Friendship Circle of Virginia is excited to host the 5th Annual Inclusion Day...now at Carmax Park, highlighting Disability Inclusion and in partnership with the Richmond Flying Squirrels, on Sunday, May 10, 2026 at 2:05pm.
Disability Inclusion Day at the Diamond offers a variety of accommodations to make this Richmond Flying Squirrel's baseball game accessible to all!
Presenting Sponsor
All Star Sponsors
Base Sponsors
Special Guests
Special Guest - Mayor Danny Avula!
We are honored to welcome Dr. Danny Avula, the 81st Mayor of the Richmond, to Disability Inclusion Day. A pediatrician and longtime public health leader, Mayor Avula has spent his career expanding access to care, supporting families, and addressing the root causes of health disparities. His leadership includes directing the Richmond and Henrico Health Districts, leading Virginia’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout, and serving as Commissioner of the Virginia Department of Social Services.
Meet our National Anthem Singer, Solomon Miles!
Solomon Miles is the vocalist for The Ham Biscuits, a New Orleans-style jazz, blues, and soul band based in Richmond, Virginia. Known as a "Musical Goodwill Ambassador" for the area, he fronts the group, which features Alan Crawford on guitar. The band is active in the local Richmond/Ashland music scene.
Testimonials
Parent of a child with disabilities
You don’t realize how many activities your family is excluded from until you experience true inclusion. I am so very grateful for Disability Inclusion Day at the Diamond hosted by Friendship Circle of Virginia. I didn’t think a baseball game was in the cards for us. And yet, after an afternoon at the Squirrels stadium, including a sensory picnic area where my son played for two hours, he didn’t want to come home. The challenge now is explaining that not every game will be like that. Thank you for this incredible event and including my kids. I am so grateful.
Mayor Danny Avula
What an incredible day at the Diamond for the 4th Annual Disability Inclusion day! It was an honor to speak alongside Senator Van Valkenburg and to meet so many wonderful families who joined today’s special event. Big thanks to Friendship Circle of VA and the Richmond Flying Squirrels for making this afternoon come to life and your continued efforts in building a more inclusive community for all here in Richmond.
SNL Cares
Inclusion Day at the Diamond is my favorite event that SLN Cares volunteers with. It is an incredible day that is filled with baseball and happiness
Parent of a child with disabilities:
"I thought we would just come for a little while and see how long our son lasted. This is the first year we made it into the stands and sat in our seats so that was huge! We stayed all the way until the end of the game and he loved the sensory zone and the robotics. You guys thought of everything and it made all the difference to our family. Thank you!"
Parent of a child with disabilities
“What a great day! Thank you so much for putting on a day where everyone can feel included and parents don’t feel judged.”
Thank you to our amazing community partners!
