Explore upcoming state-wide events and webinars to find the support you or your loved one need to thrive
Join us for our FREE September Sibshop at the School Forest Campground. The theme is Sparks of Connection. We will do a low ropes course and cook over the campfire. These are a hybrid of a workshop and support group to discuss the challenges and triumphs of being a Sib. For kids who are a
Join us for a day of fun, celebration, and community at DSAW-Sheboygan’s Mini Golf & Awareness Walk!Swing by Harbor Pointe Miniature Golf on Saturday, September 26th to show your love and support for individuals with Down syndrome. Registration opens at 1:45 PM 2:00 PM - Activities Begin 4:15 PM - 21 Showcase and 50/50 Announced 4:30 PM - Awareness Walk (1
Thanks to the incredible generosity of supporters like you, DSAW made a huge impact in 2025! Together, we delivered 55,126 hours of direct services, awarded over $15,000 in enrichment grants to families across Wisconsin, and provided 35 free parent packs to families receiving a Down syndrome diagnosis—and that’s just the beginning (see the graphic below for more!). We couldn’t do it without
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. Sign-N-Play includes circle time, peer-to-peer socialization, games, toys, and more. Activities are presented using
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).
DSAW-South Central is celebrating its 25th Annual Down Syndrome & Related Disabilities Awareness Walk on Sunday, October 4, at Fireman’s Park in DeForest, featuring a family festival, Red Carpet Walk, four-block walk, lunch, games, music, and more. This celebration of inclusion, friendship, and community helps support DSAW-South Central’s programs, advocacy, education, family support, and social
Join DSAW for a day on the Pumpkin Farm! Come out to Swan's Pumpkin Farm as we enjoy Fall Fun! Cost is $5 per person and includes the following: Adventure Wristband which allows each person unlimited access to the Witch Hallow Corn Maze, Barrel Train, Big Green Combine Slide, Pedal Karts, Pumpkin Jump Pad, Hay
Join DSAW-SC for our FREE monthly playgroup at Play Zone, a welcoming indoor play café designed for young children. Families with children ages 10 and under who have Down syndrome or a related disability can enjoy a fun, safe space to play, connect with other families, share experiences and resources, and build lasting friendships. Come
Join us for our 18th Annual DSAW-Green Bay Down Syndrome Awareness Walk on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at Capital Credit Union Park from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM! This year's theme is "Rock Your Socks – Inclusion Matters!" We invite walk teams, families, friends, and community supporters to celebrate inclusion by wearing Down syndrome awareness
Join DSAW-SC for a fun and educational outing at the Wisconsin Big Cat Rescue & Educational Center, geared toward children ages 7–12, though all ages are welcome. Families will have the opportunity to learn about rescued big cats, explore the facility, and enjoy time together while supporting an organization dedicated to providing these animals with
Join an Arboretum naturalist for a gently-paced and short walk exploring seasonal sights in the ecological communities and gardens of the Arboretum. We will meet at the Arboretum Visitor Center. In case of bad weather (storms), we will cancel the walk.
Join us for a fun fall outing at Spieker's Pumpkin Farm on Monday, October 12, from 4:30–6:00 p.m.! The cost is $2.00 per person and includes one pumpkin, one gourd, one Indian corn, and access to the small corn maze. A hayride to the pumpkin patch will take place at 5:15 p.m., where participants can
