• Fall Horseback Riding – afternoon sessions – Williamsburg

    Two - six week sessions - 9/24 to 10/29 and 11/12 to 12/19 at 10 am or 5 pm for an hour each Tuesday Location: Dream Catchers Riding Center 10120 Fire Tower Rd, Toano, VA 23168 Scholarships are available Register by emailing smclain@virginiadsa.org

  • 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

  • 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

  • Virtual – Improvaneer – Fall Session 2

    Join us for this fulfilled virtual hour! Thursdays: 7:00-8:00 pm Session 2:  Oct. 10 to Nov. 7 Ages teen to adult Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/74445-virtual-improvaneer-method-class The Virginia Down Syndrome Association is excited to start the virtual Improvaneer Method 5 week class again!! 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 [...]

  • Step Up For Down Syndrome

    Join the Virginia Down Syndrome Association as we unite for a common cause and raise funds during the 18th Annual Step UP for Down Syndrome 5K & Family Festival! Whether you have Down syndrome, know someone who does, or just want to show your support, take the first step and donate or register today! Help us spread the word and celebrate all the amazing individuals with Down syndrome! Learn more and register here: https://www.ds-stride.org/vdsastepup      

  • Richmond Rock Climbing

    Rock Climbing, led by our partner, Beyond Boundaries October 13th at Peak Experience, Midlothian, 11421 Polo Circle Nov. 16 - Richmond, 1375 Overbrook Rd No experience needed Siblings welcome $5 per person