Cultural Connections: Melanin Mixer
2026-02-27 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | DSSW, 734 S. Washington, Wichita, KS, 67211, United States
The Melanin Mixer brings families together to celebrate culture, build connections, and access helpful community resources—all in a welcoming, inclusive space. EVERYONE from all backgrounds are welcome for this potluck event. Bring a dish to share!

Respite Day - February
2026-02-28 10:00 - 16:00
Every parent deserves a break—and every child deserves a day filled with fun, friendship, and care. DSSW Respite Days are designed to support families by providing a safe, structured, and joyful experience for your loved one, while giving parents time to rest, recharge, or tend to everyday needs.
With caring staff and engaging activities, you can feel confident knowing your loved one is supported, supervised, and truly enjoying their time.

Art and Advocacy: Art you Can Eat
2026-03-03 18:00 - 20:00
Join DSSW for the first Art and Advocacy session of 2026, where high schoolers and adults connect through creative expression while learning advocacy skills alongside their typical peers!
This session is 4 weeks long, with time for fun, play and lots of art that we’ll taste. Participants don’t have to eat the creations, but they’ll all be edible! We’ll have gluten-free options for those who may be sensitive ingredients.

Brown Bag Bunch: connection +
2026-03-24 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-04-28 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-05-26 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-06-23 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-07-28 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-08-25 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-09-22 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-10-27 12:00 - 13:00
The Brown Bag Bunch is a lunchtime space for parents and caregivers of individuals with any different abilities to connect, build community, and engage in meaningful conversation.
Participants are invited to bring their own lunch and join in every 4th Tuesday to connect with others who understand this journey. Together, this group will share conversation, community resources, support, and occasional featured speakers in a welcoming, judgment-free environment centered on connection and understanding.

DSSW's Birthday Party
2026-04-04 10:00 - 12:30
Join the organization for a fun birthday party in celebration of the organization’s 20th birthday, being recognized in the state of Kansas! Food, games, prizes, giveaways are all part of the fun!
