Down Syndrome Network of Onslow & Carteret Counties (DSNOCC)

08/28/2026

School is back in session, which means now is the perfect time to make sure you understand your child’s IEP and your rights as a parent! 💙💛

Join DSNOCC virtually on September 1 from 7:00–8:00 PM for:

📚 Understanding your child’s IEP
⚖️ Parent rights
🧩 Accommodations & supports
🏫 Inclusion & general education
📣 Advocating for your child
❓ Live Q&A

Bring your questions! This evening is all about helping families feel more confident and informed.

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08/28/2026

🎵 MUSIC WITH MARY IS BACK! 💙💛

Mark your calendars for September 12!

Come enjoy music, movement, smiles, and time together with our DSNOCC community. 🎶❤️

These events are about so much more than an activity—they’re a chance for our families to connect, our kids to have fun, and friendships to grow.

We can’t wait to see everyone!

08/28/2026

📣💙💛 THERE’S A LOT HAPPENING AT DSNOCC!

Our community has some exciting things ahead, and we don’t want you to miss them!

📚 September 1 — Back to School: Know Your Child’s Rights | Virtual IEP Information + Q&A

🎶 September 12 — Music with Mary 🎵
Come enjoy music, movement, fun, and time together with our DSNOCC community!

👟 October 24 — 2026 DSNOCC Buddy Walk at Jacksonville Commons! 💙💛

And there is more to come! 🎉

Follow our page and keep an eye on our posts for event reminders, Buddy Walk updates, family opportunities, advocacy information, and ways to get involved.

💙 Educate. Advocate. Celebrate. 💛

08/27/2026

💙💛 THE COUNTDOWN TO BUDDY WALK 2026 IS ON! 👟🎉

Buddy Walk is so much more than a walk.

It’s a day to CELEBRATE individuals with Down syndrome. ❤️
A day to ADVOCATE for inclusion. 💙
A day to EDUCATE our community. 💛
And a day to remind everyone that EVERYONE BELONGS.

📅 October 24, 2026
📍 Jacksonville Commons

Start your team, grow your team, fundraise, invite your friends and family, and come celebrate with us!

Who’s ready for Buddy Walk 2026?! 🙌

https://runsignup.com/Race/DSNOCCAnnualBuddyWalk/Page/Top-Teams-Fundraisers

08/27/2026

📚💻 PARENTS & CAREGIVERS — THIS ONE IS FOR YOU!

Do you understand everything in your child’s IEP? Do you know what supports you can ask for? What happens when you disagree with the school?

Join us virtually for:

🎒 Back to School: Know Your Child’s Rights
📚 IEP Information + Live Q&A
📅 September 1, 2026
⏰ 7:00–8:00 PM

Come learn, ask questions, and leave feeling more confident advocating for

https://forms.gle/hG9F69Py4EduVHS97

Join DSNOCC for a Back to School IEP Information & Q&A Night! 💙📚 📅 September 1, 2026 ⏰ 7:00–8:00 PM We’ll talk about understanding your child’s IEP, parent rights, supports and accommodations, inclusion, and how to advocate for your child — with plenty of time for your questions! ...

08/27/2026

🛍️🎉 Our 2026 Buddy Walk vendors are AMAZING!

Thank you to every small business and organization joining us this year. You help turn Buddy Walk into a true community celebration.

We can't wait for everyone to shop, visit and support them on October 24! 💙💛

08/26/2026

💙 Parents & caregivers: What is something your child has accomplished recently that made you stop and think, WOW!?

Big milestone or tiny victory—we want to celebrate it with you! 🥰

08/26/2026

💬 We want to hear from our families!

What is one thing you wish more people understood about Down syndrome?

Drop it below. 💙💛

08/26/2026

👟💙💛 BUDDY WALK 2026 IS GETTING CLOSER!

Every team registered, every donation made, every sponsor and vendor who joins us helps make this day possible.

We can’t wait to celebrate our amazing Down syndrome community together! 🎉

📅 October 24, 2026
📍 Jacksonville Commons

https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/Jacksonville/DSNOCCAnnualBuddyWalk

08/25/2026

📚 ADVOCACY MINUTE

An IEP shouldn’t just look good on paper — the accommodations, supports, services, and placement agreed upon by the IEP team need to actually happen throughout the school day. ❤️

Have questions about your child’s IEP or your rights as a parent? Join us virtually! 💻💙💛

Our Back to School: Know Your Child’s Rights — IEP Information + Q&A is an opportunity to learn, ask questions, and feel more confident advocating for your child.

📅 September 1, 2026
⏰ 7:00–8:00 PM
💻 Virtual Meeting

We’ll talk about IEPs, parent rights, accommodations and supports, inclusion in general education, advocacy, and what happens when you disagree with the school — followed by a live Q&A!

Knowledge is one of the most powerful advocacy tools we have. 💙💛