Empowering Individuals. Supporting Communities.
The Grand Rapids Gold basketball team is donating free tickets for DSAWM members for their game on March 17th at 7pm! Here is the link if you would like tickets: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Downsyndrome75 There is a limit of 6 tickets per group. When getting tickets, it will show a cost initially but the balance will go to […]
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 […]
The Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan and Artists Creating Together proudly present a talent show featuring YOU! In this class, participants will fine-tune a performance of their choice under the mentorship of a professional teaching artist. Throughout the session participants will practice their routine, receive constructive feedback from the instructor and peers, learn vocal […]
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 […]
Dad’s Night Out is a monthly program for fathers raising children with Down syndrome. Each month, dad’s have the opportunity to enjoy different activities and come together to connect, share stories, and support each other. DSAWM covers the cost of meals for first-time attendees if food is included in the event or ordered as part […]
DSAWM is partnering with Fuzion Skillz to provide a martial arts class 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 […]
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 required! New Athletes please complete the Buddy Up Tennis Athlete Application and Release Form, click HERE for registration, […]
March 21st is World Down Syndrome Day, and we’re excited to celebrate with you at the DSAWM Dance! Join us at a NEW location, Viewpond Banquet Hall, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm for a fun afternoon of music, dancing, and community. Come dressed in bright colors or DSAWM gear and don’t forget your colorful or […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
