Empowering Individuals. Supporting Communities.
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 […]
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 excited to bring Cooking Capers back to Kalamazoo every other Friday 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 […]
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 […]
DSAWM is very excited to have another Down Syndrome Awareness Month Celebration for our Lakeshore families on October 25th from 11am-2pm at Fellinlove Farm! Come connect with other families, see the animals, explore the Not So Spooky Trail, and celebrate Down syndrome! DSAWM will provide light refreshments. Please register HERE if you would like to […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 email program@dsawm.org if […]
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. […]
Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the Month 6:00pm-7:00pm Schuler Books Ages 16+ Teens and adults with Down syndrome are invited to join Bobbi for Book Club at Schuler Books on 28th Street. Participants in Book Club will get the chance to read fun books with a group of their peers. After completing a book, […]
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
