Take a break and let VDSA take care of the rest! 

At Friendship Circle we believe that every person is valuable, important, and has a unique light to share with the world and people around them. With this concept at our core, Friendship Circle has enriched our community by providing children and teens with disabilities in Richmond with friendship and belonging by pairing them with community […]

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Practice Self-Determination Skills for School, Work, and Life! Join us for the Virginia Department of Education’s I’m Determined self-advocacy program at VDSA. Self-advocates will attend the workshop from 9:30-1 pm and caregivers are welcome for their own special session from 9:45-10:45 am. A pizza lunch will be provided for all! Contact abranam@virginiadsa.org for more information. Individuals with […]

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 […]

Northstar Career Center presents: The Job Search: Planning and Supports Learn about: Lining up the details: emails, IDs, online applications, etc. Importance of work experiences Role of an ESO and Job Coach Keynote Speakers: Holly Peele – Northstar Career Center Tamara Wain – Career Support Systems This event is virtual. It is the sixth and final event […]

Richmond – Painting Class in Midlothian Fridays 12:30 to 1:30 pm $15 per person Open to All Friends with Disabilities Dates: January 10, Feb. 14, March 14, April 11 and May 9 Art Factory, 4810 Market Square Ln, Midlothian

Join more than 400 general and special educators, parents, and other professionals from Virginia and the Mid-Atlantic region to discover how to better educate children and young adults with disabilities.

Monthly on Saturdays Jan. 18, March 15, April 19 and June 7 3:00-3:45 pm - Ages 2 to 8 $10 per session Space is limited

Monthly on Saturdays Jan. 18, March 15, April 19 and June 7 4:00-4:45 pm - Ages 9 and up $10 per session Space is limited Siblings welcome

What is Rock Your Socks?   On March 21st every year, people come together to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day by wearing brightly colored, fun, silly socks. The date is symbolic because people with Down syndrome have 3 copies of their 21st chromosome, and socks were chosen because the Ds chromosomes look like mismatched socks!   We would love […]