Activities
At STEPs, we understand how important accessible activities are in helping individuals with disabilities with community engagement, personal growth, and overall well-being. We also know how hard it can be to find the right activity for yourself or a loved one. Here is a list of activities available in Georgia that way work for you!
Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society
Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society (LDSS) is a support group for anyone touched by down syndrome. LDSS meets the third Thursday of every month with a featured guest speaker and time for families to meet and connect. They also host a variety of events throughout the year for individuals with down syndrome. Some of these activities include:
Buddy Walk
Families and individuals with Down Syndrome come together annually in downtown Savannah to walk and support Down Syndrome awareness. This is a great event to connect, network, and meet new people!
Night of Champions
This local event honors businesses that hire adults with disabilities, including individuals with Down Syndrome, and celebrates the valuable contributions these employees bring to the workforce.
Camp Buddy
This camp offers specialized therapy services, including physical, occupational, and speech therapy, to support children with Down Syndrome. It helps maintain and reinforce the progress they’ve achieved during the school year, ensuring a smooth transition into the next academic year.
Joy Prom
One of our favorites! Joy Prom is a night where individuals with all disabilities can come and dance together in the greater Savannah area.
Check out the LDSS website and view their calendar for more events and information!
Extra Special People
Extra Special People (ESP) is an organization that aims to create transformative experiences for individuals with disabilities and their families. They host a range of annual events throughout the state of Georgia that include:
Big Hoops
Based in Rome, GA, Big Hoops is EPS’s largest fundraising event! This basketball game features Rome’s government and industry professionals going head to head to raise money for individual with disabilities program costs. Sign up below!
Big Dill
This thrilling pickleball tournament serves as Atlanta’s first annual ESP event! After the tournament, there will be a Sneaker Bash where everyone can wear their favorite sneakers, eat, and dance. Benefits from this event will serve ESP Atlanta, participants, and events!
Big Ball Fore All
ESP’s annual celebrity golf event! Held right outside of Athens, GA at The Georgia Club, each participant plays golf alongside an EPS celebrity! Celebrity’s include former and current UGA golf coaches, UGA football players, and many more!
Big Hearts
This is a large, super fun fundraising event broken down into two parts – a talent show and a gala! Participants get to dress up, show off their skills, dance, and hang out with friends! The goal of this event is to celebrate participants and cover costs to of future programs.
Big Jump Festival
Experience the trill of skydiving or cheering on others jumping at this ESP festival located at Skydive Monroe!
ESP has many events and gathering opportunities for individuals of all abilities! Check out their website for more:
stepsga.org 
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