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! Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/85677-virtual-school-inclusion-support-april-2025
Deputy Jones with Henrico County Sheriff's Office will be giving an information session on Project Lifesaver. Project Lifesaver is the premier search and rescue program operated internationally by public safety agencies, and is strategically designed for “at risk” individuals who are prone to the life threatening behavior of wandering. The primary mission of Project Lifesaver is to provide timely response to save lives and reduce potential injury for adults and children with the propensity to wander. This program will be presented in-person at the Virginia Down Syndrome Association office on Wednesday, May 14th from 6:30pm-7:30pm. Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/86137-project-lifesaver-information-session
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
The Summer Employment Academy is a 4-week summer program in which high school students with Down syndrome have on-site career experiences along with in-class soft skills employment training. This program is open to any student with Down syndrome aged 16 and up. The Richmond classes will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays in July at the VDSA Office. Students are in-class two days per week and on a job site two days per week. The student rotates through 4 different job sites for an individualized and well-rounded career exploration experience. While at the job site, they practice the soft skills they [...]
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