STEAM – Science “It’s in the Reaction”

VDSA 1504 Santa Rosa Road, Suite 124, Richmond, VA

New STEAM 'Science' Summer Program! VDSA is thrilled to announce an exciting new STEAM Summer Program that's packed with action! This 7-week program will dive into the fascinating world of Science, exploding with experiments that are sure to leave each attendee in a state of wonder and awe. From chemistry concoctions to physics phenomena, our instructor Carol Coffin will guide you through a series of hands-on activities designed to spark curiosity and ignite a passion for discovery. Register for the whole 7 weeks or pick and choose your reaction - either way, get ready for a summer of scientific exploration and [...]

Richmond: I’m Determined Self-Advocacy Training & Global Ambassador Training

VDSA 1504 Santa Rosa Road, Suite 124, Richmond, VA

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 9:30am until 12:30pm. A pizza lunch will be provided for all! In addition - Thanks to a grant from the Global Down Syndrome Foundation, VDSA is pleased to offer Ambassador Training! In this 90 minute session, you will learn how to be engaging with donors and speaking at fundraising and advocacy events. Attendees for both I'm Determined & Ambassador Training are eligible to be paid VDSA representatives at upcoming outreach and fundraising events! Both sessions [...]

Virtual – School Inclusion Support Group

Zoom

School is upon us once again! Drop in to this chat for caregivers of school-aged individuals with Down syndrome. During this peer-led discussion, you'll learn and share with other parents who speak your language! Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/91465-school-inclusion-support-group-sept-25

Virtual – IEP Progress Monitoring Webinar

Zoom

A Deep Dive into IEP Progress Reports! It’s the time of year when the first IEP progress report of the school year comes home. You read terms such as baseline data, making sufficient progress, not yet introduced, etc. Let’s break it down and discuss what goes into writing IEP progress reports, what questions you may have about the data you receive, and how you can use the information/data you are assembling at home to check for alignment with what the school is sharing. Join us as we discuss common terminology seen in IEP progress reports, quantitative vs. qualitative data, grade level [...]

$5.00

Life in the Community

Life in the Community SPONSORED BY The Central Virginia Transition into Adulthood Coalition Life in the Community Committee The Autism Society of Central Virginia, The Down Syndrome Association of Virginia, The Arc of Virginia, Jacob’s Chance, Beyond Boundaries, Commonwealth Autism, Northstar Academy, Shineforth, VCU, Bright Point Community College, Special Olympics, The Arc of Hanover Saturday, November 1st 9am-4pm Chesterfield Career and Technical Center 13900 Hull Street Road, Midlothian, VA 23112 A must-attend conference for teens and adults with disabilities and their caregivers! This conference will focus on the critical aspects of transitioning to adulthood, providing valuable resources, expert insights, and networking [...]

$25.00

Virtual – Transition Goals in IEPs

Zoom

Liz Capone, Advocate and Expert Witness, is back to do another great presentation for VDSA on the topic of transition plans in IEPs. Participants will learn more about: ● How parental data can contribute to transition plans ● Identifying community opportunities ● The importance of soft skills ● Ensuring readiness for Interviews ● Taking a deep dive into Interests, hobbies, and preferences ● Identifying continuing education options ● Aligning transition information in the IEP with real world opportunities ● Aligning potential jobs with skills Speaker bio: Liz Capone is an Advocate, Expert Witness and a former Special Education Teacher of 21 [...]

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