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  • Richmond – Relationships & Dating Educational Series

    Richmond – Relationships & Dating Educational Series
    VDSA 1504 Santa Rosa Road, Suite 124, Richmond, VA

    The Virginia Down Syndrome Association plans to offer an 8 week educational series presented by Ame Branam, Education Director, and Rachel Goldman, OTS at Virginia Commonwealth University. Both presenters have completed sexuality educator training through Elevatus Training. We have class offerings for self-advocates in high school and beyond. Sessions will be offered at the Virginia Down Syndrome Association office at 1504 Santa Rosa Road, Suite 124, Richmond, VA 23229. Registration price is $10.00 for the full 8-week session! Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/95014-richmond-relationships-dating-educational-series Class Dates/Times: Session 1: Thursday, February 5th High School 6-7pm; Young Adult 7-8pm Session 2: Thursday, February 12th High School 6-7pm; [...]

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  • Virtual – Improvaneer

    Virtual – Improvaneer
    Zoom

    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 [...]

  • Virtual – 2026 Education Series

    Virtual – 2026 Education Series

    The Virginia Down Syndrome Association will host the 12th Education & Transition Conference will be Saturday, March 14th at the J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College - Parham Campus. In conjunction with the conference, VDSA is pleased to provide additional learning opportunities for caregivers, educators, and self-advocates with ID/DD. Feel free to register for any and all sessions! The registration page is here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/95531-2026-virtual-education-series Thursday, March 5th 7-8pm - Transition Plans in IEPs presented by Liz Capone Participants will learn more about: How parental data can contribute to transition plans Identifying community opportunities The importance of soft skills Ensuring readiness for Interviews Taking a deep dive into [...]

  • Charlottesville – Friends and Kindness Cafe

    Kindness Cafe 480 Rugby Rd, Charlottesville, VA

    Friends and Kindness Cafe Let’s come together to celebrate Down Syndrome Day Our families will receive 25% off all purchases, and we’re working on securing a few small freebies as well. We’ll also have a craft table set up for the kids, and if the weather permits, we may add a little outdoor fun too.  We’d love to see you there! Friday, 3/20, from 2:30–4pm at Kindness Café! 💙💛 Kindness Cafe: 480 Rugby Road, Charlottesville, VA 22903 👉 LINK: Family Meet-Up

  • Virtual – Va-LEND Information Session

    Zoom

    Learn with Va-LEND! Join us for a free, virtual information on March 20th at 6pm to learn all about Virginia LEND! Virginia LEND is a program that helps health professionals, people with disabilities and their families learn how to be leaders. People from all different experiences and professions learn together about how they can provide person- and family-centered services for children and adults with disabilities. People with disabilities and family members learn from the professionals and the professionals learn from people with disabilities and family members so they can work better together. Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/98787-va-lend-information-session Va-LEND stands for Virginia Leadership Education in [...]

  • Richmond – Adaptive Storytime

    Richmond – Adaptive Storytime
    VDSA 1504 Santa Rosa Road, Suite 124, Richmond, VA

    Support your child’s early literacy by attending the VDSA’s new Adaptive Storytime program hosted by VCU doctoral student, Kaitlyn Spitler, OTS, and the VDSA Education Director, Ame Branam at the VDSA office. Each session will feature a book from Natalie Hale’s Whole Child Reading Program, expanded with multi-sensory and motor-based approaches. It will further incorporate opportunities for free play and social engagement. This program is targeted towards children with Down syndrome age 0-5, though siblings and family members are welcome to join. Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/96302-adaptive-storytime