• Richmond – Summer Employment Academy

    VDSA 1504 Santa Rosa Road, Suite 124, Richmond, VA

    The Summer Employment Academy is a 4-week summer program in which high school students with Down syndrome have on-site career experiences along with in-class soft skills employment training. This program is open to any student with Down syndrome aged 16 and up. The Richmond classes will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays in July at the VDSA Office. Students are in-class two days per week and on a job site two days per week. The student rotates through 4 different job sites for an individualized and well-rounded career exploration experience. While at the job site, they practice the soft skills they [...]

  • STEAM – Science “It’s in the Reaction”

    VDSA 1504 Santa Rosa Road, Suite 124, Richmond, VA

    New STEAM 'Science' Summer Program! VDSA is thrilled to announce an exciting new STEAM Summer Program that's packed with action! This 7-week program will dive into the fascinating world of Science, exploding with experiments that are sure to leave each attendee in a state of wonder and awe. From chemistry concoctions to physics phenomena, our instructor Carol Coffin will guide you through a series of hands-on activities designed to spark curiosity and ignite a passion for discovery. Register for the whole 7 weeks or pick and choose your reaction - either way, get ready for a summer of scientific exploration and [...]

  • Richmond – Painting Class

    Every other Friday During the Summer Months 12:30 to 1:30 pm $15 per person Open to All Friends with Disabilities Dates: June 13 & 27 - July 11 & 25 - August 8 & 22 Art Factory, 4810 Market Square Ln, Midlothian Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/83873-richmond-painting-classes-at-the-art-factory-summer-2025  

  • Richmond – Painting Class

    Art Factory , 4810 Market Square Ln, Midlothian, VA

    Every other Friday During the Summer Months 12:30 to 1:30 pm $15 per person Open to All Friends with Disabilities Dates: June 13 & 27 - July 11 & 25 - August 8 & 22 Art Factory, 4810 Market Square Ln, Midlothian Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/83873-richmond-painting-classes-at-the-art-factory-summer-2025  

  • Tri-Cities Holiday Bowl – Family Style

    Holiday Bowl 11400 Jefferson Davis Highway, Chester, United States

    Join VDSA for a fun family night of bowling at Holiday Bowl located at 11400 Jefferson Davis Highway on July 25th from 5pm to 8pm! $5.25/bowler/game and $4 for shoes. We hope to see you there! Have questions? Contact mfreds@virginiadsa.org Click HERE to register now!

  • Richmond – Spray Park and Playground get together!

    Twin Hickory Recreation Center 5011 Twin Hickory Rd, Glen Allen, VA

    Join us for the Spray Park and Playground get together! July 26 and August 9 Twin Hickory Recreation Center Address: 5011 Twin Hickory Rd, Glen Allen, VA 23059 10:30 am - Noon Siblings, grandparents and relatives also welcome to join us The area has fence 3/4 of the way around with one entrance and exit Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/89600-richmond-spray-park-outings