Empowering Individuals. Supporting Communities.
This Parent’s Night Out gathering is for parents raising children with Down syndrome. Parents will have the opportunity to 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 of the gathering (excluding alcohol). If […]
We’re excited to partner with the Grand Rapids Civic Theatre as part of their Community Preview Night program! This special opportunity allows our members and families to enjoy an exclusive first look at upcoming productions. Join us for a free performance of Frozen on November 13th, 2025! Please click HERE to reserve your tickets. October 30th is the last […]
Saturdays MVP Athletic Club, Crahen 10:15am-11:45am Ages 5+ Buddy Up Tennis is a 90-minute tennis and fitness program specifically created for individuals with Down syndrome, 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 […]
We are having another 21 Shades party at Hearts for the Arts! 21 Shades is a support group for families of color and multicultural/multiracial families who are part of the West Michigan Down syndrome community. The party will be on November 15th from 12:30pm-2:30pm. This is a FREE event! We will be painting a winter themed picture. […]
The Grand Rapids Gold basketball team is donating free tickets for DSAWM members for their game on November 16th at 3pm! Here is the link if you would like tickets: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Downsyndrome31 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 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! 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 library may […]
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 […]
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/96053773711?pwd=YXKQeqzb9ULYluJnjvU22sqxmHMJ2z.1 This zoom link will be the same for […]
We’re excited to partner with Senior Neighbors to bring a new Shape Up option for members aged 45 and older. Members aged 45 and older are still welcome to attend our Monday Shape Up program but this new version will feature modified exercises for those who may need extra physical guidance. While our members work out, caregivers […]
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. […]
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
