We will meet there and explore the indoor and outdoor area from 1-3 on February 28, 2026. If time warrants, there is a park next door for some play or a walk afterwards. Register here: https:/tri-cities crewe railroad museum
Richmond Grandparent Support Group – Join us in March! Connect with other grandparents on a similar journey. This group is peer-led and will promote conversation and connection for caregivers like you. This meeting will take place in-person at our VDSA office in Richmond on Monday, March 2nd from 6:30pm-7:30pm. Feel free to bring a bagged dinner! Laid back group conversation where we share our experiences with our grandchildren. We also have a Facebook group just for grandparents, so feel free to join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/723711150098035
Please use this link to RSVP so we know who to expect. This is just an RSVP. You are responsible for paying the entrance fee ($16.99/child under 12) upon arrival. There is also a waiver that can be filled out online or when you arrive. Please bring socks for all! This is open to all families in our community who have a child with a disability so PLEASE share!
The Virginia Down Syndrome Association is pleased to offer LEAP (Leadership for Empowerment and Abuse Prevention) training for interested individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities ages 18+. About LEAP: Leadership for Empowerment and Abuse Prevention (LEAP) is an evidence-based curriculum that provides training about healthy relationships and abuse prevention to groups of adults and teens with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Participants Learn About: Healthy, confusing, and unhealthy relationships Asking permission before touching Different ways to say "no" Identifying feelings and physical signs of being comfortable or uncomfortable How to get help ...and more! Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/94771-leap-training LEAP training will occur on [...]
VDSA is pleased to offer virtual Communication Skill groups thanks to a partnership with Longwood University. Teens ages 13-18 and adults 19 and over are invited to join Longwood University speech therapy students in conversation! This is a low-pressure, conversational style program where you'll connect with each other and have a great time! This event is free of charge. The Adults group will meet from 3:30pm until 4:15pm and our teens group will meet from 4:15pm until 5:00pm. Sessions will take place via Zoom on February 11th, February 25th, March 4th, March 18th, April 8th, and April 22nd. Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/96962-virtual-building-communication-skills
VDSA is reviving our Kitchen Safety and Cooking class series, and this time we're partnering up with Jacob's Chance and Good Neighbor Village to bring you four weeks of the following: Basic kitchen safety How to use kitchen equipment How to measure for recipes Recipe terminology Reading food labels Practicing making dishes using a recipe Classes will take place at a Good Neighbor Village cottage, so our chefs-in-training can practice in a residential kitchen. Join us every Wednesday evening in March from 7-8pm! $10 per chef-in-training. Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/96565-moving-on-series-kitchen-safety-and-cooking
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