Events for June 23 - June 6

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 [...]

Bowling in Colonial Heights

Join homeschoolers and adult with Ds March 12, April 16 and May 14 1:00PM — 3:00 pm, $4 per game + shoes. You will pay the bowling alley directly. The Bowling Alley - Colonial Heights 2237 Boulevard Colonial Heights, VA 23834 Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/68467-bowling-in-colonial-heights

Adult Sibling Support Group – Virtual

Adult Sibling Support Group- Virtual April 16, 2024  to May 21 from 7:30PM to 8:30PM  Caregiver Support: Adult Siblings Learn and share during this 6 week support group specially designed for, and led by, adult siblings of individuals with Down syndrome. The group will offer a mix of educational opportunities around legal, financial and housing considerations along with coping skills for emotions siblings and caregivers often experience like grief and shame. Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/68458-adult-sibling-support-group

Webinar – What Families Need to Know! A Pediatrician’s Tips for Understanding Common Lab Results

Join GLOBAL Down Syndrome Foundation  and Dr.Kishore Vellody for an important webinar that will cover: Common labs that are often sent for people with Down syndrome and guidance on their interpretation What results should be of concern vs expected. What caregivers can do when they receive their lab results before the doctor. Wednesday, April 17 - 2:00 pm EST Kishore Vellody, MD Dr. Vellody completed his medical degree at the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine and his pediatric residency at the Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin in Milwaukee. He is a Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Pittsburgh [...]

Outdoor Adventure Club

Spring 2024 Outdoor Adventure CLUB Ages 13-20 (FunQuest) & 21+ (Fun4Life) April 11 to May 16 - Thursdays from 4:30 to 5:30 pm at Bryan Park 4308 Hermitage Rd Richmond, VA 23227 Led by Beyond Boundaries Co-hosted with Jacob’s Chance Includes: fishing, Leave No Trace,hikes and more outdoor fun! The cost is $25/person We want to include everyone!! If the registration fee would prevent you from attending please use code "VIPguest" to register at no cost. Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/68320-outdoor-adventure-club

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 [...]

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