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Virtual – Medicaid waiver updates from All Needs Planning

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The Virginia Down Syndrome Association is pleased to offer free, virtual educational sessions for caregivers this fall. All Needs Planning, which provides financial, estate, and life planning for families, has generously offered to provide the following upcoming sessions: Wednesday, August 21st - IEP Advocacy from 6:30pm-7:00pm Wednesday, September 25th - Transitioning from school to adulthood from 6:30pm-7:30pm Wednesday, October 23rd - Medicaid waiver updates from 6:30pm-7:00pm Feel free to register for all three topics and join us in conversation! For more information, contact Ame Branam, Education Director, at abranam@virginiadsa.org Click here to register: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/74996-virtual-educational-webinars-from-all-needs-planning

Richmond – Parent Night Respite Event October 2024

The VDSA Parents' Night Respite Event will take place on Friday, October 25th from 6 pm- 8 pm at Treehouse Pediatric Therapy (12201 Gayton Rd. Henrico, VA 23238). Individuals with Down syndrome (5+) and their siblings (5+) are welcome at this event.   register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/76026-richmond-parent-night-respite-event-october-2024

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Virtual School Inclusion Support Group

Join us for the monthly school-inclusion focused VDSA caregiver support group. 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! Register here for Zoom link: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/78823-virtual-school-inclusion-support-group-dec-2024

Richmond Grandparent Group – January 2025

VDSA 1504 Santa Rosa Road, Suite 124, Henrico, VA, United States

Connect with other grandparents on a similar journey. This group is peer-led and will promote conversation and connection for caregivers like you. This meeting will take place in-person at our Richmond office. Feel free to bring a bagged dinner! Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/admin/events/79030-richmond-grandparent-support-group-january-2025?event_type=event-advanced

Richmond – I’m Determined Self-Advocacy Training

Practice Self-Determination Skills for School, Work, and Life! Join 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. A 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. Location: VDSA Office 1504 Santa Rosa Rd, Suite 124 Richmond, Virginia 23229 Register here.

11th Education & Transition Conference

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. Reynolds Community College Parham Road Campus 1651 E. Parham Road Richmond, VA 23228 9am-4pm Register here.

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