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Event Series Volunteer Academy

Volunteer Academy

Self-advocates, 18 and up, are invited to participate in a new program! Join Carol Coffin, MSRC, CRC, Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor and lead teacher of VDSA’s Summer Employment Academy to participate in community service activities to enhance social engagement, communication, and employability. Location: Brandermill Woods Health Center 2100 Brandermill Parkway Midlothian, VA 23112 Dates:  September 17, 2024-October 22, 2024 Tuesdays 10:30am-12:30pm Volunteers may be dropped off (maximum of 5 registrants) or participate with an attendant (maximum of 2 registrants). Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/76234-volunteer-academy

Event Series Richmond – Jr. Range After School Club Pocahontas St. Park

Richmond – Jr. Range After School Club Pocahontas St. Park

Jr. Ranger After School Club includes snack time at end at the indoor Nature Center Tuesday, Oct. 15, 22, 29 and Nov. 5 4:00 - 5:00 pm Pocahontas State Park, Chesterfield 10301 State Park Rdm Chesterfield, VA 23832 All participants will earn a Junior Ranger Badge!! Siblings of all age welcome. All ages welcome! Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/75190-richmond-jr-ranger-club-at-pocahontas-state-park-oct-nov-2024  

Virtual – Powerful Tools for Caregivers

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It's time to make time for YOUR wellbeing! Connect with other caregivers, learn tools for self-care, and practice taking better care of ourselves together! Powerful Tools for Caregivers is a 6-week, evidence-based program out of Iowa State. We are thrilled to bring this program to VDSA families for the first time! Please register by Friday, October 11 so we can ship printed materials to you in time for the first class. Details: - 6 weeks (each week builds on the last so attendance is required) - Thursdays October 17th-November 21st - 12 noon-1:30 pm (it's ok if the kids are in the [...]

Event Series Adventure Club – Richmond

Adventure Club – Richmond

Adventure Club Day: THURSDAYS 4:30-5:30 PM NEW FALL DATES Dates: 10/3/24, 10/10/24, 10/17/24, 10/24/24, 10/31/24*** Halloween, maybe move it to Wednesday of that week, 11/7/24 - Indoor rock climbing. Location: Bryan Park, 4308 Hermitage Rd, Richmond Join us for hiking, fishing and outdoor fun! Led by Beyond Boundaries and co-hosted with Jacob's Chance Ages 13-20 (FunQuest) & 21+ (Fun4Life) Register here

Event Series Virtual – Improvaneer

Virtual – Improvaneer – Fall Session 2

Join us for this fulfilled virtual hour! Thursdays: 7:00-8:00 pm Session 2:  Oct. 10 to Nov. 7 Ages teen to adult Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/74445-virtual-improvaneer-method-class The Virginia Down Syndrome Association is excited to start the virtual Improvaneer Method 5 week class again!! 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 [...]

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