

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Building the Self-Advocate: My Life. My Choices. (Two-Part Series)
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 24 Feb, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Tue, 24 Feb, 2026 at 07:30 pm
- **Event Description**: My Life. My Choices.

Building the Self-Advocate is a two-part improv workshop series designed to help self-advocates build confidence, practice advocating for themselves, and express themselves through creativity, movement, and play.

Using improvisation, participants explore choice, communication, leadership, and self-expression in a supportive, inclusive environment led by self-advocates.

This workshop can also serve as a skill-building lead-in for self-advocates who may be interested in sharing their stories or participating in advocacy/leadership opportunities at Maryland’s official World Down Syndrome Day celebration in Annapolis on March 20 or future DSAmd opportunities. Participation in future events is always optional and guided by individual choice.

*No improv experience is required, just a willingness to show up as yourself.

Led by Self-Advocate Co-Directors

Carmen • Kalif • Leandra

Choose Online, In-Person, or Both

Participants may register for one session or both sessions.
Each session stands on its own, and attending both offers a deeper, connected experience.

Part 1: Virtual Improv Workshop

? Tuesday, February 27
       6:30 PM (Zoom)

Part 2: In-Person Improvaganza

? Saturday, March 7
      11:00 AM – 1:30 PM
      Highwire Improv, Baltimore
      Snacks provided

This in-person experience builds on the virtual session and includes a celebration of self-advocacy in honor of World Down Syndrome Day

Presented By:

Down Syndrome Association of Maryland (DSAmd)
In partnership with Highwire Improv
(Space &amp; support generously provided by Highwire Improv)

Register Here: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/downsyndromeassocmaryland/event/teenadultbuildingtheselfadvocate/

Accessibility Note: Email info@DSAmd.org if you need accommodations or interpretations. We work hard to make our in-person events accessible by public transportation. If you would like to rideshare or need transportation (Uber, Lyft) support to attend, please email us at info@DSAmd.org. Accessibility is important, and we strive to be inclusive.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/baltimore/building-the-self-advocate-my-life-my-choices-two-part-series/200029640001024
- **Event Categories**: Workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/downsyndromeassocmaryland/event/teenadultbuildingtheselfadvocate/?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=baltimore-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Baltimore
- **state**: MD
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Highwire Improv
- **lat**: 39.28746
- **long**: -76.56752
- **full address**: Highwire Improv, 400 S Conkling St, Baltimore, MD 21224-2403, United States

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Down Syndrome Association of Maryland (https://allevents.in/org/down-syndrome-association-of-maryland/19430290)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Tue, 24 Feb, 2026 at 06:30 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Highwire Improv, 400 S Conkling St, Baltimore, MD 21224-2403, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Down Syndrome Association of Maryland
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** Workshops
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Building the Self-Advocate: My Life. My Choices. (Two-Part Series) ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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