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The 2022 Rapid Runners season is sponsored by Wolverine Worldwide Foundation. Thank you, Wolverine Worldwide Foundation! Who: Members aged 14+ Where/When: 2 sessions offered Mondays weekly beginning June 6 from 5:30-6:30pm at Manhattan Park Wednesdays weekly beginning June 8 from 9:30-10:30am at SOMI Inclusion Center Cancelled through end of July Rapid Runners is a fun […]
Thursdays, September 1 and September 8 5:30pm to 8:30pm SOMI Studio, Special Olympics Michigan Unified Sports & Inclusion Center Ages 16+ Join us for a free CPR training class presented by Down to Defend! This class is for people with disabilities and their parents/caregivers to learn important potentially life-saving skills. Must be present for both […]
The DSAWM office is closed on the following holidays: New Year’s Day (January 1) Memorial Day (May 30) Independence Day (July 4) Labor Day (September 5) Thanksgiving Day and the Friday following (November 24 & 25) Christmas Eve (December 24)* Christmas Day (December 25)* New Year’s Eve (December 31) *Because the Christmas and New Year […]
Show the flyer below or use the code KLFP2CM when you order online from the 28th St. Chipotle and a portion of your purchase will support DSAWM! Online Ordering
Thursdays, September 1 and September 8 5:30pm to 8:30pm SOMI Studio, Special Olympics Michigan Unified Sports & Inclusion Center Ages 16+ Join us for a free CPR training class presented by Down to Defend! This class is for people with disabilities and their parents/caregivers to learn important potentially life-saving skills. Must be present for both […]
Monthly on Thursdays 6:30-8pm Location varies Moms’ Night Out (MNO) invites mothers raising children with Down syndrome to meet at local restaurants to share experiences and support. DSAWM pays for first-time attendees meals (excluding alcohol). RSVP to RaeAnne at raeanne.porte@gmail.com. 2022 Schedule: February 10 - Bobcat Bonnie's March 9 - Blue Water Grill *meeting on Wednesday […]
Saturday, September 10 9am-3pm SOMI Unified Sports & Inclusion Center Step Up is our annual family-friendly celebration open to all children and adults with Down syndrome, their families, friends, and thousands of local supporters. In addition to being Michigan’s largest Down syndrome awareness event, Step Up is also DSAWM’s largest fundraiser and supports 40% of […]
The 2022 Rapid Runners season is sponsored by Wolverine Worldwide Foundation. Thank you, Wolverine Worldwide Foundation! Who: Members aged 14+ Where/When: 2 sessions offered Mondays weekly beginning June 6 from 5:30-6:30pm at Manhattan Park Wednesdays weekly beginning June 8 from 9:30-10:30am at SOMI Inclusion Center Cancelled through end of July Rapid Runners is a fun […]
2nd Monday of the month 6-8pm Conference Room, DSAWM Office 160 68th St. SW, Ste. 110 Grand Rapids, MI 49548 The DSAWM Board of Directors meets monthly to discuss the performance and future plans of the Association. 2022 Meetings January 10 February 14 March 14 April 11 May 9 – Annual Meeting June 13 No […]
Thursdays from September 15 to December 1 *No class on November 24 5:00pm to 6:00pm Join us for Music Jamboree! This music class led by our Occupational Therapy interns will teach participants to build their own instruments and learn to play them. Participants will get to put on a performance for their families and friends […]
Thursday, September 15 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm SOMI Auditorium Join us for a night of financial planning assistance! This is a joint event with Special Olympics Michigan. The event will feature financial advisor Jeffrey Light and he will cover topics from legal planning to government benefits. This is a great opportunity for parents to get […]
Thursdays from 6:00pm to 8:00pm* *No class November 24 Life Skills Room, Special Olympics Michigan Center Ages 16+ Cooking Capers introduces teens and adults to culinary terminology, cooking methods, measurements, and kitchen safety while crafting a delicious, healthy recipe. We are very conscious of dietary restrictions so many of the recipes we make are gluten-free […]
Saturdays, September 17 to October 8 10:00am to 11:00am Via Zoom (registrants will be sent an email with the Zoom link) In person option at the DSAWM Office, Special Olympics Unified Sports & Inclusion Center Members aged 5 and younger With just a few simple signs from American Sign Language, you can start communicating with […]
Sunday, September 18 at 8:00am 6th Street in Grand Rapids Registration required to run Come out to support our Rapid Runners at the 2022 Bridge Run! Make signs and cheer them on as they complete the 5k race that they have been training for all summer. The 2022 Bridge Run will be located on the […]
Thursdays from September 15 to December 1 *No class on November 24 5:00pm to 6:00pm Join us for Music Jamboree! This music class led by our Occupational Therapy interns will teach participants to build their own instruments and learn to play them. Participants will get to put on a performance for their families and friends […]
Thursdays from 6:00pm to 8:00pm* *No class November 24 Life Skills Room, Special Olympics Michigan Center Ages 16+ Cooking Capers introduces teens and adults to culinary terminology, cooking methods, measurements, and kitchen safety while crafting a delicious, healthy recipe. We are very conscious of dietary restrictions so many of the recipes we make are gluten-free […]
Saturdays, September 17 to October 8 10:00am to 11:00am Via Zoom (registrants will be sent an email with the Zoom link) In person option at the DSAWM Office, Special Olympics Unified Sports & Inclusion Center Members aged 5 and younger With just a few simple signs from American Sign Language, you can start communicating with […]
Mondays, September 26 – December 12* *No class on October 31 6:00pm to 7:30pm Auxiliary Gym, Special Olympics Michigan Unified Sports & Inclusion Center Ages 14+ Shape Up is a health and fitness program for teens and adults aged 14+ with Down syndrome. Learn to take control of your health through wise food choices and […]
4th Mondays 6:30-7:30pm DSAWM Office Parents/Caregivers of individuals with Ds aged 30+ Caregivers of individuals with Down syndrome over the age of 30 are invited to this support group sponsored by DSAWM and Alzheimer’s Association. Participants share experiences and discuss the process of caring for loved ones growing older with Down syndrome. Email us at […]
Thursdays from September 15 to December 1 *No class on November 24 5:00pm to 6:00pm Join us for Music Jamboree! This music class led by our Occupational Therapy interns will teach participants to build their own instruments and learn to play them. Participants will get to put on a performance for their families and friends […]
Dates and times vary Location varies Dads’ Night Out (DNO) invites fathers raising children with Down syndrome to meet at local restaurants to share experiences and support. DSAWM pays for first-time attendees meals (excluding alcohol). RSVP below or to Rich at dads@dsawm.org. Follow the Dads’ Facebook group for the latest updates. Upcoming Dates: October 27th, location […]
Thursdays from 6:00pm to 8:00pm* *No class November 24 Life Skills Room, Special Olympics Michigan Center Ages 16+ Cooking Capers introduces teens and adults to culinary terminology, cooking methods, measurements, and kitchen safety while crafting a delicious, healthy recipe. We are very conscious of dietary restrictions so many of the recipes we make are gluten-free […]