About Us
Mission: We are here to provide support to families and individuals with Down syndrome through education, information, and the exchange of ideas and experiences.
The vision of the Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin - Fox Cities (DSAW-FC) is that we all understand the value of those with Down syndrome in our lives and our communities. We continually strive for full acceptance, full access, full life, and full potential.
The Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin - Fox Cities became a new chapter of DSAW in February 2010. It is a non-profit, volunteer-run organization that relies on volunteers and donations to achieve its goals. DSAW-Fox Cities has many ways in which it reaches out into the community to promote Down syndrome awareness. DSAW-Fox Cities provides many beneficial programs, educational resources, grants, and scholarships. The following are some of the ways in which DSAW-Fox Cities is working hard to bring awareness to the community and improve the lives of those with Down syndrome and their loved ones.
DSAW-Fox Cities Programs and Educational Opportunities
DSAW-Fox Cities offers several Scholarship and Grant opportunities
The vision of the Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin - Fox Cities (DSAW-FC) is that we all understand the value of those with Down syndrome in our lives and our communities. We continually strive for full acceptance, full access, full life, and full potential.
The Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin - Fox Cities became a new chapter of DSAW in February 2010. It is a non-profit, volunteer-run organization that relies on volunteers and donations to achieve its goals. DSAW-Fox Cities has many ways in which it reaches out into the community to promote Down syndrome awareness. DSAW-Fox Cities provides many beneficial programs, educational resources, grants, and scholarships. The following are some of the ways in which DSAW-Fox Cities is working hard to bring awareness to the community and improve the lives of those with Down syndrome and their loved ones.
DSAW-Fox Cities Programs and Educational Opportunities
- Our Summer Speech Enrichment Program is growing exponentially.
- Our Summer Occupational Therapy Program
- Our Behavior Therapy Support Program now offers a variety of supports year round.
- Speakers on specific topics such as behavior, life skills, inclusion, therapies, development, self-care, medical concerns, transitions, long term planning and sibling supports.
- Social Events
- Teen FrienDS Group
- Volunteer and Leadership training
- New Parent Packets and medical professional information
- Sponsor and facilitate Spread the Word to End the Word campaign in the Fox Cities
- Donate Signing Time kits to local schools
- Care Packages for families experiencing hospital stays
- New Parent Outreach through the First Call Program
- Classroom Awareness Kits
DSAW-Fox Cities offers several Scholarship and Grant opportunities
- DSAW-Fox Cities Member Grants (examples: safety/therapeutic) ($500)
- Technology Grant (Assistive / Adaptive Technology) ($300)
- National Down Syndrome Congress Convention Scholarship ($2,000)
- Timothy Ditter Post-secondary Education Scholarships ($2,500)
- I Can Shine (Lose the Training Wheels Program) Scholarship ($400)
- Summer Camp Scholarship ($375)
- Performing Arts Scholarships (examples: dance, music classes)($100)
- Sports Participation Scholarships (examples: team sports, individual sports, swimming, gymnastics, karate) ($100)
- Visual Arts Scholarships (ex: art, painting, photography) ($100)
- Adoption Grant ($2,000)
