Richmond – 12th Education & Transition Conference

J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College - Parham Campus 1651 E Parham Road, Richmond, United States

Inclusion in Action: Empowering our community to shape tomorrow Join the Virginia Down Syndrome Association along with educators and families across the Commonwealth for our 12 Education & Transition Conference on Saturday, March 14th from 9am-4pm. We will once again traverse the halls of Massey Library Technology Center at the J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College Parham Campus. We are proud to announce that our keynote speaker is David Egan! For information and registration information on the conference, head here: https://charity.pledgeit.org/c/JxSGvaejG2 Early Bird Admission price is $55 now until February 15th!

$55.00

Teen Game Day

Friendship Circle Offices 212 N. Gaskins Rd, Richmond, VA

You're Invited to Teen Game Day! Hosted by VDSA and Friendship Circle of Virginia Date: Sunday, March 15th, from 2 pm – 4 pm Location: Friendship Circle Offices: 212 N. Gaskins Rd Richmond For ages 13+ Sign Up Here: Teen Game Day  

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; [...]

$10.00
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 [...]

Event Series 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 – VDSA Celebrates World Down Syndrome Day 2026!

Bon Air United Methodist Church 1645 Buford Rd, Richmond, VA

World Down Syndrome BIG PLAY Party! Join us for the World Down Syndrome BIG PLAY Party, an unforgettable afternoon of non-stop fun, friends, and excitement. Featuring the one and only DJ Tom spinning the hottest tracks and running an unforgettable Karaoke session that will bring out the rockstar in you, and a gym overflowing with a vast array of interactive Retro Games that will transport you back in time to the good old days! There's something for every age and interest!

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