Join us for a sensory-friendly evening You’re going to dig this paleontological adventure! Enjoy a less crowded environment as you get hands-on with dinosaur-themed activities designed to pique curiosity and inspire discovery. The event features accommodations for sensitivities to lights and sounds.
We’re excited to come together for our 10th annual summer potluck picnic! 10 years!! Wild. Bring the family and enjoy this outdoor event in fellowship and fun at the park. Hot dogs and burgers will be provided. Water, drinks, and sanitizer, too. Feel free to bring a side dish or dessert.
FCVA Families are invited to enjoy a relaxing pontoon ride on the James with Beyond Boundaries!
A support group where we share our experiences with our grandchildren. We enjoy a bagged dinner together and learn from each other.
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 […]