Hey VDSA families from Charlottesville and nearby areas! We're excited to invite you to a casual family meetup at the beautiful Eastwood Winery! Join us for a relaxing afternoon with fellow families. You'll have the opportunity to mingle with other parents, make new friends, and watch your kids play together in a safe and welcoming environment. Saturday, October 18 at [...]
River City Inclusive Gym - Fall 2025 Ages 2 to 8 11248 Patterson Avenue Richmond, VA 23238 October 18th and November 22nd 3:oo to 3:45pm Ages 2 to 8 Cost: $10 Space is limited and Siblings welcome Register Here: River City Inclusive Gym
River City Inclusive Gym - Fall 2025 Ages 8 to adult River City Inclusive Gym: 11248 Patterson Ave Henrico, VA 23238 Monthly on Saturdays October 18th & November 22nd 4:00-4:45 pm - Ages 9 and up $10 per session Space is limited and Siblings welcome Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/80659-river-city-inclusive-gym-winter-spring-2025-ages-9-to-adult
VDSA is excited to announce the Friendship Club+ Adult Edition. Friendship Club+ Social Group is a fun and welcoming place where adults with Down syndrome can connect, learn, and grow together! Each meeting is packed with engaging social skills activities that help participants make a positive first impression, greet others confidently, and practice active listening to build stronger friendships. Participants will explore teamwork through games, projects, and group challenges, learning how to work effectively together and celebrating each other’s strengths. Our group is dedicated to boosting confidence, enhancing personal and social skills, and fostering meaningful relationships in a friendly and supportive [...]
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 [...]
A Deep Dive into IEP Progress Reports! It’s the time of year when the first IEP progress report of the school year comes home. You read terms such as baseline data, making sufficient progress, not yet introduced, etc. Let’s break it down and discuss what goes into writing IEP progress reports, what questions you may have about the data you receive, and how you can use the information/data you are assembling at home to check for alignment with what the school is sharing. Join us as we discuss common terminology seen in IEP progress reports, quantitative vs. qualitative data, grade level [...]
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