May 2023

Engauge providing key opportunities to workers with disabilities

Engauge Workforce Solutions is partnering with the Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin (DSAW) to help provide classes and training for people with diverse abilities. Engauge provides customized training opportunities to help individuals expand their skills and ensure they have the knowledge and support to succeed in their new position. For more information about DSAW's partnership with Engauge

Home & Community-Based Services (HCBS)

DSAW provides one-on-one services, group classes, small groups, and more for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities of all ages across the state of Wisconsin. Click the buttons below To explore current programming options in your area contact your DSAW Case Coordinator or click on the button below to see all our statewide programing.

DSAW Connects Virtual Education

The DSAW Connects program, our premier online program offering, provides multiple types of curriculum and activities for individuals with Down syndrome and related disabilities across Wisconsin. Courses are geared for ages 12 and up, although individuals of all ages are welcome to try the classes. To view all our virtual offerings, click the button:

Statewide Virtual Support Groups

DSAW provides FREE virtual family groups for people who have a loved one with Down syndrome across Wisconsin! To view all our offerings click the button below:

Disability: IN Wisconsin Conference

Dawn Nuoffer, President/CEO of DSAW was one of seven presenters at the Disability: IN Wisconsin Conference on Thursday, May 18, 2023, at Engauge Workforce Solutions in Menomonee Falls, WI. The conference attendees included business leaders who were looking for information on hiring neurodiverse individuals for openings in their workforce.  The conference also featured business leaders who have expanded their talent base to include individuals with neurodiverse talent. 

Presenters Included:
Peter Rathmann, CEO of Allis Tool & Machine Corp
Emma Rathmann – Prolec GE – Waukesha Electric
Corryn Manderfield, HR – Wisconsin Metal Parts
Katie Malnight, Chief Operating Officer of Engauge Workforce Solutions
Anny Kerr, Production Recruiting Manager – Rockwell Automation
Dawn Nuoffer, CEO of Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin
Goldhmong Vang, Director – MATC Uniquely Abled Academy

The goal of the conference was to have peer-to-peer dialogue around employing neurodiverse individuals. Attendees heard testimonials on the benefits and value of hiring people with neurodiversity’s.