Northstar Career Center presents: Promoting Independence: Living and Transportation Learn about: -Steps to take now in order to support independent living in the future -Programs available in the community that support independent living -Funding sources that exist which promote independent living -Transportation planning -Steps to promote individual safety Keynote Speakers: Sarah Sheppard Thompson - Commonwealth […]
Planning for the future is important for all parents, but for parents of children with disabilities, it is vital. This workshop will offer information to help learn about options and tools for making these important decisions. Topics covered will be: Age of Majority, Guardianship, Power of Attorney, Supported Decision-Making, Special Needs Trusts, ABLE Accounts, and […]
The Va-LEND program provides interdisciplinary training to professionals, family members and self-advocates.https://virginialend.partnership.vcu.edu/Matthew Bogenschutz, Ph.D., is the director of Va-LEND at Virginia Commonwealth University and has offered to provide an information session on the program to interested VDSA families.
There are state government benefits available to individuals with disabilities. It’s important to understand that benefits such as personal assistance and community support can play an important role in planning for the future. Navigating state disability services can be difficult, time-consuming, and overwhelming. This workshop explains Virginia’s Medicaid Waivers, eligibility for services, and how to […]
Richmond – Painting Class in MidlothianFridays12:30 to 1:30 pm$15 per personOpen to All Friends with DisabilitiesDates: January 10, Feb. 14, March 14, April 11 and May 9Art Factory, 4810 Market Square Ln, Midlothian
VDSA is pleased to host a Family Valentine’s Dance & Potluck at Christ Church Episcopal on February 15th from 5pm-8pm. All ages are welcome! Please register 1 family per ticket. Sign-up to bring a dish here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080D4DA8AC22A3F49-54458419-valentines
Join the ASCV and Art on Wheels for exploratory art classes! Guided by Art on Wheels’ highly-trained teaching artists, participants will get hands-on and try a variety of different art mediums. The ASCV and Art on Wheels staff collaborate to ensure each class is focused on getting to know participant’s interests and aligning them with […]
Enjoy regular fun activities in the community while getting to meet other families! This month, bring the whole family and join the ASCV at the Children's Museum of Richmond (Chesterfield Location) for their sensory-friendly night! A cool-down room and sensory supports will be provided. The Children's Museum of Richmond is now a designated Autism […]
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. A cool down room will be available and sensory supports provided. We can’t wait to play […]
Take a break and let VDSA take care of the rest!
Our ASCV Sibshop group is for youth who have a sibling with a disability. It is a fun and interactive opportunity for brothers and sisters to obtain peer support through games and discussion. AGES Sibshop is most appropriate for ages 7-13. Siblings ages 14+ are invited to join us as volunteers for the program! See […]
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 […]