The Blake Edwards Arts Foundation

06/01/2026

🎨 Artist Workshop – August 13–15 SPONSORED BY ATHENA JONES 757-537-6637. (This is not a Blake Edwards events).
Get ready for three amazing days of creativity, friendship, and fun!

Workshop Details
📅 August 13–15

⏰ 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Daily

💲 Cost: $250

The workshop is all-inclusive!

✔ All materials provided

✔ Small crafts and major projects

✔ Lunches, snacks, and beverages

✔ Great fellowship and encouragement

The only thing you need to bring is your creativity!

Past Projects Included:
Woodworking
Light installations
Clocks
Resin art
Creating our own games
This Year's Theme:
We're exploring movement and outdoor creativity!

Projects will include:
Wind-powered creations
Kinetic art
Moving projects
Indoor and outdoor décor
It's going to be one of our most creative workshops yet!

06/01/2026

Each year, NDSS hosts the Times Square Video Presentation to kick off the NYC Buddy Walk. The video celebrates 500 individuals with Down syndrome on two jumbotrons in the heart of Times Square! 🌆🗽 This year’s walk will be held Saturday, September 12.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝗮 𝗽𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼 𝗶𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟰. Submit your photo at https://pci.jotform.com/form/260194472490156

06/01/2026

Creating memories for people with unique abilities. Thank you, The Mount at Suffolk

05/23/2026

PROMUS 2026 - The stars were out last night (5/22/26).

05/23/2026

PROMUS 2026 was in the house The Signet Center. Pastor Karl, Lady Jessica, & The Mount at Suffolk celebrated individuals with special abilities.

05/19/2026

With National Down Syndrome Society – I just made it onto their weekly engagement list by being one of their top engagers 🎉

05/17/2026

Looking for a summer internship for youth and young adults with unique abilities (Williamsburg, VA)?

Next Move @ W&M is a grant-funded, William & Mary-sponsored research project started in 2018 to support youth and young adults with developmental disabilities in our community. In partnership with the William & Mary School of Education, NextMove @ W&M creates on-campus, guided summer internship expe...

05/16/2026

Grateful for our small beginnings. Our annual Marvel on the Runway has now served up to 36 models and families living with disabilities. It's an ongoing work to dispel the myths and bring inclusion to society. We put focus on the victories and possibilities.

05/16/2026

Aniyah is one of our supporters. Doesn't she look beautiful?
It's prom season. And she graduates this year too! April L. Cofield

05/14/2026

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Ci6HtqxWi/

NDSS is accepting photo submissions for the 2026 Times Square Video Presentation, a powerful celebration of individuals with Down syndrome from across the country.

Submit your favorite photo to be considered for this iconic display in the heart of New York City. 500 selected participants will be featured as part of this inspiring moment that kicks off the 2026 New York City Buddy Walk.

Submit your photo here: https://pci.jotform.com/form/260194472490156

Deadline to submit: June 4, 2026

Notifications sent by: July 8, 2026

Don’t miss your chance to shine in Times Square!