Empowering Individuals. Supporting Communities.
Mondays Manhattan Park 6:00pm to 7:00pm Ages 14+ Join us for Rapid Runners this summer at Manhattan Park where members ages 14+ will train for the Bridge Run 5k race! DSAWM will cover the cost for members and half of the cost for volunteers. Registration is open HERE! Please email maria@dsawm.org if you have any […]
2nd & 4th Tuesdays of each month5:30-6:30pm Time changed to 6:00pm to 7:00pmSchuler Books (28th St.)Ages 16+ Teens and adults with Down syndrome are invited to join Bobbi for Book Club at Schuler Books on 28th Street. Participants in Book Club will get the chance to read fun books with a group of their peers. […]
Join the DNO group for an evening of Pickleball at Broadleaf Brewing. Please make sure to RSVP by filling out the Google Form below! Google Form RSVP
Mondays Manhattan Park 6:00pm to 7:00pm Ages 14+ Join us for Rapid Runners this summer at Manhattan Park where members ages 14+ will train for the Bridge Run 5k race! DSAWM will cover the cost for members and half of the cost for volunteers. Registration is open HERE! Please email maria@dsawm.org if you have any […]
CMS Music Therapists under the direction of Cindy Edgerton, Director of Music Therapy, will be leading monthly "virtual" music therapy events. The participants are split up into two groups based on age, each group will have their own unique Zoom link. These events are meant to be interactive and there will be a lot of […]
June 10th-August 8th Monday-Thursday Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan 1:00pm to 4:00pm with an optional early drop off of 12pm and an option to stay for programming until 5pm School Aged Children Grades 1-6 Join our Summer Stars program for school aged children in grades 1-6. Summer Stars is a day program focused […]
Mondays DSAWM Office Social Space 4:00pm to 5:00pm Ages 5-12 Join our Art program with Ken from Arts in Motion this summer! This is an adaptive program for ages 5-12. Ken leads art projects and assists as needed with the participants. Registration is open HERE! Please email maria@dsawm.org if you have any questions.
Monday June 10th Grand Rapids Children's Museum 5:00pm to 7:00pm The Grand Rapids Children’s Museum is hosting DSAWM and the Red Glasses Movement for a special event on June 10th from 5pm-7pm. It will be a night of free play at the Museum after hours so that our members will have full access to […]
Mondays Manhattan Park 6:00pm to 7:00pm Ages 14+ Join us for Rapid Runners this summer at Manhattan Park where members ages 14+ will train for the Bridge Run 5k race! DSAWM will cover the cost for members and half of the cost for volunteers. Registration is open HERE! Please email maria@dsawm.org if you have any […]
June 10th-August 8th Monday-Thursday Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan 1:00pm to 4:00pm with an optional early drop off of 12pm and an option to stay for programming until 5pm School Aged Children Grades 1-6 Join our Summer Stars program for school aged children in grades 1-6. Summer Stars is a day program focused […]
Tuesdays SOMI Main Gym 4:00pm to 5:00pm Ages 5-12 We are partnering with SOMI for our new Young Athletes program for school aged children. This program will be on Tuesdays from 4pm-5pm. Young Athletes introduces basic sport skills, like running, kicking and throwing. Children learn how to play with others and develop important skills for […]
2nd & 4th Tuesdays of each month5:30-6:30pm Time changed to 6:00pm to 7:00pmSchuler Books (28th St.)Ages 16+ Teens and adults with Down syndrome are invited to join Bobbi for Book Club at Schuler Books on 28th Street. Participants in Book Club will get the chance to read fun books with a group of their peers. […]
Join Stacy & Terri, Speech Pathologist & Occupational Therapist and co-owners of Family Tree Therapies as they discuss the importance of movement, reflex integration, speech motor practice and proper swallow function. Utilizing proper motor patterns helps to organize our nervous system, develop a strong postural foundation and stabilize our jaw, lips and tongue for speech, feeding […]
June 10th-August 8th Monday-Thursday Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan 1:00pm to 4:00pm with an optional early drop off of 12pm and an option to stay for programming until 5pm School Aged Children Grades 1-6 Join our Summer Stars program for school aged children in grades 1-6. Summer Stars is a day program focused […]
Wednesdays SOMI Auditorium 4:00pm to 5:00pm Ages 5-12 Join us for a dance class for children ages 5 to 12! Molly from Arts in Motion and DSAWM’s Level II Intern, Molly, will join DSAWM again to show off the dance moves of our school-aged members. Registration is open HERE! Please email maria@dsawm.org if you have […]
Wednesdays SOMI Auditorium 5:00pm to 6:00pm Ages 12 Join us for a dance class for members ages 12 and older! Molly from Arts in Motion and DSAWM’s Level II Intern, Molly, will join DSAWM again to show off the dance moves of our members. Registration is open HERE! Please email maria@dsawm.org if you have any […]
June 10th-August 8th Monday-Thursday Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan 1:00pm to 4:00pm with an optional early drop off of 12pm and an option to stay for programming until 5pm School Aged Children Grades 1-6 Join our Summer Stars program for school aged children in grades 1-6. Summer Stars is a day program focused […]
Thursdays DSAWM Play Room 4:00pm to 5:00pm Ages 5-12 Join us on some Thursdays for a drumming program with Josh from Arts in Motion this summer! This is for school aged members 5-12 years old. This will be a fun chance to practice rhythm and make some music with friends. Registration is open HERE! Please […]
Every Other Thursday DSAWM Conference Room 5:00pm to 6:00pm Ages 16+ This series is geared toward teens and adults seeking information on everything from finances to relationships to internet safety. The schedule of topics will be released soon, so remember to frequent our social media and newsletter. Each workshop will be taught by an expert […]
Every Other Thursday SOMI Concession Stand 6:00pm to 7:45pm Ages 12+ (Ages 12 to 15 must have a parent/guardian present) Come out to join us for Cooking Capers! We are going to be learning cooking skills, kitchen health and safety, measurements, as well as nutrition. We will also be working on goals. During each session, […]
DSAWM hosts monthly MNO gatherings. Mothers raising children with Down syndrome meet to share experiences and support. DSAWM pays for first-time attendees' meals (excluding alcohol). Upcoming events: April 25 - 6:30 PM Dinner at Kitchen 67 - Map May 19 - 11 AM Brunch at Bobcat Bonnie's - Map June 14 - 6:00 PM Food Truck Friday […]
June 10th-August 8th Monday-Thursday Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan 1:00pm to 4:00pm with an optional early drop off of 12pm and an option to stay for programming until 5pm School Aged Children Grades 1-6 Join our Summer Stars program for school aged children in grades 1-6. Summer Stars is a day program focused […]
Mondays DSAWM Office Social Space 4:00pm to 5:00pm Ages 5-12 Join our Art program with Ken from Arts in Motion this summer! This is an adaptive program for ages 5-12. Ken leads art projects and assists as needed with the participants. Registration is open HERE! Please email maria@dsawm.org if you have any questions.
Mondays Manhattan Park 6:00pm to 7:00pm Ages 14+ Join us for Rapid Runners this summer at Manhattan Park where members ages 14+ will train for the Bridge Run 5k race! DSAWM will cover the cost for members and half of the cost for volunteers. Registration is open HERE! Please email maria@dsawm.org if you have any […]
June 10th-August 8th Monday-Thursday Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan 1:00pm to 4:00pm with an optional early drop off of 12pm and an option to stay for programming until 5pm School Aged Children Grades 1-6 Join our Summer Stars program for school aged children in grades 1-6. Summer Stars is a day program focused […]
Tuesdays SOMI Main Gym 4:00pm to 5:00pm Ages 5-12 We are partnering with SOMI for our new Young Athletes program for school aged children. This program will be on Tuesdays from 4pm-5pm. Young Athletes introduces basic sport skills, like running, kicking and throwing. Children learn how to play with others and develop important skills for […]
June 10th-August 8th Monday-Thursday Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan 1:00pm to 4:00pm with an optional early drop off of 12pm and an option to stay for programming until 5pm School Aged Children Grades 1-6 Join our Summer Stars program for school aged children in grades 1-6. Summer Stars is a day program focused […]
Thursdays DSAWM Play Room 4:00pm to 5:00pm Ages 5-12 Join us on some Thursdays for a drumming program with Josh from Arts in Motion this summer! This is for school aged members 5-12 years old. This will be a fun chance to practice rhythm and make some music with friends. Registration is open HERE! Please […]
June 10th-August 8th Monday-Thursday Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan 1:00pm to 4:00pm with an optional early drop off of 12pm and an option to stay for programming until […]
Mondays DSAWM Office Social Space 4:00pm to 5:00pm Ages 5-12 Join our Art program with Ken from Arts in Motion this summer! This is an adaptive program for ages 5-12. […]
Mondays Manhattan Park 6:00pm to 7:00pm Ages 14+ Join us for Rapid Runners this summer at Manhattan Park where members ages 14+ will train for the Bridge Run 5k race! DSAWM will cover the cost for members and half of the cost for volunteers. Registration is open HERE! Please email maria@dsawm.org if you have any […]
6:30 – 7:30 pmDSAWM OfficeParents/Caregivers of individuals with Down syndrome Caregivers of individuals with Down syndrome 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 info@dsawm.org to RSVP.
June 10th-August 8th Monday-Thursday Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan 1:00pm to 4:00pm with an optional early drop off of 12pm and an option to stay for programming until 5pm School Aged Children Grades 1-6 Join our Summer Stars program for school aged children in grades 1-6. Summer Stars is a day program focused […]
Tuesdays SOMI Main Gym 4:00pm to 5:00pm Ages 5-12 We are partnering with SOMI for our new Young Athletes program for school aged children. This program will be on Tuesdays from 4pm-5pm. Young Athletes introduces basic sport skills, like running, kicking and throwing. Children learn how to play with others and develop important skills for […]
June 10th-August 8th Monday-Thursday Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan 1:00pm to 4:00pm with an optional early drop off of 12pm and an option to stay for programming until 5pm School Aged Children Grades 1-6 Join our Summer Stars program for school aged children in grades 1-6. Summer Stars is a day program focused […]
Wednesdays SOMI Auditorium 4:00pm to 5:00pm Ages 5-12 Join us for a dance class for children ages 5 to 12! Molly from Arts in Motion and DSAWM’s Level II Intern, Molly, will join DSAWM again to show off the dance moves of our school-aged members. Registration is open HERE! Please email maria@dsawm.org if you have […]
Wednesdays SOMI Auditorium 5:00pm to 6:00pm Ages 12 Join us for a dance class for members ages 12 and older! Molly from Arts in Motion and DSAWM’s Level II Intern, Molly, will join DSAWM again to show off the dance moves of our members. Registration is open HERE! Please email maria@dsawm.org if you have any […]
June 10th-August 8th Monday-Thursday Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan 1:00pm to 4:00pm with an optional early drop off of 12pm and an option to stay for programming until 5pm School Aged Children Grades 1-6 Join our Summer Stars program for school aged children in grades 1-6. Summer Stars is a day program focused […]
Thursdays DSAWM Play Room 4:00pm to 5:00pm Ages 5-12 Join us on some Thursdays for a drumming program with Josh from Arts in Motion this summer! This is for school aged members 5-12 years old. This will be a fun chance to practice rhythm and make some music with friends. Registration is open HERE! Please […]
Every Other Thursday DSAWM Conference Room 5:00pm to 6:00pm Ages 16+ This series is geared toward teens and adults seeking information on everything from finances to relationships to internet safety. The schedule of topics will be released soon, so remember to frequent our social media and newsletter. Each workshop will be taught by an expert […]
Every Other Thursday SOMI Concession Stand 6:00pm to 7:45pm Ages 12+ (Ages 12 to 15 must have a parent/guardian present) Come out to join us for Cooking Capers! We are going to be learning cooking skills, kitchen health and safety, measurements, as well as nutrition. We will also be working on goals. During each session, […]
CMS Music Therapists under the direction of Cindy Edgerton, Director of Music Therapy, will be leading monthly "virtual" music therapy events. The participants are split up into two groups based on age, each group will have their own unique Zoom link. These events are meant to be interactive and there will be a lot of […]
Saturdays DSAWM Playroom 9:30am-10:30am Ages 0-5 Join us this summer for an Early Education Class (for children birth – 5 and their caregivers) to come learn and explore through fun, engaging activities that promote cognitive, social-emotional, communication, and motor skills development. You can connect with other families to share support and resources as well. This class is […]
160 68th St. SW, Ste. 110
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
Located inside the Special Olympics Michigan Unified Sports & Inclusion Center
616-956-3488
Monday – Thursday | 9:00am – 5:00pm
