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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 [...]

  • 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

  • Richmond – Respite Afternoon

    VDSA 1504 Santa Rosa Road, Suite 124, Richmond, VA

    We all love our kids, and we all need some adult time too! Enjoy some time away while VDSA keep your children ages 0 to 12 safe and occupied! This event is open to families of individuals with Down syndrome and their siblings. For our respite afternoon, we are accepting participants ages 0 to 12. Email Cheryl to join the waitlist for this event if registration is closed: ccastle@virginiadsa.org. The VDSA Respite Event will take place on Saturday, March 28th from 2 pm to 5 pm at the VDSA's office (1504 Santa Rosa Rd. Suite 124 Henrico, VA 23294). Individuals with Down [...]

  • VDSA – Charlottesville Family Meet-up

    Get Air Trampoline Park 1005 Gardens Blvd, Charlottesville, VA

    Charlottesville Family Meet-Up Join us for Sensory & Special Needs Time at Get Air Trampoline Park Let’s meet during Get Air’s dedicated Sensory and Special Needs Time. This special session offers a more comfortable environment and a reduced rate: $12 or$17+tax (depending on height) for a child/adult and their companion to jump and play for 2 full hours. We hope to see you there for some fun and active play in a sensory-friendly setting! For more info please visit Get Air webpage: https://getairsports.com/charlottesville/events/sp... 👉 LINK: Family Meet-Up

  • River City Inclusive Gym – Henrico/Richmond

    River City Inclusive Gym – Henrico/Richmond – Ages 2-8
    River City Inclusive Gym 11248 Patterson Ave, Henrico, VA, United States

    River City Inclusive Gym - Spring 2026 River City Inclusive Gym: 11248 Patterson Ave Henrico, VA 23238 Monthly on Saturdays April 4 and May 2  3:00-3:45 pm $20 per session Space is limited and Siblings welcome https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/98876-river-city-inclusive-gym-spring-2026

  • Virtual – Communication Skills Groups for Teens and Adults

    Virtual – Communication Skills Groups for Teens and Adults
    Zoom

    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