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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231023T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231023T200000
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SUMMARY:Supporting Your Family with a Disability Life Plan - Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Financial planning can be daunting! Join us on Monday 10/23 from 7:00-8:00 pm for Supporting Your Family with a Disability Life Plan: \n– Put together a family-centered disability life plan \n– Protect vulnerable family members \n– Calculate the cost of care and provide for that in the future \n– Identify future needed supports \n\nRegistration link: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/62203-supporting-your-family-with-a-disability-life-master-plan
URL:https://virginiadsa.org/event/supporting-your-family-with-a-disability-life-plan-virtual/
CATEGORIES:Education,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230926T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230926T193000
DTSTAMP:20260418T000901
CREATED:20230807T202444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230807T202444Z
UID:10000546-1695753000-1695756600@virginiadsa.org
SUMMARY:Diagnosis+ Help Group - Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Diagnosis+ Help Group – Virtual\nThis peer-led discussion provides support for caregivers of individuals with multiple diagnoses. The program is co-hosted by the Autism Society of Central Virginia and the Virginia Down Syndrome Association. \nRegister here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/60302-diagnosis-help-group
URL:https://virginiadsa.org/event/diagnosis-help-group-virtual/
CATEGORIES:Education,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230921T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230921T193000
DTSTAMP:20260418T000901
CREATED:20230906T181817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230906T181817Z
UID:10000575-1695321000-1695324600@virginiadsa.org
SUMMARY:Info Session on Learning Program
DESCRIPTION:Support your young child as they learn math and reading skills! Come find out more about The Learning Program (in-person and virtual options) set to begin in October. Register to receive the Zoom link for this free virtual information session here: \nRegister here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/61887-learning-program-information-session \nsklauer@virginiadsa.org
URL:https://virginiadsa.org/event/info-session-on-learning-program/
CATEGORIES:Education,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230920T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230920T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T000901
CREATED:20230807T202257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230807T202257Z
UID:10000545-1695236400-1695240000@virginiadsa.org
SUMMARY:All About IEPs - Virtual
DESCRIPTION:The IEP process can be frustrating and confusing. Medical Home Plus (MHP) has supported families through the IEP process for decades. We will start with an informational session and end with Q&A. This program is free for families of children with Down syndrome. \nRegister here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/60264-all-about-iep-s
URL:https://virginiadsa.org/event/all-about-ieps-virtual/
CATEGORIES:Education,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230603T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230603T113000
DTSTAMP:20260418T000901
CREATED:20230226T171456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230226T183222Z
UID:10000306-1685784600-1685791800@virginiadsa.org
SUMMARY:The Learning Program
DESCRIPTION:The Learning Program – The 2022-2023 Series\n\n\nThe 10th year of the Learning Program at DSAGR kicked off in September 2022 as a hybrid model. \nRegistration is closed for 2022-2023.  Contact Sherry Klauer for program information for Sept 2023 to June 2024. \nsklauer@virginiadsa.org \nThe Learning Program is an educational program that serves as a platform for sharing literacy and math instructional strategies\, resources and activities to improve academic outcomes for students with Down syndrome\, equipping families with the knowledge and tools to work effectively at home and at school. \nThere will be a total of 8 sessions held on Saturdays between September 2022 and May 2022. 5 of these sessions are for parents only in a virtual format (October\, January\, April\, May\, and June). 3 of these sessions are in person and be for both parents and children to receive instruction (November\, February\, and March). In September\, we had a Family Day to meet teachers\, other families and enjoy a park day. \nDuring the in-person sessions\, parents will receive instructions in a separate parent only class.  Children will receive hands-on learning in a student class with centers that focus on literacy\, math and fine motor/handwriting setting led by a qualified teacher and occupational therapist with volunteers to maintain a low teacher to student ratio. All in-person classes will be held at River Road Church Baptist in Richmond\, VA. All the dates are below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat level might be best for your child?\n\nLP Level 1 (recommended ages PreK-1st grade or emerging readers)\nLP Level 2 (recommended ages 2nd-3rd grade)\nLP Level 3 (recommended ages 4th-6th grade) – will be offered depending on interest\n\nParent classes are taught by a local teacher using the Learning Program curriculum. Watch this sample video for a snapshot of what is covered in the parent learning classes – ABCs of Effective Reading Instruction. The in-person student classes are like the learning in this Learning Program video here! \nCost: The cost of the program is $195 (Scholarships Available).  The cost covers:\n\n8 parent learning sessions (Sept-June)\nStudent reading books for Fall and Spring\nMath number line for each new participant\nResources related to literacy\, math and more\nAccess to the LP Online resources\nAccess to a private LP Online Facebook page
URL:https://virginiadsa.org/event/the-learning-program-6/
CATEGORIES:Education
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230524T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230524T203000
DTSTAMP:20260418T000901
CREATED:20230331T141853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230411T171153Z
UID:10000343-1684954800-1684960200@virginiadsa.org
SUMMARY:Sexual Health & Relationships: What Caregivers Need to Know (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Sexual Health & Relationships: What Caregivers Need to Know \nWe will be joined by EASE for the first hour of this session to learn why it’s so important to talk to our teens and adults with Down syndrome about sex and relationships. Then we will engage in a short conversation – VDSA wants to know what other topics in this series you’d like to see offered in the future. \n\nMay 24\, 2023 @ 7:00PM — 8:30PM on Zoom. \n\nIf you have any questions\, contact \nSherry Klauer \nEducation Director \nVirginia Down Syndrome Association \n804-256-6243 \nemail: sklauer@virginiadsa.org
URL:https://virginiadsa.org/event/sexual-health-relationships-what-caregivers-need-to-know-virtual/
CATEGORIES:Education,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230506T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230506T113000
DTSTAMP:20260418T000901
CREATED:20230226T171418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230226T183304Z
UID:10000305-1683365400-1683372600@virginiadsa.org
SUMMARY:The Learning Program
DESCRIPTION:The Learning Program – The 2022-2023 Series\n\n\nThe 10th year of the Learning Program at DSAGR kicked off in September 2022 as a hybrid model. \nRegistration is closed for 2022-2023.  Contact Sherry Klauer for program information for Sept 2023 to June 2024. \nsklauer@virginiadsa.org \nThe Learning Program is an educational program that serves as a platform for sharing literacy and math instructional strategies\, resources and activities to improve academic outcomes for students with Down syndrome\, equipping families with the knowledge and tools to work effectively at home and at school. \nThere will be a total of 8 sessions held on Saturdays between September 2022 and May 2022. 5 of these sessions are for parents only in a virtual format (October\, January\, April\, May\, and June). 3 of these sessions are in person and be for both parents and children to receive instruction (November\, February\, and March). In September\, we had a Family Day to meet teachers\, other families and enjoy a park day. \nDuring the in-person sessions\, parents will receive instructions in a separate parent only class.  Children will receive hands-on learning in a student class with centers that focus on literacy\, math and fine motor/handwriting setting led by a qualified teacher and occupational therapist with volunteers to maintain a low teacher to student ratio. All in-person classes will be held at River Road Church Baptist in Richmond\, VA. All the dates are below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat level might be best for your child?\n\nLP Level 1 (recommended ages PreK-1st grade or emerging readers)\nLP Level 2 (recommended ages 2nd-3rd grade)\nLP Level 3 (recommended ages 4th-6th grade) – will be offered depending on interest\n\nParent classes are taught by a local teacher using the Learning Program curriculum. Watch this sample video for a snapshot of what is covered in the parent learning classes – ABCs of Effective Reading Instruction. The in-person student classes are like the learning in this Learning Program video here! \nCost: The cost of the program is $195 (Scholarships Available).  The cost covers:\n\n8 parent learning sessions (Sept-June)\nStudent reading books for Fall and Spring\nMath number line for each new participant\nResources related to literacy\, math and more\nAccess to the LP Online resources\nAccess to a private LP Online Facebook page
URL:https://virginiadsa.org/event/the-learning-program-5/
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230425T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230425T193000
DTSTAMP:20260418T000901
CREATED:20230118T164245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T164245Z
UID:10000226-1682447400-1682451000@virginiadsa.org
SUMMARY:Diagnosis + with ASCV
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for a new peer-led group of caregivers of individuals of all ages with multiple diagnoses\, including developmental and medical diagnoses\, hosted by the Virginia Down Syndrome Association (previously DSAGR) and the Autism Society of Central Virginia \nRegister at – https://virginiadsa.salsalabs.org/diagnosisplusjan24
URL:https://virginiadsa.org/event/diagnosis-with-ascv-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Adventurers (Ages 6 to 12),Education,Fun4Life - Ages 21+,FunQuest (Ages 13-20),Hands Up - (Ages baby to 5)
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230424T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230424T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T000901
CREATED:20230118T163433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230226T185055Z
UID:10000318-1682364600-1682370000@virginiadsa.org
SUMMARY:Learn to Grow (baby parenting class)
DESCRIPTION:Learn to Grow\, offered to parents of babies with Down syndrome (<18 months). Starts Monday February 27\, 2023\, 7:30-9pm\, virtually. FREE! \nParents of 2022 Babies. Learn to Grow for baby to 18 months old. \nThis class is in partnership with Suzanne McKeever\, The Speech Path \n8-week series of classes.  Information & resources to answer your questions about the 1st year of development. \nTopics include: \n\nSpeech and language Oral Motor & Feeding\nSensory Fine Motor Development\nPhysical Therapy Behavior/Social\nVision and Hearing\n\nWhen are Classes? \n\nMondays starting February 27\, 2023 to April 24 (no class on April 3)\n\n\nEach week\, 7:30-9:00pm via Zoom\n\nRegister:  https://virginiadsa.salsalabs.org/learnandgrow2023/index.html \nContact Sherry Klauer for program information sklauer@virginiadsa.org (even after class has started).
URL:https://virginiadsa.org/event/learn-to-grow-baby-parenting-class/2023-04-24/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Hands Up - (Ages baby to 5)
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230417T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230417T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T000901
CREATED:20230118T163433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230226T185055Z
UID:10000317-1681759800-1681765200@virginiadsa.org
SUMMARY:Learn to Grow (baby parenting class)
DESCRIPTION:Learn to Grow\, offered to parents of babies with Down syndrome (<18 months). Starts Monday February 27\, 2023\, 7:30-9pm\, virtually. FREE! \nParents of 2022 Babies. Learn to Grow for baby to 18 months old. \nThis class is in partnership with Suzanne McKeever\, The Speech Path \n8-week series of classes.  Information & resources to answer your questions about the 1st year of development. \nTopics include: \n\nSpeech and language Oral Motor & Feeding\nSensory Fine Motor Development\nPhysical Therapy Behavior/Social\nVision and Hearing\n\nWhen are Classes? \n\nMondays starting February 27\, 2023 to April 24 (no class on April 3)\n\n\nEach week\, 7:30-9:00pm via Zoom\n\nRegister:  https://virginiadsa.salsalabs.org/learnandgrow2023/index.html \nContact Sherry Klauer for program information sklauer@virginiadsa.org (even after class has started).
URL:https://virginiadsa.org/event/learn-to-grow-baby-parenting-class/2023-04-17/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Hands Up - (Ages baby to 5)
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230415T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230415T113000
DTSTAMP:20260418T000901
CREATED:20230226T171346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230226T183342Z
UID:10000304-1681551000-1681558200@virginiadsa.org
SUMMARY:The Learning Program
DESCRIPTION:The Learning Program – The 2022-2023 Series\n\n\nThe 10th year of the Learning Program at DSAGR kicked off in September 2022 as a hybrid model. \nRegistration is closed for 2022-2023.  Contact Sherry Klauer for program information for Sept 2023 to June 2024. \nsklauer@virginiadsa.org \nThe Learning Program is an educational program that serves as a platform for sharing literacy and math instructional strategies\, resources and activities to improve academic outcomes for students with Down syndrome\, equipping families with the knowledge and tools to work effectively at home and at school. \nThere will be a total of 8 sessions held on Saturdays between September 2022 and May 2022. 5 of these sessions are for parents only in a virtual format (October\, January\, April\, May\, and June). 3 of these sessions are in person and be for both parents and children to receive instruction (November\, February\, and March). In September\, we had a Family Day to meet teachers\, other families and enjoy a park day. \nDuring the in-person sessions\, parents will receive instructions in a separate parent only class.  Children will receive hands-on learning in a student class with centers that focus on literacy\, math and fine motor/handwriting setting led by a qualified teacher and occupational therapist with volunteers to maintain a low teacher to student ratio. All in-person classes will be held at River Road Church Baptist in Richmond\, VA. All the dates are below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat level might be best for your child?\n\nLP Level 1 (recommended ages PreK-1st grade or emerging readers)\nLP Level 2 (recommended ages 2nd-3rd grade)\nLP Level 3 (recommended ages 4th-6th grade) – will be offered depending on interest\n\nParent classes are taught by a local teacher using the Learning Program curriculum. Watch this sample video for a snapshot of what is covered in the parent learning classes – ABCs of Effective Reading Instruction. The in-person student classes are like the learning in this Learning Program video here! \nCost: The cost of the program is $195 (Scholarships Available).  The cost covers:\n\n8 parent learning sessions (Sept-June)\nStudent reading books for Fall and Spring\nMath number line for each new participant\nResources related to literacy\, math and more\nAccess to the LP Online resources\nAccess to a private LP Online Facebook page
URL:https://virginiadsa.org/event/the-learning-program-4/
CATEGORIES:Education
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230415T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230415T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T000901
CREATED:20230101T183512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230313T190130Z
UID:10000120-1681549200-1681570800@virginiadsa.org
SUMMARY:Life in the Community Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Back again! \nLife in the Community is an informative conference for caregivers of adults with disabilities. Co-hosted with the Autism Society of Central Virginia. \nSaturday\, April 15th\, 2023 | 9:00AM–4:00PM EDT | Dominion Energy’s Innsbrook Conference Center\, 5000 Dominion Blvd\, Glen Allen\, VA\nParents & caregivers of adults and self-advocates are invited to join us for a day to explore interests and get better connected to opportunities within our community. \nThrough interactive “Community Mapping” activities\, all will walk away with tools and strategies for increased community engagement. \nRegistration Includes:\n– Five dynamic sessions\n– Buffet lunch\n– Exhibitors sharing resources & services\n– DD Medicaid Waiver Consultations \nCost: 1 for $25\, 2 for $40\nEmail info@ascv.org to request a scholarship \nSign up here to get more information and to register: https://ascv.org/lifeinthecommunity/
URL:https://virginiadsa.org/event/life-in-the-community/
LOCATION:Dominion Innsbrook\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adventurers (Ages 6 to 12),Education,Fun4Life - Ages 21+,FunQuest (Ages 13-20),Hands Up - (Ages baby to 5)
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230410T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230410T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T000901
CREATED:20230118T163433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230226T185055Z
UID:10000316-1681155000-1681160400@virginiadsa.org
SUMMARY:Learn to Grow (baby parenting class)
DESCRIPTION:Learn to Grow\, offered to parents of babies with Down syndrome (<18 months). Starts Monday February 27\, 2023\, 7:30-9pm\, virtually. FREE! \nParents of 2022 Babies. Learn to Grow for baby to 18 months old. \nThis class is in partnership with Suzanne McKeever\, The Speech Path \n8-week series of classes.  Information & resources to answer your questions about the 1st year of development. \nTopics include: \n\nSpeech and language Oral Motor & Feeding\nSensory Fine Motor Development\nPhysical Therapy Behavior/Social\nVision and Hearing\n\nWhen are Classes? \n\nMondays starting February 27\, 2023 to April 24 (no class on April 3)\n\n\nEach week\, 7:30-9:00pm via Zoom\n\nRegister:  https://virginiadsa.salsalabs.org/learnandgrow2023/index.html \nContact Sherry Klauer for program information sklauer@virginiadsa.org (even after class has started).
URL:https://virginiadsa.org/event/learn-to-grow-baby-parenting-class/2023-04-10/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Hands Up - (Ages baby to 5)
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230403T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230403T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T000901
CREATED:20230118T163433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230226T185055Z
UID:10000315-1680550200-1680555600@virginiadsa.org
SUMMARY:Learn to Grow (baby parenting class)
DESCRIPTION:Learn to Grow\, offered to parents of babies with Down syndrome (<18 months). Starts Monday February 27\, 2023\, 7:30-9pm\, virtually. FREE! \nParents of 2022 Babies. Learn to Grow for baby to 18 months old. \nThis class is in partnership with Suzanne McKeever\, The Speech Path \n8-week series of classes.  Information & resources to answer your questions about the 1st year of development. \nTopics include: \n\nSpeech and language Oral Motor & Feeding\nSensory Fine Motor Development\nPhysical Therapy Behavior/Social\nVision and Hearing\n\nWhen are Classes? \n\nMondays starting February 27\, 2023 to April 24 (no class on April 3)\n\n\nEach week\, 7:30-9:00pm via Zoom\n\nRegister:  https://virginiadsa.salsalabs.org/learnandgrow2023/index.html \nContact Sherry Klauer for program information sklauer@virginiadsa.org (even after class has started).
URL:https://virginiadsa.org/event/learn-to-grow-baby-parenting-class/2023-04-03/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Hands Up - (Ages baby to 5)
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230328T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230328T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T000901
CREATED:20230118T164944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230213T193629Z
UID:10000232-1680021000-1680022800@virginiadsa.org
SUMMARY:Teen Talk with Longwood\, virtual
DESCRIPTION:Speech/communication conversation with Longwood speech grad students! Fun! Ages 12-17 welcome. \nhttps://virginiadsa.salsalabs.org/teentalkspring2023/index.html
URL:https://virginiadsa.org/event/teen-talk-with-longwood-virtual-5/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,FunQuest (Ages 13-20)
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230328T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230328T163000
DTSTAMP:20260418T000901
CREATED:20230118T165611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T165611Z
UID:10000238-1680019200-1680021000@virginiadsa.org
SUMMARY:Adult Communication Class with Longwood\, virtual
DESCRIPTION:Speech/communication conversation with Longwood speech grad students! Fun! Ages 18+ welcome! \nRegister at  – \nhttps://virginiadsa.salsalabs.org/registerforsocialandcommunicationspring2023/index.html
URL:https://virginiadsa.org/event/adult-communication-class-with-longwood-virtual-5/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Fun4Life - Ages 21+,FunQuest (Ages 13-20),Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230327T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230327T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T000901
CREATED:20230118T163433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230226T185055Z
UID:10000310-1679945400-1679950800@virginiadsa.org
SUMMARY:Learn to Grow (baby parenting class)
DESCRIPTION:Learn to Grow\, offered to parents of babies with Down syndrome (<18 months). Starts Monday February 27\, 2023\, 7:30-9pm\, virtually. FREE! \nParents of 2022 Babies. Learn to Grow for baby to 18 months old. \nThis class is in partnership with Suzanne McKeever\, The Speech Path \n8-week series of classes.  Information & resources to answer your questions about the 1st year of development. \nTopics include: \n\nSpeech and language Oral Motor & Feeding\nSensory Fine Motor Development\nPhysical Therapy Behavior/Social\nVision and Hearing\n\nWhen are Classes? \n\nMondays starting February 27\, 2023 to April 24 (no class on April 3)\n\n\nEach week\, 7:30-9:00pm via Zoom\n\nRegister:  https://virginiadsa.salsalabs.org/learnandgrow2023/index.html \nContact Sherry Klauer for program information sklauer@virginiadsa.org (even after class has started).
URL:https://virginiadsa.org/event/learn-to-grow-baby-parenting-class/2023-03-27/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Hands Up - (Ages baby to 5)
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230325T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230325T113000
DTSTAMP:20260418T000901
CREATED:20230226T171230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230226T183412Z
UID:10000303-1679736600-1679743800@virginiadsa.org
SUMMARY:The Learning Program
DESCRIPTION:The Learning Program – The 2022-2023 Series\n\n\nThe 10th year of the Learning Program at DSAGR kicked off in September 2022 as a hybrid model. \nRegistration is closed for 2022-2023.  Contact Sherry Klauer for program information for Sept 2023 to June 2024. \nsklauer@virginiadsa.org \nThe Learning Program is an educational program that serves as a platform for sharing literacy and math instructional strategies\, resources and activities to improve academic outcomes for students with Down syndrome\, equipping families with the knowledge and tools to work effectively at home and at school. \nThere will be a total of 8 sessions held on Saturdays between September 2022 and May 2022. 5 of these sessions are for parents only in a virtual format (October\, January\, April\, May\, and June). 3 of these sessions are in person and be for both parents and children to receive instruction (November\, February\, and March). In September\, we had a Family Day to meet teachers\, other families and enjoy a park day. \nDuring the in-person sessions\, parents will receive instructions in a separate parent only class.  Children will receive hands-on learning in a student class with centers that focus on literacy\, math and fine motor/handwriting setting led by a qualified teacher and occupational therapist with volunteers to maintain a low teacher to student ratio. All in-person classes will be held at River Road Church Baptist in Richmond\, VA. All the dates are below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat level might be best for your child?\n\nLP Level 1 (recommended ages PreK-1st grade or emerging readers)\nLP Level 2 (recommended ages 2nd-3rd grade)\nLP Level 3 (recommended ages 4th-6th grade) – will be offered depending on interest\n\nParent classes are taught by a local teacher using the Learning Program curriculum. Watch this sample video for a snapshot of what is covered in the parent learning classes – ABCs of Effective Reading Instruction. The in-person student classes are like the learning in this Learning Program video here! \nCost: The cost of the program is $195 (Scholarships Available).  The cost covers:\n\n8 parent learning sessions (Sept-June)\nStudent reading books for Fall and Spring\nMath number line for each new participant\nResources related to literacy\, math and more\nAccess to the LP Online resources\nAccess to a private LP Online Facebook page
URL:https://virginiadsa.org/event/the-learning-program-3/
CATEGORIES:Education
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230321T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230321T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T000901
CREATED:20230118T164907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T164914Z
UID:10000231-1679416200-1679418000@virginiadsa.org
SUMMARY:Teen Talk with Longwood\, virtual
DESCRIPTION:Speech/communication conversation with Longwood speech grad students! Fun! Ages 12-17 welcome. \nhttps://virginiadsa.salsalabs.org/teentalkspring2023/index.html
URL:https://virginiadsa.org/event/teen-talk-with-longwood-virtual-4/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,FunQuest (Ages 13-20)
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230321T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230321T163000
DTSTAMP:20260418T000901
CREATED:20230118T165554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T165554Z
UID:10000237-1679414400-1679416200@virginiadsa.org
SUMMARY:Adult Communication Class with Longwood\, virtual
DESCRIPTION:Speech/communication conversation with Longwood speech grad students! Fun! Ages 18+ welcome! \nRegister at  – \nhttps://virginiadsa.salsalabs.org/registerforsocialandcommunicationspring2023/index.html
URL:https://virginiadsa.org/event/adult-communication-class-with-longwood-virtual-4/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Fun4Life - Ages 21+,FunQuest (Ages 13-20),Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230320T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230320T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T000901
CREATED:20230118T163433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230226T185055Z
UID:10000309-1679340600-1679346000@virginiadsa.org
SUMMARY:Learn to Grow (baby parenting class)
DESCRIPTION:Learn to Grow\, offered to parents of babies with Down syndrome (<18 months). Starts Monday February 27\, 2023\, 7:30-9pm\, virtually. FREE! \nParents of 2022 Babies. Learn to Grow for baby to 18 months old. \nThis class is in partnership with Suzanne McKeever\, The Speech Path \n8-week series of classes.  Information & resources to answer your questions about the 1st year of development. \nTopics include: \n\nSpeech and language Oral Motor & Feeding\nSensory Fine Motor Development\nPhysical Therapy Behavior/Social\nVision and Hearing\n\nWhen are Classes? \n\nMondays starting February 27\, 2023 to April 24 (no class on April 3)\n\n\nEach week\, 7:30-9:00pm via Zoom\n\nRegister:  https://virginiadsa.salsalabs.org/learnandgrow2023/index.html \nContact Sherry Klauer for program information sklauer@virginiadsa.org (even after class has started).
URL:https://virginiadsa.org/event/learn-to-grow-baby-parenting-class/2023-03-20/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Hands Up - (Ages baby to 5)
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230314T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230314T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T000901
CREATED:20230118T164839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T164839Z
UID:10000230-1678811400-1678813200@virginiadsa.org
SUMMARY:Teen Talk with Longwood\, virtual
DESCRIPTION:Speech/communication conversation with Longwood speech grad students! Fun! Ages 12-17 welcome. \nhttps://virginiadsa.salsalabs.org/teentalkspring2023/index.html
URL:https://virginiadsa.org/event/teen-talk-with-longwood-virtual-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,FunQuest (Ages 13-20)
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230314T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230314T163000
DTSTAMP:20260418T000901
CREATED:20230118T165537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T165537Z
UID:10000236-1678809600-1678811400@virginiadsa.org
SUMMARY:Adult Communication Class with Longwood\, virtual
DESCRIPTION:Speech/communication conversation with Longwood speech grad students! Fun! Ages 18+ welcome! \nRegister at  – \nhttps://virginiadsa.salsalabs.org/registerforsocialandcommunicationspring2023/index.html
URL:https://virginiadsa.org/event/adult-communication-class-with-longwood-virtual-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Fun4Life - Ages 21+,FunQuest (Ages 13-20),Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230313T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230313T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T000901
CREATED:20230118T163433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230226T185055Z
UID:10000308-1678735800-1678741200@virginiadsa.org
SUMMARY:Learn to Grow (baby parenting class)
DESCRIPTION:Learn to Grow\, offered to parents of babies with Down syndrome (<18 months). Starts Monday February 27\, 2023\, 7:30-9pm\, virtually. FREE! \nParents of 2022 Babies. Learn to Grow for baby to 18 months old. \nThis class is in partnership with Suzanne McKeever\, The Speech Path \n8-week series of classes.  Information & resources to answer your questions about the 1st year of development. \nTopics include: \n\nSpeech and language Oral Motor & Feeding\nSensory Fine Motor Development\nPhysical Therapy Behavior/Social\nVision and Hearing\n\nWhen are Classes? \n\nMondays starting February 27\, 2023 to April 24 (no class on April 3)\n\n\nEach week\, 7:30-9:00pm via Zoom\n\nRegister:  https://virginiadsa.salsalabs.org/learnandgrow2023/index.html \nContact Sherry Klauer for program information sklauer@virginiadsa.org (even after class has started).
URL:https://virginiadsa.org/event/learn-to-grow-baby-parenting-class/2023-03-13/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Hands Up - (Ages baby to 5)
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230306T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230306T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T000901
CREATED:20230118T163433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230226T185055Z
UID:10000307-1678131000-1678136400@virginiadsa.org
SUMMARY:Learn to Grow (baby parenting class)
DESCRIPTION:Learn to Grow\, offered to parents of babies with Down syndrome (<18 months). Starts Monday February 27\, 2023\, 7:30-9pm\, virtually. FREE! \nParents of 2022 Babies. Learn to Grow for baby to 18 months old. \nThis class is in partnership with Suzanne McKeever\, The Speech Path \n8-week series of classes.  Information & resources to answer your questions about the 1st year of development. \nTopics include: \n\nSpeech and language Oral Motor & Feeding\nSensory Fine Motor Development\nPhysical Therapy Behavior/Social\nVision and Hearing\n\nWhen are Classes? \n\nMondays starting February 27\, 2023 to April 24 (no class on April 3)\n\n\nEach week\, 7:30-9:00pm via Zoom\n\nRegister:  https://virginiadsa.salsalabs.org/learnandgrow2023/index.html \nContact Sherry Klauer for program information sklauer@virginiadsa.org (even after class has started).
URL:https://virginiadsa.org/event/learn-to-grow-baby-parenting-class/2023-03-06/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Hands Up - (Ages baby to 5)
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230228T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230228T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T000901
CREATED:20230118T164814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T164814Z
UID:10000229-1677601800-1677603600@virginiadsa.org
SUMMARY:Teen Talk with Longwood\, virtual
DESCRIPTION:Speech/communication conversation with Longwood speech grad students! Fun! Ages 12-17 welcome. \nhttps://virginiadsa.salsalabs.org/teentalkspring2023/index.html
URL:https://virginiadsa.org/event/teen-talk-with-longwood-virtual-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,FunQuest (Ages 13-20)
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230228T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230228T163000
DTSTAMP:20260418T000901
CREATED:20230118T165522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T165522Z
UID:10000235-1677600000-1677601800@virginiadsa.org
SUMMARY:Adult Communication Class with Longwood\, virtual
DESCRIPTION:Speech/communication conversation with Longwood speech grad students! Fun! Ages 18+ welcome! \nRegister at  – \nhttps://virginiadsa.salsalabs.org/registerforsocialandcommunicationspring2023/index.html
URL:https://virginiadsa.org/event/adult-communication-class-with-longwood-virtual-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Fun4Life - Ages 21+,FunQuest (Ages 13-20),Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230227T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230227T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T000901
CREATED:20230118T163433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230226T185055Z
UID:10000218-1677526200-1677531600@virginiadsa.org
SUMMARY:Learn to Grow (baby parenting class)
DESCRIPTION:Learn to Grow\, offered to parents of babies with Down syndrome (<18 months). Starts Monday February 27\, 2023\, 7:30-9pm\, virtually. FREE! \nParents of 2022 Babies. Learn to Grow for baby to 18 months old. \nThis class is in partnership with Suzanne McKeever\, The Speech Path \n8-week series of classes.  Information & resources to answer your questions about the 1st year of development. \nTopics include: \n\nSpeech and language Oral Motor & Feeding\nSensory Fine Motor Development\nPhysical Therapy Behavior/Social\nVision and Hearing\n\nWhen are Classes? \n\nMondays starting February 27\, 2023 to April 24 (no class on April 3)\n\n\nEach week\, 7:30-9:00pm via Zoom\n\nRegister:  https://virginiadsa.salsalabs.org/learnandgrow2023/index.html \nContact Sherry Klauer for program information sklauer@virginiadsa.org (even after class has started).
URL:https://virginiadsa.org/event/learn-to-grow-baby-parenting-class/2023-02-27/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Hands Up - (Ages baby to 5)
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230225T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230225T113000
DTSTAMP:20260418T000901
CREATED:20230226T171140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230226T183506Z
UID:10000302-1677317400-1677324600@virginiadsa.org
SUMMARY:The Learning Program
DESCRIPTION:The Learning Program – The 2022-2023 Series\n\n\nThe 10th year of the Learning Program at DSAGR kicked off in September 2022 as a hybrid model. \nRegistration is closed for 2022-2023.  Contact Sherry Klauer for program information for Sept 2023 to June 2024. \nsklauer@virginiadsa.org \nThe Learning Program is an educational program that serves as a platform for sharing literacy and math instructional strategies\, resources and activities to improve academic outcomes for students with Down syndrome\, equipping families with the knowledge and tools to work effectively at home and at school. \nThere will be a total of 8 sessions held on Saturdays between September 2022 and May 2022. 5 of these sessions are for parents only in a virtual format (October\, January\, April\, May\, and June). 3 of these sessions are in person and be for both parents and children to receive instruction (November\, February\, and March). In September\, we had a Family Day to meet teachers\, other families and enjoy a park day. \nDuring the in-person sessions\, parents will receive instructions in a separate parent only class.  Children will receive hands-on learning in a student class with centers that focus on literacy\, math and fine motor/handwriting setting led by a qualified teacher and occupational therapist with volunteers to maintain a low teacher to student ratio. All in-person classes will be held at River Road Church Baptist in Richmond\, VA. All the dates are below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat level might be best for your child?\n\nLP Level 1 (recommended ages PreK-1st grade or emerging readers)\nLP Level 2 (recommended ages 2nd-3rd grade)\nLP Level 3 (recommended ages 4th-6th grade) – will be offered depending on interest\n\nParent classes are taught by a local teacher using the Learning Program curriculum. Watch this sample video for a snapshot of what is covered in the parent learning classes – ABCs of Effective Reading Instruction. The in-person student classes are like the learning in this Learning Program video here! \nCost: The cost of the program is $195 (Scholarships Available).  The cost covers:\n\n8 parent learning sessions (Sept-June)\nStudent reading books for Fall and Spring\nMath number line for each new participant\nResources related to literacy\, math and more\nAccess to the LP Online resources\nAccess to a private LP Online Facebook page
URL:https://virginiadsa.org/event/the-learning-program/
CATEGORIES:Education
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230221T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230221T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T000901
CREATED:20230118T164756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T164756Z
UID:10000228-1676997000-1676998800@virginiadsa.org
SUMMARY:Teen Talk with Longwood\, virtual
DESCRIPTION:Speech/communication conversation with Longwood speech grad students! Fun! Ages 12-17 welcome. \nhttps://virginiadsa.salsalabs.org/teentalkspring2023/index.html
URL:https://virginiadsa.org/event/teen-talk-with-longwood-virtual/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,FunQuest (Ages 13-20)
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR