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SUMMARY:Richmond - I’m Determined Self-Advocacy Training
DESCRIPTION:Practice Self-Determination Skills for School\, Work\, and Life! \nJoin us for the Virginia Department of Education’s I’m Determined self-advocacy program at VDSA. Self-advocates will attend the workshop from 9:30-1 pm and caregivers are welcome for their own special session from 9:45-10:45 am. \nA pizza lunch will be provided for all! Contact abranam@virginiadsa.org for more information. Individuals with Down syndrome ages 13+ are welcome. This program is in-person at the VDSA Richmond office but families from all Virginia localities are welcome. \nLocation: VDSA Office \n1504 Santa Rosa Rd\, Suite 124\nRichmond\, Virginia 23229 \nRegister here.
URL:https://virginiadsa.org/event/richmond-im-determined-self-advocacy-training/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Caregiver Support,Education,Fun4Life - Ages 21+,FunQuest (Ages 13-20),Richmond
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T042536
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SUMMARY:Virtual-Infant&Toddler
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://virginiadsa.org/event/virtual-infanttoddler/2025-03-04/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Caregiver Support,Education,Hands Up - (Ages baby to 5),Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250305T190000
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SUMMARY:Virtual - School Inclusion Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the monthly school-inclusion focused VDSA caregiver support group on Zoom. This group is peer-led by parents of school-aged children with Down syndrome. Come ask your questions and share your knowledge and experience with others on a similar journey! \nRegister here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/82879-virtual-school-inclusion-support-group
URL:https://virginiadsa.org/event/virtual-school-inclusion-support-group-5/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Caregiver Support,DADS (Dads Appreciating Down Syndrome),Moms,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T183000
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DTSTAMP:20260416T042536
CREATED:20250207T194134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T194134Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual-Infant&Toddler
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://virginiadsa.org/event/virtual-infanttoddler/2025-03-11/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Caregiver Support,Education,Hands Up - (Ages baby to 5),Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T042536
CREATED:20241031T183310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241119T175403Z
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SUMMARY:11th Education & Transition Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join more than 400 general and special educators\, parents\, and other professionals from Virginia and the Mid-Atlantic region to discover how to better educate children and young adults with disabilities. \nReynolds Community College\nParham Road Campus\n1651 E. Parham Road\nRichmond\, VA 23228 \n9am-4pm \nRegister here.
URL:https://virginiadsa.org/event/11th-education-transition-conference/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Caregiver Support,Education,Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T042536
CREATED:20250207T194134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T194134Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual-Infant&Toddler
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://virginiadsa.org/event/virtual-infanttoddler/2025-03-18/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Caregiver Support,Education,Hands Up - (Ages baby to 5),Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T190000
DTSTAMP:20260416T042536
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SUMMARY:Richmond - Parent Night Out Respite Night
DESCRIPTION:Self-Care Time for Caregivers!\nWe all love our kids\, and we all need some adult time too. Enjoy some time away while VDSA keep your children ages 5 to 16 safe and occupied! This event is open to families of individuals with Down syndrome and their siblings. For our Parent Night\, we are accepting participants ages 5 to 16. Email Kim to join the waitlist for this event if registration is closed: kwoodbury@virginiadsa.org. \n\nThe VDSA Parents Night Respite Event will take place on Saturday\, March 22nd from 4 pm- 7 pm at the VDSA’s office (1504 Santa Rosa Rd. Henrico\, VA 23294). Individuals with Down syndrome (5 -16) and their siblings (5-16) are welcome at this event. Games and activities will be provided for the attendees. Please bring a labeled bagged dinner (something that does not need to be heated) and a water bottle as well as any other supplies your children may need during their time with us. \nWhen you register\, please add tickets for all of the children that will attend. You will also receive an email requesting additional information about your children that will assist us as we care for them on 3/22. We must receive all of the information back before Thursday 3/20 to ensure your family’s participation. \nVDSA staff along with volunteers (who have all passed criminal background checks) will be on sight to supervise the attendees. The max attendance for this event is 15 participants so the event will book up quickly! We plan to make these events more regular and offer sessions where we will welcome babies and children under 5 in the future. Stay tuned! \nemail Kim with questions kwoodbury@virginiadsa.org \nRegister here – https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/83644-richmond-respite-event
URL:https://virginiadsa.org/event/richmond-parent-night-out-respite-night/
LOCATION:VDSA\, 1504 Santa Rosa Road\, Suite 124\, Richmond\, VA\, 23229
CATEGORIES:Caregiver Support,Event,Richmond,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T183000
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SUMMARY:Virtual-Infant&Toddler
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://virginiadsa.org/event/virtual-infanttoddler/2025-03-25/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Caregiver Support,Education,Hands Up - (Ages baby to 5),Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T193000
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CREATED:20250311T143623Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual - Reimagining Family Life with Disability
DESCRIPTION:Created by speaker and writer Amy Julia Becker\, this workshop is for new and seasoned caregivers and covers the following topics: \nMarch 26\, Session 1 – Messages our culture gives around disability\nApril 9\, Session 2 – Shifting our own mindset around disability\nApril 23\, Session 3 – Creating a community of support\nMay 7\, Session 4 – Taking steps towards a good future!\nAs a group\, we will discuss our own previous and current views on disability and how we can create supports and pave a positive path as families members on this journey. Each session includes a video to view beforehand and reflection questions. \nFor additional information\, take a look at this video by workshop creator Amy Julia Becker: https://youtu.be/Y6CzJqOtD2c?si=jkvF3Bbe8NxFs5a_ \nJoin our Education Director\, Ame Branam\, who will facilitate this group. If you have any questions pertaining to content or registration\, feel free to reach out at abranam@virginiadsa.org or 804-338-7694. \nRegister here ($5/person): https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/84341-virtual-reimagining-family-life-with-disability-workshop
URL:https://virginiadsa.org/event/virtual-reimagining-family-life-with-disability/2025-03-26/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Caregiver Support,Virtual
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