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Event Series Virtual – Improvaneer

Virtual – Improvaneer

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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 [...]

Event Series 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 – Indoor Rock Climbing

Peak Experiences Midlothian 11421 Polo Cir, Midlothian, VA

Join us for a fun session of indoor rock climbing led by Beyond Boundaries. No experience is necessary, siblings welcome! Cost: $15 per individual. All ages! Maximum number of climbers: 12! February 28th @ 10:30 am - Noon Peak Experiences Midlothian: 11421 Polo Cir, Midlothian, VA 23113 Register here: Rock Climbing with-Beyond Boundaries

Tri-cities Crewe Railroad Museum

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

Happy Times Playland -F’burg

​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!  

Event Series Richmond – LEAP Training (Leadership for Empowerment and Abuse Prevention)

Richmond – LEAP Training (Leadership for Empowerment and Abuse Prevention)

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

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 [...]

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