DSAW continues to rise above in 2021 by planning programming that fulfills the CDC’s COVID-19 safety guidelines and our clients’ needs! Our statewide virtual programming had tons of exciting new content during January. Participants attended the first round of Pop-Up programs. Virtual family fun nights continued with MADSS Bingo and a DSAW Karaoke night. DSAW- Southeastern WI even fit in a socially-distant sledding day!
Winter Fun
DSAW- Southeastern WI Family Sledding Day
DSAW- Southeastern WI planned a family sledding day at Sunburst Winter Sports Park for local families! This was a great opportunity for families who have children or loved ones with disabilities to meet up outside in a safe, socially-distant way. Families enjoyed tubing down the hill at Sunburst and socializing with each other.
DSAW- Southeastern WI looks forward to planning more in-person events as COVID-19 restrictions are lifted and community organizations safely re-open.
Virtual Family Night
DSAW families and self advocates across the state are loving virtual family nights. On the third Thursday of the month, DSAW hosts an evening of family fun! This month participants enjoyed a Karaoke Night! All kinds of music was featured and every participant got their chance to shine by singing and dancing along to their favorite tunes.
Join us next month for our Virtual Valentine’s Party!
NEW DSAW Pop- Up Classes
Pop-Up Classes are one of DSAW’s newest program offerings! The first Pop-Up class of the spring 2021 semester was lucky to hear from Ryan Raisbeck, a firefighter from Madison, WI!
Raisbeck talked about what a day in the life of a firefighter is like and day to day safety skills like “stop, drop, roll.” The class discussed exit drills and how to safely leave a home if there is a fire! We are so thankful to Ryan for taking the time to talk about these important topics with our class!
If you’d like to sign up for Pop Up classes, 30 additional units will be added to your plan. These are fun classes and events that will “pop up” during January- June. You can pick and choose which ones you’d like to attend! DSAW Instructors will turn to YOU for class ideas and actives! Questions about Pop Up Classes? Contact Mary, Adult Services Manager.
DSAW Virtual Leaders Retreat
DSAW Board members from all 7 chapters met up via Zoom to discuss the past, present, and future of all the DSAW chapters! While this virtual retreat looked very different from our usual in-person weekend, we were happy to have an opportunity to come together and reflect on the past year. There was also an opportunity to meet new board members who joined in 2020 and share ideas to help make 2021 a safe and productive year of events, education, and programming for DSAW families all over Wisconsin! Thanks to all who attended!
DSAW Connects During January
DSAW Connects Statewide Programming began the spring semester on January 4th. Read on to see what our virtual classes have been up to!
Criss Cross Training with Pizazz
A new fitness program for the spring semester! Participants are working on different breathing techniques, strength training, and basic step routines. One of the awesome participants, Rachel, has been co-leading the end of class and teaching a dance routine to "Born this Way."
Exploring Music & Movies
An exciting guest speaker visited participants in DSAW Connects: Exploring Music & Movies! We spoke to American Actor Ric Reitz and his experience with films and script writing!!
Crafts & Conversation
Participants are having a "crabtastic" time in DSAW Connects: Creative Corner! Participants followed along at home while they learned how to make a crab out of craft sticks.
DSAW Free Spring Programs
Stream Team
Stream Team is loving their new combined class as it gives them the opportunity to meet new friends! Group leaders Abigail and Rachel have focused on asking the group what activities they’d like to see during this semester. Participants requested more Kahoots, “Would You Rather,” and other fun, social games.
DSAW Zoom Zumba
Zoom Zumba or ZOOMba is a fun and free fitness program hosted by DSAW and MADSS. This class features fun upbeat music, adaptive moves, and is guided by a certified Zumba instructor. Participants have enjoyed requesting songs and getting their parents and siblings to join in the fun. You can still sign-up-this class is always accepting new participants.
