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Jul 9, 2021
The Down Syndrome Association of Central Ohio (DSACO) is pleased to announce the expansion of the its iCan Swim Camp to Chillicothe, Ohio.
iCan Swim is designed to help people with developmental disabilities achieve their aquatic goals and learn valuable water safety skills during the weeklong program. iCan Swim is a program coordinated and managed by the Down Syndrome Association of Central Ohio (DSACO) and in partnership with iCan Shine, a nonprofit organization that provides quality recreational programs for individuals with disabilities throughout the country.
DSACO brought the iCan Swim program to Columbus in 2019 in partnership with Goldfish Swim School. The incredible success of the program among swimmers with developmental disabilities helped fuel DSACO’s intent to offer this program to families in Chillicothe and its surrounding areas, in partnership with the YMCA of Ross County and the Pioneer Center.
Jul 9, 2021
The Down Syndrome Association of Central Ohio (DSACO) is pleased to announce the expansion of the its iCan Swim Camp to Chillicothe, Ohio.
iCan Swim is designed to help people with developmental disabilities achieve their aquatic goals and learn valuable water safety skills during the weeklong program. iCan Swim is a program coordinated and managed by the Down Syndrome Association of Central Ohio (DSACO) and in partnership with iCan Shine, a nonprofit organization that provides quality recreational programs for individuals with disabilities throughout the country.
DSACO brought the iCan Swim program to Columbus in 2019 in partnership with Goldfish Swim School. The incredible success of the program among swimmers with developmental disabilities helped fuel DSACO’s intent to offer this program to families in Chillicothe and its surrounding areas, in partnership with the YMCA of Ross County and the Pioneer Center.
On April 27, 2021, The Southern Ohio Correctional Facility (SOCF) Employee Activity Fund (EAF) was finally able to present the Down Syndrome Association of Central Ohio (DSACO) with a $600 donation.
Prior to COVID hitting in 2020, the SOCF-EAF completed a fundraiser to donate to DSACO. This fundraiser was spearheaded by then EAF Chair, Deputy Warden of Special Services Nicole Joseph and current EAC Co-Chair, Officer Lee Adams. Now, a year later, SOCF-EAF was finally able to present DSACO, Program Coordinator, Carey Eash with this long overdue contribution.
The EAF, previously known as the Employee Activity Committee (EAC), was formed to raise monies to provide staff with activities and programs.
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