Explore upcoming state-wide events and webinars to find the support you or your loved one need to thrive
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
Join us for a fun, free, and informative morning in partnership with DSAW-SC and Special Olympics to explore inclusive sports opportunities in our community! Families and athletes are invited to stop by and: ⚽ Explore a variety of sports offered by local programs 🤝 Meet active representatives from community organizations 🏅 Watch live demonstrations featuring
Do you have a child with Down syndrome or a related disability who is 6 years old or younger (or if you just want to be a part of it and your child is older)? Come join us for a fun & welcoming monthly playgroup designed just for you! This is a wonderful opportunity to
Come join DSAW as we explore American Family Field - the home of the Milwaukee Brewers! Join us on Saturday, August 15 as we enjoy a private behind-the scenes tour of Am Fam Field. This 75 to 90-minute tour will cover roughly a half-mile of walking throughout the ballpark. The tour plans to stop in
Calling all volunteers! Join us for a sizzling good time at our upcoming Brat Fry! Whether you're a grill master or just eager to lend a helping hand, we need YOU to make our event a success. Multiple shifts are available to accommodate your schedule and ability. Sign up for a single shift or as
Join us for a FREE afternoon of fun at Platteville's Inclusive Playground on Sunday, August 16, from 12:00–3:00 PM! We'll gather for a potluck picnic at 12:30 PM at the Smith Park Stone Shelter, which has been reserved for our group. Please bring a dish to share. DSAW-SC will provide the main entrée, beverages, condiments,
Join us for a FREE Critters Connection class from 10:30–11:00 am on Wednesday, August 19, at the Henry Vilas Zoo in Madison. Following the program, stay and enjoy the zoo with other families, and feel free to bring a picnic lunch to gather near the playground around noon.
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.
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.
Join us for an evening of fun, friendship, and inclusive play! Families, siblings, friends, and caregivers are all welcome! Come connect, play, and enjoy a fun evening together in an inclusive community park.
Join us for a fun & relaxing paddling experience! Families will enjoy pedal boating or giant paddle boarding, along with mindfulness, grounding, & wellness activities led by two licensed mental health professionals from Soul to Summit— with shore activities available for anyone who prefers to stay on land. Please bring the following: Water bottle, Sunscreen,
This summer, we’ll be reading Only the Beautiful by Susan Meissner. This powerful and heartfelt novel explores family, resilience, and the importance of belonging. Whether you read every page or just want to join the conversation, all are welcome!
