Virginia Down Syndrome Association

Improvaneer - ages 16+ (Virtual)
2023-01-26 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-02-02 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-02-09 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
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, 2023-07-05 20:00 - 21:00, 2023-08-02 20:00 - 21:00
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
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, 2023-05-25 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-06-01 19:00 - 20:00
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
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

Open Mic Karaoke (Virtual)
2023-05-19 16:00 - 17:00
Open House Week with our partner- Jacob’s Chance
Virginia Down Syndrome Association Staff will be there to greet you also!

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

Sexual Health & Relationships: What Caregivers Need to Know (Virtual)
2023-05-24 19:00 - 20:30
Sexual Health & Relationships: What Caregivers Need to Know
We will be joined by EASE for the first hour of this session to learn why it’s so important to talk to our teens and adults with Down syndrome about sex and relationships. Then we will engage in a short conversation – VDSA wants to know what other topics in this series you’d like to see offered in the future.

May 24, 2023 @ 7:00PM — 8:30PM on Zoom.

If you have any questions, contact
Sherry Klauer
Education Director
Virginia Down Syndrome Association
804-256-6243
email: sklauer@virginiadsa.org
