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Celebrate the season with a warm holiday dinner and meaningful conversation for parents and families of our elementary participants. Together, we’ll share insights, discuss challenges…

Celebrate the season with a warm holiday dinner and meaningful conversation for parents and families of our Garden City and Dodge City participants. Together, we’ll…

We’re so thankful for volunteers who make an impact! Join us for a volunteer celebration in honor of YOU!! Join us for dirty sodas, mocktails…

Celebrate the season with a warm holiday dinner and meaningful conversation for parents and families of our Hutchinson families and those of surrounding areas. Together,…

Celebrate the season with a warm holiday dinner and meaningful conversation for parents and families of our elementary participants. Together, we’ll share insights, discuss challenges…

Visit HERE for tickets: https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/Qs_GS4AeB42j9S1TVnw68w It’s a fun-filled Friday evening of bingo, brews, and community! Enjoy a mobile bar, delicious eats from a local food…

Join us for a pop up art and advocacy event designed for high schoolers and adults as they connect, hang and have a blast creating…

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…

It’s time for our Fall Haul! Come out and find your hidden treasures on Nov. 14th and 15th from 7am-2pm. All proceeds benefit the Down…

It’s time for our Fall Haul! Come out and find your hidden treasures on Nov. 14th and 15th from 7am-2pm. All proceeds benefit the Down…

Join us for a fun-filled morning of creativity and community! Elementary-aged kids can explore several fall-themed art stations, making projects to take home and share,…

Bring the whole family and enjoy a fun movie night for all at the Center! Staff will be on hand to support walk registration sign…

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…

Calling All Past Walkers, Volunteers, Teams, Sponsors, Donors & Newcomers! Join us for a Lunch & Learn with tacos and all the info about Parade…

Join area employers across the city as you learn about upcoming job opportunities and how to get connected.

Join the pop-up paint night with a guided painter! Just $10 and paint, an 11×14 canvas and others supplies provided. Enjoy a fun evening with…

Calling all middle and high schoolers! We’re looking forward to seeing you at our next connection group hosted by the Brown family. They’re opening up…

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…

We’re ready to connect with families and siblings for our summer connection date for our 0-preschool aged kids. Feel free to bring siblings and other…

Connect with families and caregivers at our annual family cookout! The event is absolutely free for all DSSW families! Bring your family and friends, pack…

Join us for a vibrant and welcoming Art & Advocacy class designed for people with special needs! Each session begins with a short, empowering conversation…

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…

Join us for a vibrant and welcoming Art & Advocacy class designed for people with special needs! Each session begins with a short, empowering conversation…

Join us for a vibrant and welcoming Art & Advocacy class designed for people with special needs! Each session begins with a short, empowering conversation…

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…

Join us for a vibrant and welcoming Art & Advocacy class designed for people with special needs! Each session begins with a short, empowering conversation…

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…

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!

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Join us for our holiday sweet shop! www.dsswichita.org/sweets25

Join friends middle school and older for a fun evening of dancing, line dances, snacks and friends! Peers are welcome to attend! $5 admission

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Come learn about the IEP process in Kansas, with IEP advocate, Cassandra Sines. There will be time for Q&A following the presentation.

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…

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…

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…

Financial planning for families who have special needs involves intricacies that other families do not have – SSI, SSDI, TA Waivers, Long-term care, trusts &…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

We’re riding out with the Fraternal Order of Eagles #3251 once again, in support of the Down Syndrome Society of Wichita!

Join other Hutchinson (and surrounding communities) as we have dinner together and chat about how better to serve you!

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!…

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…

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,…

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…

Join the other Creators (elementary aged) in a fun afternoon of jumping and connecting with friends. There are tables for families to converse and connect…

We’re headed to The Arcade in downtown Wichita! Come hang out with other friends, bring a friend and enjoy DSSW families!

Join us at the DSSW Center for a fun Saturday morning with fun activities, and petting time with six real-life bunnies! This Connection date is…

Come out for our next Melanin Mixer Cultural Connect to connect and engage our African American families served. Bring friends and family and learn about…

Join DSSW families to meet new and reconnecting families. Feeling disconnected, or needing to join a community? We would love to have you with us!…

Join DSSW’s high schoolers and adults for a fun Sweetheart’s Dance party! Feel free to bring friends and peers as well. We’ll be in the…

Snag your sweet treats just in time for the sweetest day of the year! We’re back again with our holiday sweet shop!

Please sign up for the days you will participate as bakers and prep team for our holiday sweet shop!

Please sign up for the days you will participate as bakers and prep team for our holiday sweet shop!

Please sign up for the days you will participate as bakers and prep team for our holiday sweet shop!

Join the Lazos de Amor for their annual Thanksgiving event. RSVP required.

Join us for the DSSW Annual meeting, where we discuss the last fiscal year (June 1, 2022 – May 31, 2023), discuss activity reports over…

Rosie’s Snuggle Bunnies are headed to DSSW! They’ll be available for petting, while mingling and meeting other families in our group! Join us for A…

Connect with families and caregivers at our annual family cookout! The event is absolutely free for all DSSW families! Bring your family and friends, pack…

Join friends from 0-elementary for a fun morning at the splash pad! We’re headed over to Edgemoor Park!

Join the Eagle Rides #3251 in support of the Down Syndrome Society of Wichita s they embark on their 4th annual Poker Run! Reach out…

Join families and others for a morning of hunting, games and sweet treats! This free outdoor event will be loads of fun and egg-citing, but…

Join us for the local celebration of the 3.21 World Down Syndrome Day at All Star Sports West! There will be fun, fellowship and arcade…

Join the down syndrome society and friends for a run, ride or walk in celebration of World Down Syndrome Day! Please visit the link here…

What’s all the Hoopla? It’s time for Spring break and we have a week of fun activities. Click here to learn more! https://dsswichita.org/spring-break-hoopla/

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…

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…

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…

Join the Sunrisers and Creators for a fun afternoon with other families, fun, cookies and crafts!

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Join the fun for the 19th annual walk, celebrating the Down syndrome community and raising funds for continued programming and servces

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,…

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…

Join the DSSW families for an afternoon of fun, games and connecting with other families! Bring a dish to share and enjoy the connectivity!  

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…

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…

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…

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…

Join our western Kansas families in celebration and honor of individuals with Down syndrome served in their community!

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,…

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…

We’re gearing up for our March Stars event virtual spring activity meet up!

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…

Join other stars as we create artwork in celebration of Valentine’s Day while connecting with other peers in conversation and topics for discussion.

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…

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…

Join the DSSW Stars for a fun time via Zoom with games, gift exchange and fun chatting!

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 have been fortunate to have a gift drive by from the students at East High school for a special gift give away for individuals…

It’s time for Holiday crafts, fun, dancing and fine motor fun! Join us for the final Final Motor Fun session of the year!

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…

Join the virtual chat and activity session with other Stars! Wednesday, Nov. 18th from 3:15-4 pm

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…

We are glad to offer the October Learning Series focused on legal advocacy services that the crime victims with disabilities unit provides.

Join us to discuss speech development and individuals with Down syndrome and how to continue learning at home!

Join us for a pop up of the Fine Motor Fun sessions featuring fun activities, and lots of fun with friends as we develop fine…

Join us to discuss reading fundamentals and how to maintain learning for individuals with Down Syndrome. Our guest presenter is Natalie Hale, author and creator…

Eliana es Madre de Emir y Ayelen, ambos con sindrome de down. Emir tiene 16 años de edad y esta en el proceso de transmitir…

Join us for another session of fine motor fun exercises for preschool to elementary-aged children. We’ll work on fine motor activities, scissor skills and more.…

We are glad to offer the June learning series on potty training, with specialist Rose Reif of North Carolina. Featured on a variety of platforms…

Join us for another session of fine motor fun exercises for preschool to elementary-aged children. We’ll work on fine motor activities, scissor skills and more.…

Join other Star friends (18+) on a connection day to reconnect with friends and enjoy seeing each other!

Join us for another session of fine motor fun exercises for preschool to elementary-aged children. We’ll work on fine motor activities, scissor skills and more.…

Join us for fine motor fun exercises for preschool to elementary-aged children. We’ll work on fine motor activities, scissor skills and more. These will be…

Join us for a quick check in with other Spanish-speaking families to discuss best practices and check in!

Connect with other Stars – 18+ to check in and see how things are going. See your friends and have fun chatting!

  Don’t worry about being stuck at home and missing the gym. We’re bringing fun and fitness right to your living room!! Join us for…

Our bi-monthly learning will continue! Join us with Martin Pringle Law Firm attorney, Karlee Canady, as we dive into learning what Guardianship is. She will…

It’s been a little stressful, but you’re making it! You deserve a few moments to yourself to connect with other moms to check in, share…

We have a limited number of tickets for the upcoming circus! Please limit to 8 per family. If additional are requested, we will allow everyone…

We have a limited number of tickets for the upcoming circus! Please limit to 8 per family. If additional are requested, we will allow everyone…

We have a limited number of tickets for the upcoming circus! Please limit to 8 per family. If additional are requested, we will allow everyone…

We have a limited number of tickets for the upcoming circus! Please limit to 8 per family. If additional are requested, we will allow everyone…

Join us for a fun afternoon with bowling, billiards and great fellowship! We’ll be at the Rhatigan Student Center in Shocker Lanes for a fun…

We have a limited number of tickets for the upcoming circus! Please limit to 8 per family. If additional are requested, we will allow everyone…

Come together with other Spanish-speaking families to visit about challenges, fellowship and build community! Bring a covered dish!

Have you recently welcomed a new little one or planning to in the coming months? This is the perfect meet up for you! Join other…

Ever wondered what in the world is an IEP and how do you get your 3-4 year old ready for one? Do you have modifications…

This fun 4-session dance and fitness opportunity is for individuals with Down syndrome (and a friend) to get moving and take steps to a healthier…

Join the stars for an afternoon of bowling and enjoying building bonds!

Let’s get active! Join the other explorers of a fun afternoon with lots of jumping!

Let’s get active! Join the other creators of a fun afternoon with lots of jumping!

Stretch, breath and relax! Here’s a fun session for the little ones at Baby Yoga!

Join us for an evening of fun with our DSSW moms. Every mom needs a break, and this is a perfect time to, connect with…