Education — Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin

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Statewide Education Services

Upcoming In-Person Workshops

2025 Puberty Workshops for Pre-Adolescent Males with Intellectual Disabilities

This workshop is for pre-adolescent aged males (usually 10 or 11 to 15 or 16 aged boys who are just beginning, in the midst of, or close to finishing puberty) with intellectual disabilities and their parent(s).

If you will be using CLTS dollars to pay for the workshop, the workshop MUST be approved by your case manager first! Please contact Mary Gaffron (mgaffron@dsaw.org or (414)327-3729 x112) prior to completing the registration for a code to use during checkout.

Workshop Details:

Dates: Saturday, April 26th OR May 3rd (PICK ONE DATE)

Time: 1-3PM

Location: Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin - 1215 Dewey Avenue, Wauwatosa, WI 53213  

Fee: $30.00

Only one registration is needed per participant/family.

2025 Puberty Workshops for Pre-Adolescent Females with Intellectual Disabilities

This 2-part workshop is for pre-adolescent females (usually 9 or 10 to 14 or 15 aged girls who are just beginning, in the midst of, or close to finishing puberty) with intellectual disabilities and their parent(s).

If you will be using CLTS dollars to pay for the workshop, the workshop MUST be approved by your case manager first! Please contact Mary Gaffron (mgaffron@dsaw.org or (414)327-3729 x112) prior to completing the registration for a code to use during checkout.

Workshop Details:

Dates: Saturdays, April 26th and May 3rd

Time: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Location: Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin- 1215 Dewey Avenue Wauwatosa, WI 53213

Fee: $45.00 (includes both sessions 4/26 and 5/3)

Only one registration is needed per participant/family.

Are you a teacher who wants to educate your class on Down syndrome and other special needs? Are you a parent who wishes your child felt more included amongst their peers? Would your school district like in-service training for your teachers about how to teach individuals with Down syndrome? Are you a manager who wants your employees to have the skills and knowledge to treat people with Down syndrome with dignity and respect, or would you like to create a positive, supportive work environment for your typically-abled employees and employees with special needs alike? DSAW is here to help! We offer customized presentations to schools, workplaces, and other institutions to provide education and resources about Down syndrome. Click here for more information.

 

Statewide Conferences & Seminars

DSAW regularly hosts world-renowned speakers to educate parents, medical professionals, and community members on the latest information about Down syndrome. Topics include potty training and behavior, delivering a diagnosis, puberty, IEPs, and more. Check out our upcoming conferences below, or visit our events page. 

Webinars

DSAW hosts statewide webinars on a variety of topics! Webinars allow you to access the latest information without ever leaving your home. We also keep recordings of previous webinars for you to access anytime. Check out our upcoming webinars below, and click here to view recordings of past webinars. 

DSAW Speaker Series

DSAW staff are available to speak at YOUR next event about a variety of topics. Whether it's speaking at your corporation's lunch and learn about getting involved with DSAW, or sharing our successful programming and fraternal models with your Down syndrome organization, we are available for bookings across the country. For more information, email info@dsaw.org.