All Ages Programs
DSAWM All Ages programs are open to people with Down syndrome and their families. For more information or to register for programs, visit the DSAWM calendar or contact DSAWM at 616-956-3488 or nate@dsawm.org.
Access! GR – program postponed until July 2021 due to Covid-19
Through a partnership with ACCESS GR, DSAWM can connect members with the rich arts & cultural scene in West Michigan. Free tickets are available in a limited supply for both ongoing venues and special event venues. Accommodations can be made to make sure the arts are accessible to everyone.
Special Event Venues
CARE Conservatory of Ballet
Circle Theater
Schubert Male Chorus of GR
Grand Rapids Women’s Chorus
View the ACCESS GR events calendar to check availability for current special events.
Please allow 7-10 business days for processing. Tickets must be requested by DSAWM. Please do not contact the venue or ACCESS GR directly. Contact DSAWM at 616-956-3488 or nate@dsawm.org with questions.
Holiday Parties
Every December, DSAWM families gather in Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo to visit with Santa and reconnect with friends. The Grand Rapids Holiday Party is a member-only event and is held at the Grand Rapids Public Museum.
Member Picnic
Each summer, DSAWM families gather at Tunnel Park in Holland for a day of friends, food, and fun in the sun. The Member Picnic is a member only event and is held in July.
Rock Your Socks Dance
Rock your socks off at our annual Rock Your Socks Dance in honor of World Down Syndrome Day (3/21). The event is open to anyone interested in celebrating Down syndrome.
Step Up for Down Syndrome
Step Up For Down Syndrome is the largest Down syndrome awareness event in Michigan and DSAWM’s biggest fundraiser. Families, friends, and the public are invited to this annual celebration and walk held each September where we come together to support our loved ones with Down syndrome.
