Explore upcoming state-wide events and webinars to find the support you or your loved one need to thrive
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.
Thanks to a grant from the Eau Claire Community Foundation, we’re excited to introduce music therapy to our DSAW community! Music therapy can support growth across all four key areas of development: • Social-emotional • Motor • Cognitive • Communication 👨👩👧 Group Sessions 📅 Every other Thursday, through May 2026 ⏰ 6:00–7:00 PM 📍 LE
DSAW is teaming up with Fox River Classic Youth Football to host an unforgettable flag football experience just for YOU! Coaches and volunteers will guide athletes through the fundamentals of football in a fun, supportive, and inclusive environment. This non-contact event is all about learning new skills, playing the game, and having a blast with
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 in making Celebrate DePere a fantastic event for the community! We're looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help manage the admission gate during the festivities. Multiple shifts are available to accommodate your schedule. All ages and abilities are welcome to volunteer. Sign up for a single shift or as many as you can do!
Join Think Ability Wisconsin and DSAW for a Lunch and Learn Series about postsecondary education programs for individuals with disabilities. Today's Lunch and Learn will showcase Shepherds College in Union Grove, WI.
DSAW Sign-N-Play playgroup offers children ages 1 to 5 year-olds with Down syndrome, their parents, and caregivers the opportunity to have fun and learn in a friendly environment that promotes spoken and sign language, early literacy, and social & emotional development. Please register by April 27th
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).
Calling all 7-12 year old with Down syndrome or other intellectual/developmental disabilities, parents or caregiver, and siblings for a FUN & FREE morning at Urban Air during their sensory friendly event. Make sure you complete the online waiver BEFORE coming at https://www.urbanair.com/sign-park-waiver/ If you have Urban Air socks, please wear them!
Join other DSAW families for a great afternoon at the symphony! Symphony members will have family friendly activities before a concert performance by Milwaukee's very own symphony orchestra! Registration closes Tuesday, May 26th
Join DSAW on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 for a Green Bay Rocker's baseball game! The game starts at 6:35PM and the Rocker's will be taking on the Fond Du Lac Dock Spiders. Individuals from DSAW will be selling 50/50 raffle tickets throughout the evening, and we’ll also be hosting a resource table with information about
This workshop creates a comfortable, safe, and engaging learning environment where parents and tweens learn together using visuals, discussion, and practical strategies to understand puberty, body changes, hygiene, and safety. This workshop is $40 for both sessions. This workshop is over two Saturdays, 6/6 & 6/13, you must attend both sessions. Please register by May
