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Join us for the monthly school-inclusion focused VDSA caregiver support group on Zoom. This group is peer-led by parents of school-aged children with Down syndrome. Come ask your questions and share your knowledge and experience with others on a similar journey! Register here! |
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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 Richmond office. Feel free to bring a bagged dinner! Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/81441-richmond-grandparent-group-february-2025 |
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Connect with other caregivers and individuals with a dual diagnosis in a loosely facilitated discussion format. Virtual on Zoom. February 7th 12-1pm Register here to join the conversation! |
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Register for The Learning Program 2024-2025! -8 monthly sessions held on Saturdays between October 2024 and May 2025. -All sessions will have an in-person and virtual option, except May which is entirely virtual. -Location: Shady Grove YMCA – 11255 Nuckols Rd, Glen Allen, VA 23059 -Cost: The cost of the program is $250 (in person), $205 (virtual) (Scholarships Available). Dates: October 5, 2024, November 9, 2024, December 14, 2024. January 11, 2025. February 8, 2025. March 8, 2025, April 12, 2025 and May 10, 2025 (Virtual only Time: 9:30 am to 11:30 am -Link to apply for scholarship: https://virginiadsa.org/scholarships/ The Learning Program is an educational program developed by the Down Syndrome Foundation of […] |
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The Va-LEND program provides interdisciplinary training to professionals, family members and self-advocates. https://virginialend.partnership.vcu.edu/ Matthew Bogenschutz, Ph.D., is the director of Va-LEND at Virginia Commonwealth University and has offered to provide an information session on the program to interested VDSA families. Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/81282-va-lend-information-session 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 […] |
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Richmond - Painting Class in Midlothian Fridays 12:30 to 1:30 pm $15 per person Open to All Friends with Disabilities Dates: January 10, Feb. 14, March 14, April 11 and May 9 Art Factory, 4810 Market Square Ln, Midlothian Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/80656-painting-class-at-art-factory-winter-spring-2024 |
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VDSA is pleased to host a Family Valentine's Dance & Potluck at Christ Church Episcopal on February 15th from 5pm-8pm. All ages are welcome! Please register 1 family per ticket. Register to attend here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/81566-valentines-family-dance-party-potluck Sign-up to bring a dish here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080D4DA8AC22A3F49-54458419-valentines |
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Come to the Magnolia Academy Children's Center for an opportunity to shoot hoops with VCU Rams basketball players! This event is free, and siblings are welcome! Sunday, February 16th 4:00pm-5:30pm 7300 Magnolia Market Ave, Moseley, VA 23120 Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/82439-vcu-basketball-meet-greet VDSA also has tickets to the VCU Rams basketball game on Friday, February 28th. Reserve your tickets here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/81283-vcu-basketball-game-february-2025 |
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1 event,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 […] |
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Join us for a fun session of indoor rock climbing led by Beyond Boundaries. No experience is necessary! Cost: $10 per individual with Down syndrome. All ages! Maximum number of climbers: 12! February 22nd 1:00pm-2:30pm Peak Experiences Midlothian 11421 Polo Cir, Midlothian, VA 23113 Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/82481-rock-climbing-with-beyond-boundaries |
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Join VDSA for a fun family night of bowling at Holiday Bowl. Cost is $5.25/bowler/game and $4 for shoes. February 27th, 5pm to 8pm Holiday Bowl 11400 Jefferson Davis Highway, Chester, VA 23237 Register Here: TriCities Holiday Bowl - Family Style 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 […] |
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February 28, 2025 @ 7:00PM — 9:00PM Stuart C. Siegel Center 1200 W. Broad Street Richmond, VA 23284 18 Tickets donated by Synergy Technical Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/81283-vcu-basketball-game-february-2025 |
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Practice Self-Determination Skills for School, Work, and Life! Join us for the Virginia Department of Education's I'm Determined self-advocacy program at VDSA. Self-advocates will attend the workshop from 9:30-1 pm and caregivers are welcome for their own special session from 9:45-10:45 am. A pizza lunch will be provided for all! Contact abranam@virginiadsa.org for more information. Individuals with Down syndrome ages 13+ are welcome. This program is in-person at the VDSA Richmond office but families from all Virginia localities are welcome. Location: VDSA Office 1504 Santa Rosa Rd, Suite 124 Richmond, Virginia 23229 Register here.
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Come see the Trucks and Tractors!! Join VDSA at Keystone Truck and Tractor Museum in Colonial Heights for a tour, craft and meal. 880 W. Roslyn Rd. Colonial Heights, VA 23834 March 1st, 11:00 - 1:00 pm Individual with Down syndrome is Free Tour the museum Do a craft Pack a lunch to share together or Buy your own meal at the Diner Have questions? Contact mfreds@virginiadsa.org Register Here: TriCities Keystone Truck and Tractor Museum |
