Bakersfield Buddy Walk

05/16/2026

Friendly reminder from Grace 🩵

05/02/2026

The Ethan Saylor Memorial Scholarship is here to help make your dreams happen!

Want to rent a limo and treat your friends to a fun evening? See your favorite band live? Box seats at a favorite sporting event? Whatever your passion is, this scholarship is for YOU. Apply by May 22 at ndss.org/ethan-saylor-memorial-scholarship

04/27/2026

04/16/2026

Donate today to H.E.A.R.T.S. Connection using QR Code. Platform is open now through May 5, 2026.

04/01/2026

FROM: Courageous Kids Climbing
BAKERSFIELD special needs event
We still have several spots open for kids of any age with special needs to join us at Action Sports on Saturday, April 11 from 10:00 am until noon. Please reply to this email if you would like a registration packet for your courageous climber!
[email protected]
We also need volunteers to help belay and coach the kids – no experience necessary! Please let me know if you can help!

03/31/2026

Valley Achievement Center

03/23/2026

Shout out to our incredible volunteers who showed up this weekend for our Down Syndrome Day event 💙

We are so grateful for your time, energy, and heart—you made this event so special!

A very special shoutout to our amazing director at H.E.A.R.T.S Connection for holding it down at the check-in table. She not only shows up for our clients every single day, but still finds a way to show up and support events like this.

This is what true dedication looks like, and we are so lucky to have her 🤍

02/27/2026

Well here we are only 6 weeks away from our next event. Here is the flyer with all of the registration information.

Here is the link as well: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfAoyElVP6sUz-N12ll1daRkgJ91ZjuhWV2G4LQvE1jstuXxA/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=107502319061773417976

02/04/2026

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

01/30/2026

3/21 Rock your Socks!!!! Please support John's Crazy Socks, which is an online business started by a dad and his son who has Down Syndrome. https://johnscrazysocks.com/