Events for August 11 - July 24

Diagnosis + with ASCV

Zoom

Come join us for a new peer-led group of caregivers of individuals of all ages with multiple diagnoses, including developmental and medical diagnoses, hosted by the Virginia Down Syndrome Association (previously DSAGR) and the Autism Society of Central Virginia Register at - https://virginiadsa.salsalabs.org/diagnosisplusjan24

Art in the Park

Art in the Park Times: 10:00 am - 11:00 am - baby to 5 years old 11:00 to 12:00 pm - ages 6 to 12 years old Art on Wheels will lead the art projects.  Siblings, grandparents, etc. welcome! Park Locations: Saturday, March 25 – Park Soar 365 - 3600 Saunders Ave, Richmond, VA 23227 Saturday, April 29 – Dorey Park, 2999 Darbytown Road, Henrico, VA   23231 Saturday, May 13 – Huguenot Park - 10901 Robious Rd, Richmond, VA 23235 Contact Dana Zedd with questions at dzedd@virginiadsa.org Register: https://virginiadsa.salsalabs.org/ArtintheParkMarchtoMay2023

21 Shades Family Portrait Event

21 Shades Family Portrait Event (Black family support group) Individuals with Down syndrome will have their pictures take with family members by a local RVA Black photographer. Open to all ages! Bring entire family! Saturday, April 29 from 2-4 pm at Virginia Down Syndrome Association 's Activity Center, 1504 Santa Rosa Road, Suite 124 Richmond, VA 23229 Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/56358-21-shades-family-portraits  

Richmond SPCA Visit

SPCA Visit Sunday, April 30 from 3:00-4:30 pm Robins-Starr Humane Center, 2519 Hermitage Road, Richmond, VA 23220 Each individual with DS (and siblings) will receive one small “adopted” stuffed animal (cat or dog) to be taken home in a carrier box that he or she will decorate. All ages welcome. Register: https://virginiadsa.salsalabs.org/SPCAProgram2023

Williamsburg area Moms’ Night Out

Williamsburg area Moms' Night Out Water Street Grille Riverwalk Landing 323 Water St, Yorktown, VA 23690 Sunday, April 30, 6:30 pm Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/56432-williamsburg-april-moms-night-out

21 Shades (Black Family Support Group) – Virtual

21 Shades (Black Family Support Group) Please join the Virginia Down Syndrome Associations monthly 21 Shades of Virginial Black Family Support Group. 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. The purpose of this group is to create a safe space for the Black Community to network, collaborate, create and share information while building meaningful connections. Upon registration you will be sent a link to Zoom. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Raena Gradford, rgradford@virginiadsa.org. [...]

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