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Kick off Spring Break with DSAW at We Rock the Spectrum Milwaukee! Hang out with your friends and get those wiggles out as we play in this sensory-safe environment. Kids can take a ride on the zip line, bounce on the trampoline, or challenge themselves on the climbing mountain. We'll have a party room available
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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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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).
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1 event,Join other dads who have loved ones with Down syndrome each month for conservation, support, and a night out at the New Berlin Ale House! |
1 event,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 |
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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.
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Have a great time playing at the Betty Brinn Children's Museum during their April Sensory Friendly Session! |
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☕💛 Calling all grandparents — even if you’re just visiting! Join us for coffee, community, and meaningful conversation with other grandparents who have a loved one with Down syndrome or related disabilities. 🎤 Special guest: Kaitlyn Peters with Special Olympics 📅 Thursday, April 9 | ⏰ 10am–12pm 📍 DSAW–SC Sun Prairie Center, 1009 W. Main
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Join other DSAW families to explore the art and wonder at the Milwaukee Art Museum during their free community day. As part of their event celebration, MAM will be hosting a live DJ during our meet up time!
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Join us for a night of music and roller skating! Entrance fee will be paid for by DSAW for all registered individuals! Skate assistance walkers are available for anyone who needs a little help. |
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Join DSAW for a night of waterpark fun! RecPlex offers a 17,000 square foot indoor waterpark. The three waterslides, in-pool playground, zero-depth entry, geysers and fountains combine to make one big indoor water park! Add to this four 25-yard lap lanes, a current channel, and a hot tub, and you've got a one-stop fun and |
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Join Parents of Rock invites parents across South Central Wisconsin to connect on Saturday, April 11 at 12:30 p.m. at Papa Doc's in Janesville, where DSAW-South Central will cover the cost of axe throwing. SPACE Autastic will provide respite care for current participants who pre-register who them. |
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Join us for a FREE afternoon of fun at the Baraboo Children’s Museum on Sunday, April 12, from 1–3pm! Families will enjoy playful, hands-on experiences in a welcoming space designed to inspire creativity, learning, and connection. This event is for individuals with Down syndrome and related disabilities and their immediate family members — come explore, DSAW moms, grandmas, female caregivers! Please join us for an evening of good food and great conversation! DSAW mom Kristi Westcott has graciously offered to host this fun evening at her home in Milwaukee. Kristi will provide the main dish, and we ask each of you to bring a side or dessert to share. Please |
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Join other DSAW friends for a story time and open play for littles ages 0-2. (older siblings are welcome to attend) Wauwatosa Public Library hosts this event weekly and we're joining them for a fun-filled morning! |
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SibConnect
SibConnect is an overnight camp experience for kids and teens ages 8 - 16 who are a sibling of someone with a disability. We will talk about life as a Sib while also having campfires, games, and activities. Registration Deadline: Tuesday, April 14th
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Join us for a special evening at the museum, which is designed to be sensory‑friendly with lower lights and noises for calmer exploration. Attendance is limited to ensure a quieter, calmer environment for this sensory-friendly evening at the museum, we strongly encourage pre-registration. This special event is made possible by Dave Utterback, CFP.
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It's time for family game night! Join DSAW for a fun night of friendly competition, food and meeting up with friends! DSAW will provide appetizers, pizza, and soda. Other food/drink options will be available for families to purchase. We'll bring some games to play, feel free to bring your favorite game to play with others
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Join our FREE monthly playgroup on Friday, April 17, from 6–8pm at Little Playroom Cafe in Middleton for families with children age 6 and under with Down syndrome or related disabilities. Enjoy a fun, welcoming space where kids can play and families can connect, share resources, and build friendships. The event is free for individuals |
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Bring your favorite doll or stuffed animal to our Teddy Bear Clinic! Kids will get to practice basic medical skills in a fun, relaxed, and low-pressure environment with support from UW medical students. Your child and their cuddly patient will learn how to: 🩹 Use bandages and Band-Aids 🫀 Listen to hearts and lungs with
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Join us for a tee-rific time at our DSAW Fox Cities outing at Tommy’s Indoor Mini Golf (3950 N Richmond St, Appleton) ⛳💛 We’ll be golfing from 11am to 1pm on Saturday, April 18th, and it’s just $5 per person, which includes an 18-hole game of mini golf AND 100 arcade tickets for even more
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Join your friends from the Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin as we celebrate Earth Day at the Racine Public Library. After a brief presentation about Earth Day, we'll do a fun craft — popsicle-stack wind turbines and paper-and-pipe-cleaner flowers. We'll also enjoy a "dirt cup" snack and explore books about Mother Earth. Please register by |
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The Super Mario Galaxy Movie – SC
🎬🍄 Join us for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie in Beloit on Sunday, April 19! Showtime will be in the late afternoon/early evening (exact time will be known at the beginning of April). This event is FREE thanks to the Cronin Grant, and registered participants will receive a kiddie combo — popcorn, drink, and fruit |
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🍔 Volunteer at Culver’s for a Cause! 💙 Join us Monday, April 20, 4:45–8pm at Culver’s (1501 W. Main St., Sun Prairie) for 1.5-hour shifts — DSAW-SC earns a portion of sales that night! 👥 Volunteers ages 14+ (14–17 must attend with an adult) 👕 Wear DSAW swag & closed-toe shoes ⏰ Arrive 15 minutes |
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Join other DSAW friends for a story time and open play for littles ages 3-6. (older siblings are welcome to attend) Wauwatosa Public Library hosts this event weekly and we're joining them for a fun-filled morning! |
1 event,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 fun and competitive day of shooting for a great cause! Participants may shoot 50 targets of Trap or 50 targets of Sporting Clays for $30 (includes lunch), with $25 re-entry. Squads start at 9:00 a.m. and the last squad is at 3:00 p.m. Raffles drawings at 4:00pm. The public is welcome, and all |
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🎳✨ Get ready to roll! Join us at Watertown Bowl 18 for a FREE and exciting Sunday afternoon of bowling just for individuals with Down syndrome and related disabilities and their immediate family members. 💙 Enjoy rental shoes, 2 games of bowling, pop, and 2 slices of pizza — all included! 🍕🥤 Come strike up |
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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
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Join us on April 30th at 5:30pm at Marcus Theaters Valley Grand Cinema for a fun movie night featuring “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie”! 🍄🎬 Tickets are just $4, with an optional $3 add-on for soda + popcorn. Grab your seats and come enjoy a super evening together!
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1 event,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 |
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Sibsops are for kids ages 6 - 12 who have a sibling with a disability or special health condition. They are workshops for kids to connect with others who get it, talk about the good times and challenges of being a sib, explore how other kids are handling situations, and have lots of fun!This month
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💐✨ Celebrate Mother’s Day with Us! ✨💐 In honor of Mother’s Day, join us for a special FREE Mom & Me Party on Saturday, May 2, from 10:00–11:30 AM at The Curious Crafter. Moms, Grandmas, and their children are invited to enjoy a relaxed, joy-filled morning creating together. We’ll have a variety of fun, spring-inspired |
