Empowering Individuals. Supporting Communities.
Join us for a Housing & Independent Living Workshop designed to help individuals with disabilities, families, and caregivers learn about some of the different housing opportunities and support options available. Attendees will hear directly from individuals with Down syndrome about their experiences living independently, including how they found their housing, the supports they use, and […]
Buddy Up Tennis is a 90-minute tennis and fitness program specifically created for individuals with Down syndrome ages 5+, who we call our Athletes. Buddy Volunteers are partnered with Athletes to provide support, reinforce instruction, and develop friendships. No tennis experience is required! NEW ATHLETES & BUDDIES:Please visit the Buddy Up for Life registration site to create […]
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 Grand Traverse Pie Company! Please […]
This series of workshops will focus on teaching a variety of practical life skills to help participants build greater independence. We watch videos, have discussions, and more! 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/98233992277?pwd=6wwksxpDwlz691HMPtcwlGelzzbldV.1 This zoom link will be the same for every […]
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 allowing […]
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/98819275350?pwd=TvTZq2mj3POaOjt60b3tdbb94moN2Q.1 This zoom link will be the same […]
Join our Dance program with Molly from Arts in Motion and our intern Molly! This is an adaptive program for all of our members aged 6 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/98736177911?pwd=4iN4RULaRJml75kDFngVOXPGPzJxyb.1 This zoom link will be the same for […]
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 […]
DSAWM is partnering with Fuzion Skillz again to provide more martial arts programming for members aged 8 and older! This class will be on Fridays from 5:00pm-6:00pm at the Fuzion Skillz studio (3006 West Shore Dr. Suite 150, Holland MI 49424)! It is designed to be a joyful, confidence-building experience where everyone can move, grow, and succeed at their own pace. […]
Buddy Up Tennis is a 90-minute tennis and fitness program specifically created for individuals with Down syndrome ages 5+, who we call our Athletes. Buddy Volunteers are partnered with Athletes to provide support, reinforce instruction, and develop friendships. No tennis experience is required! NEW ATHLETES & BUDDIES:Please visit the Buddy Up for Life registration site to create […]
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
