2025 Winners Cup Benefit: May 3rd
Jack, 5
Jack loves playing with his brother and going to swim class. He always has a smile or hug for new friends!
Addison, 6
Addison is the big sister to Aaliyah and little sister to Ella. She is witty, smart, and full of life!
Eric, 33
Eric is a one man band who plays the guitar, trumpet, keyboard, and sings. He loves his music and making people happy.
Allie, 26
Allie is a self-advocate who loves her friends, working at her various jobs, dancing, modeling, skiing, exercising, and journaling.
Jase, 2
Jase loves dancing with his siblings, dogs, and all things baby shark!
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Independent Living Skills
Independent Living Skills
Mondays DSAWM Conference Room 5:00pm-6:00pm Ages 14+ This series of workshops for individuals 14+ will focus on a variety of skills one needs to work towards independence. We will have […]
Supporting Positive Behavior and Independence in Your Teen/Adult with Down Syndrome
Supporting Positive Behavior and Independence in Your Teen/Adult with Down Syndrome
Parents of teens and adults join us on March 31st from 6pm-7:30pm in SOMI Meeting Room One for a workshop on strategies to support positive behavior! We have Shape Up which is a program for teens […]
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Young Athletes
Young Athletes
Tuesdays SOMI Auxiliary Gym 5:30pm-6:15pm Ages 2-7 Join DSAWM, Autism Support of Kent County, and Special Olympics in our Young Athletes program. This program will be on Tuesdays from 5:30pm-6:15pm in the […]
School Aged Kids Lakeshore Kibu Program
School Aged Kids Lakeshore Kibu Program
Come join us for our Kibu program for kids ages 6-12 on the first Tuesday of every month at the Loutit District Library in Grand Haven! We’ll be meeting in Program Room A from 6:00 PM - 7:00 […]
Developmental Sports
Developmental Sports
Tuesdays SOMI Auxiliary Gym 6:15pm-7:00pm Ages 8-13 Join DSAWM, Autism Support of Kent County, and Special Olympics in our Developmental Sports program. This program will be on Tuesdays from 6:15pm-7:00pm in the […]
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Dance for School Aged Kids with Arts in Motion
Dance for School Aged Kids with Arts in Motion
Wednesdays SOMI Auditorium 5:00pm-6:00pm Age 6-13 Join our Dance program with Molly from Arts in Motion and our intern Molly! This is an adaptive program for all of our school-age members […]
Dance for Teens and Adults with Arts in Motion
Dance for Teens and Adults with Arts in Motion
Wednesdays SOMI Auditorium 6:00pm-7:00pm Ages 14+ Join our Dance program with Molly from Arts in Motion and our intern Molly! This is an adaptive program for all of our teens and […]
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Canceled Drumming with Arts in Motion
Canceled Drumming with Arts in Motion
Thursdays SOMI Auditorium 5:00pm-6:00pm All Ages Join us on Thursdays from 5pm-6pm in the auditorium for a drumming program with Josh from Arts in Motion! This program is for members of […]
Cooking Capers
Cooking Capers
Thursdays 6:00pm-7:30pm Ages 12+ Cooking Capers is a program led by GVSU nutrition students to teach independence in the kitchen for members 12 and older (members 12-15 must have a guardian present). We […]
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Kalamazoo Cooking Capers
Kalamazoo Cooking Capers
DSAWM is excited to team up with the Rise program and WMU to bring Cooking Capers back to Kalamazoo! Centerpoint Church is generously allowing us to use their kitchen. Cooking Capers is an engaging […]
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Kalamazoo Mom’s Night Out
Kalamazoo Mom’s Night Out
Mom’s Night Out is a monthly program for mothers raising children with Down syndrome. Each month, mom’s have the opportunity to enjoy different activities and come together to connect, share […]
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Independent Living Skills
Independent Living Skills
Mondays DSAWM Conference Room 5:00pm-6:00pm Ages 14+ This series of workshops for individuals 14+ will focus on a variety of skills one needs to work towards independence. We will have […]
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Kalamazoo Theatre Class
Kalamazoo Theatre Class
Tuesdays 4:30pm-5:30pm April 15th-May 13th DSAWM is partnering with the Kalamazoo Civic Theatre to offer a series of Theatre Classes! Step into a world of creativity and fun with Imagine That! Through […]
Young Athletes
Young Athletes
Tuesdays SOMI Auxiliary Gym 5:30pm-6:15pm Ages 2-7 Join DSAWM, Autism Support of Kent County, and Special Olympics in our Young Athletes program. This program will be on Tuesdays from 5:30pm-6:15pm in the […]
Book Club Movie Night
Book Club Movie Night
Teens and adults with Down syndrome are invited to join Bobbi for Book Club at Schuler Books on 28th Street every other Tuesday. Participants in Book Club will get the […]
Developmental Sports
Developmental Sports
Tuesdays SOMI Auxiliary Gym 6:15pm-7:00pm Ages 8-13 Join DSAWM, Autism Support of Kent County, and Special Olympics in our Developmental Sports program. This program will be on Tuesdays from 6:15pm-7:00pm in the […]
2 events,
Dance for School Aged Kids with Arts in Motion
Dance for School Aged Kids with Arts in Motion
Wednesdays SOMI Auditorium 5:00pm-6:00pm Age 6-13 Join our Dance program with Molly from Arts in Motion and our intern Molly! This is an adaptive program for all of our school-age members […]
Dance for Teens and Adults with Arts in Motion
Dance for Teens and Adults with Arts in Motion
Wednesdays SOMI Auditorium 6:00pm-7:00pm Ages 14+ Join our Dance program with Molly from Arts in Motion and our intern Molly! This is an adaptive program for all of our teens and […]
3 events,
Drumming with Arts in Motion
Drumming with Arts in Motion
Thursdays SOMI Auditorium 5:00pm-6:00pm All Ages Join us on Thursdays from 5pm-6pm in the auditorium for a drumming program with Josh from Arts in Motion! This program is for members of […]
Cooking Capers
Cooking Capers
Thursdays 6:00pm-7:30pm Ages 12+ Cooking Capers is a program led by GVSU nutrition students to teach independence in the kitchen for members 12 and older (members 12-15 must have a guardian present). We […]
Lakeshore Mom’s Night Out
Lakeshore Mom’s Night Out
Mom’s Night Out is a monthly program for mothers raising children with Down syndrome. Each month, mom’s have the opportunity to enjoy different activities and come together to connect, share […]
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CTC Therapeutic Play and Learn Group
CTC Therapeutic Play and Learn Group
Saturdays DSAWM Playroom 10:00am-11:15am Ages 0-5 We are collaborating with the Comprehensive Therapy Center (CTC) to offer free Therapeutic Play and Learn groups again for more fun therapy and learning activities! This 5 […]
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2 events,
Independent Living Skills
Independent Living Skills
Mondays DSAWM Conference Room 5:00pm-6:00pm Ages 14+ This series of workshops for individuals 14+ will focus on a variety of skills one needs to work towards independence. We will have […]
4 events,
Kalamazoo Theatre Class
Kalamazoo Theatre Class
Tuesdays 4:30pm-5:30pm April 15th-May 13th DSAWM is partnering with the Kalamazoo Civic Theatre to offer a series of Theatre Classes! Step into a world of creativity and fun with Imagine That! Through […]
Young Athletes
Young Athletes
Tuesdays SOMI Auxiliary Gym 5:30pm-6:15pm Ages 2-7 Join DSAWM, Autism Support of Kent County, and Special Olympics in our Young Athletes program. This program will be on Tuesdays from 5:30pm-6:15pm in the […]
Developmental Sports
Developmental Sports
Tuesdays SOMI Auxiliary Gym 6:15pm-7:00pm Ages 8-13 Join DSAWM, Autism Support of Kent County, and Special Olympics in our Developmental Sports program. This program will be on Tuesdays from 6:15pm-7:00pm in the […]
2 events,
Dance for School Aged Kids with Arts in Motion
Dance for School Aged Kids with Arts in Motion
Wednesdays SOMI Auditorium 5:00pm-6:00pm Age 6-13 Join our Dance program with Molly from Arts in Motion and our intern Molly! This is an adaptive program for all of our school-age members […]
Dance for Teens and Adults with Arts in Motion
Dance for Teens and Adults with Arts in Motion
Wednesdays SOMI Auditorium 6:00pm-7:00pm Ages 14+ Join our Dance program with Molly from Arts in Motion and our intern Molly! This is an adaptive program for all of our teens and […]
3 events,
Drumming with Arts in Motion
Drumming with Arts in Motion
Thursdays SOMI Auditorium 5:00pm-6:00pm All Ages Join us on Thursdays from 5pm-6pm in the auditorium for a drumming program with Josh from Arts in Motion! This program is for members of […]
Cooking Capers
Cooking Capers
Thursdays 6:00pm-7:30pm Ages 12+ Cooking Capers is a program led by GVSU nutrition students to teach independence in the kitchen for members 12 and older (members 12-15 must have a guardian present). We […]
Young Adult Parent Support Group
Young Adult Parent Support Group
We are excited to launch a new DSAWM support group for parents of Young Adults with Down syndrome. The group will meet on the 4th Thursday of each month in […]
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CTC Therapeutic Play and Learn Group
CTC Therapeutic Play and Learn Group
Saturdays DSAWM Playroom 10:00am-11:15am Ages 0-5 We are collaborating with the Comprehensive Therapy Center (CTC) to offer free Therapeutic Play and Learn groups again for more fun therapy and learning activities! This 5 […]
Disability Planning Workshop with Inclusive Futures
Disability Planning Workshop with Inclusive Futures
Join us on April 26th from 2pm-3:30pm at SOMI in Meeting Room One for an informational Disability Planning Workshop with Jeff from Inclusive Futures. Inclusive Futures is a resource for […]
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The Mitten Brewing Fundraiser
The Mitten Brewing Fundraiser
Join us for a fundraiser at the Mitten Brewing! DSAWM will receive 50% of all food sales, takeout and dine-in, all day. DSAWM staff will be at the Mitten from […]
Aging with Down Syndrome Meeting
Aging with Down Syndrome Meeting
Caregivers of individuals with Down syndrome are invited to this support group that meets every month. The Aging with Down Syndrome Meetings are sponsored by DSAWM and Alzheimer’s Association. Participants […]
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Kalamazoo Theatre Class
Kalamazoo Theatre Class
Tuesdays 4:30pm-5:30pm April 15th-May 13th DSAWM is partnering with the Kalamazoo Civic Theatre to offer a series of Theatre Classes! Step into a world of creativity and fun with Imagine That! Through […]
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CTC Therapeutic Play and Learn Group
CTC Therapeutic Play and Learn Group
Saturdays DSAWM Playroom 10:00am-11:15am Ages 0-5 We are collaborating with the Comprehensive Therapy Center (CTC) to offer free Therapeutic Play and Learn groups again for more fun therapy and learning activities! This 5 […]
2025 Winners Cup Benefit
2025 Winners Cup Benefit
This year’s event, hosted on Saturday, May 3rd by the Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan Foundation, marks the 21st Winners Cup Benefit and the 40th anniversary of the Down […]
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