Individuals with Down syndrome make us all realize and appreciate that the smallest accomplishments are HUGE that others may take for granted - whether it is climbing a step for the first time, playing the Baritone in a marching band, or reading a book. As an extension of our Stars Bios, which sit static on the walls of the tent, we created the "Shooting Stars" concept to allow a group of volunteer college students to follow the DSAF Stars outside the tent and into their lives during the morning of the walk. Through text, quotes, and pictures, we hope that this accurately captures the heart-warming magic that is the Step Up Walk!
Please follow this Blog of the 6 Groups of NSSLHA (Nebraska Student Speech-Language and Hearing Association) members from UNL, accompanied by their candid photographs. Additional photographs are also included.
Overall view from NSSLHA members from UNL:
We all really enjoyed this day. It is such a great way to raise awareness and support for those families that have children with Down Syndrome. Children with Down Syndrome are just like you and me. It was evident that day. We were all affected by the parents' and children's responses to us. They were very open, supportive, and loving. It was exciting to see how many people were at this awesome event to show their support. It was an honor to be apart of it and can't wait for next year!!
- "We've been coming since it has started. The kids insist on coming early so they can get in lots of time with all the fun activities. It is a great day for our family."
- "I love seeing all the kids!"
- Mary O.- "The kids are so beautiful and I love seeing all these moments captured with pictures."
- Another family says,"We've been coming here a long time."
- One little boy- Ryan, "I love the String Beans and the cotton candy!"
- Michelle N.- "It's very overwhelming. Oh my gosh, just seeing all the people who come out for it is my favorite!"
- Kate G.-- "I love seeing all the other families gathered here."
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