November Learning Series - Personal Safety Awareness
2020-11-17 17:30 - 18:30 UTC | Online
We are glad to offer this session for children and parents regarding personal safety and awareness. This session will teach children about touch (safe, confusing and not safe) and also help them identify trusted adults. This is intended for pre-school aged children through elementary-aged children, but all participants are welcome to join if the information will be beneficial.

Fall Chat with Stars
2020-11-18 15:15 - 16:00 | Online
Join the virtual chat and activity session with other Stars!
Wednesday, Nov. 18th from 3:15-4 pm

New Parent Virtual Meet-Up
2020-12-01 18:00 - 18:45 | Online
Join us for our new parent meet up and chat. This is for parents new to the area, new parents to our group and those who want to connect! Looking forward to seeing you all!

Jingle Jam Holiday Celebration
2020-12-05 11:00 | KS

December Fine Motor Fun
2020-12-10 18:30 - 19:00 | Online
It’s time for Holiday crafts, fun, dancing and fine motor fun! Join us for the final Final Motor Fun session of the year!

Holiday Gift Drive-By
2020-12-19 14:00 - 16:00 | DSSW Office, 9415 E. Harry, Ste. 405, Wichita, KS, United States
We have been fortunate to have a gift drive by from the students at East High school for a special gift give away for individuals with Down syndrome between 0-elementary school.
We do have a cut off at 50, so sign up as soon as possible.

ABLE Act Workshop
2020-12-21 18:00 - 19:00 | Online
Join us along with the Kansas State ABLE director, Tom Treacy, for an information session regarding setting up an ABLE account for your loved one. We’ll be virtual so you can enjoy this right from your home!

Stars Chat and Exchange
2020-12-22 16:00 - 17:00 | Online
Join the DSSW Stars for a fun time via Zoom with games, gift exchange and fun chatting!

Learning Series: Decreasing Unwanted Behaviors
2021-01-26 18:00 - 19:00 | Online
Join us for an informative session with David Anderson of HCI Counseling to explain mind processing and help with challenging behaviors.
Join us for an informative session with David Anderson of HCI Counseling to explain mind processing and help with challenging behaviors!

January 2021 Stars Meet-Up: Vision Boarding
2021-01-27 15:30 - 16:30 | Online
Join other stars for a fun afternoon session making goals and and creating personal vision boards for 2021!
We will mail all of the supplies to participants EXCEPT magazine clippings. You will need to print off or find magazines to complete the vision boards.
Please sign up by January 24th to receive materials in time.

February 2021 Stars Meet-Up: Art from our Hearts
2021-02-10 15:30 - 16:30 | Online
Join other stars as we create artwork in celebration of Valentine’s Day while connecting with other peers in conversation and topics for discussion.

Learning Series: Deciphering Your County Developmental Disability Organization
2021-02-23 18:00 - 19:00 | Online
Have you ever been confused by the word “waivers” or “SCDDO” or case management? If so, you probably didn’t know about your county developmental disability organization! Join this one-hour presentation and Q&A to learn more about what this means and why you should get connected!
We’ll have a presentation from a representative at the SCDDO along with time for question and answers.

March Stars Meet-Up
2021-03-24 15:30 - 16:30 | Online
We’re gearing up for our March Stars event virtual spring activity meet up!

Learning Series: Aging, Alzheimers and Down Syndrome
2021-03-30 18:00 - 19:00 | Online
We’ll be discussing all things aging with people with Down syndrome. We will have a guest from the Alzheimer’s Association who will speak about signs to watch for.

World Down Syndrome Day Celebration
2022-03-20 16:00 - 18:00 | Boston Park, 6655 Zimmerly, Wichita, KS, 67226, United States
We’re coming together for a fun World Down Syndrome day Celebration Dance together! Join us at Boston Park for a fun late afternoon of dancing, eating and games together.

Garden City/Dodge City Celebration: Bowling!
2022-03-26 13:00 - 15:00 | Hard Rock Lanes, 1612 E. Laurel, Garden City, KS, 67501, United States
Join our western Kansas families in celebration and honor of individuals with Down syndrome served in their community!

New Parent/New Family Mixer
2022-04-02 10:00 - 12:00 | City Arts, 334 N. Mead, Wichita, KS, 67202, United States
Join new families to the area and/or new to the organization! Here’s an opportunity to connect/reconnect with other families as you learn about resources, opportunities and what’s coming up!

Jokers and Jazz 2022
2022-04-30 18:00 - 22:00 | The Vail, 210 N. Mosley, Wichita, KS, 67202, United States
It’s time for our annual Jokers and Jazz Bash, highlighting community champions and self advocates working toward betterment of the special needs community. This year’s theme is the Roaring 20’s and we’re looking forward to celebrating the great strides even into the new 20’s!
Tickets are $100 and include a full meal catered by Corporate Caterers, live jazz, silent auction and a comedy hour featuring national comedian, Josh Sneed.
Click here to purchase your tickets!

May Learning Series
2022-05-26 18:00 - 19:00 | Online
Parents and caregivers, you’ve just about made it to the summer and you may be feeling at the end of you rope. Join this workshop to learn how to identify caregiver burnout and ways to combat it!
We’ll have the Compassionate Connections Consulting team together to help us navigate through the burnout!

Poker Run 2022
2022-06-18 11:00 | Fraternal Order of Eagles, 1855 S. Sedgwick, Wichita, KS, 67213, United States
Join the Chisholm Trail Fraternal Order of Eagles #3251 for a June Poker Run in support of DSSW’s programs and services! See the advertisement for additional details.

Annual Family Cookout
2022-06-25 11:00 - 13:00 | OJ Watson Park, 3022 S. McLean Blvd, Wichita, KS, 67217, United States
Join the DSSW families for an afternoon of fun, games and connecting with other families! Bring a dish to share and enjoy the connectivity!

DSSW Volunteer Rally and Building Tour
2022-06-28 18:00 - 19:30 | DSSW, 734 S. Washington, Wichita, KS, 67211, United States
We have a new home! We are so excited about the new space and the plans for its future, along with how this assist in allowing us to widen our mission. We need you!
Come learn about:

Planning Teams
Building and renovations
Volunteering
Board Work
How to get connected!

Learning Series: ENABLE Special Needs Planning
2022-09-20 18:00 - 19:00 | Online
Join this interactive workshop to learn about tools for your journey ahead in planning for your loved one (government benefits, ABLE accounts, special needs trusts, guardianships, trustee options).

Parade of Stars 2022: Walk 'N Roll!!!
2022-10-08 11:00 - 14:00 | Central Riverside Park, 720 Nims St., Wichita, KS, United States
Join the fun for the 19th annual walk, celebrating the Down syndrome community and raising funds for continued programming and servces

Melanin Mixer - Holiday event
2022-12-12 18:30 - 20:00 | DSSW Office, 9415 E. Harry, Ste. 405, Wichita, KS, United States

TEST
2022-12-31 08:00 - 17:00 | KS

Winter Crafternoon
2023-01-22 14:00 - 16:00 | DSSW, 734 S. Washington, Wichita, KS, 67211, United States
Join the Sunrisers and Creators for a fun afternoon with other families, fun, cookies and crafts!

Seasoned Stars: February Mixer
2023-02-03 18:00 - 19:30 | DSSW, 734 S. Washington, Wichita, KS, 67211, United States
Looking for support in the community for your loved one as they age?
What about resources for older adults who face new challenges?
Join us as we create new networks and community for support.

Sweetheart's Dance
2023-02-11 18:00 - 20:00 | DSSW, 734 S. Washington, Wichita, KS, 67211, United States
Join the fun evening as we dance the night away at the Sweetheart’s Dance. You don’t have to have a sweetheart to come out and boogie with friends!
Great music will be pumping, refreshments will be provided and friends of DSSW participants are also welcome!

New Family Mixer
2023-02-25 10:00 - 12:00 | DSSW, 734 S. Washington, Wichita, KS, 67211, United States
We’re welcoming our new families who have welcomed a new baby, or moved to the area recently. Join us to welcome them and provide stronger networks and connections!
