Events for November 14 - October 24

Fredericksburg Winter Dinner & Music for Families

Join Virginia Down Syndrome Association families in Fredericksburg for a Winter Music and Dinner night! We'll have a live, interactive music group for the kids to sing, play instruments, and dance along for 45 minutes led by Michelle from Creative Arts 4 Health. Pizza will be served. Please bring a side dish or dessert to share. February 24, 2024 @ 5:00PM — 7:00PM Hope Presbyterian Church, Fredericksburg 11121 Leavells Road Fredericksburg , VA 22407 Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/67273-fredericksburg-winter-dinner-music-for-families

Canceled – Weekend Play Date at A Party Placehouse

Join us! A Party Playhouse, Sunday, Feb. 25 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm at 7478 Lee-Davis Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23111 Kindermusik, Saturday, March 23 from 3:00 - 4:00 pm $5 per child Siblings welcome at Little Sunshine Music Studio, 12010 Southshore Pointe Dr Midlothian, VA 23112 $5 per child. Siblings welcome.

Williamsburg Moms’ Night Out at Ichiban

February 25, 2024 @ 6:30PM Ichibon - Courthouse St. 4905 Courthouse St. Williamsburg, VA 23118 Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/66661-williamsburg-moms-night-out

Building Communication Skills – Adults

Classes are each Monday (Feb 12-Mar25th) from 4:00- 4:30 pm on Zoom. There is no class on Monday 3/4 due to Longwood spring break. Feb. 12, 19, 26 and March 11, 18, 25. Longwood University speech therapy students will guide you each week with new conversations on fun and rewarding topics. In this low-pressure, conversational style program you'll learn just by connecting with friends and having a great time! This program is best for self-advocates aged 19+. If you are interested in the program for teens, contact sklauer@virginiadsa.org for the link. Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/66694-building-communication-skills-for-adults

Event Series Building Communication Skills – Teens

Building Communication Skills – Teens

Build communication skills for work, school, and life! Classes are each Monday (Feb 12-Mar25th) from 4:30 -5:00  pm on Zoom. There is no class on Monday 3/4 due to Longwood spring break. Feb. 12, 19, 26 and March 11, 18, 25. Longwood University speech therapy students will guide you each week with new conversations on fun and rewarding topics. In this low-pressure, conversational style program you'll learn just by connecting with friends and having a great time! This section is for teens 13-18. Older self-advocates can register for our adult session which will be from 4-4:30. Contact sklauer@virginiadsa.org if you'd like [...]

Virtual Speaker Series – Assistive Technology: Supporting Independence

Dismantling Ableism: Empowering Individuals with Down Syndrome to Thrive 4-night Virtual Speaker Series designed to empower, educate, connect, and inspire. *Spanish and ASL interpretation provided Connect with other caregivers and allies of individuals with Down syndrome during this 4-night virtual speaker series. There will be two thought-provoking topics each evening - pick the ones that interest you most or attend them all. The ticket price covers all 8 sessions! We will engage with self-advocates, parents, disability advocates, and experts in the field. *Scholarships available, email sklauer@virginiadsa.org for more information Cost: $30 before Dec. 31 and $40 after Jan. 1.  Registration includes all [...]

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