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PARENTS OF DOWN SYNDROME of NE PA

PODS meets on the last Sunday of each month for general support group meetings at 6pm (except on holiday weekends) at the ARC of Northeastern Pennsylvania at 115 Meadow Avenue in Scranton, PA.

The Advisory Committee meetings are held the same day at 5PM. In addition to our support group meetings, we have extensive programs including

  • karate,

  • music therapy,

  • swim lessons at the Greater Scranton YMCA,

  • the annual PODS picnic at Lackawanna State Park,

  • a pumpkin patch outing,

  • an Easter egg hunt,

  • Breakfast with Santa at Coopers Restaurant in Scranton,

  • a parent's night out,

  • play dates with our children at local parks,

  • involvement in the Challenger League, and

  • our flagship event through the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS), the Buddy Walk, held this year on Sunday, September 27th at the Scranton School District's Memorial Stadium.

We also bring in speakers from important community organizations that serve our children. Please come out to one of our support group meetings or events to see what we are all about. We've been through it and can offer support and assistance to your family too!

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