Virginia Down Syndrome Association

Communicating with Confidence with Longwood
2022-11-17 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom
Join Longwood graduate students in this virtual speech program to share stories, learn new skills and have fun.
Virtual Event
For individuals with Down Syndrome 18+

Teen Talk - Virtual
2022-11-17 16:30 - 17:00 | VA
Teen Talk for ages 12-17. Join this virtual program to build social and communication skills. Program is led by Longwood Universities Speech graduate students.
This is a weekly drop in program. Register at the website link on the right.

Black Family Support Group
2022-11-28 19:30 - 21:00 | VA
Please join the Virginia Down Syndrome Associations new Black Family Support Group for a Virtual Interest Meeting on Monday, November 28th at 7:30 pm via Zoom.
The new group, 21 shades of Virginia, is a support group created after an expressed need in support of families expecting or raising a Black/interracial child with Down Syndrome.
The purpose of this group is to create a safe space for the Black Community to network, collaborate, create and share information while building meaningful connections.
Upon registration you will be sent a link to Zoom.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Raena Gradford, rgradford@virginiadsa.org.
To register: https://virginiadsa.salsalabs.org/21ShadesofVirginia

Navigating the Holidays with Diagnosis+
2022-11-29 18:30 - 19:30 | VA
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 (formerly DSAGR) and the Autism Society of Central Virginia.
Program will be on Zoom.
Register at website link on the right: https://virginiadsa.salsalabs.org/diagnosisplus

Improvaneer - ages 16+ (Virtual)
2023-01-12 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-01-19 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-01-26 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-02-02 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-02-09 19:00 - 20:00 | VA
The Improvaneer Method – Online Style (Virtual) for age 16+
This virtual class helps build key skills that enhance social, workplace, and lifetime opportunities in ways never imagined before!
Thursdays from 7:00-8:00 pm. Cost: $35 per person
Scholarships Available – https://virginiadsa.org/scholarships/
Register here: https://virginiadsa.salsalabs.org/ImprovaneerMethodJanFeb2023

Feeding Parent Support Group (Virtual)
2023-01-26 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
If your child is having difficulty feeding and you would like support from parents who have been on this journey, we would love to have you join us. We plan to meet 2-3 times per year.
Register at – https://virginiadsa.salsalabs.org/feedingjan/index.html

Inclusive Schools Parent Group (Virtual)
2023-01-30 20:00 - 21:00 | Zoom
All parents/caregivers are welcome to this inclusive schools parent chat. Connect with other parents, get support, ask questions. We support inclusion of students with Down syndrome in their least restrictive environment!
Register at – https://virginiadsa.salsalabs.org/inclusiveschools1/index.html

21 Shades (Black Family Support Group) - Virtual
2023-02-01 20:00 - 21:00, 2023-03-01 20:00 - 21:00, 2023-04-05 20:00 - 21:00, 2023-05-03 20:00 - 21:00 | VA
21 Shades (Black Family Support Group)
Please join the Virginia Down Syndrome Associations monthly 21 Shades of Virginial Black Family Support Group.
The group, 21 shades of Virginia, is a support group created after an expressed need in support of families expecting or raising a Black/interracial child with Down Syndrome.
The purpose of this group is to create a safe space for the Black Community to network, collaborate, create and share information while building meaningful connections.
Upon registration you will be sent a link to Zoom.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Raena Gradford, rgradford@virginiadsa.org.

Feb. 1, March 1, April 5 & May 3

Register here: https://virginiadsa.salsalabs.org/21ShadesMonthlySupportGroupforBlackFamilies

Adult Communication Class with Longwood, virtual
2023-02-14 16:00 - 16:30, 2023-02-21 16:00 - 16:30, 2023-02-28 16:00 - 16:30, 2023-03-14 16:00 - 16:30, 2023-03-21 16:00 - 16:30, 2023-03-28 16:00 - 16:30 | Zoom
Speech/communication conversation with Longwood speech grad students! Fun! Ages 18+ welcome!
Register at –
https://virginiadsa.salsalabs.org/registerforsocialandcommunicationspring2023/index.html

Improvaneer - ages 16+ (Virtual)
2023-03-09 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-03-16 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-03-23 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-03-30 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-04-06 19:00 - 21:00 | VA
The Improvaneer Method – Online Style (Virtual) for age 16+, 5 week class
This virtual class helps build key skills that enhance social, workplace, and lifetime opportunities in ways never imagined before!
Thursdays from 7:00-8:00 pm. Cost: $35 per person for 5 week class
March 9 to April 6th
Scholarships Available – https://virginiadsa.org/scholarships/
Register here:https://virginiadsa.salsalabs.org/ImprovaneerMethodMarchApril2023
Learn more at https://www.theimprovaneermethod.com/

Improvaneer - ages 16+ (Virtual)
2023-05-04 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-05-11 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-05-18 19:00 - 20:00 | VA
The Improvaneer Method – Online Style (Virtual) for age 16+, 5 week class
This virtual class helps build key skills that enhance social, workplace, and lifetime opportunities in ways never imagined before!
Thursdays from 7:00-8:00 pm. Cost: $35 per person for 5 week class
May 4 to June 1
Scholarships Available – https://virginiadsa.org/scholarships/
Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/56171-improvaneer-method-may-june-2023
Learn more at https://www.theimprovaneermethod.com/

Culinary Arts with Friends (Virtual)
2023-05-18 16:15 - 17:00 | VA
Open House Week with our partner- Jacob’s Chance
Virginia Down Syndrome Association Staff will be there to greet you also!

May 18 – Thursday, 4:15-5 pm | Culinary Arts with Friends (Virtual). Highschool grads. A weekly Zoom program where participants can practice their skills in their own kitchens! Explore new recipes by joining us in the Zoom room as our instructor Chefs lead us through making a new recipe each week. Recipes will be sent in advance. Open to all ages, but supervision is recommended while working in the kitchen.
May 19 – Friday, 4-5:00pm | Open Mic Karaoke (Virtual). Highschool grads. A casual weekly Zoom gathering for participants to express themselves through music, art, poetry, or dance! Come out ready to perform or simply sit back and cheer your friends on!

All programs free.
Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/57142-open-house-week-with-jacob-s-chance
