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  • Independent Living Skills

    Independent Living Skills
    Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan 160 68th St SW Ste. 110, Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

    This series of workshops for members aged 14 years and older will focus on a variety of skills one needs to work towards independence. We will have Independent Living Skills every Monday from 5pm-6pm before Shape Up. Here is the zoom link if you are unable to participate in person: https://zoom.us/j/93801138656?pwd=FbvImnZEVstTuPNrRbuI1Lr5McS28w.1 This zoom link will be the same for every week. Please register […]

  • Kalamazoo Cooking Capers

    Kalamazoo Cooking Capers
    Western Michigan University Kohrman Hall 2200 Ring Rd S, Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States

    Join us for Kalamazoo Cooking Capers every other Monday from 5:00pm-6:30pm! Cooking Capers is an engaging program led by Western Michigan University nutrition students, designed to teach kitchen independence to participants with Down syndrome aged 12 and up (participants aged 12-15 must have a guardian present). We learn kitchen safety, how to follow recipes, and much more! Western Michigan University is […]

  • Shape Up

    Shape Up
    Special Olympics Michigan Unified Sports & Inclusion Center 160 68th St SW, Grand Rapids, MI

    Shape Up is a fun and exciting health program for members 14 and older. We will meet on Mondays from 6pm-7:30pm in the SOMI Athlete Hub. There will be 45 minutes of nutrition education and 45 minutes of exercise. Here is the zoom link if you are unable to participate in person: https://zoom.us/j/94784309703?pwd=BhU4KLvZVQoiT5cbtghyLwD2IbkWzS.1 This zoom link will be the same […]

  • Aging with Down Syndrome Meeting

    Aging with Down Syndrome Meeting
    Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan 160 68th St SW Ste. 110, Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

    Caregivers of individuals with Down syndrome are invited to this support group that meets on the fourth Monday of every month. The Aging with Down Syndrome Meetings are sponsored by DSAWM and Alzheimer’s Association. Participants share experiences and discuss the process of caring for loved ones growing older with Down syndrome. Here is the zoom link if you […]

  • Young Athletes

    Young Athletes
    Special Olympics Michigan Unified Sports & Inclusion Center 160 68th St SW, Grand Rapids, MI

    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 SOMI Auxiliary Gym. Young Athletes is a sport play program designed for members aged 2-7. Participants will be introduced to the basics of sports and start to build their gross motor skills for future sports participation. […]

  • Book Club Movie Night

    Celebration! Cinema North 2121 Celebration Dr NE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

    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 Ramona & Beezus, come enjoy the movie with us on February 24th. Please email program@dsawm.org if you have any questions.

  • Developmental Sports

    Developmental Sports
    Special Olympics Michigan Unified Sports & Inclusion Center 160 68th St SW, Grand Rapids, MI

    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 SOMI Auxiliary Gym. Developmental Sports is a program designed to teach members aged 8-13 how to participate in a team sport. Participants will be introduced to the basics of sports and start to develop the skills necessary […]

  • Kalamazoo Mom’s Night Out

    The Backyard of Kalamazoo 10441 Stadium Drive, Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States

    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 stories, and support each other. DSAWM covers the cost for first-time attendees (excluding alcohol). This month’s gathering will be at The Backyard of Kalamazoo! Please email […]

  • Dance for Teens and Adults

    Dance for Teens and Adults
    Special Olympics Michigan Unified Sports & Inclusion Center 160 68th St SW, Grand Rapids, MI

    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, dance, and play percussion instruments while we listen to participant-selected music! Here is the zoom link if you are unable to participate in person: https://zoom.us/j/93780199670?pwd=O9VIdr5cUbAtrvooLXJHG4XBovcJ2C.1 This zoom link will be […]

  • Baby Sign Language

    Baby Sign Language
    Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan 160 68th St SW Ste. 110, Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

    DSAWM is partnering with Building Blocks Therapy Services to provide a 5-week Baby Sign Language program for members aged 0-5! The program will be Thursdays from 2:00pm-3:00pm in the DSAWM playroom (160 68th St. SW Suite 110 Grand Rapids, MI 49548) and it will be led by a Speech Language Pathologist. The curriculum is adapted to support the […]