DSAW-Central
The buzz of excitement filled the air as DSAW Central families took on the indoor rock wall at the Greenheck Turner Community Center! First climbs often started with careful thought, each hand and foot finding its place. But with every successful reach and the supportive cheers around them, you could see the confidence visibly grow. It wasn't just about reaching the top; it was about the 'I can do it!' shining brighter with every try.
DSAW-Chippewa Valley
🎳DSAW-Chippewa Valley gathered their kin and knocked down some pins at Bowl Winkles!🎳
We had a great turnout and lots of fun activities and snacks at our Kin & Pins Family Bowling event!
DSAW-Fox Cities
In April, we enjoyed a quiet Sunday morning at Luv2Play, where participants had a blast diving into the ball pit, tackling the rope course, and zipping down the slides. It was a fun and relaxed way to connect and play together!
DSAW-Green Bay
Green Bay had a fun-filled April with a variety of engaging activities, including a Dad's Night Out at Putt Social, open gym fun at Fusion Athletics, and a Buddy Up Tennis end-of-session party at the Green Bay Tennis Center. Participants also stayed active during Fun Fit Friday with GRIT920. Our team was out in the community as well, attending the Pulaski Community School District Transition Fair, the Youth in Transition event at ADRC – Brown County, and the Humana Shares Spring event to connect with families and share resources.
DSAW-Greater La Crosse
✨ Inclusion Night at the Children’s Museum was a blast! ✨
Families enjoyed a night of play, creating, and big smiles as we celebrated all abilities. New this year — our Scavenger Hunt was a huge hit, with prizes for our adventurous explorers! Thank you to everyone who made it such a welcoming and memorable evening.
DSAW-Southeastern Region
April was an exciting month for our Southeastern region! We’re incredibly grateful to the Milwaukee Admirals and the Ads Power Play Foundation, in partnership with Baker Tilly US, for treating DSAW families to a fun hockey game and selecting us as a fundraising beneficiary. Families also enjoyed a private, educational tour at the Dinosaur Discovery Museum, and we were thrilled to welcome the community into our new space, the Carmelite, during our open house with tours and light refreshments.
DSAW-Sheboygan and Surrounding Counties
In the beginning of April, we hosted our monthly Teen Hang Out Club! Participants played some fun easter games, made friendship bracelets and fidget cubes! There was a ton of laughter and smiles throughout the afternoon!
On April 26th, the 2nd annual Down Syndrome Awareness Sporting Clays and Trapshoot fundraiser was held in Mayville! It was a great time with the community and the weather was absolutely beautiful! We are so grateful for the Bosch family and the Mayville community for creating such an amazing event!
DSAW-South Central
South Central had an awesome April! We had 2 bus safety and riding classes with Transit2Go to learn about the new Metro bus system in Madison. We had a successful fundraiser at Pizza Ranch in Sun Prairie and raised over $500. We enjoyed a bowling party in Brewster's Lanes in Reedsburg.
Programs and Services
DSAWellness Class - Northeastern Wisconsin
DSAWellness Class is for both Adults and 10-17-year-olds. In this class, participants do an active activity and get moving, then make a healthy snack together. This was a healthy Greek-yogurt-based veggie dip and was super-popular with both groups!
Community Life Skills Hub - South Central
In South Central, our Programs and Services group had a fun and active April! Highlights included a visit to the Capitol, a neighborhood walk to enjoy the spring weather, and a lively bowling outing at Spare Time Entertainment. A special moment came during our Pizza Ranch fundraiser, where one of our talented participants played guitar and entertained guests with live music!
