News for the West Michigan Down syndrome community!
Spring 2017
Dear Betsy DeVos
Amanda Rhines, Grand Rapids
Mother and special education advocate implores Education Secretary DeVos to protect students with disabilities.
World Down Syndrome Day Sock Hop
Celebrate World Down Syndrome Day!  Learn about the many ways you can raise awareness and celebrate people with Down syndrome on March 21st - including the WDSD Sock Hop at DSAWM.
Health Care is a Right
Amy Wigger, Hudsonville
family
People with Down syndrome benefit from early and frequent intervention, yet health insurance companies regularly decline coverage for important, doctor-prescribed therapies. One mother shares her thoughts on the right to health care.
Healthy, Happy & Helping Others
Molly VandeWater, Wyoming
Molly shares how taking control of her personal health has made her happier and influenced her career goals.
Michigan Couple Will Raise Awareness With 321 Mile Journey
When Andy and Kara lost their son Jensen, who had Down syndrome, they choose to honor him by educating others. This World Down Syndrome Day, the couple will begin walking, hiking and running 321 miles.  Each mile will celebrate a different person with Down syndrome. Visit their blog to read their story and nominate someone you care about for a "Smile Mile."
More News
Self-Advocate Carrie Bergeron to Speak In Grand Rapids
Special Thanks
In Memoriam
DSAWM has received donations in honor of:

Betty Stroven

Monthly Giving
Thank you for your commitment to supporting DSAWM now and in the future.

Sean & Joslann Igoe
James &  Michelle Leach
Maggie McPhee
Amanda Rhines
Andrew & April Sawhill
Ray & Robin Zondervan

Donations
Thank you for supporting DSAWM. 

Kimberly Adams
Tom & Brenda Boersma
Richard & Sandra Brill
Gary & Deanna Cowden
Michael Crete
Lonnie & Janet Davis
Jane A. Desnoyers TOD
Dana Froumis
John & Amy Gordon
Katherine Key Griswold
Thomas & Julia Hackett
Hassan & Tatyana Hamid
Steve & Brenda Heacock
Mike & Donna Holtvluwer
Steve & Laurenda Huisjen
Paul Ippel
Jeff & Laura Kenyon
Bill & Pam Knott
Steven & Janie Kolenda
Erin LaRose
Karen Leonard
Rhonda Lubberts
Lugers Family Foundation
Magna Mirrors of  America, Inc.
Mike & Sue Myles
Bill & Candyce Peterson
Rosann Pitchford
Dennis & Karen Potter
Amanda Rhines
Kathleen Rice
Dean & Jayne Rietberg
Jim & Bonnie Scarlett
Hope Schaumann
Donald Scott
William & Mary Scott
Jeff & Barb Spidell
Marc & Michele Staal
Brenda Stagg
Matthew & Jennifer Sunderlin
Tomasz & Ewa Timek
Trillium
Tuff Cover
Gary Vos
Rich & Patty Wade
Kevin & Kristi Wadkins
Doug Warsen
Tracy Wilson
Darryl & Nicole Wilson
Liz Wirgau
Bill & Cindy Zimdar
Sarah Zimmerman

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Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan
233 Fulton St E, Ste 124 | Grand Rapids, MI 49546
 616.956.3488 | [email protected] | dsawm.org
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