Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin
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The mission of the Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin is to provide support to Wisconsin families and individuals with Down syndrome through awareness, education, information, programs, services, and the exchange of ideas and experiences.
Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin
2d ago
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.
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Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin
2d ago
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
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Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin
3w ago
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.
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Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin
3w ago
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.
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Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin
3w ago
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.
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Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin
3w ago
March 17th, 2024- DSAW Chippewa Valley received news coverage from WQOW News 18 on World Down Syndrome Day!
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Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin
5M ago
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
Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin
6M ago
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
Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin
6M ago
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
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Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin
7M ago
The September 24th, 27th Annual DSAW-State Down Syndrome Awareness Walk received news coverage from TMJ 4 news!
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