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26October 26, 2025●(1 event)
1:00 pm: IVDSA Buddy Walk (Claremont)
– October 26, 2025
TIME TBD
💛💙SAVE THE DATE: BUDDY WALK 2025 💛💙
📅 Sunday, October 26
📍 Claremont, CA
Mark your calendars—the Buddy Walk is BACK and we can’t wait to celebrate with YOU! 🎉
The Buddy Walk is one of the most special days of the year for our community—a joyful, heart-filled celebration of inclusion, pride, and connection. It’s a time to walk hand-in-hand in support of individuals with Down syndrome and their families while enjoying music, food, games, and unforgettable memories.
We’re already hard at work planning an incredible day—and we’ll be rolling out exciting updates, team registration info, and volunteer opportunities soon!
✨ Stay tuned—and get ready to walk, cheer, and shine with us this October!
Interested in joining the planning fun?
Help shape the magic—email JoAnn Lopez at Joann@ivdsa.org to be part of our Buddy Walk Planning Committee.
12:00 pm: Somos Latine Families Series: Part 3 (Virtual)
– October 27, 2025
This free, 4-episode virtual conversation series offers a safe and welcoming space to hold conversations for and by Latine families. Explore what it means to be a parent as part of the Latine community, raising Latine children while navigating U.S. mainstream cultures, and connecting Latine cultural identities to physical and mental well-being. Join us as we create a Latine parent community of mutual learning and support.
Episode 3: Supporting and Promoting the Mental Health of Our Families
Monday, October 27 @ 3 pm ET/ 12 pm PT
In this episode, we center early childhood mental health for our Latine families and offer practical, culturally affirming strategies for managing stress, anxiety and burnout across generations. In today’s challenging social and political climate, these tools for families are more essential than ever. Join us as we explore what it means to build a family mental health plan — from everyday habits to community-based support systems — and how this can protect our children’s mental health and development from the start.
9:00 am: Birth and Beyond Support Group (Loma Linda)
– October 28, 2025
Birth and Beyond Free In-Person Support Groups
Created to give moms a place to make new friends, get support and discuss the joys and challenges of motherhood. Our Birth and Beyond Education Center has blankets, swings, play mats and toys for baby and older siblings to enjoy while mom participates in the group discussion. Moms will also have access to our Lending Library, full of popular and highly recommended books and videos to checkout.
Groups meet weekly throughout the year, every Tuesday.
No registration required.
09:00 AM-11:30 AM
Birth and Beyond Education Center
11215 Mountain View Ave Suite 179 Loma Linda, CA 92354
Created to give moms a place to make new friends, get support and discuss the joys and challenges of motherhood. Our Birth and Beyond Education Center has blankets, swings, play mats and toys for baby and older siblings to enjoy while mom participates in the group discussion. Moms will also have access to our Lending Library, full of popular and highly recommended books and videos to checkout.
Groups meet weekly throughout the year, every Wednesday and Friday.
Join us virtually on Wednesdays from 6-6:45pm for Zoom Yoga
Our special yogis have been practicing together for nearly FIVE years! Each class focuses on gentle movement, mindfulness, balance, and stress release. Calming benefits will follow you well beyond your yoga mat.
When participating at home it's important to have a safe and uncluttered space to practice in. A mat is nice but not required. This will be a gentle slower paced class, combining motion and stretching. We encourage families to join the class together and practice on their own too.
Created to give moms a place to make new friends, get support and discuss the joys and challenges of motherhood. Our Birth and Beyond Education Center has blankets, swings, play mats and toys for baby and older siblings to enjoy while mom participates in the group discussion. Moms will also have access to our Lending Library, full of popular and highly recommended books and videos to checkout.
Groups meet weekly throughout the year, every Wednesday and Friday.
9:00 am: Birth and Beyond Support Group (Loma Linda)
– November 4, 2025
Birth and Beyond Free In-Person Support Groups
Created to give moms a place to make new friends, get support and discuss the joys and challenges of motherhood. Our Birth and Beyond Education Center has blankets, swings, play mats and toys for baby and older siblings to enjoy while mom participates in the group discussion. Moms will also have access to our Lending Library, full of popular and highly recommended books and videos to checkout.
Groups meet weekly throughout the year, every Tuesday.
No registration required.
09:00 AM-11:30 AM
Birth and Beyond Education Center
11215 Mountain View Ave Suite 179 Loma Linda, CA 92354
Created to give moms a place to make new friends, get support and discuss the joys and challenges of motherhood. Our Birth and Beyond Education Center has blankets, swings, play mats and toys for baby and older siblings to enjoy while mom participates in the group discussion. Moms will also have access to our Lending Library, full of popular and highly recommended books and videos to checkout.
Groups meet weekly throughout the year, every Wednesday and Friday.
This program was developed at UMass Chan Medical School and is available to family members across the country. For more information, email emily.rubin@umassmed.edu or view the program flyer.
Created to give moms a place to make new friends, get support and discuss the joys and challenges of motherhood. Our Birth and Beyond Education Center has blankets, swings, play mats and toys for baby and older siblings to enjoy while mom participates in the group discussion. Moms will also have access to our Lending Library, full of popular and highly recommended books and videos to checkout.
Groups meet weekly throughout the year, every Wednesday and Friday.
12:00 pm: Somos Latine Families Series: Part 4 (Virtual)
– November 10, 2025
This free, 4-episode virtual conversation series offers a safe and welcoming space to hold conversations for and by Latine families. Explore what it means to be a parent as part of the Latine community, raising Latine children while navigating U.S. mainstream cultures, and connecting Latine cultural identities to physical and mental well-being. Join us as we create a Latine parent community of mutual learning and support.
Episode 4: Raising Children Who Are Accountable and Empowered
Monday, November 10 @ 3 pm ET/ 12 pm PT
In this episode, we explore machismo and traditional beliefs about masculinity — where these ideas come from, how they’ve shaped our culture, and how they impact the way children grow, learn, and relate to one another. We’ll look at how these cultural norms influence children’s emotional expression and sense of responsibility, and how they also affect their confidence, voice, and leadership. Together, we’ll examine how these beliefs show up in our daily lives and how caregivers — including fathers, mothers, and extended family — can nurture emotional strength, mutual respect, and purpose in both girls and boys. This session invites all of us to reflect, grow, and raise youth who thrive and uplift each other.
9:00 am: Birth and Beyond Support Group (Loma Linda)
– November 11, 2025
Birth and Beyond Free In-Person Support Groups
Created to give moms a place to make new friends, get support and discuss the joys and challenges of motherhood. Our Birth and Beyond Education Center has blankets, swings, play mats and toys for baby and older siblings to enjoy while mom participates in the group discussion. Moms will also have access to our Lending Library, full of popular and highly recommended books and videos to checkout.
Groups meet weekly throughout the year, every Tuesday.
No registration required.
09:00 AM-11:30 AM
Birth and Beyond Education Center
11215 Mountain View Ave Suite 179 Loma Linda, CA 92354
Created to give moms a place to make new friends, get support and discuss the joys and challenges of motherhood. Our Birth and Beyond Education Center has blankets, swings, play mats and toys for baby and older siblings to enjoy while mom participates in the group discussion. Moms will also have access to our Lending Library, full of popular and highly recommended books and videos to checkout.
Groups meet weekly throughout the year, every Wednesday and Friday.
Created to give moms a place to make new friends, get support and discuss the joys and challenges of motherhood. Our Birth and Beyond Education Center has blankets, swings, play mats and toys for baby and older siblings to enjoy while mom participates in the group discussion. Moms will also have access to our Lending Library, full of popular and highly recommended books and videos to checkout.
Groups meet weekly throughout the year, every Wednesday and Friday.
The Diaper Bank of the Inland Empire has their direct diaper distribution the third Saturday of every month from 8:30am to 11:30am. Please note that diaper distribution day and times are subject to change at any time. Registration is required.
9:00 am: Birth and Beyond Support Group (Loma Linda)
– November 18, 2025
Birth and Beyond Free In-Person Support Groups
Created to give moms a place to make new friends, get support and discuss the joys and challenges of motherhood. Our Birth and Beyond Education Center has blankets, swings, play mats and toys for baby and older siblings to enjoy while mom participates in the group discussion. Moms will also have access to our Lending Library, full of popular and highly recommended books and videos to checkout.
Groups meet weekly throughout the year, every Tuesday.
No registration required.
09:00 AM-11:30 AM
Birth and Beyond Education Center
11215 Mountain View Ave Suite 179 Loma Linda, CA 92354
Created to give moms a place to make new friends, get support and discuss the joys and challenges of motherhood. Our Birth and Beyond Education Center has blankets, swings, play mats and toys for baby and older siblings to enjoy while mom participates in the group discussion. Moms will also have access to our Lending Library, full of popular and highly recommended books and videos to checkout.
Groups meet weekly throughout the year, every Wednesday and Friday.
This group is for self-advocate, parents, and caregivers offers a space to share experiences, find support, ask questions, and connect with other Inland Regional Center participants as we learn and grow with the Self- Determination Program together!
Se proporciona interpretación al español y subtítulos.
Created to give moms a place to make new friends, get support and discuss the joys and challenges of motherhood. Our Birth and Beyond Education Center has blankets, swings, play mats and toys for baby and older siblings to enjoy while mom participates in the group discussion. Moms will also have access to our Lending Library, full of popular and highly recommended books and videos to checkout.
Groups meet weekly throughout the year, every Wednesday and Friday.
9:00 am: Birth and Beyond Support Group (Loma Linda)
– November 25, 2025
Birth and Beyond Free In-Person Support Groups
Created to give moms a place to make new friends, get support and discuss the joys and challenges of motherhood. Our Birth and Beyond Education Center has blankets, swings, play mats and toys for baby and older siblings to enjoy while mom participates in the group discussion. Moms will also have access to our Lending Library, full of popular and highly recommended books and videos to checkout.
Groups meet weekly throughout the year, every Tuesday.
No registration required.
09:00 AM-11:30 AM
Birth and Beyond Education Center
11215 Mountain View Ave Suite 179 Loma Linda, CA 92354
Created to give moms a place to make new friends, get support and discuss the joys and challenges of motherhood. Our Birth and Beyond Education Center has blankets, swings, play mats and toys for baby and older siblings to enjoy while mom participates in the group discussion. Moms will also have access to our Lending Library, full of popular and highly recommended books and videos to checkout.
Groups meet weekly throughout the year, every Wednesday and Friday.
Created to give moms a place to make new friends, get support and discuss the joys and challenges of motherhood. Our Birth and Beyond Education Center has blankets, swings, play mats and toys for baby and older siblings to enjoy while mom participates in the group discussion. Moms will also have access to our Lending Library, full of popular and highly recommended books and videos to checkout.
Groups meet weekly throughout the year, every Wednesday and Friday.
9:00 am: Birth and Beyond Support Group (Loma Linda)
– December 2, 2025
Birth and Beyond Free In-Person Support Groups
Created to give moms a place to make new friends, get support and discuss the joys and challenges of motherhood. Our Birth and Beyond Education Center has blankets, swings, play mats and toys for baby and older siblings to enjoy while mom participates in the group discussion. Moms will also have access to our Lending Library, full of popular and highly recommended books and videos to checkout.
Groups meet weekly throughout the year, every Tuesday.
No registration required.
09:00 AM-11:30 AM
Birth and Beyond Education Center
11215 Mountain View Ave Suite 179 Loma Linda, CA 92354
Created to give moms a place to make new friends, get support and discuss the joys and challenges of motherhood. Our Birth and Beyond Education Center has blankets, swings, play mats and toys for baby and older siblings to enjoy while mom participates in the group discussion. Moms will also have access to our Lending Library, full of popular and highly recommended books and videos to checkout.
Groups meet weekly throughout the year, every Wednesday and Friday.
This program was developed at UMass Chan Medical School and is available to family members across the country. For more information, email emily.rubin@umassmed.edu or view the program flyer.
Created to give moms a place to make new friends, get support and discuss the joys and challenges of motherhood. Our Birth and Beyond Education Center has blankets, swings, play mats and toys for baby and older siblings to enjoy while mom participates in the group discussion. Moms will also have access to our Lending Library, full of popular and highly recommended books and videos to checkout.
Groups meet weekly throughout the year, every Wednesday and Friday.
