2024 World Down Syndrome Day Overview DSAW received 4 media coverage DSAW sold over 850 WDSD tshirts, a record high, and up from last year's sales of 550!! DSAW raised thousands of extra dollars with external fundraisers around WDSD this year. DSAW DOUBLED the amount we raised from our WDSD fundraising campaign from last year. DSAW hosted 11 WDSD events around the state, many of which had HUGE increases in attendance and impressive turn outs. DSAW  partnered with EPIC Creative and Inclusion Coffee Company to provide free coffee at Inclusion on WDSD. DSAW saw a ton of momentu ..read more

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. click here ..read more

March 17th, 2024- Chippewa Valley chapter received news coverage from WEAU 13 News for hosting their 6th annual World Down Syndrome Day celebration at Action City. click here ..read more

March 17th, 2024- DSAW Chippewa Valley received news coverage from WQOW News 18 on World Down Syndrome Day! click here ..read more

November is a month to be thankful, and Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on the things we are grateful for and to express our appreciation for them. It’s a time to come together with family and friends, share a meal, and enjoy each other’s company. This year, DSAW encourages you to take a moment to “Think” about the things we are thankful for and how we can support our loved ones with disabilities. As 2023 comes to an end, DSAW wishes to feature the accomplishments and abilities of our advocates. Thanks to generous support from people like you, our friends with disabilities can “Think” about ..read more

2023 Fall Awareness Walks! October rounded out our final DSAW Awareness Walks for 2023! Shout out to Fox Cities, Greater La Crosse and South Central!Across the state we had well over 5,000 walkers and raised more than $550,000!! DSAW-South Central Down Syndrome Awareness Walk Sunday, October 1st Fireman’s Park in Deforest DSAW-Fox Cities Down Syndrome Awareness Walk Saturday, October 7th Riverside Park in Neenah DSAW- Greater La Crosse Down Syndrome Awareness Walk Saturday, October 7th Myrick Park in La Crosse DSAW- Central Local Wisconsin resident Danielle Thoe chosen to model in largest Down ..read more

2023 Fall Awareness Walks! Across the state we had well over 5,000 walkers and raised more than $550,000!! DSAW-Sheboygan Mini Golf & Walk Fundraiser Saturday, September 23 Harbor Pointe Mini Golf in Sheboygan DSAW-Chippewa Valley Down Syndrome Awareness Walk Sunday, September 24th Irvine Park in Chippewa Falls DSAW Statewide Down Syndrome Awareness Walk Sunday, September 24th Milwaukee County Zoo DSAW-Green Bay Down Syndrome Awareness Walk Saturday, September 30th Capital Credit Union Park in Ashwaubenon ..read more

The September 24th, 27th Annual DSAW-State Down Syndrome Awareness Walk received news coverage from TMJ 4 news! click here ..read more

The September 30th, 15th Annual DSAW-Green Bay Down Syndrome Awareness Walk received news coverage from Channel 5 We are Green Bay! click here ..read more

The September 24th 17th Annual DSAW-Chippewa Valley Down Syndrome Awareness Walk received news coverage from WEAU channel 13 news! click here ..read more