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Back to School Parent Chat

Back to school blues? Families! We are here for you!   Zoom: Weekly parent chats Wednesdays at 8:30pm Facebook Parent Group: Topic Conversation Starters   Register at www.dsagr.org   Contact Kim at [email protected]

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Uncomfortable Conversations on the Couch: Racial Trauma and Incorporating Culturally Sensitive Practices

The SUPPORT Act Grant Team and the Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) are proud to be hosting a training presented by Dr. Rae-Anne Dougan and Dr. Jeremy Walden from Dougan and Walden Wellness, PLLC. The training sessions will provide education for healthcare providers and organizations on understanding race-based trauma and incorporating cultural humility […]

Fall 2020 Transition University Virtual Training (PEATC & VDOE)

Description: Fall Registration Transition University will offer a 5-session self-paced online series to help parents/guardians navigate the transition process for their school age child and prepare for the adult world. Life is full of transitions. For families of children with disabilities thinking about the future can bring mixed emotions. Some families are just trying to […]

Navigating the Path to Independent Housing (2 part series) (PEATC)

Description: October 27, 2020, 7pm Session 2: Preparing for the Transition to Housing Planning is the key to successfully living with supports independently. This session will review the major steps that individuals with disabilities must take to prepare to "make a move" from their current housing setting to living in their own rental home with […]

Independent Housing Options

Join the DBHDS Housing Team and learn about Independent Housing Options! You will learn general information about independent housing options in Virginia as well as participate in one of three breakout rooms (You can only attend one breakout room a session!): 1. Preparing for the Transition to Housing 2. Live-In Aides and Roommates 3. Creative […]

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Back to School Parent Chat

Back to school blues? Families! We are here for you!   Zoom: Weekly parent chats Wednesdays at 8:30pm Facebook Parent Group: Topic Conversation Starters   Register at www.dsagr.org   Contact Kim at [email protected]

Free

Fall 2020 Transition University Virtual Training (PEATC & VDOE)

Description: Fall Registration Transition University will offer a 5-session self-paced online series to help parents/guardians navigate the transition process for their school age child and prepare for the adult world. Life is full of transitions. For families of children with disabilities thinking about the future can bring mixed emotions. Some families are just trying to […]

Adult Autistic Support Group

To provide an open and accepting environment to connect with other autistic adults. Meetings will be moderated by a VT clinical psychology graduate clinician; however, any discssion will be mainly facilitated by the autistic adults in the group.   Online support group to discuss what YOU want to talk about. Example past topics: Setting personal […]

Fun4Life Lunch Club

FUn4Life Adults Ages 18 and up,- Join us for 3 virtual sessions. Receive 3 easy-to-make lunch recipes in advance with full list of ingredients. On day of lunch club, we will prepare lunch together via a demonstration on ZOOM and eat and talk together! Or you can just observe and socialize!

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DS Plus Parent Chat

Wendy Atkinson, OT, will join us in a personal chat to talk about how to support sensory system needs in individuals with a diagnosis of Down syndrome and also answer questions about those with a dual diagnosis of Autism or those with any number of other sensory related behaviors. Parents of children of all ages […]

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