Education & Outreach
Creating awareness. Driving acceptance.
From families, medical professionals, and employers to students, educators, and the general public, we provide educational resources (such as webinars, conferences, peer sensitivity training, and more) to help people better understand Down syndrome and other intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs).
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Parent’s First Call
Providing resources and support to families after they receive a Down syndrome diagnosis, Parent’s First Call gives new and expectant parents an opportunity to talk with other parents, help when navigating medical and early intervention services, referrals to local and national resources, and a welcome basket filled with information and gifts.
Webinars
Our webinar series offers free, virtual education sessions on a variety of topics, and most of the live webinars are recorded and can be accessed in our webinar library at any time.
Seminars, conferences, and workshops
We host seminars, conferences, and workshops throughout the year. Some of the more popular topics involving discussions around puberty, housing, and IEPs.
Top resources for education and outreach
Upcoming events for education and outreach
View AllDSAW gives our son, Nick, countless opportunities to interact with HIS peers and that, to us, is priceless. Thank you!
Support near you
No matter where you live, there’s support available
Across Wisconsin, there are many chapters and support groups that are ready to connect with you.
