Down Syndrome NSW Sign Language Workshops 2022

Presented by the amazing Lisa Dodd, this incredibly popular and highly interactive workshop which teaches approximately 50 everyday signs plus an additional 30 signs for nursery rhymes including Galumph, Kookaburra and the Rainbow Song. Usually you learn an extra 20 or so signs throughout the workshop also.
Studies show that introducing sign language as early as possible for children with Down syndrome is high beneficial for:

parents of children with Down syndrome or intellectual disability aged 0 up to 12 years
early childhood and primary school educators
grandparents and family friends

These workshops are also a great way to meet other parents in your area.

A representative from Down Syndrome NSW will be attending each workshop.

Down Syndrome NSW CEO, Emily Caska will be attending most workshops and is looking forward to meeting you and hearing how DSNSW can best support you. We are committed to our metro, regional and rural members accessing important workshops, training and support.

About Lisa Dodd: I have been using sign language for the past 23 years ever since my son, Cameron, who has Down syndrome, was born. My two daughters and I are fluent in sign language and we have been able to effectively communicate with Cameron from a very young age.

I have been teaching sign language for over 20 years and I am a trained Key word sign presenter and Auslan (Australian sign language) tutor.

Event Details:

11:00am to 2:00pm
$80pp
Light lunch included
As this is an educational workshop, we are unable to accommodate children attending.

Tuesday 18/10: Gosford (Venue: Gosford Golf Club, 22 Racecourse Rd, Gosford)
Thursday 20/10: Penrith (Venue: Kingswood Sports Club 2 Santley Cresent Kingswood)
Wednesday 26/10: Ballina (Venue: Cherry Street Sports, 68 Cherry Street Ballina)
Wednesday 2/11: Parramatta (Venue: Parramatta Leagues Club, 1 Eel place Parramatta)
Monday 7/11: Newcastle (Venue: Souths Leagues Merewether, 46 Llewellyn Street Merewether)
Friday 11/11: Sydney CBD (Venue: Castlereagh Boutique Hotel, 169 Castlereagh Street Sydney)

Should none of the above options work for you, you can also choose to attend one of our virtual workshops at the checkout. You will be provided with a Zoom Link. Our online sessions will be held on the following days:

Thursday November 3rd - 10am-12pm
Tuesday November 8th - 7pm-9pm

Payment options:

Out of pocket - pay for activity upfront. No invoice supplied and no claim to NDIS possible after the event.

NDIS Funded - A service agreement will need to be completed and emailed to us prior to the event. You will then be invoiced after the event has taken place. If no service agreement has been received then you will be invoiced for an out of pocket cost.