Friendship Circle of Virginia

VDSA Event-Virtual - Comprehensive Caregiver Support (formerly Diagnosis+) Feb '25 Session
2025-02-07 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
Comprehensive Caregiver Support Group – Join us!
Connect with other caregivers and individuals with a dual diagnosis in a loosely facilitated discussion format. Virtual on Zoom.

PEATC Event- Addressing Behaviors Confidently
2025-02-04 18:00 - 19:00 | The OAK Family Resource Center, 15 S. Oak Ave., Highland Springs, VA, 23075, United States
Learn how to help your child be successful at home and school. This presentation will teach the basics of social and emotional skills like coping with feelings and making decisions. We will share examples of how to respond to interfering behaviors and big emotions and you’ll learn about school behavior support options available including Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) and Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP).
Leave with practical strategies for addressing behavior confidently and resources for supporting your child’s learning!
IN-PERSON WORKSHOP

PEATC Event- Disability Benefits: Social Security and VA’s Medicaid Waivers
2025-02-03 18:00 - 19:30 | Virtual
Families of children with disabilities need to have an understanding of government benefits available to them as part of planning a future for their loved one. These benefits can help supplement a person’s income, qualify a person for extra help, and help them receive healthcare and community supports. Navigating the world of disability benefits can be tricky, time-consuming, and overwhelming. This workshop will help make that process easier. Join us as we discuss in clear understandable language: what are Social Security benefits, what are Virginia’s Medicaid Waivers, who is eligible, and how to apply.
Presented by PEATC in partnership with Gloucester Co. Schools
This webinar will be presented on Zoom. It will not be recorded.

January Birthday Circle
2025-01-19 12:00 - 15:30 | SCOR Sports Center, 1385 Overbrook Rd, Richmond, VA, 23220, United States
Friendship Circle is partnering with Beyond Boundaries and Jacob’s Chance for a fun, interactive afternoon of all abilities sports!
Sunday, January 19 @ SCOR – 1385 Overbrook Rd, 23220

Option 1 – Rock Climbing with Beyond Boundaries!

This event is for established Friendship Circle Families
3 time slots available: Group 1 – 12pm | Group 2 – 1:15pm | Group 3 – 2:30pm
All equipment will be provided

Option 2 – Soccer with Jacob’s Chance!

This event is for established and NEW Friendship Circle Families
12:30 – 1:30 Work on skills, drills, and play! All equipment will be provided.

Friends, siblings, and parents are invited! Light refreshments and cupcakes will be provided.*Photos will be taken during the event and used without names
Any family who signs up after Wednesday, January 15th, will not be guaranteed a match for their child.
I want to play soccer!
(Fill out form below)
January Birthday Circle – Soccer

Email(Required) Phone(Required)Who is attending?(Required)Family with a child or young adult with a disabilityTeen Friend (Volunteer to be paired with a child or teen w/a disability)Community Member (someone who doesn’t belong to FCVA and is not a teen volunteering)
Family
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Teen Friend (to be paired with a child or teen w/a disability)
Teen friends will more than likely end up ice skating with their buddy, so plan to go out on the ice!Name of Teen Friend (Volunteer)(Required) First Last Age of Teen Friend(Required)12131415161718192021Will you be bringing a friend with you to be matched with a child with?(Required)YesNoNames and ages of friends you will be bringing to be matched.
Community Member
Names of all community members.(Required)Why would you like to attend our Birthday Circle?(Required)
General Information
Is this your first event with Friendship Circle of VA?(Required)YesNoDoes someone in your group have a food allergy? If yes, please specify.(Required)YesNoPlease list your food allergy(Required)Do you have any accessibility needs?(Required)YesNoPlease specify you accessibility needs(Required)How did you hear about this event?(Required)Additional CommentsDonationAll of our events are normally free, so please consider a donation to help keep it that way for all of our families and friends.
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I want to rock climb!
(Current Friendship Circle Members/Teens only)

Northstar Event - Post-Secondary Programs: Life After Graduation
2025-01-14 17:00 - 18:30 | VA
Northstar Career Center presents:
Post-Secondary Programs: Life After Graduation
Learn about:
-IDEA versus ADA: How accommodations work after high school graduation
-Degree programs versus non-degree programs
-Ways to individualize your timeline beyond the four year mentality
-Options for financial aid
Keynote Speakers:
Kelly Magee – Courage to Succeed
Paula Buckley – GRASP
For more information about Northstar, visit: NorthstarVA.org

2nd Annual Disability Expo
2025-01-12 10:00 - 14:00 | Weinstein JCC, 5304 Monument Avenue, Richmond, Virginia, 23226
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Friendship Circle of Virginia invites you to our 2nd Annual Disability Expo in partnership sponsored by QTS and with the Weinstein JCC. This free event connects the Richmond disability community with non-profit organizations and businesses offering services, resources, and technologies designed to support individuals with disabilities across the lifespan—from infants to seniors—and their families. Discover, connect, and celebrate the diversity of our community. All are welcome!
FCVA Disability Expo Attendee

Contact Details
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Event Details
What age(s) are you looking for resources for?PediatricsYoung AdultsAdultsSeniorsAllWhat categories are you looking for resources for?Accessible and Adaptive VehiclesAssistive TechnologiesMobility ProductsCommunication DevicesDisability benefitsDurable medical equipmentExercise, recreational, sports equipment & servicesFinancial PlanningHome: equipment and servicesInsuranceLegal ServicesRamps/liftsRehabilitative care/servicesOtherIf other, please note here:How did you hear about this event?Friendship Circle EmailSocial MediaGoogleWord of MouthRefer a FriendPast ParticipantOther
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23rd Annual Chanukah on Ice
2024-12-29 17:30 - 19:30 | SkateNation Plus, 4350 Pouncey Tract Rd, Glen Allen, VA, 23060
All Friendship Circle Families & Teen Friends are invited to come to this special December Birthday Circle and skate with friends!
*You do NOT have to be Jewish to attend!
When: Sunday, December 29, 5:30 – 7:30pm
Where: Skate Nation Plus
Your child can choose to skate or play laser tag for free (FCVA will cover one but not both), enjoy the sensory room with winter themed crafts, and cupcakes!
Skate assists will be available.
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***Any families who sign up after 12/15 will not be guaranteed a teen friend to be paired with your child with disabilities.***
https://friendshipcircleva.org/events/chanukah-on-ice-2024

Northstar Event - Supported Decision Making: Legal and financial Planning
2024-12-10 17:00 - 18:30 | VA
Northstar Career Center presents:
Supported Decision-Making: Legal and Financial Planning
Learn about:
-Short-term supports versus long-term planning
-The wide variety of tools available outside of guardianship
-Ways to help an adult child make legal decisions
-The next steps for you and/or your family
Keynote Speaker:
Matt Bellinger, ESQ. – BeneCounsel, Inc.
For more information about Northstar, visit: NorthstarVA.org

FCVA Disability and Adaptive Fashion Show
2024-12-08 15:00 - 17:00 | VA
We are exactly one month away from our newest community event, FCVA’s Disability & Adaptive Fashion Show!!!
This inclusive event, in partnership with the VCUarts Department of Fashion Design + Merchandising, will feature adaptive fashions designed for people of all ages and various disabilities.
The show will spotlight local and national clothing companies, local models and artists, celebrating creativity, diversity, and the innovative designs that make fashion accessible for everyone with such adaptations as magnetic closures, sensory friendly clothing, and clothing with modest port access for cancer or other treatments.
This event seeks to inspire and promote inclusivity in the fashion industry.
The fashion show will be emceed by our friend, Jeff Katz with a special guest, US Paralympian, Christian King!
You don’t want to miss this afternoon of empowerment, where style meets function and fashion becomes a vehicle for self-expression.

MHP Presents: IEP Essentials @ 7pm
2024-12-05 19:00 - 20:00 | VA
IEP Essentials is a live, online 45 minute workshop presented free of charge. This workshop gives parents/guardians of children with special needs the essential knowledge they must have to be effective advocates for their children’s unique educational needs. After attending this workshop, you will understand the key features of IEPs (Individualized Education Programs) and Section 504 plans, how to request an educational plan, and how to advocate for your child during the educational planning process.

November Birthday Circle - Adaptive Horseback Riding
2024-11-17 14:00 - 16:00 | Mesa Vista Farm, 2650 Judes Ferry Rd, Powhatan, VA, 23139, United States
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Northstar Event - Supported Decision-Making: Supported Decision-Making Agreements
2024-11-12 17:00 - 18:30 | VA
Northstar Career Center presents:
Supported Decision-Making: Supported Decision-Making Agreements
Learn about:
Range of Supported Decision-Making supports available
History of Supported Decision-Making
What a Supported Decision-Marking agreement is and isn’t
Keynote Speaker:
Sara Thompson – Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
For more information about Northstar, visit: NorthstarVA.org

4th Annual Walk N Roll & Friendship Fair
2024-11-10 13:00 - 15:00 | Fountain Lake at Byrd Park, 501 S Arthur Ashe Blvd, Richmond, VA, 23220, United States
Join Friendship Circle of Virginia for our 4th annual Walk N Roll, where you can walk, run, or roll for friendship on our 1 mile loop around Fountain Lake at Byrd Park.
This is a free event for the whole family!
Walk, run, or roll! Bring your scooters, bikes, wheelchairs, skates and Walk N Roll for Friendship!Come for the walk and stay for the Friendship Fair with inflatables, face painting, petting zoo, balloon artists, and more!

Friendship Circle October Birthday Circle - Tie Dye and Slime Party
2024-10-27 15:00 - 16:30 | Art Factory, 4810 Market Square Lane, Midlothian, VA, 23112
October Birthday Circle – Tie Dye and Slime Party
Sunday, Oct 27
3-4:30PM
Art Factory – 4810 Market Square Lane, Midlothian VA 23112
Teen friends, friends with disabilities, siblings, and parents are invited to come and be creative at the Art Factory!
Light refreshments and cupcakes will be provided. Coffee will be available for parents so they can sit and lounge while their kiddos are in the next room having fun!
Event includes: Creating your own tie-dye shirt and jar of colorful slime!
Open to all Friendship Circle Families.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdtD-D9koQitHpprQJXyk26EoIutlRjUg4xpEVAGlao0j-djw/closedform
THE DEADLINE TO RSVP IS WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23RD!

MobilityWorks Disability Resource Fair & Trunk or Treat
2024-10-26 13:30 - 16:00 | 7450 Midlothian Turnpike, Richmond, VA 23225, 7450 Midlothian Turnpike, Richmond, VA, 23225, United States
The Resource Fair and Trunk or Treat event is a free event with fun activities for all abilities! Enjoy the children’s costume parade, view police cars and fire trucks, visit food trucks, and see what the 30 vendors have to offer.

Commonwealth Autism - Harvest For All Festival
2024-10-26 10:00 - 14:00 | Good Foods Grocery, 3062 Stony Point Road, Richmond, Virginia, 23235
Family fun in the autumn sun! Join us for an event highlighting our community in Bon Air, from games to vendors and seasonal produce!

Sportable Event: River City Classic Wheelchair Basketball Tournament
2024-10-19 - 2024-10-20 | Henrico Sports & Events Center, 11000 Telegraph Road, Glen Allen, VA, 23060
The River City Classic returns October 19-20, 2024 at Henrico Sports & Events Center. The premier wheelchair basketball tournament will feature top adult and youth teams from across the East Coast.
What: River City Classic
When: October 19-20, 2024
Where: Henrico Sports & Events Center – 11000 Telegraph Road Glen Allen, VA 23060

Contact

Forrest Lodge, Tournament Director
804.340.2991 I Forrest@sportable.org

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer duties include scorekeeping, hospitality, team check-in, and set up with morning, afternoon, and evening shift times available.

Northstar Event - Supported Employment: Rights and Resources
2024-10-15 17:00 - 18:30 | VA
Northstar Career Center presents:
Supported Employment: Rights & Resources
Learn about:
-Supported employment through the Department of Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS)
-Available resources in the community to support entry into the workforce
-Waivers as they relate to supported employment
Keynote Speakers:
Carol Brown – DARS
Kathy Matthews – All Needs Planning
For more information about Northstar, visit: NorthstarVA.org.

Sportable Event: Wayne Samford Memorial Golf Tournament
2024-10-07 12:00 - 20:00 | Independence Golf Club, 600 Founders Bridge Blvd, Midlothian, VA, 23113, United States
What: The 10th Annual Wayne Samford Memorial Golf Tournament benefitting Sportable
When: Monday, October 7, 2024
Shotgun Start: 12:00 PM
Where: Independence Golf Club I 600 Founders Bridge Blvd Midlothian, VA 23113
Format: Captain’s Choice
Cost: Registration details coming soon!
All proceeds directly benefit Sportable’s mission to make sports accessible and inclusive throughout the greater Richmond area.

Friendship Circle Event - Teen and Parent Orientation
2024-09-24 17:30 - 19:00 | Friendship Circle of Virginia, 212 N Gaskins Rd, Richmond, VA, 23238, United States
Teen and Parent Orientation
Tuesday, Sept 24, 5:30 – 7
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All returning and new Friendship Circle Teen Friends and a parent are expected to attend an orientation seminar before beginning to volunteer with Friendship Circle.
Orientation gives teens and their parents the opportunity to learn more about what to expect from volunteering at Friendship Circle programs. This interactive seminar will help prepare and train Teens allowing both themselves, and in turn their match, to gain the most from each program. Teens will also hear from various members of the disability community.
Register here.

Sportable Event: Tailgate Fundraiser Presented by Dominion Energy
2024-09-21 - 2024-09-30 | VA
For more than 18 years, Sportable has been providing opportunities to people of all ages with physical disabilities and visual impairments to participate in sports. From cycling and tennis to wheelchair basketball and rugby, our athletes have participated in a range of activities.
The Sportable Athlete Tailgate and hosted by the Associate Board will kick off Tailgate Season with pizza and RVA craft beer on Thursday, September 21, while dozens of Sportable families, donors, and supporters plan to host personalized parties through September 30 with a goal to fundraise $100,000.
If you can’t host an event this year, please consider supporting someone else’s Tailgate Fundraiser!

Children's Museum Downtown - Sensory Friendly Nights
2024-09-20 17:00 - 19:00 | Children’s Museum of Richmond – Downtown, 2626 W Broad St, Richmond, VA, 23220
The Children’s Museum is excited to host a FREE night for families with children with disabilities on the third Friday of each month from 5:00-7:00 pm.
Families can register in advance via the link below or can register in-person upon arrival.
Please click here to register for Sensory Friendly Nights Downtown!
A cool down room will be available and sensory supports provided. We can’t wait to play with you!

Nest Academy RVA - 4th Annual Golf Tournament
2024-09-20 12:00 - 18:30 | Hunting Hawk Golf Club, 15201 Ashland Rd Suite 1606, Glen Allen, Virginia, 23059
Nest Academy RVA is proud to announce our 4th Annual Golf Tournament at Hunting Hawk Golf Course! We hope you will join us for a fun day while supporting Nest’s mission of creating and promoting inspirational learning and social environments for young adults with complex physical, medical, and cognitive disabilities.
When: Friday, September 20th, 12:00 PM – 6:30 PM EDT
Where: Hunting Hawk Golf Club, 15201 Ashland Rd suite 1606, Glen Allen, VA 23059
What to Expect:
12:00 PM – 12:45 PM: Registration, lunch, and range balls.
12:45 PM – 1:00 PM: Announcements
1:00 PM: Shotgun Start
5:30 PM: Dinner, raffle drawing, and awards.
CAPTAIN’S CHOICE
18 holes with a cart
Lunch and range balls
Longest drive and closest to the pin contests
Dinner, raffles, and awards

Friendship Circle Event: September Birthday Circle
2024-09-15 15:00 - 16:30 | Bowl America Short Pump, 4400 Pouncey Tract Rd, Glen Allen, Virginia, 23060
September Birthday Circle and Season Kickoff
Join us as we kick off the new year at Bowl America Short Pump on September 15 from 3:00 – 4:30pm
4400 Pouncey Tract Rd., Glen Allen, VA 2305
Each child and teen will be able to bowl 2 games (shoes provided), and will receive a $10 game card for video games.
Cupcakes for September Birthdays will be provided.
Register here

Canine Companions Fundraiser - Give a Dog a Job 5K Run/Walk/Roll
2024-09-14 09:00 - 23:30 | Main Line Brewery, 1603 Ownby Ln, Richmond, Virginia, 23220
Join the Canine Companions Old Dominion Chapter for the annual Give a Dog a Job 5k fundraiser!
Since 1975, Canine Companions has provided service dogs free of charge to recipients in need.
Come spend your morning with us and help GIVE A DOG A JOB!

Virginia Down Syndrome Association Event - Summer Painting Classes as the Art Factory
2024-09-13 12:30 - 13:30 | The Art Factory, 4810 Market Square Lane, Midlothian, Virginia, 23112
Summer Painting Classes at The Art Factory

Once a month on Fridays
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
$15 per class
7/12, 8/9, 9/13
FunQuest (Ages 13-21) & Fun4Life (21+)adults!
Siblings welcome.
Art Factory, 4810 Market Square Lane, Midlothian VA 23112

PEATC Event - 2024 Parent and Youth Empowerment (PYE) Summit
2024-09-07 08:00 - 14:30 | Great Wolf Lodge, 549 E Rochambeau Dr, Williamsburg, Virginia, 23118
PEATC is pleased to announce the 2024 Parent and Youth Empowerment (PYE) Summit on Saturday, September 7, 2024, for Virginia students with disabilities (ages 14-22) and their parents! Accepted participants will be empowered to understand and advocate for their child’s secondary school learning and postsecondary outcomes from topic experts, while youth will increase their knowledge to be effective self-advocates through related activities.
Registration priority: Spaces will fill quickly, and you may be placed on a waitlist.
July 08, 2024 – Registration opens for 1st-time attendees in the Roanoke area and west
July 15, 2024 – Registration opens for 1st-time attendees
July 22, 2024 – Registration opens for all

All Abilities Sports Day
2024-08-25 14:00 - 16:00 | Deep Run High School, 4801 Twin Hickory Rd, Glen Allen, VA, 23059
Join Friendship Circle of Virginia, Jacob’s Chance, and Sportable for an inclusive sporting event designed for individuals of all abilities!

Open to ages 5-25.

This event pairs attendees one to one with teen friends (volunteers) in the community for friendship and fun and gives them the opportunity to try different adaptive sports with Jacob’s Chance and Sportable!

Enjoy snacks, crafts, and a sensory area provided by Friendship Circle. Don’t miss this opportunity for fun and community engagement!

Register: https://friendshipcircleva.org/all-abilities-sports-day

Children's Museum Chesterfield - Sensory Friendly Nights
2024-08-16 17:00 - 19:00 | Children’s Museum of Richmond – Chesterfield, 6629 Lake Harbour Dr, Midlothian, VA, 23220
The Children’s Museum is excited to host a FREE night for families with children with disabilities on the third Friday of each month from 5:00-7:00 pm.
Families can register in advance via the link below or can register in-person upon arrival.
Please click here to register for Sensory-Friendly Nights Chesterfield.
A cool down room will be available and sensory supports provided. We can’t wait to play with you!

Tablespoons Bakery - Inclusive Baking Session - French Macaron Class
2024-08-16 08:30 - 11:30 | VA
