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  • 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 [...]

  • 202 Disability Expo, Richmond

    Dewey Gottwald Center 2301 W Leigh St, Richmond, VA

    VDSA will be attending the 3rd Annual Disability Expo at the Dewey Gottwald Center. Friendship Circle of Virginia is proud to present the 3rd Annual Disability Expo, generously sponsored by QTS Data Centers and the Jewish Community Federation of Richmond!  The expo will feature non-profit organizations and businesses that provide services and resources for individuals across the lifespan from infants through senior citizens and their families. Click for more Information and to Register!

  • Virtual – Parent/Caregiver Q&A

    Zoom

    Are you interested in VDSA's upcoming Educational Series on Relationships, Dating, and Sexual Education, but still have questions or concerns before signing up your teen or young adult? Join Rachel Goldman OTD and Ame Branam, VDSA Education Director, on January 29th at 7pm. We will have a virtual Q&A session, so drop in and let's chat! Register here if you plan to attend the Zoom: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/96417-parent-q-a-for-educational-series-on-relationships-dating-and-sexual-education

  • Richmond – Relationships & Dating Educational Series

    Richmond – Relationships & Dating Educational Series
    VDSA 1504 Santa Rosa Road, Suite 124, Richmond, VA

    The Virginia Down Syndrome Association plans to offer an 8 week educational series presented by Ame Branam, Education Director, and Rachel Goldman, OTS at Virginia Commonwealth University. Both presenters have completed sexuality educator training through Elevatus Training. We have class offerings for self-advocates in high school and beyond. Sessions will be offered at the Virginia Down Syndrome Association office at 1504 Santa Rosa Road, Suite 124, Richmond, VA 23229. Registration price is $10.00 for the full 8-week session! Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/95014-richmond-relationships-dating-educational-series Class Dates/Times: Session 1: Thursday, February 5th High School 6-7pm; Young Adult 7-8pm Session 2: Thursday, February 12th High School 6-7pm; [...]

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  • Richmond – Adaptive Storytime

    Richmond – Adaptive Storytime
    VDSA 1504 Santa Rosa Road, Suite 124, Richmond, VA

    Support your child’s early literacy by attending the VDSA’s new Adaptive Storytime program hosted by VCU doctoral student, Kaitlyn Spitler, OTS, and the VDSA Education Director, Ame Branam at the VDSA office. Each session will feature a book from Natalie Hale’s Whole Child Reading Program, expanded with multi-sensory and motor-based approaches. It will further incorporate opportunities for free play and social engagement. This program is targeted towards children with Down syndrome age 0-5, though siblings and family members are welcome to join. Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/96302-adaptive-storytime

  • Richmond – LEAP Training (Leadership for Empowerment and Abuse Prevention)

    Richmond – LEAP Training (Leadership for Empowerment and Abuse Prevention)
    VDSA 1504 Santa Rosa Road, Suite 124, Richmond, VA

    The Virginia Down Syndrome Association is pleased to offer LEAP (Leadership for Empowerment and Abuse Prevention) training for interested individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities ages 18+. About LEAP: Leadership for Empowerment and Abuse Prevention (LEAP) is an evidence-based curriculum that provides training about healthy relationships and abuse prevention to groups of adults and teens with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Participants Learn About: Healthy, confusing, and unhealthy relationships Asking permission before touching Different ways to say "no" Identifying feelings and physical signs of being comfortable or uncomfortable How to get help ...and more! Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/94771-leap-training LEAP training will occur on [...]