• Therapeutic Horse Handling

    Therapeutic Horse Handling
    Hestóvin Stables Therapeutic Riding Center 1217 East Paris Ave SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

    DSAWM is excited to partner with Hestóvin Stables Therapeutic Riding Center (1217 East Paris Ave. SE Grand Rapids, MI 49546) again this year to offer Therapeutic Horse Handling sessions on August 1st and August 9th, from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM. While there won’t be any riding, participants will take part in grooming, bathing, and interactive games with the horses. This program is open to individuals ages […]

  • 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 LMCU Bridge Run 5k on September 14th! We meet at the pavilion at Manhattan Park to warm up, then participants are paired with volunteers to walk/run […]

  • Kalamazoo Mom’s Night Out

    Martell's 3501 Greenleaf Blvd, Kalamazoo, MI, United States

    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 is going to be at Martell's.

  • 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 LMCU Bridge Run 5k on September 14th! We meet at the pavilion at Manhattan Park to warm up, then participants are paired with volunteers to walk/run […]

  • 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 LMCU Bridge Run 5k on September 14th! We meet at the pavilion at Manhattan Park to warm up, then participants are paired with volunteers to walk/run […]

  • 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 share experiences and discuss the process of caring for loved ones growing older with Down syndrome. Please register HERE if you are interested in attending and […]

  • 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 stories, and support each other. This month’s gathering is going to be a pool party! Please email Keri at dsmamas321@yahoo.com to RSVP or if you […]

  • 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 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. […]

  • 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 program designed to teach members aged 8-13 how to participate in a team sport. Participants will be introduced to the basics of team sports play and start to […]