Richmond – Dance Day

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

Enjoy dancing? Join the Virginia Down Syndrome Association and Miracles in Motion for a DAY of Dance. This event provides a safe and welcoming environment for individuals to dance together, learn, and have fun with peers. Two sessions are available: 5:00 - 5:45 pm for ages 5 to 12, and 6:00 - 6:45 pm for ages 13 to adult. Miracles in Motion is designed to provide full dance experience to people with special needs. Providing complete dance education, along with structured choreography in a dance company setting. The classes cover many styles of dance including jazz, contemporary, ballet, tap, musical theater, [...]

Event Series Virtual – Improvaneer

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 [...]

Top Five Questions and Concerns During Puberty

Zoom

Families often experience anxiety when their son or daughter with intellectual disabilities begins to exhibit changes that occur during puberty. In this workshop, parents will learn about the most frequently identified issues and concerns of parents of tweens with I/DD and practical ways to address them. Ideas for teaching, home activities, and useful resources specifically designed for individuals with intellectual disabilities will be shared. Please come and join us on Monday, March 31st at 6:00 p.m. We will have Terri Couwenhoven, MS present on this topic virtual on Zoom. All registered participants will also have access to a virtual recording of [...]

Richmond – Family-Friendly Nature Walk

Huguenot Park 10901 Robious Rd, Richmond, VA

Join VDSA for a family-friendly nature walk! Sunday, April 6 at Huguenot Park 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Will end with snacks and drinks / All ages and siblings welcome! No charge https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/84006-richmond-nature-hikes-april-6   Led by Beyond Boundaries

Event Series Virtual – Improvaneer

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 [...]

Pajama Movie Night Party

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

You're Invited to a Pajama Movie Night! Get ready for a cozy night in! Join us for a pajama movie night filled with snacks, and good company in your pajamas!  Don't forget your pillow and blanket!! Date: Saturday, April 12th from 5 pm – 8 pm Location: VDSA’s Activity Room – 1504 Santa Rosa Road, Suite 124 For ages 13+ / Cost: $5.00 https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/85540-pajama-movie-night-party

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