Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan (DSAWM) strives to create communities that embrace Down syndrome, empower individuals, and promote opportunities for meaningful lives. Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan (DSAWM) strives to create communities that embrace Down syndrome, empower individuals, and promote opportunities for meaningful lives. As the largest Down syndrome support organization in Michigan, DSAWM serves more than 300 individuals with down syndrome; their families; and the educators, doctors and support professionals working with them. Dozens of programs provide life-long financial, emotional, developmental, and therapeutic support. DSAWM is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit. Learn more about us at dsawm.org.