Explore upcoming state-wide events and webinars to find the support you or your loved one need to thrive
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!
Join us for a FUN & FREE morning at Urban Air during their sensory friendly event with a special invite to all 7-12 year olds with Down syndrome or other developmental disabilities, parents or caregiver, and siblings
Come join DSAW as we explore the Racine Zoo. Our visit will begin with an animal encounter, as we learn about Animals from Around the World. The program will take about an hour, and then families will be able to explore the zoo at their own pace. You'll be able to check out African Lions,
Join other DSAW friends and families for a "Splashing Good Time" as we close out summer with one last hurrah at Cool Waters Waterpark in Greenfield Park! We'll have tickets for you at the entrance between 1:00-2:00. You're free to stay at the park as long as you'd like, they close at 5:00pm. Questions? Reach
Join DSAW and SEAS for some time out on the lake! Participants will be able to go out on a sailboat with an instructor and learn about sailing. There are two time slots. The first time slot is 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. The second time slot will be from 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
