• VDSA – Charlottesville Family Meet-up

    Get Air Trampoline Park 1005 Gardens Blvd, Charlottesville, VA

    Charlottesville Family Meet-Up Join us for Sensory & Special Needs Time at Get Air Trampoline Park this October! Let’s meet during Get Air’s dedicated Sensory and Special Needs Time, held on the first Saturday of each month. This special session offers a more comfortable environment and a reduced rate of just $15 for a child/adult and their companion to jump and play for 2 full hours. The staff at Get Air are also open to exploring additional times in the future if there's enough interest from our families—so your participation matters! We hope to see you there for some fun and active [...]

  • Virtual – Improvaneer

    Zoom

    The Virginia Down Syndrome Association is excited to start the virtual Improvaneer Method 5 week class again!! 7:00 to 8:00 pm Returning and new participants welcome! Teens and adults are welcome to sign up! The Improvaneer Method: Teaches participants: Eye Contact. Creative Thinking. Adaption To Change. Quick Thinking. Focus. Listening. Voice Projection. Character Development. Attention To Detail. Structure: Each class lasts one hour and has a theme, a discussion, five games, and ‘homeprov’ that the participants are to practice with friends and family. In each class we will gradually build in real world scenarios by mostly playing games that imitate various [...]

  • Virtual – Improvaneer

    Zoom

    The Virginia Down Syndrome Association is excited to start the virtual Improvaneer Method 5 week class again!! 7:00 to 8:00 pm Returning and new participants welcome! Teens and adults are welcome to sign up! The Improvaneer Method: Teaches participants: Eye Contact. Creative Thinking. Adaption To Change. Quick Thinking. Focus. Listening. Voice Projection. Character Development. Attention To Detail. Structure: Each class lasts one hour and has a theme, a discussion, five games, and ‘homeprov’ that the participants are to practice with friends and family. In each class we will gradually build in real world scenarios by mostly playing games that imitate various [...]

  • Children’s Museum Free Sensory Friendly Night

    Children’s Museum Chesterfield 6629 Lake Harbour Dr, Midlothian, VA

    Children's Museum Free Sensory-Friendly Night All ages are welcome at the Children's Museum's Free Sensory Friendly Night. A cool down room will be available and sensory supports provided. Sibling welcome! REGISTER HERE

  • Charlottesville Family Fall Social Meetup

    Eastwood Winery 2531 Scottsville Rd, Charlottesville, VA

    Hey VDSA families from Charlottesville and nearby areas! We're excited to invite you to a casual family meetup at the beautiful Eastwood Winery!                                                                                    Join us for a relaxing afternoon with fellow families.  You'll have the opportunity to mingle with other parents, make new friends, and watch your kids play together in a safe and welcoming environment. Saturday, October 18 at [...]

  • Virtual – Improvaneer

    Zoom

    The Virginia Down Syndrome Association is excited to start the virtual Improvaneer Method 5 week class again!! 7:00 to 8:00 pm Returning and new participants welcome! Teens and adults are welcome to sign up! The Improvaneer Method: Teaches participants: Eye Contact. Creative Thinking. Adaption To Change. Quick Thinking. Focus. Listening. Voice Projection. Character Development. Attention To Detail. Structure: Each class lasts one hour and has a theme, a discussion, five games, and ‘homeprov’ that the participants are to practice with friends and family. In each class we will gradually build in real world scenarios by mostly playing games that imitate various [...]