Events for April 12 - May 8

Richmond – Parent Night Out Respite Night

VDSA 1504 Santa Rosa Road, Suite 124, Richmond, VA

Self-Care Time for Caregivers! We all love our kids, and we all need some adult time too. Enjoy some time away while VDSA keep your children ages 5 to 16 safe and occupied! This event is open to families of individuals with Down syndrome and their siblings. For our Parent Night, we are accepting participants ages 5 to 16. Email Kim to join the waitlist for this event if registration is closed: kwoodbury@virginiadsa.org. The VDSA Parents Night Respite Event will take place on Saturday, March 22nd from 4 pm- 7 pm at the VDSA's office (1504 Santa Rosa Rd. Henrico, VA [...]

Tri-city Rock Your Socks WDSD Celebration

Deborah School of Dance 5908 Boydton Plank Rd., Petersburg, VA

Party March 22 6-8pm. Bring or wear your most funky socks (we will have some to purchase, as well). Bring your favorite craft, or toys to share. Boys bring a sweet snack, Girls bring a salty snack. I will provide lemonade, sweet tea and water.   Resister here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/84028-rock-your-socks-wdsd-celebration  

Richmond – Dance Day

VDSA 1504 Santa Rosa Road, Suite 124, Richmond, VA

Enjoy dancing? Join the Virginia Down Syndrome Association and Miracles in Motion for a DAY of Dance. This event provides a safe and welcoming environment for individuals to dance together, learn, and have fun with peers. Two sessions are available: 5:00 - 5:45 pm for ages 5 to 12, and 6:00 - 6:45 pm for ages 13 to adult. Miracles in Motion is designed to provide full dance experience to people with special needs. Providing complete dance education, along with structured choreography in a dance company setting. The classes cover many styles of dance including jazz, contemporary, ballet, tap, musical theater, [...]

Virtual – Reimagining Family Life with Disability

Zoom

Created by speaker and writer Amy Julia Becker, this workshop is for new and seasoned caregivers and covers the following topics: March 26, Session 1 - Messages our culture gives around disability April 9, Session 2 - Shifting our own mindset around disability April 23, Session 3 - Creating a community of support May 7, Session 4 - Taking steps towards a good future! As a group, we will discuss our own previous and current views on disability and how we can create supports and pave a positive path as families members on this journey. Each session includes a video to [...]

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