We’re excited to kick off a new book club and would love for you to join us. This season we’ll be reading That’s Not How It Happened by Craig Thomas. Please register by January 31st in order to receive a copy of the book on time.
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We’re excited to kick off a new book club and would love for you to join us. This season we’ll be reading That’s Not How It Happened by Craig Thomas. Please register by January 31st in order to receive a copy of the book on time. |
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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. |
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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 |
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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.
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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
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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 |
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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 |
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☕💙 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 |
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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 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 |
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This monthly group has been re-branded to The CREW - connection, recreation, engagement, & wellness! Open to anyone 12+ who has Down syndrome or related disability. FREE drop off unless participant needs bathroom help! LUNCH IS INCLUDED! Each month has a different theme. In March, join us for KARAOKE! Drop-off unless restroom assistance is needed. 🎤🌟 Come join the fun at our FREE Club in Edgerton on Saturday, March 14, from 1-3pm, for anyone ages 12+ with Down syndrome and other intellectual and developmental disabilities! This month’s theme is Karaoke, so get ready to sing, cheer, and shine with friends. 🎶✨ Lunch will be provided! Caregiver should stay if individuals |
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Join us at Blue Harbor Resort & Waterpark for an afternoon of fun, connection, and community as we honor our amazing individuals with Down syndrome and related disabilities. This is always such a special day for our families — and we can’t wait to make more memories together! $10 for swimmers, $5 for non swimmers,
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🌟 Join Our FREE Playgroup for Families with Young Children! 🌟 Do you have a child with Down syndrome or a related intellectual or developmental disability who is 6 years old or younger? Come join us for a fun and welcoming playgroup designed just for you! This is a wonderful opportunity to meet other families, |
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Let's have a splashing good time celebrating all of our friends who are rockin' an extra 21st chromosome! Join us for a World Down Syndrome Day Pool Party. 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 |
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Get ready to groove and celebrate World Down Syndrome Day in style! DSAW families are invited to join us for a Rock Your Socks Dance Party 🎶 Put on your most colorful, wacky socks and dance the morning away with us! This event is open to ALL ages and abilities, and the indoor playground will
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Join us to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day with lunch, games, community connection and much more! We are busy planning a fun and eventful day for all.
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You’re Invited to Gallery 21 hosted by DSAW – South Central Saturday, March 21 | 5:30–8:30pm Wisconsin Masonic Center, Downtown Madison Join us for Gallery 21, a special evening celebrating awareness, acceptance, and inclusion of people with Down syndrome and related intellectual and developmental disabilities on World Down Syndrome Day! Enjoy: A stunning photo gallery |
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Join us at Action City & Chaos Water Park on Sunday, March 22 for a day full of fun, games, food and prizes in celebration and honor of World Down Syndrome Day (March 21st)! WHO: Individuals with Down syndrome AND their loved ones WHERE: Action City Trampoline Park & Chaos Water Park WHEN: Sunday, March
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💙💛 Keep World Down Syndrome Day Going ALL WEEKEND! 💛💙 Make a splash with us at a Sunday Funday Waterpark Party! Join DSAW-SC for an afternoon of splashing, playing, and celebrating at the Crawdaddy Cove Waterpark inside the Holiday Inn & Suites Madison West. 🗓 Sunday, March 22 ⏰ 1–4 PM 🚨 LIMITED TO THE
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Join DSAW Fox Cities for an afternoon of swimming, fun, and celebrating our loved ones with Down Syndrome! We will have the whole center to ourselves, so come & join in on the fun! No glass allowed in building. Families may bring life jackets and floats, but no infant floats are allowed. Registration closes on |
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Join DSAW–South Central for a FREE Dinner & a Movie Night for adults 18+ with Down syndrome or related disabilities! Enjoy a fun evening of food, film, and friendship at our Sun Prairie Center on the last Thursday of each month from 4:45–7:45 PM. The movie and meal change each month, so there’s always something 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 |
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🌟 Monthly Playgroup for Families with Kids 7-12! 🌟 Bring your child with Down syndrome or a related disability to a fun, welcoming playgroup where kids can play and explore while families connect, share resources, and build friendships. 👫💙 🗓 Saturday, March 28 | 10AM–Noon (stop by anytime!) 📍 PlayN Wisconsin, 3919 Parmenter St, Middleton
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💖 Moms’ Afternoon of Pampering! 💖 Join other moms with a loved one who has Down syndrome or a related disability for a relaxing afternoon filled with self-care, connection, and fun on Saturday, March 28, from 1-3pm, at 502 Sherman Avenue East in Fort Atkinson. Take a break, unwind, and enjoy some well-deserved “me time” |
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Join us on Monday, March 30 from 4:45–8:00 PM at Pizza Ranch - 682 S. Grand Ave for a DSAW–South Central fundraiser. We have two volunteer shifts available (4:45–6:15 PM and 6:15–8:00 PM), and anyone age 12+ can volunteer (youth must have a parent/caregiver present). DSAW–South Central will receive 10% of all sales that evening, |
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Join other Moms who have a loved one with Down syndrome or related disability for conversation, community, and FREE treats and coffee at JavaAbilities on Monona Drive on Saturday, February 4, from 10am-Noon. |
