Comedy Event!

Comedy Event Benefiting  Down Syndrome Association of WI -  Fox Cities Thursday, October 27th Seating Begins at 6:30 pm Comedy Quarter 1575 Plaza Drive, Neenah Click HERE for directions

Enjoy a night out and support Down syndrome awareness!  This event is not only for DSAW-Fox Cities families. Tell your relatives, friends and neighbors who may be looking for a way to support Down syndrome for Down syndrome awareness month or may just be in need of a fun night out!  Feel free to forward this email on to others! Tickets should be purchased in advance online by clicking on the link below or simply visiting www.comedyquarter.com.  Show features Spanky Brown and is rated PG-18.  Visit website for additional details.   Buy Tickets Now! 100% of the proceeds from ticket sales benefit DSAW-Fox Cities!

Walk Recap

Walk Recap

Our 2nd Annual Down Syndrome Awareness Walk was a HUGE success!

We welcomed 1200 walkers and raised just over $62,000! 

120 people also attended our Friday Night Kick-off!

Thank you to all of you who attended, raised funds and/or  volunteered!  The event would not have been possible without the help of over 75 volunteers and all of you who volunteered your time over the past year!

Watch for more details and pictures from the walk coming soon!

October Events

Upcoming Events Saturday, October 8th:  2nd Saturday Family Gathering, Ladybug Bistro, 119 E. College Ave. Downtown Appleton, 10am-12pm, South side of College Avenue metered parking or parking in rear.    Tuesday, October 10th:  DADS night out, 6:30pm, Coaches Corner, N140 Eisenhower Dr, Appleton. (Not just for Dads, but for any Men who support a person with Down syndrome) TBD:  DSAW-Fox Cities Advisory Committee Meeting, 7:30pm-9pm, Living Vine Community Church, 402 N. Commercial St., Neenah Thursday, October 27th:  Comedy Night Benefiting DSAW-Fox Cities, Seating begins at 6:30pm/Show Starts at 7:30pm, Comedy Quarter, Neenah, 100% of the proceeds benefit DSAW-FC, Tickets should be purchased online in advance, Click on the following link to reserve your tickets today!  http://www.ticketbiscuit.com/comedyquarter/EventPage.aspx?EID=106053 Friday, October 28th:  4th Friday Playdate, 9-11am, Anna Munn's home, 625 S. Joseph St., Appleton (920)-410-1224

DSAW-Fox Cities will be hosting a room at the 2nd AnnualGreat Country Pumpkin Party at the Country Inn & Suites, A Halloween Party for Children with Specials Needs and their Families! Thursday, October 27th  4:30-6:30pm 355 Fox River Drive  Appleton, WI 54913  Yoga Classes for children with Down syndrome Parent/child Yoga class 11-11:30am Parent/baby Yoga class 11:30-noon Location:  Lower Level of Ladybug Bistro, 119 E. College Ave. Appleton Every Saturday

Woodbine House Sale

September & October 2011 Special Sale -- 20% off all of our books and  DVDs on Down syndrome www.woodbinehouse.com

In recognition of National Down Syndrome Awareness Month, we're offering 20% off all Down syndrome books and DVDs.

September Events

Upcoming Events Sat. Sept. 10th- 2nd Saturday Family Gathering, 9:30-11:30am, Derks Park, Appleton, Debbie Merkel will be bringing ice cream treats for Aaron's 4th birthday so please RSVP to Debbie . Tues. Sept. 13th- Dad's Night Out, 6:30pm at Coaches Corner, N140 Eisenhower Drive, Appleton (This event is not just for Dads!  Grandpas, Uncles, Brothers or any men who support someone with Down syndrome.) No DSAW-FC Advisory Committee Meeting or Advocacy Meeting in September. Fri. Sept. 23rd- 4th Friday Playdate, 9:00-11:00am, Jeff Brownell's home; RSVP (and for directions), email Jeff.  Friday, September 30th Friday Night Kickoff! "Dwell in the Possibilities" Perry Hall, UW-Fox Valley Doors Open @ 6:30pm Presentations start @ 7:00pm Saturday, October 1st 2nd Annual Fox Cities Down Syndrome Awareness Walk Riverside Park, Neenah 10:30am

The 2nd Annual Fox Cities Down Syndrome Awareness Walk is ONLY 4 weeks away!! Right now there are 26 teams, 285 people registered and just over $7,500 raised through pledges alone!  Last year, we welcomed 991 walkers and we expect to exceed that amount this year! The 2011 Fox Cities Down Syndrome Awareness Walk is accepting online registration until noon on Wednesday, September 28th!  On-site registration is accepted, but t-shirts are not guaranteed. Register Now!!  Walk Webpage: www.dsawfoxcities.org/walk Keep up with walk updates or ask questions about the walk at our new Walk Facebook Page! Brochures are available by mail.  Email Melanie atmelbaeten@hotmail.com to have one mailed to you! Friday Night Kick-off!  Friday, September 30th Perry Hall, UW-Fox Valley, Menasha Doors Open at 6:30pm Presentations start at 7:00pm "Dwell in the Possibilities"    This event is FREE and open to the public.   This event features a dance performance by Marcia's School of Dance, LLC/ARC Fox Cities as well as keynote presentations by Self-Advocate, Bridget Brown and Co-founder of Signing Time, Rachel Coleman.  Bridget Brown is a successful young woman who captures the attention of everyone she meets with her vitality and confidence. Bridget redefines the term "inclusion" by being the first person with Down Syndrome to be included in her school district. She graduated in 2005 as a result of this very successful school experience. She is a national public speaker and shares tools and strategies she used to be successfully included. She also is a person centered planning coach and works with young adults with disabilities to help them find their own voice. Rachel Coleman delivers an inspiring and heart felt presentation about raising two daughters with disabilities and also shares how Signing Time was created.  This event is NOT just for parents of children with disabilities!  Teachers, therapist, friends and relatives will be inspired to "Dwell in the Possibilities"! RSVPs are appreciated but not required.  Email melbaeten@hotmail.com if you plan to attend.

SPARKS Mini-Grants

The Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities is announcing its call for SPARKS Grants, designed to “SPARK” innovative methods of building community capacity in the areas of grassroots community organizing, Integrated Employment, and self-directed supports. The innovative methods SPARKS Grants ignite are intended to lead to systems change that improves the lives of people with disabilities.


Grant recipients will guide a project that addresses at least one of the areas mentioned above. Grants of between $500 and $3,000 will be awarded on the basis of creative, effective strategies that are likely to result in systems change that will improve the lives of people with disabilities. The deadline to apply for a SPARKS Grant is 4:00 p.m. on Friday, September 16, 2011.




For more information, visit their website at wi-bpdd.org

Woodbine House Sale

Woodbine House has all their Down syndrome related books on sale for back to school -- 20% off!


Included in the sale is Terri Couwenhoven's new book (due out in December) "The Girls' Guide to Growing Up"

August Events

Tues. August 9th - Dad's Night Out, 6:30pm at Coaches Corner, N140 Eisenhower Drive, Appleton (This event is not just for Dads!  Grandpas, Uncles, Brothers or any men who support someone with Down syndrome.)

Sat. August 13th - *2nd Saturday Family Gathering, 9:30am-11:30am at Derks Park, Appleton

Tues. August 16th - Advisory Committee Meeting, 7:30pm following the Walk Committee Meeting at the Elks Lodge, 1103 West College Avenue, Appleton (If you have ideas to present to the Advisory Committee, please contact Maria )

No August Advocacy Meeting

Mon. August 22nd - Mom's Night Out, 6:00pm, Confucius Chinese Restaurant, 2230 E Northland Ave., Appleton in front of Super Bowl. (This event is not just for Moms!  Grandmas, Aunts, Sisters or any women who support someone with Down syndrome.) RSVP to Michelle  

Fri. August 26th - *4th Friday Summer Park Playdate in Michelle Zoromski's Backyard. 9-11am, RSVP to Michelle (please email if you need directions)

 *Outdoor gatherings are cancelled if it rains.

Walk News!

Awareness Walk:  Online Registration OPEN! 

The 2011 Fox Cities Down Syndrome Awareness Walk is accepting online registration! 

Register Now!! 

Walk Webpage: www.dsawfoxcities.org

Keep up with walk updates or ask questions about the walk at our new Walk Facebook Page!

July Events

Fri. July 8th- Mom's Night Out, Good Company, 110 North Richmond Street in Appleton, 6:00 pm, RSVP to Michelle at mzoromski@gmail.com

Sat. July 9th- 2nd Saturday Family Gathering, 9:00am-11:00am at Derks Park, Appleton

Tues. July 12th- Dad's Night Out, 6:30pm at the Stone Yard, W3010 Edgewood Trail, Appleton

Tues. July 19th- Advisory Committee Meeting, 7:30pm following the Walk Committee Meeting at the Elks Lodge, 1103 West College Avenue, Appleton (If you have ideas to present to the Advisory Committee, please contact Maria at maria@dsawfoxcities.org)

Thur. July 21st- Advocacy Meeting, 6:00pm Appleton Public Library (lower level), Guest Speaker:  Harriet Redman, Executive Director of the the Fox Valley Sibling Support Network.

Fri. July 22nd- *4th Friday Summer Park Playdate in Michelle Zoromski's Backyard. 9-11am, RSVP to Michelle at mzoromski@gmail.com (and please ask if you need directions!)

 *Outdoor gatherings are cancelled if it rains.