Southeastern WI
Holiday Party
In December, we hosted our Annual Holiday Party at the State Office. The day was full of games, crafts, food, dancing, contests, presents, and even a visit from Santa. Thank you to all the families who came out to celebrate - we had so much fun!!
Club DSAW - Packer Party
DSAW Self-Advocates celebrated the holidays at a Packer Holiday Party. We cheered the Packers on for a win against the Chicago Bears, while enjoying delicious snacks and holiday activities. It was a perfect way to kick off the holidays.
Meals, Money, and More Our Meals, Money, and More class revolves around healthy living and wellness as well as money management and other independent living skills for transition age individuals with Down syndrome. We will be offering this class again after the new year. Click here to register for the Eastside and Westside location.
How to Balance My Social Life Class
We also concluded our fall class helping students understand social boundaries, cultivate friendships, personal safety, social media, and dating. Click here to register for our Eastside and Westside Location for the winter 2020 semester!
Personal Safety Awareness Eastside
We concluded our fall semester of our Safety and Self Defense class. This class teaches real world safety techniques and strategies. Students learn self defense skills, how to get help, and how to assess a dangerous situation. Learn more about the Eastside location for the Winter Semester here.
Digitability Class We finished our fall semester of our award-winning employment-readiness course used to prepare students with special needs for today’s tech-driven workplaces! Learn more about the West Allis location here for the winter semester. Interested in the Eastside location? Click here!
Life Skills Bootcamp
We meet every Tuesday year-round to learn a variety of fun, practical life skills while making new friends. Stay tuned for next month’s topic! Register Here!
Motor Skills Playgroup
Our Motor Skills Playgroup meets every second and fourth Tuesday morning from 9:30 to 11:30! This group is a fun chance for children to learn occupational therapy skills in a free environment, while parents enjoy coffee and each other’s company. We offer free music therapy in conjunction with playgroup too! Come check out our newly renovated Littles Room at playgroup!
Young Leaders Academy
Our Young Leaders Academy at our West Allis office meets every second and fourth Thursday of the month. We also have a Young Leaders Class at our Northeastside location in Mequon! This location meets the first and third Wednesday of the month! Classes start off with an energetic game and end with an hour of employment-readiness curriculum. Self-Advocates are invited to join our class anytime.
Tween Club
The second Friday night of the month, DSAW transforms into a hoppin' place for tweens to hang out! At DSAW’s Tween Club, we play games, watch movies, make crafts, and have a great time hanging out! In December, we welcomed a magician who showed us some awesome magic tricks! Sign up for Tween Club!
Parent's Night Out
Each month, DSAW parents, grandparents, and caregivers get together for a night of casual conversation and free appetizers. We meet every second Friday of the month at Cleveland Pub, in conjunction with Tween Club! Come join us for one of our favorite nights of the month.
DADs Meeting Fathers and male caregivers are welcome to join us the first Thursday of every month to come together and support each other. We discuss upcoming events, listen to speakers, recruit volunteers, and talk about our kids while enjoying food and drinks at the New Berlin Ale House.
Fox Cities
Teen FrienDS Club At Teen FrienDS Club, we listen to music, watch movies, eat snacks, and play games! Teen FrienDS Club is hosted the 2nd Friday night of each month.
Green Bay
Holiday Movie Event
We got together right before the holidays for a movie event at De Pere Cinema! We all watched the new release of The Lion King and had a blast!
Buddy Up Tennis
DSAW-Green Bay concluded the fall session of our new Buddy Up Tennis, Inc. Program, a high energy, adaptive fitness program for children and adults with Down syndrome, this month.
Young Leaders Academy
Our Young Leaders Class is a respite program coupled with a unique curriculum that will introduce students to important topics such as work ethic, attitude, communication skills, time management, problem-solving, and more.
Playgroup
DSAW-Green Bay meets the first Saturday morning of every month for playgroup. We got to play at Get Air Green Bay this month. This Trampoline Park offered dedicated time just for jumpers with special needs. Music is played at a lower volume and park’s atmosphere is calmer! So much fun!
Central Wisconsin
Central WI Holiday Event
Central WI hosted an Annual Holiday Party, filled with games, crafts, food from Texas Roadhouse, and holiday fun for all ages. Santa Claus visited from the North Pole to give a small gift to each child with Down syndrome and siblings!
Wellness Club Wellness Club is for teens and young adults to learn more about nutrition and fitness! Nutrition plans and fitness activities will be involved. This is a great learning opportunity for both teens and young adults.
Chippewa Valley
Chippewa Valley Holiday Party
Like last year, the Chippewa Valley Holiday party was held at Westgate Sportsman Club in Eau Claire! Families enjoyed delicious chili and soups, holiday treats and snacks. Kiddos could play in holiday games and make fun crafts as well.
MADSS
Movie Event in Johnson Creek
Do you want to build a snowman? Families joined Anna, Elsa, Olaf, Kristoff, and Sven for a special Frozen II Movie Event. This was a free event for MADSS families!
Cookie Decorating Party
We want to thank the Schuster Family for graciously opening up their home for a fun cookie decorating party. It was a perfect way to spread holiday cheer.
La Crosse
La Crosse Holiday Party
La Crosse joined the festivities with a holiday party. From holiday cookie decorating to a hot chocolate bar to a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus, it was perfect way to kick off the holiday season.
Self Advocate Social
DSAW-La Crosse hosted a self-advocate social to see the La Crosse Rotary Lights. There, we enjoyed carriage rides, hot cocoa, and a breathtaking view of holiday lights. Thanks to all those who joined.
Sheboygan
Holiday Party
DSAW-Sheboygan hosted their holiday party at the Odyssey Fun Center. There, families were able to bowl, decorate cookies, listen to music, and enjoy delicious pizza. Thanks to all those who came out.
