Spring Break Hoopla 2024
2024-03-11 08:30 - 2024-03-15 16:30 UTC | DSSW, 734 S. Washington, Wichita, KS, 67211, United States
It’s time for our Spring Break camp-like experience for our school-aged littles! We accept ages 5 and up through 18. Participants must be toilet-trained.
Activity days:
March 11-15 – daily from 8:30am-4:30pm
Daily snack provided. Lunch will need to be sent with participants.

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Hutchinson WDSD Celebration 2024
2024-03-16 11:30 - 13:30 | The Alley, 1221 E. 23rd Ave., Hutchinson, KS, 67502, United States
We’re headed to Hutchinson for a fun afternoon of bowling and fellowship as we celebrate World Down Syndrome Day. RSVP must be received by Wednesday, March 13th.

Stars Connect: Dinner and Movie
2024-03-16 17:00 - 21:00 | Regal East Warren, 11611 E. 13th St. N., Wichita, KS, 67206, United States
Join Stars and their peers as we have a fun night on the town with dinner and a movie at the Regal East. We will meet for dinner at 5pm, followed by a quick walk over to the theatre for a 6:15pm showing of Kung Fu Panda 4.

Parents, we kindly ask that you do not stay with participants. We will have an assigned parent or two to remain for emergencies, but this connection dinner and movie is exclusively for for participants!

World Down Syndrome Day Celebration 24
2024-03-23 11:00 - 13:00 | All Star Sports, 8333 W. 21st, Wichita, KS, United States
Join us along with the rest of the world as we stand in support of the individuals in our community who rock the extra chromosome! Our celebration features a taco bar, fun family games and connectivity and the nearby arcade and mini-golf available to those who wish to participate.
Attendees are asked for $5 per family (up to 4) and each additional person is $1.

Dinner in Hutch
2024-04-09 18:30 - 20:00 | KS
Join other Hutchinson (and surrounding communities) as we have dinner together and chat about how better to serve you!

Eagles Poker Run for Down Syndrome
2024-05-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Fraternal Order of Eagles, 1855 S. Sedgwick, Wichita, KS, 67213, United States
We’re riding out with the Fraternal Order of Eagles #3251 once again, in support of the Down Syndrome Society of Wichita!

Job Skills Development Program
2024-05-21 18:00 - 19:00 | DSSW, 734 S. Washington, Wichita, KS, 67211, United States
Join us for an informative discussion about our upcoming Job skills Development Program, which will provide jobs on the new food truck and the newly renovated multipurpose room. We will discuss how the program is formatted, along with SSI questions surrounding employment and timelines

River Fest Crew
2024-05-31 18:30 - 20:00 | Downtown Wichita
Join us as we represent DSSW in a “froggy” way with this year’s River Festival theme! There is a max limit of 4 people per family.

Wichita Music Theatre's Frozen Performance (DSSW registrants, only)
2024-07-11 13:00 - 14:30 | Century II, 225 W. Douglas, Wichita, KS, 67202, United States
Please join DSSW families as we attend the Music Theatre of Wichita’s special needs matinee performance of Frozen! This registration link is only for individuals who are part of DSSW. Please contact your organization OR the Music Theatre of Wichita about individual tickets. Maximum of 5 tickets per family. If additional tickets remain, we will offer them to attendees.

Summer Family Cookout
2024-07-13 11:30 - 13:30 | OJ Watson Park, 3022 S. McLean Blvd, Wichita, KS, 67217, United States
There’s no better time than July to connect with families from DSSW, while enjoying yummy food, sunshine and outdoor games! Bring a dish and your family and come enjoy a cookout. Participants are asked to bring one dish per family to share with 10-12.
DSSW will cover meats and beverages.

Kindness Canteen Tasting #2
2024-07-26 08:00 - 10:00 | KS
Come try out the fresh-squeezed juices, smoothies, teas and coffees offered by the Kindness Canteen. Your feedback will help us as we prepare for our grand opening. Visitors will receive a complimentary muffin to enjoy with their tasting.

RSVP is REQUIRED for this event. Confirmations will be sent once RSVPs are complete.

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Learning Series: Financial Planning
2024-08-15 18:00 - 19:00 | Online
Financial planning for families who have special needs involves intricacies that other families do not have – SSI, SSDI, TA Waivers, Long-term care, trusts & estate planning. If assets are not properly structured, government benefits will be lost and/or personal assets will be depleted. For this reason, it’s important that you find the right team to help you set everything up.
Join us for our Learning Series, with Andrew Smidt from Northwestern Mutual. This is not a sales pitch.

DSSW Stars Connection: Pool Party
2024-08-24 13:00 - 16:00 | DSSW, 734 S. Washington, Wichita, KS, 67211, United States
Calling all DSSW Stars (18+) for a fun time of swimming and fun! Ice cream, root bear floats and beverages provided. Location will be provided to registered participants.

Pizza, Popcorn and People Mixer
2024-08-30 18:00 - 19:00 | DSSW, 734 S. Washington, Wichita, KS, 67211, United States
Join us for a fun-filled evening of delicious pizza, great company, and plenty of laughter as we connect and REconnect with DSSW families! Have you recently welcomed a new family member OR just been away for a while? Stop by and meet some new folks and get plugged in!

Connection Fair Fun Fair
2024-09-07 10:00 - 14:00 | DSSW, 734 S. Washington, Wichita, KS, 67211, United States
Check out the beautifully renovated events room, and learn about DSSW’s programs, initiatives, committees, and more! Popcorn and cotton candy will be available as you mingle and learn what’s next
Stop by during your loved one’s age group time to meet other families in your connection group, or simply stop by at your convenience.

10am-11am – Sunrisers (0-preschool)
11am-12pm – Creators (elementary)
12pm-1pm – Explorers (middle/high school)
1pm-2pm – Stars (18+)

Learning Series: A Bird's Eye view of IEPS
2024-10-17 18:00 - 19:00 | https://dsswichita.org/event/lsoct24/
Come learn about the IEP process in Kansas, with IEP advocate, Cassandra Sines. There will be time for Q&A following the presentation.

Celebracion Navidena
2024-12-20 18:00 - 20:00 | DSSW, 734 S. Washington, Wichita, KS, 67211, United States
Ven a celebrar la festividad. Trae un plato cubierto.

Valentine's Day Dance
2025-02-08 18:00 - 20:00 | DSSW, 734 S. Washington, Wichita, KS, 67211, United States
Join friends middle school and older for a fun evening of dancing, line dances, snacks and friends! Peers are welcome to attend! $5 admission

Valentine's Day Sweet Shop 25
2025-02-13 | KS
Join us for our holiday sweet shop!
www.dsswichita.org/sweets25

Family Connection
2025-02-22 10:00 - 12:00 | DSSW, 734 S. Washington, Wichita, KS, 67211, United States
Whether you’ve been with the organization and lost touch, or recently welcomed a new baby to your family, we invite you to join us for our Family Connection. Meet other families, enjoy food and get connected. The Sedgwick County Developmental Disability Organization rep will join us to discuss waiver services, their programs and answer questions. We look forward to seeing you!

Spring Break Hoopla
2025-03-17 08:30 - 2025-03-20 16:30 | DSSW, 734 S. Washington, Wichita, KS, 67211, United States
It’s time for our Spring Break Hoola program! This program is designed for kids 5-18 during Spring Break to provide an unforgettable experience with friends featuring art, experiments, field trips and lots of FUN! Children of all abilities are welcome to attend!
Visit HERE For details and sign up.

Chipotle Fundraiser Dine Out Day
2025-03-19 16:00 - 20:00 | Chipotle, 515 N. Hillside, Wichita, KS, 67214, United States
Please help spread the word and join in for a night of good eating! Don’t forget to show the flyer or print the attached flyer off in order for DSSW to receive credit!

World Down Syndrome Day Celebration
2025-03-21 18:00 - 20:00 | All Star Sports, 8333 W. 21st, Wichita, KS, United States
Let’s get together and celebrate 3.21 day, joining with people around the globe for World Down Syndrome Day. We’re excited to host our guests for a fun night of games, food and celebration in honor of our friends with an extra copy of the 21st chromosome! free arcade tokens to the
10 free arcade tokens to the first 25 kids (3-18) to arrive.
Potato Bar with Meat and Fixings for all
$5/family (up to 4)each addtl. person is $1 -please bring cash to avoid pesky fees!

Mommy Mingle and Line Dancing
2025-05-08 18:00 - 20:00 | DSSW, 734 S. Washington, Wichita, KS, 67211, United States
Hey, super moms and glamorous grandmas! We’ve got a treat for you. Get ready to kick up your heels and have a blast at our mommy mingle event. This isn’t just any mingle, we’re going to learn line dancing!
Mark your calendars for Thursday, May 8th. We’ll be dancing and laughing from 6-8pm and don’t worry about dinner, we’ve got that covered, too.
The best part? It’s absolutely free for all our DSSW moms and grandmas. So, come on down, enjoy a break from the kiddos and let’s have a toe-tapping good time together!

Poker Run 2025
2025-05-10 11:00 - 15:00 | Fraternal Order of Eagles, 1855 S. Sedgwick, Wichita, KS, 67213, United States
The Eagle Riders #3251 is back at it! Join this year’s Poker Run in support of the Down Syndrome Society of Wichita’s mission!

Summer Shine Activity Nights
2025-05-15 18:00 - 20:00 | DSSW, 734 S. Washington, Wichita, KS, 67211, United States
Summer Shine is a fun and welcoming program where adults with special needs can be themselves, make awesome friends, and build community in a safe and supportive space. From dancing and crafts to laughs and good vibes, Summer Shine is all about having a blast and shining together!

Art and Advocacy: All About Printmaking
2025-06-03 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-06-10 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-06-17 18:00 - 19:30 | DSSW, 734 S. Washington, Wichita, KS, 67211, United States
Join us for a vibrant and welcoming Art & Advocacy class designed for people with special needs! Each session begins with a short, empowering conversation about advocacy and self-expression, followed by a fun, hands-on printmaking activity. Together, we’ll create art, build community, and celebrate everyone’s unique voice through creativity and connection.

Park Playdate - Creators
2025-06-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Central Riverside Park, 720 Nims St., Wichita, KS, United States
We’re so excited to invite our elementary-aged friends—and their awesome families—to a Park Playdate as we reconnect, build community, and share some fun in the sun! ☀️
We know it’s been a while, and we’ve missed the joy of simply being together. So we’re keeping it easy, playful, and packed with smiles.
🗓️ When: Saturday, June 7th at 10:00 AM📍 Where: Riverside Park (meet in the parking lot off Nims – 720 Nims Street)🍎 Snacks: Yes, we’ve got you covered!👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Who: Elementary-aged kids, siblings, and the whole family are welcome!🔗 Register here: www.dsswichita.org/event
