Step Up for Down Syndrome
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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MSU Community Music School: Virtual Music Therapy
MSU Community Music School: Virtual Music Therapy
CMS Music Therapists under the direction of Cindy Edgerton, Director of Music Therapy, will be leading monthly “virtual” music therapy events on the first Wednesday of every month. The participants […]
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Summer Stars
Summer Stars
Summer Stars is a free program for children with Down syndrome aged 7-12 or in grades 1-6. Through a variety of thoughtfully designed activities, including games, crafts, and outdoor play, […]
Developmental Sports
Developmental Sports
The Developmental Sports program, in partnership with Special Olympics and Autism Support of Kent County, is designed to introduce children with developmental disabilities, ages 7-13, to a variety of physical […]
Rapid Runners
Rapid Runners
This summer, teens and adults with Down syndrome (ages 12 and up) are invited to join Rapid Runners, a fun and supportive running program where we train together for the […]
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Summer Stars
Summer Stars
Summer Stars is a free program for children with Down syndrome aged 7-12 or in grades 1-6. Through a variety of thoughtfully designed activities, including games, crafts, and outdoor play, […]
Book Club Movie Night
Book Club Movie Night
Teens and adults with Down syndrome (ages 16+) are invited to join our Book Club! We finish each book with a fun movie screening. Since we’ve just completed Judy Moody and […]
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Summer Stars
Summer Stars
Summer Stars is a free program for children with Down syndrome aged 7-12 or in grades 1-6. Through a variety of thoughtfully designed activities, including games, crafts, and outdoor play, […]
School Aged Dance with Arts in Motion
School Aged Dance with Arts in Motion
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 aged 7-12. We stretch, dance, and play […]
Dance for Teens and Adults with Arts in Motion
Dance for Teens and Adults with Arts in Motion
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 adult members aged 13 and older. We stretch, […]
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Summer Stars
Summer Stars
Summer Stars is a free program for children with Down syndrome aged 7-12 or in grades 1-6. Through a variety of thoughtfully designed activities, including games, crafts, and outdoor play, […]
Drumming with Arts in Motion
Drumming with Arts in Motion
Join us on Thursdays from 4pm-5pm for Drumming with Josh from Arts in Motion! This program is for members of all ages and it will be a fun opportunity to work on your […]
Cooking Capers
Cooking Capers
DSAWM has Cooking Capers every other week in the summer. Cooking Capers is a program led by GVSU nutrition students to teach independence in the kitchen for members 12 and older (members […]
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Summer Stars
Summer Stars
Summer Stars is a free program for children with Down syndrome aged 7-12 or in grades 1-6. Through a variety of thoughtfully designed activities, including games, crafts, and outdoor play, […]
Developmental Sports
Developmental Sports
The Developmental Sports program, in partnership with Special Olympics and Autism Support of Kent County, is designed to introduce children with developmental disabilities, ages 7-13, to a variety of physical […]
Rapid Runners
Rapid Runners
This summer, teens and adults with Down syndrome (ages 12 and up) are invited to join Rapid Runners, a fun and supportive running program where we train together for the […]
1 event,
Summer Stars
Summer Stars
Summer Stars is a free program for children with Down syndrome aged 7-12 or in grades 1-6. Through a variety of thoughtfully designed activities, including games, crafts, and outdoor play, […]
3 events,
Summer Stars
Summer Stars
Summer Stars is a free program for children with Down syndrome aged 7-12 or in grades 1-6. Through a variety of thoughtfully designed activities, including games, crafts, and outdoor play, […]
School Aged Dance with Arts in Motion
School Aged Dance with Arts in Motion
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 aged 7-12. We stretch, dance, and play […]
Dance for Teens and Adults with Arts in Motion
Dance for Teens and Adults with Arts in Motion
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 adult members aged 13 and older. We stretch, […]
2 events,
Summer Stars
Summer Stars
Summer Stars is a free program for children with Down syndrome aged 7-12 or in grades 1-6. Through a variety of thoughtfully designed activities, including games, crafts, and outdoor play, […]
Drumming with Arts in Motion
Drumming with Arts in Motion
Join us on Thursdays from 4pm-5pm for Drumming with Josh from Arts in Motion! This program is for members of all ages and it will be a fun opportunity to work on your […]
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iCan Shine Bike Camp Orientation
iCan Shine Bike Camp Orientation
DSAWM is working with iCan Shine to do another Bike Camp in Grand Rapids! Grand River Preparatory High School is generously donating their gym for the camp. The goal of […]
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iCan Shine Bike Camp
iCan Shine Bike Camp
DSAWM is working with iCan Shine to do another Bike Camp in Grand Rapids! Grand River Preparatory High School is generously donating their gym for the camp. The goal of […]
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iCan Shine Bike Camp
iCan Shine Bike Camp
DSAWM is working with iCan Shine to do another Bike Camp in Grand Rapids! Grand River Preparatory High School is generously donating their gym for the camp. The goal of […]
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iCan Shine Bike Camp
iCan Shine Bike Camp
DSAWM is working with iCan Shine to do another Bike Camp in Grand Rapids! Grand River Preparatory High School is generously donating their gym for the camp. The goal of […]
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iCan Shine Bike Camp
iCan Shine Bike Camp
DSAWM is working with iCan Shine to do another Bike Camp in Grand Rapids! Grand River Preparatory High School is generously donating their gym for the camp. The goal of […]
1 event,
iCan Shine Bike Camp
iCan Shine Bike Camp
DSAWM is working with iCan Shine to do another Bike Camp in Grand Rapids! Grand River Preparatory High School is generously donating their gym for the camp. The goal of […]
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Kalamazoo Member Picnic
Kalamazoo Member Picnic
Join us on July 26th for our Kalamazoo picnic for DSAWM members! Come connect with other families and enjoy River Oaks Park. We provide food but we ask that you […]
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Annual Member Picnic
Annual Member Picnic
Join us July 27th for our annual DSAWM summer picnic! We will have face painting, games, and more so come connect with other families and have some fun! We provide food but […]
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Summer Stars
Summer Stars
Summer Stars is a free program for children with Down syndrome aged 7-12 or in grades 1-6. Through a variety of thoughtfully designed activities, including games, crafts, and outdoor play, […]
Developmental Sports
Developmental Sports
The Developmental Sports program, in partnership with Special Olympics and Autism Support of Kent County, is designed to introduce children with developmental disabilities, ages 7-13, to a variety of physical […]
Rapid Runners
Rapid Runners
This summer, teens and adults with Down syndrome (ages 12 and up) are invited to join Rapid Runners, a fun and supportive running program where we train together for the […]
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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Summer Stars
Summer Stars
Summer Stars is a free program for children with Down syndrome aged 7-12 or in grades 1-6. Through a variety of thoughtfully designed activities, including games, crafts, and outdoor play, […]
3 events,
Summer Stars
Summer Stars
Summer Stars is a free program for children with Down syndrome aged 7-12 or in grades 1-6. Through a variety of thoughtfully designed activities, including games, crafts, and outdoor play, […]
School Aged Dance with Arts in Motion
School Aged Dance with Arts in Motion
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 aged 7-12. We stretch, dance, and play […]
Dance for Teens and Adults with Arts in Motion
Dance for Teens and Adults with Arts in Motion
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 adult members aged 13 and older. We stretch, […]
2 events,
Summer Stars
Summer Stars
Summer Stars is a free program for children with Down syndrome aged 7-12 or in grades 1-6. Through a variety of thoughtfully designed activities, including games, crafts, and outdoor play, […]
Drumming with Arts in Motion
Drumming with Arts in Motion
Join us on Thursdays from 4pm-5pm for Drumming with Josh from Arts in Motion! This program is for members of all ages and it will be a fun opportunity to work on your […]
1 event,
Therapeutic Horse Handling
Therapeutic Horse Handling
DSAWM is excited to partner with Hestóvin Stables Therapeutic Riding Center (1217 East Paris Ave. SE Grand Rapids, MI 49546) again this year to offer Therapeutic Horse Handling sessions on August 1st and August 9th, from 9:30 AM to 11:30 […]
