Empowering Individuals. Supporting Communities.
Grand Rapids Cooking Capers is a program led by GVSU nutrition students to teach independence in the kitchen for members 12 and older (members 12-15 must have a guardian present). We work on goals and learn kitchen safety, measurements, and more! We cook a delicious 3 course meal each week and enjoy socializing with others. Registrations are required so that we […]
This summer, teens and adults with Down syndrome (ages 12 and up) are invited to join Rapid Runners, a fun and supportive program where we train together for the Bronson Children’s Hospital 5K which is on September 27th! Although the program is called Rapid Runners, there is absolutely no requirement for the participants to run. Participants […]
This summer, teens and adults with Down syndrome (ages 12 and up) are invited to join Rapid Runners, a fun and supportive program where we train together for the LMCU Bridge Run 5k which is on September 20th! Although the program is called Rapid Runners, there is absolutely no requirement for the participants to run. Participants can […]
Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the Month 6:00pm-7:00pm Schuler Books 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. After completing a book, […]
Join us for a virtual workshop with Pete, the Social Security Disability Benefits Planning Consultant/Coordinator at Disability Network Southwest Michigan. Pete will provide an overview of topics such as SSI and SSDI, the application process, employment while receiving benefits, Medicare and Medicaid, ABLE accounts, and asset limits. There will also be time for questions and discussion, making […]
This summer, teens and adults with Down syndrome (ages 12 and up) are invited to join Rapid Runners, a fun and supportive program where we train together for the Bronson Children’s Hospital 5K which is on September 27th! Although the program is called Rapid Runners, there is absolutely no requirement for the participants to run. Participants […]
Join us for our monthly Dance program with Molly from Arts in Motion at the Loutit District Library, typically held on the third Monday of each month from 6:00pm-7:00pm! This adaptive program is open to members age 6 and older. We’ll stretch, dance, and play fun percussion instruments while listening to participant-selected music! Occasionally, room availability at the […]
This summer, teens and adults with Down syndrome (ages 12 and up) are invited to join Rapid Runners, a fun and supportive program where we train together for the LMCU Bridge Run 5k which is on September 20th! Although the program is called Rapid Runners, there is absolutely no requirement for the participants to run. Participants can […]
We are partnering with Hestóvin Stables for Therapeutic Horse Handling on August 21st from 9:30am-11:30am. There will be no riding, but participants will do grooming, bathing, and games with the horses. This program is for ages 5+ and we are able to accommodate 10 participants. Please register HERE if you are interested in participating! Please email program@dsawm.org if you […]
Let's get some QDOBA and support DSAWM! Mark your calendar for Saturday, August 22nd between 4 and 8 pm. DSAWM will receive 25% of sales when you show this flyer online or in-store: The fundraiser will be held at multiple locations throughout West Michigan, including:
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
