• Aging with Down Syndrome Meeting

    Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan 160 68th St SW, Grand Rapids

    Caregivers of individuals with Down syndrome are invited to this support group that meets every month. The Aging with Down Syndrome Meetings are sponsored by DSAWM and Alzheimer’s Association. Participants […]

  • Mom’s Night Out

    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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • Karate with Down to Defend

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

    DSAWM is partnering with Down to Defend to offer a new 6-week karate class from September 3 – October 8, every Wednesday from 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM with Sensei Allison. This program will focus […]

  • Cooking Capers

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

    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 […]

  • Step Up for Down Syndrome

    As DSAWM celebrates our 40th anniversary, we invite you to “Step Right Up” and celebrate carnival-style at the 2025 Step Up for Down Syndrome event!  Step Up for Down Syndrome […]

  • Rapid Runners

    Rapid Runners
    Manhattan Park 3180 Cascade Rd SE, East Grand Rapids, MI, United States

    This summer, teens and adults with Down syndrome (ages 12 and up) are invited to join Rapid Runners, a fun and supportive running program where we train together for the […]