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A Message from DSAW’s President/CEO
Good afternoon, I am writing today to share some exciting news. Governor Tony Evers announced yesterday that DSAW was awarded a Workforce Innovation Grant from the Wisconsin Department of Workforce […]
Mental & Behavioral Health in Children with Developmental Differences
Dr. Angela Marx, of Peace of Mind, LLC, presented on April 23rd 2020 during a DSAW webinar. We are summarizing the presentation here. Please access the recording of the webinar […]
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How to Put Inclusion First in 2022
It’s 2022 and New Year’s resolutions are at the front of everyone’s mind! Maybe you set a goal to make healthier choices, spend more time with your loved ones, or […]
“Communication for Now Communication for Life – Using Your Resources to Elevate AAC Success”
Kellie Bews , A Solutions Consultant for Tobii Dynavox presented on assistive technology and communication on December 13th during a DSAW webinar. We are summarizing the presentation here. Please access […]
Sleep Apnea & Down Syndrome
Camilla Matthews, MD presented on Sleep Apnea and Down syndrome on January 18th during a webinar hosted by the Madison Area Down Syndrome Society. We are summarizing her presentation here. […]
Critical Job Skills Training
What would your life be like if you were never taught how to send an email? If you didn’t know how to shop online? Young adults with Down syndrome and […]
Teaching Your Child to Read
Written by Brett Braza, DSAW’s Marketing & Communications Intern Looking for tips on helping to teach your child with Down syndrome how to read? We know that while this is […]
6 Tips for Parents and Siblings
By: Brett Braza, DSAW Marketing Intern Raising a child with Down syndrome may present you with new and diverse challenges. Specifically, it might require a huge adjustment for the siblings […]
Taking Children with Special Needs to the Dentist
This blog post is sponsored by Dr. Tikalsky from the Dentists on Bluemound Whether it is your first time or tenth visit, going to the dentist can be scary for […]
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