🌮☀️ Summer Fun at Palmer Park! ☀️🌮 Join us for a FREE and fun Sunday afternoon filled with food, play, and connection! We have the West Pavilion reserved for DSAW-SC. Enjoy: - Taco Bar potluck - Playground fun - Swimming at the new Palmer Pool (zero-depth entry + aquatic play features!) Bathrooms and changing rooms
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1 event,DSAW hosts a virtual support group for parents and caregivers with a loved one transitioning to adulthood. Engage in conversation with others about the many topics that are present during this transition age (approx. 15-25). |
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2 events,Let’s make learning ASL fun, active, and unforgettable! Join DSAW–SC for a series of 6 FREE American Sign Language classes held on Thursdays from 1:30–3:00 PM at the Rotary Gardens in Janesville. Whether you’re brand new or looking to build your skills, this is a welcoming space to learn together. Stacey S will guide participants
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Join us for an important and informative workshop focused on planning for the future of your loved one. This event is designed to help parents and guardians better understand the legal, financial, and end-of-life planning considerations that can provide peace of mind and long-term security for individuals with disabilities and their families. Event Speakers: Joel |
2 events,Learn how to make your own meals in a mug! We will learn and take-home new recipes each week. These classes will run for 6 weeks starting on Fridays, starting Friday, July 10th from 3:30-5PM at no cost to you thanks in part to La Crosse Community Foundation Grant and DSAW. These classes are intended We’ll be watching A Minecraft Movie, bringing the creative, adventurous world of Minecraft to life in a fun and action-filled story for all ages. A Minecraft Movie is a live-action fantasy-adventure comedy directed by Jared Hess, starring Jack Black and Jason Momoa. The plot follows four misfits pulled through a portal into the blocky "Overworld," |
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Come join us for a fun and inclusive morning at Madison’s first accessible park, Brittingham Park on Saturday, July 11, from 9-11am. Enjoy the playground, connect with other families, and spend time together in a space designed for everyone to play and belong. |
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Join DSAW Fox Cities for a Timber Rattlers game on Sunday, July 12, 2026! Your ticket includes Field Level Box Seats, an all you can eat buffet beginning at 1:30 PM, and two beverages (alcoholic & non-alcoholic options) per person. First pitch is at 1:10 PM. Children ages 2 and under are free when not
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Join DSAW-Sheboygan families for a SPLASH of an afternoon at Blue Harbor! Indoor and Outdoor areas will be available for our use. We are grateful to offer this event after the unfortunate rescheduling of our World Down Syndrome celebration in March. All Wisconsin chapters are welcome to join! WHEN: Sunday, July 12th 2:00 PM -
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1 event,DSAW-GB is excited to sponsor and organize a special summer Music Therapy Series led by Jessica Liederbach, MT-BC, NMT, NICU-MT, owner of Carousel Music Therapy. This 60-minute experience is for young children and their caregivers to connect, play, and learn together through music! Music therapy uses music, movement, rhythm, singing, and interactive interventions to support |
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1 event,DSAW hosts a monthly support group for those who are caring for aging loved ones with Down syndrome. Each month we meet to share in conversation and support with other parents, siblings, and caregivers. |
2 events,Let’s make learning ASL fun, active, and unforgettable! Join DSAW–SC for a series of 6 FREE American Sign Language classes held on Thursdays from 1:30–3:00 PM at the Rotary Gardens in Janesville. Whether you’re brand new or looking to build your skills, this is a welcoming space to learn together. Stacey S will guide participants Join other DSAW caregivers once a month for a book club! We choose a different book each month and get together to discuss. We read a variety of genres (both fiction and nonfiction), and books do not focus specifically on caregiving or parenting. |
1 event,Learn how to make your own meals in a mug! We will learn and take-home new recipes each week. These classes will run for 6 weeks starting on Fridays, starting Friday, July 10th from 3:30-5PM at no cost to you thanks in part to La Crosse Community Foundation Grant and DSAW. These classes are intended |
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Help us celebrate community as we decorate a float for the Edgerton Heritage Day Parade and enjoy a potluck dinner together! DSAW-SC will provide float decorations, but feel free to bring additional decorations to share. The whole family is invited to join in the fun. Please bring a dish to pass for the potluck and |
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RIDE/WALK IN THE PARADE in the Edgerton Heritage Day Parade! We will ride the float to the parade check-in area at Elm High Drive (near Edgerton Middle School) by 11:00 AM. The parade begins at 11:30 AM, and the route is approximately 1 mile. There will be spots available on the float for riders, and
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Join DSAW-SC at Blue Mound State Park, which offers family-friendly summer fun with a potluck and heated swimming pool, splash pad, playgrounds, and accessible amenities. Enjoy scenic panoramic views from the observation towers or nearby accessible overlooks, as well as explore the seasonal Nature Center to learn about the park’s history, geology, and wildlife. Bring |
1 event,DSAW-GB is excited to sponsor and organize a special summer Music Therapy Series led by Jessica Liederbach, MT-BC, NMT, NICU-MT, owner of Carousel Music Therapy. This 60-minute experience is for young children and their caregivers to connect, play, and learn together through music! Music therapy uses music, movement, rhythm, singing, and interactive interventions to support |
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1 event,Let’s make learning ASL fun, active, and unforgettable! Join DSAW–SC for a series of 6 FREE American Sign Language classes held on Thursdays from 1:30–3:00 PM at the Rotary Gardens in Janesville. Whether you’re brand new or looking to build your skills, this is a welcoming space to learn together. Stacey S will guide participants |
1 event,Learn how to make your own meals in a mug! We will learn and take-home new recipes each week. These classes will run for 6 weeks starting on Fridays, starting Friday, July 10th from 3:30-5PM at no cost to you thanks in part to La Crosse Community Foundation Grant and DSAW. These classes are intended |
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Families of children ages 7–12 with Down syndrome or related disabilities are invited to join DSAW-SC for a FREE Family Swim at Monona Public Pool on Saturday, July 25 from 10:30 AM–12:30 PM. Families can enjoy a fun and relaxed morning of swimming, floaties, pool toys, and social connection while making summer memories together.
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Join DSAW-SC on Saturday, July 25, as Madison Forward FC takes on FC Naples at 6:00 PM at Breese Stevens Field in Madison. Your FREE admission includes: - Game ticket - Team scarf - Meal - Drink - Chips Please RSVP carefully, as DSAW-SC must pre-purchase tickets in advance. 😊 RSVP by July 17th 2026 |
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Join DSAW-SC on Sunday, July 26 from 1:00–4:00 PM for an exciting afternoon exploring the amazing Madison Children's Museum! This event is for individuals with Down syndrome or related disabilities and their families to play, explore, and connect in a fun, welcoming space where kids can take the lead. From hands-on exhibits to creative play |
2 events,Join us for a three day, day camp for kids ages 6 - 12 who are a sibling of someone with a disability! We will be at William G Lunney Lake Farm Park from 10am - 3pm July 27th - 29th. Our theme is Sib It and Solve It. We will play games, explore nature DSAW-GB is excited to sponsor and organize a special summer Music Therapy Series led by Jessica Liederbach, MT-BC, NMT, NICU-MT, owner of Carousel Music Therapy. This 60-minute experience is for young children and their caregivers to connect, play, and learn together through music! Music therapy uses music, movement, rhythm, singing, and interactive interventions to support |
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1 event,Let’s make learning ASL fun, active, and unforgettable! Join DSAW–SC for a series of 6 FREE American Sign Language classes held on Thursdays from 1:30–3:00 PM at the Rotary Gardens in Janesville. Whether you’re brand new or looking to build your skills, this is a welcoming space to learn together. Stacey S will guide participants |
1 event,Learn how to make your own meals in a mug! We will learn and take-home new recipes each week. These classes will run for 6 weeks starting on Fridays, starting Friday, July 10th from 3:30-5PM at no cost to you thanks in part to La Crosse Community Foundation Grant and DSAW. These classes are intended |
1 event,Join DSAW-SC and Soul to Summit for a GREAT overnight camping experience at Yellowstone Lake State Park in Blanchardville (August 1–2)! Enjoy s’mores, storytelling, mindfulness & movement, crafts in nature, scavenger hunts, short hikes, grounding exercises, and stargazing — whether you’re an experienced camper or a first-timer. Cost is $60/person (financial assistance available), all food |
