Presenter: Brigid Rankowski - Brigid Rankowski (she/her, they/them) is an artist, educator, and advocate living in Maine. Brigid participates on multiple boards emphasizing disability issues and artistic expressions. They are the founder of The Way We Move, a social circus promoting the circus arts for marginalized communities. Brigid trained with Cirque du Monde, the Cirque […]
Featuring our game show host and FCVA Inclusive Leadership Board Member, Caleb! Lead by FCVA Inclusive Leadership Board Visit our website at www.friendshipcircleva.org
This orientation session is recommended for individuals/programs interested in the VDSS Subsidy Vendor Program to learn about the application process, all program requirements, and resources available to assist you, such as Child Care Aware of Virginia’s technical assistance and training programs, in collaboration with the Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS). Registration: [email protected] Zoom Meeting […]
Join us at Dominion Energy Center for the Performing Arts for RPAA’s 2nd annual WOMEN TAKE THE STAGE – a special luncheon featuring celebrity guest keynote speaker, Christine Simmons, as well as a diverse panel of Richmond area women. This intimate, plated luncheon will take place on the stage of the historic and beautiful Carpenter […]
Participants will learn the importance of talking and singing with infants and toddlers. Participants will review the progression of language development. CDA Competency Goal: II VA Competency Goal: II Registrations: [email protected] Zoom Meeting Capability to connect to Zoom with a web camera and microphone is required for participation. Log in information will be provided […]
The purpose of this workshop is to provide information on supporting the activity level of active toddlers and provide activities and experiences to enhance daily physical activity in group settings. CDA Competency Goal: II VA Competency Goal: II Registration: [email protected] Zoom Meeting Capability to connect to Zoom with a web camera and microphone is required […]
Social skills are incredibly complex to learn and even more difficult to teach. Effective instruction requires a deep understanding of cultural norms, social nuances, age-appropriate development, and how learning occurs in the first place. A dynamic approach is required to teach a dynamic skill.
Young people ages 16-24 with disabilities (such as autism, ADHD, and learning disabilities) become the techies of tomorrow, gaining important technological skills as they are introduced to current issues and challenges shaping social-justice movements. Participants reflect on their own identities and challenge their assumptions by learning how to code, create games, and make personal websites. […]
Dr. Temple Grandin, a world-renowned autism spokesperson, scientist, and inventor, has served as an inspiration and role model to hundreds of thousands of families and persons with autism. In this unique presentation, Temple eloquently and candidly describes the challenges she has faced and offers glimpses into her own childhood, with ideas on how others dealing […]