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 […]
SAVE THE DATE!! Our 2nd Annual Charity Hockey Game is locked in for Saturday July 20th!! If anyone wants to play in the game, to volunteer on the floor or to sponsor us, please reach out to me at Richmondretrievers@gmail.com! (Note: This is a charity game to support our adaptive ice hockey team. Players should […]
Join VDSA at Swaders Sports Park in Prince George! Address: 4725 Whitehill Blvd, Prince George, VA 23875 Time: 12:00 - 2:00 pm Individual with Down syndrome is free Indoor only $30- laser tag, bowling, kids zone, arcade Indoor and outdoor- $45- above+, go-carts, mini golf & batting cages
A Families are invited to enjoy a relaxing pontoon ride on the James with Beyond Boundaries! 9 people per session on each boat and there are 3 boats (1 per time slot). Limit 4 members per group. 9680 Osborne Turnpike, Richmond, VA 23231
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 […]
Join us for the Spray Park and Playground get together! July 27 and August 10 Twin Hickory Recreation Center Address: 5011 Twin Hickory Rd, Glen Allen, VA 23059 10:30 am – Noon Siblings, grandparents and relatives also welcome to join us The area has fence 3/4 of the way around with one entrance and exit Register […]
Join us for a sensory-friendly evening developed for guests with disabilities. Join us for a sensory-friendly evening developed for guests with disabilities. Enjoy a less crowded environment as you get hands-on with activities designed to pique curiosity and inspire discovery. Explore the BODY WORLDS: The Anatomy of Happiness and Discover Steampunk touring exhibitions, make a take-home sensory bottle and […]
Virginia Down Syndrome Association's family outing at the Discovery Museum in Charlottesville. Sunday, July 28 from 2-4 pm. Siblings and summer guests are welcome!!
An Evening with Jeff Katz - “The Quest for Cookies”What possible lessons can you learn from a 21 year old who has never said a word and has a developmental age of 18 months? According to her dad, quite a few!Jeff Katz, an award winning multimedia personality, who is a highly sought after professional coach and […]
Jazzin' it up with Jacob's Chance - a Dance Clinic! Come on out to learn some jazz dance fundamentals and have fun with your Jacob's Chance Friends! Maia Jones will be teaching as part of her Gold Award project - the highest honor a girl scout can earn. Ages 5-40 register today at www.jacobschance.org/family-events
The RVA Duck Race & Festival of Inclusion will make a splash again this year! Returning to Brown's Island on August 3, 2024, the Autism Society of Central Virginia (ASCV) will host the iconic race and Richmond's largest sensory-friendly festival. Proceeds from the RVA Duck Race support the ASCV's critical programming and services for our […]
Date: Saturday, August 3rd Time: 3-5PM Location: Weinstein JCC (5403 Monument Avenue, Richmond, VA 23226) Age: 13-40 Cost: $10 Saddle up for Jacob's Chance Wild West dance! Swing by for toe-tappin' tunes, themed activities, and a rootin'-tootin' good time! Wild West attire is encouraged but not required! No dinner, just light refreshments. We can't wait […]