Explore upcoming state-wide events and webinars to find the support you or your loved one need to thrive
Join other moms, kids, and grandmas for a fun and creative night of crafting and connection! All supplies and snacks are provided for FREE on Thursday, March 5, from 6–8 PM at McFarland Lutheran Church. Please enter through the back entrance.
Let’s get fit together and kick off the weekend with positivity and strength! 💪✨DSAW sponsored Fun Fit Friday workouts will take place on four different Fridays this winter with the amazing coaches and team from Grit920. Individuals are grouped according to age = Elementary to Middle school and High School to Adult. Classes are led
Join us for a joyful, inclusive performance experience where participants build confidence, express themselves, and shine on stage as part of a supportive community. With guidance from Children’s Theatre of Madison, everyone is encouraged to participate in ways that feel right for them. Come be part of something meaningful, fun, and unforgettable! These 3 FREE
Learn about advances in research and clinical services and hear from a panel of experts—individuals with Down syndrome and family members. You can attend in person or virtually. If joining in person it is being held in the Wiley Conference Center inside the Waisman Center, you are welcome to join us starting at 8:30am for refreshments.
These workshops are modified and designed specifically for preteens and teens with intellectual disabilities who are just beginning or in the midst of puberty changes. Parent(s) and child attend and learn together in a comfortable, safe, and fun environment. Concrete teaching methods (videos, slides, pictures, games, activities) are used to improve comprehension and help parents
Sibshops are for kids ages 6 – 12 who have a sibling with a disability. These are a hybrid of a workshop and support group to discuss the challenges and triumphs of being a Sib. At this Sibshop we will talk about showing love on tough days. This month we will be talking about life
Join us for a fun and relaxed Family Bingo Night on Saturday, March 7th from 3:00–5:00pm at the DSAW Fox Cities office! This free event includes family-friendly bingo, chances to win prizes, and light snacks provided. Registration for this event closes on Thursday, March 5th!
Please join your DSAW friends for a fun night of play at the Betty Brinn Children's Museum. The museum will be open late from 5:00-7:00pm for a special sensory friendly session. This event is FREE with registration using the Betty Brinn link.
Grab your hats, mittens, and snow gear — it’s time for some winter fun! ⛄️ Join us for DSAW Night at Winter Park Sledding Hill for an evening of laughter, sledding, and family-friendly excitement. Event is dependent on sledding availability at Winter Park. Please register by March 8th, 2026! After clicking "Register Here" make sure
☕💙 Grandparents Group — You’re Invited! 💙☕ Join us on Thursday, March 12 from 10am–Noon at JavaAbilities on Monona Drive for a relaxed and welcoming gathering. This is a chance to connect with other grandparents who have a loved one with Down syndrome or a related disability, share stories, offer support, and enjoy meaningful conversation
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
Need a break? Come hang with us for a relaxing night of good food and great company! DSAW will purchase pizza and non-alcoholic beverages. This is your chance to unwind and connect with other DSAW parents/guardians. RSVP by March 10, 2026
