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 […]

Named after friend, former board member, and animal lover, Alexis Nichols.We will meet at Loving Acres for a tour of the farm, crafts, and treats as we celebrate March birthdays!Parking is limited! We encourage carpooling.10800 Chalkley Rd, Richmond, VA 23237Insert Custom HTML

National Wheelchair Basketball Association, Sportable, Richmond Region Tourism, and Henrico Sports & Entertainment Authority are proud to host the 2025 Adult and Junior Division Wheelchair Basketball National Tournaments. To be held over the first two weekends in April 2025, the Championships will take place at the state-of-the-art Henrico Sports & Events Center in Henrico, Virginia. […]

In this free workshop, some common myths surrounding children’s behaviors will be dispelled. Parents and educators will be given the “why” behind children’s challenging behaviors and proactive approaches to support positive behavioral outcomes for children. Carolyn Haydon, an educational consultant in Northern Virginia, specializes in behavioral coaching support and assistance for families navigating special education […]