Events for July 17, 2025 - September 18, 2025

Friendship Club – Guys

VDSA is excited to announce the Friendship Club for Guys & Gals. Ages teen to young adult. Guys time: 3:00- 4:30 pm Each month will have a new topic included with fun activities. Friendship skills Social skills Build social connections Learn about emotions Deal with confrontation How to cope when things don't go your way and more Club meeting dates are all Sundays: March 17, April 14, May 5, June 2, July 14, Aug. 25, Sept. 22, Oct. 6 and Nov. 3 (Club party) It is important to be able to attend the majority of the dates. Teen and young adult [...]

Building Communication Skills – Adults

Classes are each Monday (Feb 12-Mar25th) from 4:00-4:30 pm on Zoom. There is no class on Monday 3/4 due to Longwood spring break. Feb. 12, 19, 26 and March 11, 18, 25. Longwood University speech therapy students will guide you each week with new conversations on fun and rewarding topics. In this low-pressure, conversational style program you'll learn just by connecting with friends and having a great time! This program is best for self-advocates aged 19+. If you are interested in the program for teens, contact sklauer@virginiadsa.org for the link. Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/66694-building-communication-skills-for-adults

Building Communication Skills – Teens

Build communication skills for work, school, and life! Classes are each Monday (Feb 12-Mar25th) from 4:30 -5:00 pm on Zoom. There is no class on Monday 3/4 due to Longwood spring break. Feb. 12, 19, 26 and March 11, 18, 25. Longwood University speech therapy students will guide you each week with new conversations on fun and rewarding topics. In this low-pressure, conversational style program you'll learn just by connecting with friends and having a great time! This section is for teens 13-18. Older self-advocates can register for our adult session which will be from 4-4:30. Contact sklauer@virginiadsa.org if you'd like [...]

Infant & Toddler Development Series – Virtual

Infant & Toddler Development Series - Virtual For New Parents of Children with Down syndrome Formally 'Learn to Grow', the Infant and Toddler Development Series will cover gross and fine motor skills, speech, sensory, hearing, and social skills development. There will be a new expert presenter each week to provide information and answer your questions. For parents of babies to 18 months old. **Spanish translation included! Please register by Monday 3.4.24 for translation services. ** All others please register by Wednesday 3.6.24 Learn how to support babies with Down syndrome as they grow and develop by connecting with other parents and [...]

Improvaneer – Virtual (5 weeks)

Virtual Class for ages 16 to adult. Teens to adults are welcome to sign up! Thursday Nights from 7:00-8:00 pm virtually on Zoom Session 2: Feb. 29 to March 28 (5 weeks) The Improvaneer Method Way focuses on supporting our mission while maintaining immense respect, admiration, and support for the individuals utilizing the program. At all times, we will create a positive learning atmosphere that incorporates fun, humor, and discipline into the achievement and ultimate practice of this skill. -Rob Snow - CEO and Creator https://www.theimprovaneermethod.com/ If the registration fee would prevent you from attending please use code "VIPguest" to register at [...]

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