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SUMMARY:The Learning Program
DESCRIPTION:The Learning Program – The 2022-2023 Series\n\n\nThe 10th year of the Learning Program at DSAGR kicked off in September 2022 as a hybrid model. \nRegistration is closed for 2022-2023.  Contact Sherry Klauer for program information for Sept 2023 to June 2024. \nsklauer@virginiadsa.org \nThe Learning Program is an educational program that serves as a platform for sharing literacy and math instructional strategies\, resources and activities to improve academic outcomes for students with Down syndrome\, equipping families with the knowledge and tools to work effectively at home and at school. \nThere will be a total of 8 sessions held on Saturdays between September 2022 and May 2022. 5 of these sessions are for parents only in a virtual format (October\, January\, April\, May\, and June). 3 of these sessions are in person and be for both parents and children to receive instruction (November\, February\, and March). In September\, we had a Family Day to meet teachers\, other families and enjoy a park day. \nDuring the in-person sessions\, parents will receive instructions in a separate parent only class.  Children will receive hands-on learning in a student class with centers that focus on literacy\, math and fine motor/handwriting setting led by a qualified teacher and occupational therapist with volunteers to maintain a low teacher to student ratio. All in-person classes will be held at River Road Church Baptist in Richmond\, VA. All the dates are below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat level might be best for your child?\n\nLP Level 1 (recommended ages PreK-1st grade or emerging readers)\nLP Level 2 (recommended ages 2nd-3rd grade)\nLP Level 3 (recommended ages 4th-6th grade) – will be offered depending on interest\n\nParent classes are taught by a local teacher using the Learning Program curriculum. Watch this sample video for a snapshot of what is covered in the parent learning classes – ABCs of Effective Reading Instruction. The in-person student classes are like the learning in this Learning Program video here! \nCost: The cost of the program is $195 (Scholarships Available).  The cost covers:\n\n8 parent learning sessions (Sept-June)\nStudent reading books for Fall and Spring\nMath number line for each new participant\nResources related to literacy\, math and more\nAccess to the LP Online resources\nAccess to a private LP Online Facebook page
URL:https://virginiadsa.org/event/the-learning-program-5/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Education
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230505T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230505T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133318
CREATED:20230417T184515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230417T184515Z
UID:10000356-1683313200-1683320400@virginiadsa.org
SUMMARY:Moms' Night Out - Fredericksburg
DESCRIPTION:Moms’ Night Out in Fredericksburg\nRegister here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/56173-fredericksburg-moms-night-out-may-2023
URL:https://virginiadsa.org/event/moms-night-out-fredericksburg/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Fredericksburg,Moms
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230504T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230504T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133318
CREATED:20230411T192116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230411T192312Z
UID:10000350-1683226800-1683230400@virginiadsa.org
SUMMARY:Improvaneer - ages 16+ (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:The Improvaneer Method – Online Style (Virtual) for age 16+\, 5 week class \nThis virtual class helps build key skills that enhance social\, workplace\, and lifetime opportunities in ways never imagined before! \nThursdays from 7:00-8:00 pm. Cost: $35 per person for 5 week class \nMay 4 to June 1 \nScholarships Available  – https://virginiadsa.org/scholarships/ \nRegister here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/56171-improvaneer-method-may-june-2023 \nLearn more at https://www.theimprovaneermethod.com/
URL:https://virginiadsa.org/event/improvaneer-ages-16-virtual-3/2023-05-04/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Fun4Life - Ages 21+,FunQuest (Ages 13-20),Social,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230503T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230503T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133318
CREATED:20230118T165723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230127T183500Z
UID:10000242-1683144000-1683147600@virginiadsa.org
SUMMARY:21 Shades (Black Family Support Group) - Virtual
DESCRIPTION:21 Shades (Black Family Support Group) \nPlease join the Virginia Down Syndrome Associations monthly 21 Shades of Virginial Black Family Support Group. \nThe 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. \nThe 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. \nUpon registration you will be sent a link to Zoom. \nIf you have any questions\, please feel free to reach out to Raena Gradford\, rgradford@virginiadsa.org. \n\n\n\nFeb. 1\, March 1\, April 5 & May 3\n\n\nRegister here: https://virginiadsa.salsalabs.org/21ShadesMonthlySupportGroupforBlackFamilies
URL:https://virginiadsa.org/event/21-shades-black-family-support-group-virtual/2023-05-03/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:21 Shades of Virginia,Black History Month,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230430T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230430T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133318
CREATED:20230418T183933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230418T183933Z
UID:10000357-1682879400-1682884800@virginiadsa.org
SUMMARY:Williamsburg area Moms' Night Out
DESCRIPTION:Williamsburg area Moms’ Night Out \nWater Street Grille \nRiverwalk Landing \n323 Water St\, Yorktown\, VA 23690 \nSunday\, April 30\, 6:30 pm \nRegister here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/56432-williamsburg-april-moms-night-out
URL:https://virginiadsa.org/event/williamsburg-area-moms-night-out/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Moms,Williamsburg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230430T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230430T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133318
CREATED:20230116T030742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230420T163821Z
UID:10000197-1682866800-1682872200@virginiadsa.org
SUMMARY:Richmond SPCA Visit
DESCRIPTION:SPCA Visit \nSunday\, April 30 from 3:00-4:30 pm \nRobins-Starr Humane Center\, 2519 Hermitage Road\, Richmond\, VA 23220 \nEach 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. \nAll ages welcome. \nRegister: https://virginiadsa.salsalabs.org/SPCAProgram2023
URL:https://virginiadsa.org/event/spca-visit/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Richmond
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230429T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230429T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133318
CREATED:20230412T202743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230417T145216Z
UID:10000355-1682776800-1682784000@virginiadsa.org
SUMMARY:21 Shades Family Portrait Event
DESCRIPTION:21 Shades Family Portrait Event (Black family support group) \nIndividuals with Down syndrome will have their pictures take with family members by a local RVA Black photographer. \nOpen to all ages! Bring entire family! \nSaturday\, April 29 from 2-4 pm at Virginia Down Syndrome Association ‘s Activity Center\, 1504 Santa Rosa Road\, Suite 124\nRichmond\, VA 23229 \nRegister here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/56358-21-shades-family-portraits \n 
URL:https://virginiadsa.org/event/21-shades-family-portrait-event/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:21 Shades of Virginia,Richmond
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230429T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230429T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133319
CREATED:20230116T002917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230116T002917Z
UID:10000195-1682762400-1682769600@virginiadsa.org
SUMMARY:Art in the Park
DESCRIPTION:Art in the Park \nTimes: \n10:00 am – 11:00 am – baby to 5 years old \n11:00 to 12:00 pm – ages 6 to 12 years old \nArt on Wheels will lead the art projects.  Siblings\, grandparents\, etc. welcome! \nPark Locations: \nSaturday\, March 25 – Park Soar 365 – 3600 Saunders Ave\, Richmond\, VA 23227 \nSaturday\, April 29 – Dorey Park\, 2999 Darbytown Road\, Henrico\, VA   23231 \nSaturday\, May 13 – Huguenot Park – 10901 Robious Rd\, Richmond\, VA 23235 \nContact Dana Zedd with questions at dzedd@virginiadsa.org\nRegister: https://virginiadsa.salsalabs.org/ArtintheParkMarchtoMay2023
URL:https://virginiadsa.org/event/art-in-the-park-2/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Adventurers (Ages 6 to 12),Hands Up - (Ages baby to 5),Richmond,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230425T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230425T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133319
CREATED:20230118T164245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T164245Z
UID:10000226-1682447400-1682451000@virginiadsa.org
SUMMARY:Diagnosis + with ASCV
DESCRIPTION: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 \nRegister at – https://virginiadsa.salsalabs.org/diagnosisplusjan24
URL:https://virginiadsa.org/event/diagnosis-with-ascv-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Adventurers (Ages 6 to 12),Education,Fun4Life - Ages 21+,FunQuest (Ages 13-20),Hands Up - (Ages baby to 5)
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230424T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230424T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133319
CREATED:20230118T163433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230226T185055Z
UID:10000318-1682364600-1682370000@virginiadsa.org
SUMMARY:Learn to Grow (baby parenting class)
DESCRIPTION:Learn to Grow\, offered to parents of babies with Down syndrome (<18 months). Starts Monday February 27\, 2023\, 7:30-9pm\, virtually. FREE! \nParents of 2022 Babies. Learn to Grow for baby to 18 months old. \nThis class is in partnership with Suzanne McKeever\, The Speech Path \n8-week series of classes.  Information & resources to answer your questions about the 1st year of development. \nTopics include: \n\nSpeech and language Oral Motor & Feeding\nSensory Fine Motor Development\nPhysical Therapy Behavior/Social\nVision and Hearing\n\nWhen are Classes? \n\nMondays starting February 27\, 2023 to April 24 (no class on April 3)\n\n\nEach week\, 7:30-9:00pm via Zoom\n\nRegister:  https://virginiadsa.salsalabs.org/learnandgrow2023/index.html \nContact Sherry Klauer for program information sklauer@virginiadsa.org (even after class has started).
URL:https://virginiadsa.org/event/learn-to-grow-baby-parenting-class/2023-04-24/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Hands Up - (Ages baby to 5)
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230423T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230423T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133319
CREATED:20230315T152859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230315T153220Z
UID:10000335-1682254800-1682265600@virginiadsa.org
SUMMARY:Step Up For Down Syndrome in Charlottesville
DESCRIPTION:Step UP for Down Syndrome in Charlottesville!  \nCommunity Event on Sunday\, April 23 from 1:00-4:00 pm at Blue Toad Cidery \n462 Winery Ln\, Roseland\, VA 2296 \nJoin us for a FAMILY FUN DAY for our community to come together to celebrate Down Syndrome! \nFree & Open to the Public!\nFree Registration \nYou will be able to purchase T-Shirts \nafter you register. \nT-shirts $10 each!  \nT-shirt orders must be received by April 7\, 2023. \nFeaturing: \n\nLive Music\nCarpe Donuts\nFood\nFace Painting\nPony Rides\nSilent Auction and more!\n\nRegister here: https://virginiadsa.salsalabs.org/StepUpCharlottesville2023 \nBuy T-shirts here: https://virginiadsa.salsalabs.org/StepUpCharlottesville2023TshirtOrders
URL:https://virginiadsa.org/event/step-up-for-down-syndrome-in-charlottesville/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Charlottesville
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230422T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230422T164500
DTSTAMP:20260403T133319
CREATED:20221228T011705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230203T172836Z
UID:10000118-1682179200-1682181900@virginiadsa.org
SUMMARY:River City Inclusive Gym - Ages 13 to Adult
DESCRIPTION:River City Inclusive Gym \nFeb. 11\, March 11 & April 22 \n3:00-3:45 pm – Ages 2 to 12 \n4:00-4:45 pm – Ages 13 to Adult \n$10 per session \nLocation: 11248 Patterson Ave\, Henrico\, VA 23238 \nExclusive class for Virginia Down Syndrome Association.  Siblings welcome if the class is not full (please reach out to me dzedd@virginiadsa.org). \nRiver City Inclusive Gym class is designed to engage each athlete physically and mentally. Each class is set in obstacle course format. This provides us optimum opportunity to instruct 1:1 while the whole group stays engaged. Upon entering the gym\, the athletes begin their first course right away. As they go through the course\, every obstacle or piece of equipment is adapted to meet individual needs if necessary. After 15 minutes the class takes a water break before beginning the next course. \nRegister here: https://virginiadsa.salsalabs.org/RiverCityInclusiveGymAges13toAdult
URL:https://virginiadsa.org/event/river-city-inclusive-gym-ages-13-to-adult-3/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Fun4Life - Ages 21+,FunQuest (Ages 13-20),Richmond,Social
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230422T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230422T154500
DTSTAMP:20260403T133319
CREATED:20221228T010908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230203T173110Z
UID:10000115-1682175600-1682178300@virginiadsa.org
SUMMARY:River City Inclusive Gym - Ages 2-12
DESCRIPTION:River City Inclusive Gym \nFeb. 11\, March 11 & April 22 \n3:00-3:45 pm – Ages 2 to 12 – Click here to Register \n$10 per session \nLocation: 11248 Patterson Ave\, Henrico\, VA 23238 \nExclusive class for Virginia Down Syndrome Association.  Siblings welcome if the class is not full (please reach out to me dzedd@virginiadsa.org). \nRiver City Inclusive Gym class is designed to engage each athlete physically and mentally. Each class is set in obstacle course format. This provides us optimum opportunity to instruct 1:1 while the whole group stays engaged. Upon entering the gym\, the athletes begin their first course right away. As they go through the course\, every obstacle or piece of equipment is adapted to meet individual needs if necessary. After 15 minutes the class takes a water break before beginning the next course. \nRegister: https://virginiadsa.salsalabs.org/rivercityinclusivegym2-12
URL:https://virginiadsa.org/event/river-city-inclusive-gym-ages-2-12-4/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Adventurers (Ages 6 to 12),Hands Up - (Ages baby to 5),Richmond,Social
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230422T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230422T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133319
CREATED:20230223T194322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T194322Z
UID:10000287-1682157600-1682172000@virginiadsa.org
SUMMARY:Hanover County's Resource Fair
DESCRIPTION:Hanover County’s Resource Fair at Atlee High School on Saturday\, April 22\, 2023. 10:00am-2:00pm \n 
URL:https://virginiadsa.org/event/hanover-countys-resource-fair/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Community Fairs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230418T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230418T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133319
CREATED:20230223T193813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230317T130855Z
UID:10000286-1681839000-1681846200@virginiadsa.org
SUMMARY:Henrico County Public Schools Exceptional Education Resource Fair
DESCRIPTION:This event will afford students and families the opportunity to meet community vendors\, partners\, post-secondary programs\, and service providers. \nWe would love for you to serve as a vendor for this district-wide PreK-12 event so you can share the resources and information that your company or agency has to offer our HCPS families. \nTucker Highschool – 5:30 to 7:30 pm \n  \nFor questions\, please contact the HCPS Department of Exceptional Education at 804-652-3801.
URL:https://virginiadsa.org/event/henrico-county-public-schools-exceptional-education-resource-fair/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Community Fairs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230417T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230417T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133319
CREATED:20230118T163433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230226T185055Z
UID:10000317-1681759800-1681765200@virginiadsa.org
SUMMARY:Learn to Grow (baby parenting class)
DESCRIPTION:Learn to Grow\, offered to parents of babies with Down syndrome (<18 months). Starts Monday February 27\, 2023\, 7:30-9pm\, virtually. FREE! \nParents of 2022 Babies. Learn to Grow for baby to 18 months old. \nThis class is in partnership with Suzanne McKeever\, The Speech Path \n8-week series of classes.  Information & resources to answer your questions about the 1st year of development. \nTopics include: \n\nSpeech and language Oral Motor & Feeding\nSensory Fine Motor Development\nPhysical Therapy Behavior/Social\nVision and Hearing\n\nWhen are Classes? \n\nMondays starting February 27\, 2023 to April 24 (no class on April 3)\n\n\nEach week\, 7:30-9:00pm via Zoom\n\nRegister:  https://virginiadsa.salsalabs.org/learnandgrow2023/index.html \nContact Sherry Klauer for program information sklauer@virginiadsa.org (even after class has started).
URL:https://virginiadsa.org/event/learn-to-grow-baby-parenting-class/2023-04-17/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Hands Up - (Ages baby to 5)
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230416T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230416T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133319
CREATED:20230308T191854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230315T153426Z
UID:10000331-1681668000-1681671600@virginiadsa.org
SUMMARY:Richmond Bowling Ages 13+ at Bowl America Short Pump
DESCRIPTION:Richmond Bowling \nAges 13+ at Bowl America Short Pump\, 4400 Pouncey Tract Rd\, Glen Allen\, VA 23060 \nSunday\, April 16th \n6:00 – 7:00 pm \nRegister HERE \n\n  \n 
URL:https://virginiadsa.org/event/richmond-bowling-ages-13-at-bowl-america-short-pump/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Fun4Life - Ages 21+,FunQuest (Ages 13-20),Richmond
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230416T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230416T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133319
CREATED:20230221T202830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230221T202830Z
UID:10000276-1681642800-1681650000@virginiadsa.org
SUMMARY:Dia de Campo - Picnic  Familias Hispanas VDSA
DESCRIPTION:Dia de Campo – Picnic Familias Hispanas VDSA \nDeep Run Park\, 9900 Ridgefield Pkwy\, Richmond\, VA 23233 \nhttps://virginiadsa.salsalabs.org/HispanicPicnic
URL:https://virginiadsa.org/event/dia-de-campo-picnic-familias-hispanas-vdsa/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Hispanic
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230415T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230415T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133319
CREATED:20230226T171346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230226T183342Z
UID:10000304-1681551000-1681558200@virginiadsa.org
SUMMARY:The Learning Program
DESCRIPTION:The Learning Program – The 2022-2023 Series\n\n\nThe 10th year of the Learning Program at DSAGR kicked off in September 2022 as a hybrid model. \nRegistration is closed for 2022-2023.  Contact Sherry Klauer for program information for Sept 2023 to June 2024. \nsklauer@virginiadsa.org \nThe Learning Program is an educational program that serves as a platform for sharing literacy and math instructional strategies\, resources and activities to improve academic outcomes for students with Down syndrome\, equipping families with the knowledge and tools to work effectively at home and at school. \nThere will be a total of 8 sessions held on Saturdays between September 2022 and May 2022. 5 of these sessions are for parents only in a virtual format (October\, January\, April\, May\, and June). 3 of these sessions are in person and be for both parents and children to receive instruction (November\, February\, and March). In September\, we had a Family Day to meet teachers\, other families and enjoy a park day. \nDuring the in-person sessions\, parents will receive instructions in a separate parent only class.  Children will receive hands-on learning in a student class with centers that focus on literacy\, math and fine motor/handwriting setting led by a qualified teacher and occupational therapist with volunteers to maintain a low teacher to student ratio. All in-person classes will be held at River Road Church Baptist in Richmond\, VA. All the dates are below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat level might be best for your child?\n\nLP Level 1 (recommended ages PreK-1st grade or emerging readers)\nLP Level 2 (recommended ages 2nd-3rd grade)\nLP Level 3 (recommended ages 4th-6th grade) – will be offered depending on interest\n\nParent classes are taught by a local teacher using the Learning Program curriculum. Watch this sample video for a snapshot of what is covered in the parent learning classes – ABCs of Effective Reading Instruction. The in-person student classes are like the learning in this Learning Program video here! \nCost: The cost of the program is $195 (Scholarships Available).  The cost covers:\n\n8 parent learning sessions (Sept-June)\nStudent reading books for Fall and Spring\nMath number line for each new participant\nResources related to literacy\, math and more\nAccess to the LP Online resources\nAccess to a private LP Online Facebook page
URL:https://virginiadsa.org/event/the-learning-program-4/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Education
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230415T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230415T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133319
CREATED:20230101T183512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230313T190130Z
UID:10000120-1681549200-1681570800@virginiadsa.org
SUMMARY:Life in the Community Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Back again! \nLife in the Community is an informative conference for caregivers of adults with disabilities. Co-hosted with the Autism Society of Central Virginia. \nSaturday\, April 15th\, 2023 | 9:00AM–4:00PM EDT | Dominion Energy’s Innsbrook Conference Center\, 5000 Dominion Blvd\, Glen Allen\, VA\nParents & caregivers of adults and self-advocates are invited to join us for a day to explore interests and get better connected to opportunities within our community. \nThrough interactive “Community Mapping” activities\, all will walk away with tools and strategies for increased community engagement. \nRegistration Includes:\n– Five dynamic sessions\n– Buffet lunch\n– Exhibitors sharing resources & services\n– DD Medicaid Waiver Consultations \nCost: 1 for $25\, 2 for $40\nEmail info@ascv.org to request a scholarship \nSign up here to get more information and to register: https://ascv.org/lifeinthecommunity/
URL:https://virginiadsa.org/event/life-in-the-community/
LOCATION:Dominion Innsbrook\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adventurers (Ages 6 to 12),Education,Fun4Life - Ages 21+,FunQuest (Ages 13-20),Hands Up - (Ages baby to 5)
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230414T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230414T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133319
CREATED:20230222T185218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230222T185218Z
UID:10000283-1681498800-1681504200@virginiadsa.org
SUMMARY:Fredericksburg Dads' Night Out at Mio Rancho
DESCRIPTION:Register here:    https://virginiadsa.salsalabs.org/FredericksburgDadsNightOutApril2023
URL:https://virginiadsa.org/event/fredericksburg-dads-night-out-at-mio-rancho/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:DADS (Dads Appreciating Down Syndrome),Fredericksburg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230410T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230410T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133319
CREATED:20230118T163433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230226T185055Z
UID:10000316-1681155000-1681160400@virginiadsa.org
SUMMARY:Learn to Grow (baby parenting class)
DESCRIPTION:Learn to Grow\, offered to parents of babies with Down syndrome (<18 months). Starts Monday February 27\, 2023\, 7:30-9pm\, virtually. FREE! \nParents of 2022 Babies. Learn to Grow for baby to 18 months old. \nThis class is in partnership with Suzanne McKeever\, The Speech Path \n8-week series of classes.  Information & resources to answer your questions about the 1st year of development. \nTopics include: \n\nSpeech and language Oral Motor & Feeding\nSensory Fine Motor Development\nPhysical Therapy Behavior/Social\nVision and Hearing\n\nWhen are Classes? \n\nMondays starting February 27\, 2023 to April 24 (no class on April 3)\n\n\nEach week\, 7:30-9:00pm via Zoom\n\nRegister:  https://virginiadsa.salsalabs.org/learnandgrow2023/index.html \nContact Sherry Klauer for program information sklauer@virginiadsa.org (even after class has started).
URL:https://virginiadsa.org/event/learn-to-grow-baby-parenting-class/2023-04-10/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Hands Up - (Ages baby to 5)
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230406T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230406T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133319
CREATED:20230209T175636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230226T163531Z
UID:10000274-1680807600-1680814800@virginiadsa.org
SUMMARY:Improvaneer - ages 16+ (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:The Improvaneer Method – Online Style (Virtual) for age 16+\, 5 week class \nThis virtual class helps build key skills that enhance social\, workplace\, and lifetime opportunities in ways never imagined before! \nThursdays from 7:00-8:00 pm. Cost: $35 per person for 5 week class \nMarch 9 to April 6th \nScholarships Available  – https://virginiadsa.org/scholarships/ \nRegister here:https://virginiadsa.salsalabs.org/ImprovaneerMethodMarchApril2023 \nLearn more at https://www.theimprovaneermethod.com/
URL:https://virginiadsa.org/event/improvaneer-ages-16-virtual-2/2023-04-06/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Fun4Life - Ages 21+,FunQuest (Ages 13-20),Social,Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230405T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230405T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133319
CREATED:20230118T165723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230127T183500Z
UID:10000241-1680724800-1680728400@virginiadsa.org
SUMMARY:21 Shades (Black Family Support Group) - Virtual
DESCRIPTION:21 Shades (Black Family Support Group) \nPlease join the Virginia Down Syndrome Associations monthly 21 Shades of Virginial Black Family Support Group. \nThe 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. \nThe 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. \nUpon registration you will be sent a link to Zoom. \nIf you have any questions\, please feel free to reach out to Raena Gradford\, rgradford@virginiadsa.org. \n\n\n\nFeb. 1\, March 1\, April 5 & May 3\n\n\nRegister here: https://virginiadsa.salsalabs.org/21ShadesMonthlySupportGroupforBlackFamilies
URL:https://virginiadsa.org/event/21-shades-black-family-support-group-virtual/2023-04-05/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:21 Shades of Virginia,Black History Month,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230403T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230403T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133319
CREATED:20230118T163433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230226T185055Z
UID:10000315-1680550200-1680555600@virginiadsa.org
SUMMARY:Learn to Grow (baby parenting class)
DESCRIPTION:Learn to Grow\, offered to parents of babies with Down syndrome (<18 months). Starts Monday February 27\, 2023\, 7:30-9pm\, virtually. FREE! \nParents of 2022 Babies. Learn to Grow for baby to 18 months old. \nThis class is in partnership with Suzanne McKeever\, The Speech Path \n8-week series of classes.  Information & resources to answer your questions about the 1st year of development. \nTopics include: \n\nSpeech and language Oral Motor & Feeding\nSensory Fine Motor Development\nPhysical Therapy Behavior/Social\nVision and Hearing\n\nWhen are Classes? \n\nMondays starting February 27\, 2023 to April 24 (no class on April 3)\n\n\nEach week\, 7:30-9:00pm via Zoom\n\nRegister:  https://virginiadsa.salsalabs.org/learnandgrow2023/index.html \nContact Sherry Klauer for program information sklauer@virginiadsa.org (even after class has started).
URL:https://virginiadsa.org/event/learn-to-grow-baby-parenting-class/2023-04-03/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Hands Up - (Ages baby to 5)
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230402T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230402T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133319
CREATED:20230222T182243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230222T182243Z
UID:10000282-1680447600-1680454800@virginiadsa.org
SUMMARY:Fredericksburg Spring Family Program\, Picnic at the Farm
DESCRIPTION:Fredericksburg Spring Family Program\, Picnic at the Farm \nApril 2nd at 3p.m. at Steadfast Trail Farm\, 6830 Hickory Ridge Rd\,\, Spotsylvania Courthouse\, VA 22551 \nPotluck\, Egg hunt and Farm activity \nRegister here:   https://virginiadsa.salsalabs.org/SpringFamilyProgramPicnicattheFarm
URL:https://virginiadsa.org/event/fredericksburg-spring-family-program-picnic-at-the-farm/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Family,Fredericksburg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230330T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230330T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133319
CREATED:20230209T175636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230226T163531Z
UID:10000273-1680202800-1680210000@virginiadsa.org
SUMMARY:Improvaneer - ages 16+ (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:The Improvaneer Method – Online Style (Virtual) for age 16+\, 5 week class \nThis virtual class helps build key skills that enhance social\, workplace\, and lifetime opportunities in ways never imagined before! \nThursdays from 7:00-8:00 pm. Cost: $35 per person for 5 week class \nMarch 9 to April 6th \nScholarships Available  – https://virginiadsa.org/scholarships/ \nRegister here:https://virginiadsa.salsalabs.org/ImprovaneerMethodMarchApril2023 \nLearn more at https://www.theimprovaneermethod.com/
URL:https://virginiadsa.org/event/improvaneer-ages-16-virtual-2/2023-03-30/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Fun4Life - Ages 21+,FunQuest (Ages 13-20),Social,Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230328T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230328T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133319
CREATED:20230221T203518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230221T203518Z
UID:10000278-1680033600-1680037200@virginiadsa.org
SUMMARY:Parent Mentor Training
DESCRIPTION:Mentor Program\nVirginia Down Syndrome Association is excited to announce our Mentor program. \nMentors provide support\, answer questions\, are willing to share their experience as a personal resource to other parents. Through a mentor training\, mentors will be prepared with the necessary tools to be effective peer guides in receiving information on Down syndrome\, navigating resources\, connecting through personal experiences\, medical and healthcare needs\, attending social and educational events\, and much more. \nWhat is a Mentor? Someone with lived experience raising or supporting a child with Down syndrome who wants to support other parents. \nWho are Mentors?  Parents\, Grandparents\, Caregivers \nWhat are the requirement of a Mentor?  1) Attend Mentor Training (Virtual) 2) Dedicate a few hours a month 3) Have an open and honest heart \nBilingual parents in English/Spanish are encouraged to join. \nTraining dates are: \n\nMarch 28th at 10:30 am\nMarch 28th at 8:00 pm
URL:https://virginiadsa.org/event/parent-mentor-training-2/
LOCATION:VA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230328T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230328T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133319
CREATED:20230118T164944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230213T193629Z
UID:10000232-1680021000-1680022800@virginiadsa.org
SUMMARY:Teen Talk with Longwood\, virtual
DESCRIPTION:Speech/communication conversation with Longwood speech grad students! Fun! Ages 12-17 welcome. \nhttps://virginiadsa.salsalabs.org/teentalkspring2023/index.html
URL:https://virginiadsa.org/event/teen-talk-with-longwood-virtual-5/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,FunQuest (Ages 13-20)
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230328T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230328T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133319
CREATED:20230118T165611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T165611Z
UID:10000238-1680019200-1680021000@virginiadsa.org
SUMMARY:Adult Communication Class with Longwood\, virtual
DESCRIPTION:Speech/communication conversation with Longwood speech grad students! Fun! Ages 18+ welcome! \nRegister at  – \nhttps://virginiadsa.salsalabs.org/registerforsocialandcommunicationspring2023/index.html
URL:https://virginiadsa.org/event/adult-communication-class-with-longwood-virtual-5/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Fun4Life - Ages 21+,FunQuest (Ages 13-20),Virtual
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END:VCALENDAR