Come celebrate World Down Syndrome Day wearing your crazy socks!! Saturday, March 21, 2026 from 2:30-5:30 at Central Baptist Church on 6405 Courthouse Rd. Old Church Rd, Virginia. Bring a snack, appetizer or dessert to share. Wear your crazy socks. Play games and have fun together. Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/97116-tri-cities-rock-your-socks-party
3,2,1 Pool Time Let's celebrate our family and friends with Down Syndrome on 3/21 by splashing in the indoor pool! March 21, 3-4:30pm @ Wilderness Presidential Resort Non-swimmers MUST have an adult in the pool with them at all times. Bring your own toys, floaties, etc! Individual with Down Syndrome is Free! Other family members $5/each Limited tickets, so RSVP early!! All families will also have to complete a Wilderness Resort Waiver too.
VDSA is reviving our Kitchen Safety and Cooking class series, and this time we're partnering up with Jacob's Chance and Good Neighbor Village to bring you four weeks of the following: Basic kitchen safety How to use kitchen equipment How to measure for recipes Recipe terminology Reading food labels Practicing making dishes using a recipe Classes will take place at a Good Neighbor Village cottage, so our chefs-in-training can practice in a residential kitchen. Join us every Wednesday evening in March from 7-8pm! $10 per chef-in-training. Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/96565-moving-on-series-kitchen-safety-and-cooking
The Virginia Down Syndrome Association will host the 12th Education & Transition Conference will be Saturday, March 14th at the J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College - Parham Campus. In conjunction with the conference, VDSA is pleased to provide additional learning opportunities for caregivers, educators, and self-advocates with ID/DD. Feel free to register for any and all sessions! The registration page is here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/95531-2026-virtual-education-series Thursday, March 5th 7-8pm - Transition Plans in IEPs presented by Liz Capone Participants will learn more about: How parental data can contribute to transition plans Identifying community opportunities The importance of soft skills Ensuring readiness for Interviews Taking a deep dive into [...]
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; [...]
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 [...]
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