Events for August 21 - September 12

Event Series Volunteer Academy

Volunteer Academy – Richmond

Self-advocates, 18 and up, are invited to participate in a new program! Join Carol Coffin, MSRC, CRC, Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor and lead teacher of VDSA’s Summer Employment Academy to participate in community service activities to enhance social engagement, communication, and employability. Location: Brandermill Woods Health Center 2100 Brandermill Parkway Midlothian, VA 23112 Dates:  September 17, 2024-October 22, 2024 Tuesdays 10:30am-12:30pm Volunteers may be dropped off (maximum of 5 registrants) or participate with an attendant (maximum of 2 registrants). Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/76234-volunteer-academy

Richmond – Jr. Range After School Club Pocahontas St. Park

Jr. Ranger After School Club includes snack time at end at the indoor Nature Center Tuesday, Oct. 15, 22, 29 and Nov. 5 4:00 - 5:00 pm Pocahontas State Park, Chesterfield 10301 State Park Rdm Chesterfield, VA 23832 All participants will earn a Junior Ranger Badge!! Siblings of all age welcome. All ages welcome! Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/75190-richmond-jr-ranger-club-at-pocahontas-state-park-oct-nov-2024  

Virtual – Medicaid waiver updates from All Needs Planning

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The Virginia Down Syndrome Association is pleased to offer free, virtual educational sessions for caregivers this fall. All Needs Planning, which provides financial, estate, and life planning for families, has generously offered to provide the following upcoming sessions: Wednesday, August 21st - IEP Advocacy from 6:30pm-7:00pm Wednesday, September 25th - Transitioning from school to adulthood from 6:30pm-7:30pm Wednesday, October 23rd - Medicaid waiver updates from 6:30pm-7:00pm Feel free to register for all three topics and join us in conversation! For more information, contact Ame Branam, Education Director, at abranam@virginiadsa.org Click here to register: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/74996-virtual-educational-webinars-from-all-needs-planning

21 Shades Fall Virtual Meeting Series!

21 Shades Fall Virtual Meeting Series! The group, 21 shades of Virginia, is a support group created after an expressed need in support of families expecting or raising a Black/interracial child with Down Syndrome. October 2, 2024 — November 6, 2024  - 8:00 - 9:00PM Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 and Nov. 6 Any questions please email mail jsamuel@virginiadsa.org Register: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/76989-21-shades-fall-meeting-series

Event Series Adventure Club – Richmond

Adventure Club – Richmond

Adventure Club Day: THURSDAYS 4:30-5:30 PM NEW FALL DATES Dates: 10/3/24, 10/10/24, 10/17/24, 10/24/24, 10/31/24*** Halloween, maybe move it to Wednesday of that week, 11/7/24 - Indoor rock climbing. Location: Bryan Park, 4308 Hermitage Rd, Richmond Join us for hiking, fishing and outdoor fun! Led by Beyond Boundaries and co-hosted with Jacob's Chance Ages 13-20 (FunQuest) & 21+ (Fun4Life) Register here

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