Virginia Down Syndrome Association

05/21/2026

Today we are excited to celebrate Aiden as part of our 2026 Graduate Spotlights!! 🎓💙

We are so proud of everything Aiden has accomplished and are honored to highlight this exciting milestone in his life! His energy, personality, and determination shine so brightly, and we cannot wait to see all the amazing things ahead for him after graduation.

If you would like VDSA to spotlight your graduate, be sure to use the link in the comments to submit them for recognition this month!

05/20/2026

Another fun week is ahead at VDSA 💙
We have some great events happening across a few of our communities this week, including programs for kids, social outings, and virtual opportunities to connect and have fun together!!
Check out this week’s happenings and sign up using the link in the comments below!💙

05/17/2026

okay okay we have to stay focused y’all 👀
The countdown is on for the Virginia Down Syndrome Association’s Dancing with the Local Stars ✨
Join us June 11th from 6–10 PM at the Renaissance in Richmond, VA for a night full of dancing, fun, and community support 💙
Tickets + voting for your favorite teams are available through the link in the comments!✨

05/17/2026

Everyone deserves a break! 💙
Our Richmond Respite Event gives children ages 0 to 12 a fun, safe place to spend time with trained staff and volunteers while YOU take a few hours for yourself. It is a great opportunity for kids to enjoy activities and for families to recharge knowing their children are well cared for.
If you have been looking for a little time to reset, this is a great option. Spots are limited and tend to fill quickly, so be sure to register early: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/101061-richmond-respite-event-ages-0-to-12

05/16/2026

From the Virginia Down Syndrome Association community, we are so proud to celebrate Logan as a 2026 graduate!!🎓💙

Logan’s joy, talent, and determination shine in everything he does, and we are so excited for all that is ahead for him as he steps into this next chapter. Congratulations Logan your future is bright and we can’t wait to see you continue to shine!

If you are part of our community and have a graduate to celebrate we would love to feature them too Send them our way and we will spotlight each graduate as they are submitted: https://forms.gle/65E3VEGTchJmp9dw6

05/16/2026

We are excited to introduce our community to Hudson Valley Swim and their Adaptive Swim Program 💙🏊
This program is designed to create a supportive and individualized swim experience for swimmers of all abilities, helping participants build confidence, safety skills, and comfort in the water in a welcoming environment.
We are so grateful to collaborate with organizations like that are passionate about inclusion and creating opportunities for our community. More information and registration dates will be coming soon, but for now, families with questions are encouraged to visit Hudson Valley Swim’s website to learn more: https://chesterfield.hvswim.com 💙

05/15/2026

Don’t forget that TODAY is the LAST DAY to get early bird tickets for our Dancing With The Local Stars Benefit! Don’t miss out! ✨🥳

Buy tickets here: https://charity.pledgeit.org/c/990swdbexm

05/15/2026

A new 5 week session of The Improvaneer Method is starting soon, and we are so excited to welcome both returning and new participants. Through improv games and interactive activities, participants build communication skills, creativity, confidence, focus, and so much more in a fun and supportive virtual environment!

This program always brings so much laughter, connection, and growth, and we would love to see you all there!💙
Be sure to register and save your spot: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/98243-virtual-improvaneer-spring-2026

05/14/2026

Because We Can Helping Hands is a volunteer focused program for adults with Down syndrome, centered around connection, creativity, and giving back.

Programs like this create space for connection, purpose, and community involvement, and we would love to see more of our families take part.
Huge thank you to Discovery Village At The West End for collaborating with us for this!
Sign up here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/101058-because-we-can-helping-hands

05/13/2026

That’s THIS Friday so don’t forget to stop by!!🥳🥳

We have a new space, and we cannot wait to welcome you in!!💙
Join us for New Office New Beginnings, a special open house where our VDSA community is invited to stop by, see our new office, and meet the staff throughout the day. Whether you are a longtime member, new to VDSA, or simply want to learn more about our community, everyone is welcome.
We will also be giving away portraits of individuals from our community, so families are encouraged to stop in and see if one belongs to their loved one!
If there is a specific staff member you would like to meet, let us know in the comments or send us a direct message so we can help make that happen!
We would love to see our families, friends, and supporters as we celebrate this exciting new chapter together 💙