Virginia Down Syndrome Association

Learn to Grow (baby parenting class)
2023-04-10 19:30 - 21:00, 2023-04-17 19:30 - 21:00, 2023-04-24 19:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom
Learn to Grow, offered to parents of babies with Down syndrome (<18 months). Starts Monday February 27, 2023, 7:30-9pm, virtually. FREE!
Parents of 2022 Babies. Learn to Grow for baby to 18 months old.
This class is in partnership with Suzanne McKeever, The Speech Path
8-week series of classes. Information & resources to answer your questions about the 1st year of development.
Topics include:

Speech and language Oral Motor & Feeding
Sensory Fine Motor Development
Physical Therapy Behavior/Social
Vision and Hearing

When are Classes?

Mondays starting February 27, 2023 to April 24 (no class on April 3)

Each week, 7:30-9:00pm via Zoom

Register: https://virginiadsa.salsalabs.org/learnandgrow2023/index.html
Contact Sherry Klauer for program information sklauer@virginiadsa.org (even after class has started).

Life in the Community Symposium
2023-04-15 09:00 - 15:00 | Dominion Innsbrook, VA, United States
Back again!
Life in the Community is an informative conference for caregivers of adults with disabilities. Co-hosted with the Autism Society of Central Virginia.
Saturday, April 15th, 2023 | 9:00AM–4:00PM EDT | Dominion Energy’s Innsbrook Conference Center, 5000 Dominion Blvd, Glen Allen, VA
Parents & 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.
Through interactive “Community Mapping” activities, all will walk away with tools and strategies for increased community engagement.
Registration Includes:
– Five dynamic sessions
– Buffet lunch
– Exhibitors sharing resources & services
– DD Medicaid Waiver Consultations
Cost: 1 for $25, 2 for $40
Email info@ascv.org to request a scholarship
Sign up here to get more information and to register: https://ascv.org/lifeinthecommunity/

River City Inclusive Gym - Ages 2-12
2023-04-22 15:00 - 15:45 | VA
River City Inclusive Gym
Feb. 11, March 11 & April 22
3:00-3:45 pm – Ages 2 to 12 – Click here to Register
$10 per session
Location: 11248 Patterson Ave, Henrico, VA 23238
Exclusive class for Virginia Down Syndrome Association. Siblings welcome if the class is not full (please reach out to me dzedd@virginiadsa.org).
River City Inclusive Gym class is designed to engage each athlete physically and mentally. Each class is set in obstacle course format. This provides us optimum opportunity to instruct 1:1 while the whole group stays engaged. Upon entering the gym, the athletes begin their first course right away. As they go through the course, every obstacle or piece of equipment is adapted to meet individual needs if necessary. After 15 minutes the class takes a water break before beginning the next course.
Register: https://virginiadsa.salsalabs.org/rivercityinclusivegym2-12

Diagnosis + with ASCV
2023-04-25 18:30 - 19:30 | Zoom
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
Register at – https://virginiadsa.salsalabs.org/diagnosisplusjan24

Art in the Park
2023-04-29 10:00 - 12:00 | VA
Art in the Park
Times:
10:00 am – 11:00 am – baby to 5 years old
11:00 to 12:00 pm – ages 6 to 12 years old
Art on Wheels will lead the art projects. Siblings, grandparents, etc. welcome!
Park Locations:
Saturday, March 25 – Park Soar 365 – 3600 Saunders Ave, Richmond, VA 23227
Saturday, April 29 – Dorey Park, 2999 Darbytown Road, Henrico, VA 23231
Saturday, May 13 – Huguenot Park – 10901 Robious Rd, Richmond, VA 23235
Contact Dana Zedd with questions at dzedd@virginiadsa.org
Register: https://virginiadsa.salsalabs.org/ArtintheParkMarchtoMay2023

Let's Go Fishing
2023-05-07 10:00 - 11:30 | VA
This program is for everyone of all ages! No experience necessary. All fishing rods, etc. will be provided.
Program will be led by Beyond Boundaries
Beyond Boundaries is a non-profit based in Richmond, Virginia specializing in guiding participants with disabilities, veterans, at risk youth, and recovery programs on outdoor adventures.
Dates: May 7, July 24, July 27 and August 3 at 10 am at Shield Lake. Lakes may change depending on the weather and how the fish are biting.
Sign up here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/56447-let-s-go-fishing

Art in the Park - baby to 12
2023-05-13 10:00 - 12:00 | VA
Art in the Park
Times:
10:00 am – 11:00 am – baby to 5 years old
11:00 to 12:00 pm – ages 6 to 12 years old
Art on Wheels will lead the art projects. Siblings, grandparents, etc. welcome!
Park Locations:
Saturday, April 29 – Dorey Park, 2999 Darbytown Road, Henrico, VA 23231
Saturday, May 13 – Huguenot Park – 10901 Robious Rd, Richmond, VA 23235
Saturday, June 17 – Park Soar 465 – 3600 Saunders Ave, Richmond, VA 23227
Contact Dana Zedd with questions at dzedd@virginiadsa.org
Register: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/56297-art-in-the-park

River City Inclusive Gym - 3:00 - 3:45 pm - Ages 2 to 12
2023-06-10 15:00 - 15:45 | VA
River City Inclusive Gym for Virginia Down Syndrome Association
3:00 – 3:45 pm – Ages 2 to 12
4:00 – 4:45 pm – 13 to Adult
$5 per class
June 10, July 8, Aug. 5
Sign up for each individually. Choose the dates that work in your schedule.
River City Inclusive Gym class is designed to engage each athlete physically and mentally. Each class is set in obstacle course format. This provides us optimum opportunity to instruct 1:1 while the whole group stays engaged. Upon entering the gym, the athletes begin their first course right away. As they go through the course, every obstacle or piece of equipment is adapted to meet individual needs if necessary. After 15 minutes the class takes a water break before beginning the next course.
Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/55826-river-city-inclusive-gym

Art in the Park - baby to 12
2023-06-17 10:00 - 12:00 | VA
Art in the Park
Times:
10:00 am – 11:00 am – baby to 5 years old
11:00 to 12:00 pm – ages 6 to 12 years old
Art on Wheels will lead the art projects. Siblings, grandparents, etc. welcome!
Park Locations:
Saturday, June 17 – Park Soar 465 – 3600 Saunders Ave, Richmond, VA 23227
Contact Dana Zedd with questions at dzedd@virginiadsa.org
Register: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/56297-art-in-the-park

River City Inclusive Gym - 3:00 - 3:45 pm - Ages 2 to 12
2023-07-08 15:00 - 15:45 | VA
River City Inclusive Gym for Virginia Down Syndrome Association
3:00 – 3:45 pm – Ages 2 to 12
4:00 – 4:45 pm – 13 to Adult
$5 per class
July 8, Aug. 5
Sign up for each individually. Choose the dates that work in your schedule.
River City Inclusive Gym class is designed to engage each athlete physically and mentally. Each class is set in obstacle course format. This provides us optimum opportunity to instruct 1:1 while the whole group stays engaged. Upon entering the gym, the athletes begin their first course right away. As they go through the course, every obstacle or piece of equipment is adapted to meet individual needs if necessary. After 15 minutes the class takes a water break before beginning the next course.
Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/55826-river-city-inclusive-gym

Richmond Spray Park Outing
2023-07-22 10:30 - 12:00 | VA
Richmond Spray Park Outings
July 22 and Aug. 12 @ 10:30AM — 12:00
Ages baby to 12
Twin Hickory Spray Park: 1504 Santa Rosa Road, 124 Richmond, Virginia 23229
Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/56640-richmond-spray-park-outings

River City Inclusive Gym - 3:00 - 3:45 pm - Ages 2 to 12
2023-08-05 15:00 - 15:45 | VA
River City Inclusive Gym for Virginia Down Syndrome Association
3:00 – 3:45 pm – Ages 2 to 12
4:00 – 4:45 pm – 13 to Adult
$5 per class
Aug. 5
Sign up for each individually. Choose the dates that work in your schedule.
River City Inclusive Gym class is designed to engage each athlete physically and mentally. Each class is set in obstacle course format. This provides us optimum opportunity to instruct 1:1 while the whole group stays engaged. Upon entering the gym, the athletes begin their first course right away. As they go through the course, every obstacle or piece of equipment is adapted to meet individual needs if necessary. After 15 minutes the class takes a water break before beginning the next course.
Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/55826-river-city-inclusive-gym

Richmond Spray Park Outing
2023-08-12 10:30 - 12:00 | VA
Richmond Spray Park Outings
Aug. 12 @ 10:30AM — 12:00
Ages baby to 12
Twin Hickory Spray Park: 1504 Santa Rosa Road, 124 Richmond, Virginia 23229
Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/56640-richmond-spray-park-outings

Art in the Park - Deep Run Park
2023-09-23 10:00 - 11:30 | VA
Art in the Park
Sept. 23 and Oct. 21 – 10:00 am -11:30 am
Hands-Up: baby to 5 & Adventures: 6 to 12 yrs
Sept. 23 at Deep Run Park & Oct. 21 at Park365.
Art led by Art on Wheels and play in the park.
Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/60611-art-and-play-in-the-park

Art in the Park - Park 365
2023-10-21 10:00 - 11:30 | VA

Fire Station Visit
2023-11-18 10:00 - 11:30 | VA
Fire Station Visit
Saturday, Nov. 18 at 10 am
13900 Midlothian Tpke, Midlothian, VA 23113
Ages 2- 12 years old welcome.
Fire station visit will be led by Maya Baines’ dad, Gerard.
Register here:
https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/60606-fire-station-visit

Weekend Play Group
2023-11-18 14:00 - 16:00 | VA
Weekend Play Group
Location: Virginia Down Syndrome Associations’ Activity Room, 1504 Santa Rosa Rd, Suite 124, Henrico, 23229
Siblings welcome!
Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/60616-weekend-play-group

Kindermusick
2024-01-14 15:00 - 16:00 | VA
Join us!

Kindermusik, Sunday, Jan. 14 3:00 – 4:00 pm $5 per child Siblings welcome at Virginia Down Syndrome Associations’ Activity Room 1504 Santa Rosa Rd, Richmond, VA 23229

A Party Playhouse, Sunday, Feb. 25 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm at 7478 Lee-Davis Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23111
Kindermusik, Saturday, March 23 from 3:00 – 4:00 pm $5 per child Siblings welcome at Little Sunshine Music Studio, 12010 Southshore Pointe Dr Midlothian, VA 23112
$5 per child. Siblings welcome.

Kindermusik led by Little Sunshine Music Studio

Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/65201-baby-to-8-years-old-music-and-play

River City Inclusive Gym - Ages 2 to 8
2024-01-20 15:00 - 15:45 | VA
River City Inclusive Gym

3:00 – 3:45 pm – Ages 2 to 8
4:00 – 4:45 pm – Ages 9 to Adult (Adventurers age 6 to 12) FunQuest (ages 13 to 20) and Fun4Life 21+
$10 per class
Age groups will be separated as appropriate
Sign up for each individually. Choose the dates that work in your schedule.
Parents of children ages 2 & 3 are required to be the 1:1 with your child
Location is 3 miles from Hwy 288 & Patterson Ave.

Dates: Jan. 20, Feb. 24, March 16, April 20,May 18, June 15

River City Inclusive Gym class is designed to engage each athlete physically and mentally. Each class is set in obstacle course format. This provides us optimum opportunity to instruct 1:1 while the whole group stays engaged. Upon entering the gym, the athletes begin their first course right away. As they go through the course, every obstacle or piece of equipment is adapted to meet individual needs if necessary. After 15 minutes the class takes a water break before beginning the next court.
River City Inclusive Gym, 11248 Patterson Ave, 23238
Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/65222-river-city-inclusive-gym

River City Inclusive Gym - Ages 2 to 8
2024-02-24 15:00 - 15:45 | VA
River City Inclusive Gym

3:00 – 3:45 pm – Ages 2 to 8
4:00 – 4:45 pm – Ages 9 to Adult (Adventurers age 6 to 12) FunQuest (ages 13 to 20) and Fun4Life 21+
$10 per class
Age groups will be separated as appropriate
Sign up for each individually. Choose the dates that work in your schedule.
Parents of children ages 2 & 3 are required to be the 1:1 with your child
Location is 3 miles from Hwy 288 & Patterson Ave.

Dates: Feb. 24, March 16, April 20,May 18, June 15

River City Inclusive Gym class is designed to engage each athlete physically and mentally. Each class is set in obstacle course format. This provides us optimum opportunity to instruct 1:1 while the whole group stays engaged. Upon entering the gym, the athletes begin their first course right away. As they go through the course, every obstacle or piece of equipment is adapted to meet individual needs if necessary. After 15 minutes the class takes a water break before beginning the next court.
River City Inclusive Gym, 11248 Patterson Ave, 23238
Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/65222-river-city-inclusive-gymRegister at event website.

Canceled - Weekend Play Date at A Party Placehouse
2024-02-25 13:00 - 15:00 | VA
Join us!

A Party Playhouse, Sunday, Feb. 25 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm at 7478 Lee-Davis Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23111
Kindermusik, Saturday, March 23 from 3:00 – 4:00 pm $5 per child Siblings welcome at Little Sunshine Music Studio, 12010 Southshore Pointe Dr Midlothian, VA 23112
$5 per child. Siblings welcome.

Infant & Toddler Development Series - Virtual
2024-03-14 18:30 - 20:00 | VA
Infant & Toddler Development Series – Virtual
For New Parents of Children with Down syndrome
Formally ‘Learn to Grow’, the Infant and Toddler Development Series will cover gross and fine motor skills, speech, sensory, hearing, and social skills development. There will be a new expert presenter each week to provide information and answer your questions. For parents of babies to 18 months old. **Spanish translation included! Please register by Monday 3.4.24 for translation services. ** All others please register by Wednesday 3.6.24
Learn how to support babies with Down syndrome as they grow and develop by connecting with other parents and professionals! This five-week series is free to new parents and offered virtually, so you can join from anywhere. Spanish translation will be available during the live sessions!
This program is a five-week virtual series. Here is the schedule:
Beginning March 14- April 18, 2024: All sessions will be held virtually from 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. on Thursdays with the exception of March 21st so all families can be free to celebrate World Down syndrome Day (alternate date will be Tuesday 3/19) and no session will be held on April 4th due to spring break.
Thursday, March 14- Speech Development, presented by Tia Javier, Speech & Language Pathologist
*Tuesday, March 19- Social Learning through Play, presented by Lathyrelle Isler, Behavior Specialist
Thursday, March 28- Hearing Development, presented by Judy Alonzi, Hearing Specialist
Thursday, April 11- Fine Motor/Sensory, presented by Marissa Hanks, Occupational Therapist
Thursday, April 18- Gross Motor, presented by Spencer West, Physical Therapist
Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/62258-infant-toddler-development-series-virtual

River City Inclusive Gym - Ages 2 to 8
2024-03-16 15:00 - 15:45 | VA
River City Inclusive Gym

3:00 – 3:45 pm – Ages 2 to 8
4:00 – 4:45 pm – Ages 9 to Adult (Adventurers age 6 to 12) FunQuest (ages 13 to 20) and Fun4Life 21+
$10 per class
Age groups will be separated as appropriate
Sign up for each individually. Choose the dates that work in your schedule.
Parents of children ages 2 & 3 are required to be the 1:1 with your child
Location is 3 miles from Hwy 288 & Patterson Ave.

Dates: March 16, April 20,May 18, June 15

River City Inclusive Gym class is designed to engage each athlete physically and mentally. Each class is set in obstacle course format. This provides us optimum opportunity to instruct 1:1 while the whole group stays engaged. Upon entering the gym, the athletes begin their first course right away. As they go through the course, every obstacle or piece of equipment is adapted to meet individual needs if necessary. After 15 minutes the class takes a water break before beginning the next court.
River City Inclusive Gym, 11248 Patterson Ave, 23238
Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/65222-river-city-inclusive-gym

Infant & Toddler Development Series - Virtual
2024-03-19 18:30 - 20:00 | VA
Infant & Toddler Development Series – Virtual
For New Parents of Children with Down syndrome
Formally ‘Learn to Grow’, the Infant and Toddler Development Series will cover gross and fine motor skills, speech, sensory, hearing, and social skills development. There will be a new expert presenter each week to provide information and answer your questions. For parents of babies to 18 months old. **Spanish translation included! Please register by Monday 3.4.24 for translation services. ** All others please register by Wednesday 3.6.24
Learn how to support babies with Down syndrome as they grow and develop by connecting with other parents and professionals! This five-week series is free to new parents and offered virtually, so you can join from anywhere. Spanish translation will be available during the live sessions!
This program is a five-week virtual series. Here is the schedule:
Beginning March 14- April 18, 2024: All sessions will be held virtually from 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. on Thursdays with the exception of March 21st so all families can be free to celebrate World Down syndrome Day (alternate date will be Tuesday 3/19) and no session will be held on April 4th due to spring break.

*Tuesday, March 19- Social Learning through Play, presented by Lathyrelle Isler, Behavior Specialist
Thursday, March 28- Hearing Development, presented by Judy Alonzi, Hearing Specialist
Thursday, April 11- Fine Motor/Sensory, presented by Marissa Hanks, Occupational Therapist
Thursday, April 18- Gross Motor, presented by Spencer West, Physical Therapist
Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/62258-infant-toddler-development-series-virtual

Kindermusick
2024-03-23 15:00 - 16:00 | VA
Join us!

Kindermusik, Saturday, March 23 from 3:00 – 4:00 pm $5 per child Siblings welcome at Little Sunshine Music Studio, 12010 Southshore Pointe Dr Midlothian, VA 23112
$5 per child. Siblings welcome.
Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/65201-baby-to-8-years-old-music-and-play

Infant & Toddler Development Series - Virtual
2024-03-28 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-04-11 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-04-18 18:30 - 20:00 | VA
Infant & Toddler Development Series – Virtual
For New Parents of Children with Down syndrome
Formally ‘Learn to Grow’, the Infant and Toddler Development Series will cover gross and fine motor skills, speech, sensory, hearing, and social skills development. There will be a new expert presenter each week to provide information and answer your questions. For parents of babies to 18 months old. **Spanish translation included! Please register by Monday 3.4.24 for translation services. ** All others please register by Wednesday 3.6.24
Learn how to support babies with Down syndrome as they grow and develop by connecting with other parents and professionals! This five-week series is free to new parents and offered virtually, so you can join from anywhere. Spanish translation will be available during the live sessions!
This program is a five-week virtual series. Here is the schedule:
Beginning March 14- April 18, 2024: All sessions will be held virtually from 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. on Thursdays with the exception of March 21st so all families can be free to celebrate World Down syndrome Day (alternate date will be Tuesday 3/19) and no session will be held on April 4th due to spring break.
Thursday, March 28- Hearing Development, presented by Judy Alonzi, Hearing Specialist
Thursday, April 11- Fine Motor/Sensory, presented by Marissa Hanks, Occupational Therapist
Thursday, April 18- Gross Motor, presented by Spencer West, Physical Therapist
Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/62258-infant-toddler-development-series-virtual
