Connect with other grandparents on a similar journey. This group is peer-led and will promote conversation and connection for caregivers like you. This meeting will take place in-person at our Richmond office. Feel free to bring a bagged dinner! Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/84961-grandparent-support-group
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 [...]
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 [...]
Richmond - Painting Class in Midlothian Fridays 12:30 to 1:30 pm $15 per person Open to All Friends with Disabilities Dates: January 10, Feb. 14, March 14, April 11 and May 9 Art Factory, 4810 Market Square Ln, Midlothian Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/80656-painting-class-at-art-factory-winter-spring-2024
Register for The Learning Program 2024-2025! -8 monthly sessions held on Saturdays between October 2024 and May 2025. -All sessions will have an in-person and virtual option, except May which is entirely virtual. -Location: Shady Grove YMCA – 11255 Nuckols Rd, Glen Allen, VA 23059 -Cost: The cost of the program is $250 (in person), $205 (virtual) (Scholarships Available). Dates: October 5, 2024, November 9, 2024, December 14, 2024. January 11, 2025. February 8, 2025. March 8, 2025, April 12, 2025 and May 10, 2025 (Virtual only Time: 9:30 am to 11:30 am -Link to apply for scholarship: https://virginiadsa.org/scholarships/ The Learning Program is an educational program developed by the Down Syndrome Foundation of [...]
You're Invited to a Pajama Movie Night! Get ready for a cozy night in! Join us for a pajama movie night filled with snacks, and good company in your pajamas! Don't forget your pillow and blanket!! Date: Saturday, April 12th from 5 pm – 8 pm Location: VDSA’s Activity Room – 1504 Santa Rosa Road, Suite 124 For ages 13+ / Cost: $5.00 https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/85540-pajama-movie-night-party
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