• Virtual – IEP Advocacy presentation from All Needs Planning

    Zoom

    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

  • Charlottesville Moms’ Night Out

    Charlottesville Moms' Night Out Fall 2024 All Friday nights at 6:30 pm Aug. 23 - Carmellos - 400 Twentyninth Place Crt., Charlottesville Sept. 27 - La Zeez, Modern Indian Fair, 401 E. Main St., Charlottesville Oct. 18 - Burton's Grill and Bar, 3530 W. Cary St. Nov. 1 - Fardowners, 5773 The Square, Crozet Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/74979-charlottesville-moms-night-outs-aug-nov-2024

  • Williamsburg – Back-to-School Bowling

    Twin Pin Bowling 2057 Lebanon Church Rd, Newport News, United States

    Join the Greater Williamsburg Community for Back to school Bowling! Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/73543-back-to-school-bowling-party Ages 10 and up please join us for an afternoon of Bowling at Twin Pin, by the gate to the Naval Weapons Station. Saturday, Aug. 24 from 2-4 pm. Made possible by the Junior Women's Club of Williamsburg! Any questions, please contact Sally McClain - smclain@virginiadsa.org

  • Richmond – Friendship Club – Gals

    VDSA is excited to announce the Friendship Club for Guys & Gals. Ages teen to young adult. Gals time: 1:00- 2:30 pm 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 [...]

  • Richmond – 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: 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 volunteers will be part of the Club as [...]

  • Virtual – Solo Support Squad for Single Parents

    Connect with other single parents on the similar path of raising a child with Down syndrome solo. This group is peer-led and meets on Zoom so you can join from anywhere (no childcare needed!). Thursday, 8/29, 7:30-8:30 pm Register here:  https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/74671-solo-support-squad-support-group-for-single-parents