Join Friendship Circle of Virginia, Jacob's Chance, and Sportable for an inclusive sporting event designed for individuals of all abilities! Suggested age range 5-40. This event pairs attendees one to one with volunteers in the community for friendship and fun giving participants the opportunity to try various adaptive sports with Jacob's Chance and Sportable! Lineup: […]
Bowling is a program for autistic youth in elementary school. This is a great opportunity for participants to socialize in a fun and supportive setting. Players are grouped with peers by age. Volunteers and staff are on-site to assist participants as they bowl within their age groups. AGES/TIMES Elementary-age (ages 5-12): 1:00 PM arrival, play […]
Enjoy regular fun activities in the community while getting to meet other families! This month, our preschool families are invited to join us for a play date at Sunshine Play Cafe! AGES Birth to 5 *The Sunshine Play Cafe requires all children to wear grippy socks. You may bring your own grippy socks if […]
Connect with other caregivers and individuals with a dual diagnosis in a loosely facilitated discussion format.
Join us for Art in the Park! Art projects and playing are the best! Baby to 12 years old. Siblings welcome.
Returning to Brown's Island on September 6, 2025, the Autism Society of Central Virginia will host the iconic race and Richmond's largest sensory-friendly festival. Beyond the race, this exciting day will feature live music, food vendors, family-friendly zoned areas, and so much more!
Participants will explore the nature of their friendships and consider students with disabilities developing positive relationships with other students. The presentation will also describe the importance of creating opportunities for these students to belong to their school and their community to gain a sense of acceptance. Attendees will be provided strategies for parents as well […]
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 […]
A fun-filled evening just for moms of special needs families to relax, connect, and enjoy a well-deserved night out! Come join us for a special evening just for moms of children (of all ages) with special needs! This event is all about relaxation, connection, and fun. Take a break from your busy schedule and enjoy […]
Turning 18 is a big deal. An 18-year-old is legally considered an adult in Virginia and can make their own legal, financial, medical, and educational decisions. For some individuals with disabilities, this will not be an issue. Others may need support. This workshop will share basic information about things that need to be considered as […]
As we kick off another exciting year of friendship, we invite all of our amazing Teen Friends, both new and returning, along with their parents, to join us for our engaging and interactive Teen Orientation. All returning and new Friendship Circle Teen Friends and a parent are expected to attend an orientation seminar before […]
ASCV's Inclusive LEGO Club is a fantastic opportunity to join Bricks 4 Kidz & Maggie Walker Governor's School Robotics Team for a fun, hands-on LEGO building experience that includes motorized models, 3-D brick builds, mosaics, creative free build exploration, and more! AGES This program is most appropriate ages 5 -16. Participants will be separated by […]