Join VDSA for a family-friendly nature walk! Sunday, May 4th at Deep Run Park 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Will end with snacks and drinks / All ages and siblings welcome! No charge https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/84006-richmond-nature-hikes-april-6 Led by Beyond Boundaries
Created by speaker and writer Amy Julia Becker, this workshop is for new and seasoned caregivers and covers the following topics: March 26, Session 1 - Messages our culture gives around disability April 9, Session 2 - Shifting our own mindset around disability April 23, Session 3 - Creating a community of support May 7, Session 4 - Taking steps towards a good future! As a group, we will discuss our own previous and current views on disability and how we can create supports and pave a positive path as families members on this journey. Each session includes a video to [...]
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 space for the Black Community to network, collaborate, create, and share information while building meaningful connections. This group often meets virtual via Zoom with opportunities for in person events and programming. Hi 21 Shades Caregivers! Invest in yourself this spring! Register today for the "Spring Fling" virtual series and connect with a supportive community of fellow caregivers. Don't miss this opportunity to learn, share, and [...]
Spring 2025 Outdoor Adventure CLUB Ages 13-20 (FunQuest) & 21+ (Fun4Life) April 17 to May 22 - Thursdays from 5:00 to 6:00 pm Bryan Park. Richmond, 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 $50/person https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/83955-outdoor-adventure-club
The Virginia Down Syndrome Association is excited to start the virtual Improvaneer Method 5 week class again!! 7:00 to 8:00 pm Returning and new participants welcome! Teens and adults are welcome to sign up! The Improvaneer Method: Teaches participants: Eye Contact. Creative Thinking. Adaption To Change. Quick Thinking. Focus. Listening. Voice Projection. Character Development. Attention To Detail. Structure: Each class lasts one hour and has a theme, a discussion, five games, and ‘homeprov’ that the participants are to practice with friends and family. In each class we will gradually build in real world scenarios by mostly playing games that imitate various [...]
A Free Child Development Series for Caregivers of Children ages 2-6. VDSA and Ivy Rehab are proud to announce a collaborative series dedicated to providing invaluable child development education for caregivers of children with disabilities. Held on Zoom Fridays 12:00-1:30pm April 18-May 9. Registration link: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/85689-early-childhood-ages-2-6-skills-for-growth-and-development-webnair
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