(WATERTOWN) Congratulations to our Project SEARCH graduates! These 6 graduates were able to explore different positions throughout the community and find employment for after they graduated.
WBAY Action 2 News Coverage - Think Ability Wisconsin
May 21, 2024 - Think Ability Wisconsin and Bethany Allcox received news coverage by WBAY Action 2 News. Bethany Allcox shared about her excitement for her new job at New Perspective Senior Living in Howard.
Fox6 Milwaukee News Coverage- Hunter Peterson
March 14th, 2024- Hunter Peterson, a DSAW member of our Southeastern Wisconsin Chapter, was featured on Fox6 Milwaukee News for being on the Bucks' 414 Crew.
WBAY Action 2 News Coverage-Go Baby Go! Program
March 8th, 2024- A DSAW family from Fox Cities was featured on WBAY Action 2 News for participating in the Go Baby Go! Program.
This program is a collaboration between Children's Wisconsin and Fox Valley Technical College. It aims to provide electric ride-on cars specifically designed for children with special health needs. These cars offer improved mobility and independence to these children
Green Bay-Local 5 Live (WFRV Channel 5) News Coverage- World Down Syndrome Day.
WISN News 12 Coverage-World Down Syndrome Day
March 21st, 2024- DSAW received news coverage from WISN News 12 on World Down Syndrome Day. Our Education and Engagement Manager, Mary Gaffron, discussed the misconceptions surrounding Down syndrome and the resources we provide to individuals and families across Wisconsin.
Chippewa Valley WEAU 13 News Coverage-World Down Syndrome Day
WQOW News 18 Coverage-World Down Syndrome Day
TMJ Channel 4 News Coverage- Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin preparing for talent show
March 20, 2024- DSAW and Gigi’s Playhouse were highlighted in this news segment in preparation for their Talent Show that was held on March 23rd, 2024.
TMJ Channel 4 News Coverage-27th Annual DSAW-State Down Syndrome Awareness Walk
The September 24th, 27th Annual DSAW-State Down Syndrome Awareness Walk received news coverage from TMJ 4 news!
Green Bay Channel 5 News Coverage-15th Annual DSAW-Green Bay Down Syndrome Awareness Walk
The September 30th, 15th Annual DSAW-Green Bay Down Syndrome Awareness Walk received news coverage from Channel 5 We are Green Bay!
WEAU 13 News Coverage-17th Annual Chippewa Valley Down Syndrome Awareness Walk
The September 24th 17th Annual DSAW-Chippewa Valley Down Syndrome Awareness Walk received news coverage from WEAU channel 13 news!
Appleton school district expands sports for students with disabilities
The Appleton Area School District is expanding its sports leagues to include students with disabilities. Starting this fall, the Appleton Area School District will be joining the Fox Valley Association Adapted Sports League. To find out more about this story:
Madison, WI native Peter Liu wins silver at Special Olympics World Games!
Peter competed in Special Olympics since 2009 in snowshoeing, swimming, tennis, and volleyball. The Special Olympics World Games are the world’s largest inclusive sports event. Thousands of athletes with intellectual disabilities compete together in 26 sports for nine days of exciting and inspiring competitions.
Read more about the June 2023 Special Olympics World Games and Peter in the following article:
DSAW partnership with Project SEARCH graduates five students in its program at ’The Marquardt'
DSAW (Western, WI) will be assisting with skills instruction and working as a job developer for Project SEARCH in Watertown, Wisconsin at the Marquardt starting this fall. Though the work is already well underway with Project SEARCH meetings, interviewing incoming interns, and advertising. DSAW Employment Specialist Kathy Sheridan attended the graduation for this year's interns, and she is already working on job development for these Project SEARCH grads - way to go! Kathy also co-hosted an info night in Lake Mills with the Project SEARCH classroom instructor, Tracy Widiker. For information on Project SEARCH you can contact Kathy Sheridan
Read local coverage on Project SEARCH: https://www.wdtimes.com/news/local/project-search-graduates-five-students-in-its-program-at-the-marquardt/article_41d2d824-0635-11ee-8ada-f7db6150579b.html
WXOW: La Crosse Awareness Walk on WKBT News 8000
Our La crosse 20th Annual Awareness Walk received great news coverage from WKBT News 8000. To watch the whole story, follow the link:
La Crosse Awareness Walk featured on News WXOW
Our La Crosse 20th Annual Awareness Walk received great news coverage from WXOW news 19. To watch the whole story, follow the link:
South Central Awareness Walk receives local news coverage
Down syndrome Association of Wisconsin- South Central Awareness Walk
Thank you: Our Awareness Walk received some news coverage from WMTV NBC 15. To see the whole story, follow the link:
Syble Hopp student featured in Times Square for Down Syndrome Awareness Month
Our friend Preston Taylor was featured on screens in Times Square on Sept 17, 2022, thanks to National Down Syndrome Society! The video presentation, featuring 500 self-advocates from across the country, and was live-streamed on their Facebook page at 8:30AM that same day. Our friend Norman from the Milwaukee area will be featured as well! To watch the whole story, follow the link:
Local teenager with Down Syndrome wins body building pro card!
Our friend Fiona Daniels took home second place in two categories at her first national bodybuilding competition! Fiona is also the first teenager with Down syndrome in the country to earn a pro card in bodybuilding. Congratulations Fiona!! For the full story follow the link below:
Local teenager with Down Syndrome takes 2nd in national bodybuilding competition (news8000.com)