Empowering Individuals. Supporting Communities.
We are having another fundraiser at Good Mooed Cafe and Railtown Brewing Company for Down Syndrome Awareness Month! Join us at either location — Good Mooed Cafe or Railtown Brewing Company — on October 15th and a portion of sales will be donated to DSAWM. BRING THIS FLYER printed or digital form, and DSAWM will receive […]
Join us on Thursdays from 5pm-6pm for Drumming with Josh from Arts in Motion! This program is for members of all ages and it will be a fun opportunity to work on your rhythm and make some music with friends. Please register HERE if you would like to participate! Please email program@dsawm.org if you have any questions!
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 can make […]
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 […]
Join us for a Family Night Out (FNO) celebrating Down Syndrome Awareness Month at Ripple Effects Inclusion Center! Ripple Effects is an inclusive facility that has space for families of all ages and stages. We hope that utilizing this space will provide a space for entire families to get to know and support each other […]
This series of workshops for individuals 14+ will focus on a variety of skills one needs to work towards independence. We will meet every Monday from 5pm-6pm in the DSAWM board room. Please send topic suggestions and questions to our Program Coordinator, Maria, at program@dsawm.org. Here is the zoom link if you are unable to participate in person: https://zoom.us/j/97658800068?pwd=QcZpFAs8DjtA63azT0qP9a4Iukx6Zy.1 This […]
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 […]
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 will be at the Grand Rapids Escape Room! An escape room is a real-life adventure game where you […]
Join us for the DSAWM Annual Meeting at our building (160 68th St. SW Grand Rapids, MI 49548) in Meeting Room 4 on Monday October 20th from 6:00pm-7:00pm! This will be a time where DSAWM members and the community can meet with our staff and Board as we discuss the state of the organization and […]
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 […]
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
