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Champion Football Great Falls
Nov 8
Nov 8, 2025
Champion Football Great Falls
Nov 8, 2025

Champion Football is back for its’ 18th season with YMSL Great Falls! The league is open to all individuals (male or female) over the age of 5 with a physical or intellectual disability. This will be a non-contact, modified flag football league. No prior football experience is necessary.

Nov 8, 2025
DSANV@ Circle of Support Conference
Nov 8
Nov 8, 2025
DSANV@ Circle of Support Conference
Nov 8, 2025
Nov 8, 2025
Family Learning Lab (PreK-Elem.)
Nov 8
Nov 8, 2025
Family Learning Lab (PreK-Elem.)
Nov 8, 2025

Join us the second Saturday of each month (Sept–June) for the DSANV Family Learning Lab! Parents of children ages 3–12 gain tools, confidence, and community while kids enjoy free on-site childcare. Each 8:30–10:30 a.m. session covers a new topic—from behavior and literacy to independence and advocacy. Sessions do not build on one another. You may choose the topics that are most appropriate for your family.

  • September 13 — Behavior

  • October 11 — Curriculum & Pacing Guides

  • November 8 — Social Skills, Self-Regulation & Sensory

  • December 13 (Virtual) — Executive Functioning & School Readiness

  • January 10 — Literacy

  • February 14 — Communication & Extended School Year

  • March 14 — Specialists (PT, OT, Speech, ABA) & Resources

  • April 11 — Self-Advocacy, Independence & Transition

  • May 9 — Numeracy

  • June 13 — Toileting & Sleep

Nov 8, 2025
Info Session: A Deep Dive into IEP Progress Reports
Nov 6
Nov 6, 2025
Info Session: A Deep Dive into IEP Progress Reports
Nov 6, 2025

Join Liz Capone, an Advocate, Expert Witness and a former Special Education Teacher of 21 years, for this virtual informational session, where she will discuss common terminology seen in IEP progress reports, quantitative vs. qualitative data, grade level vs. instructional level data and more.

Nov 6, 2025
The Improvaneer Method {Virtual}
Nov 6
Nov 6, 2025
The Improvaneer Method {Virtual}
Nov 6, 2025

DSANV partners with the Down Syndrome Association of Maryland for a 10-Week Improvaneer Method class. Whether you're a seasoned performer or trying improv for the very first time, this high-energy, inclusive workshop is perfect for YOU!

Nov 6, 2025
DSANV@ Moving on to Life in the Community: A Resource Fair
Nov 6
Nov 6, 2025
DSANV@ Moving on to Life in the Community: A Resource Fair
Nov 6, 2025

The Moving on to Life in the Community exhibitor fair will introduce and connect families and students with IEPs to adult service providers and community supports (ex. DARS, CSB, SSI/SSDI, supported employment assistance, residential services, Medicaid, etc.) upon exiting the school system.

Nov 6, 2025
SuperSibs! {Virtual}
Nov 4
Nov 4, 2025
SuperSibs! {Virtual}
Nov 4, 2025
Nov 4, 2025
Career Development Project 6
Nov 4
Nov 4, 2025
Career Development Project 6
Nov 4, 2025

DSANV is partnering with St. Lucy’s Pantry for project 4 of our Career Development Program. This is the first Career Development offering outside of Fairfax County. All members ages 16+ are welcome!

Nov 4, 2025
DSANV + Cardinal CrossFit- ADULT Class
Oct 30
Oct 30, 2025
DSANV + Cardinal CrossFit- ADULT Class
Oct 30, 2025

Join us for a FREE adult (20+) CrossFit class at Cardinal CrossFit in Chantilly! DSANV members who sign up for a monthly membership will receive 25% off! No sign-up fee, no contract, pay month to month!

Oct 30, 2025
The Improvaneer Method {Virtual}
Oct 30
Oct 30, 2025
The Improvaneer Method {Virtual}
Oct 30, 2025

DSANV partners with the Down Syndrome Association of Maryland for a 10-Week Improvaneer Method class. Whether you're a seasoned performer or trying improv for the very first time, this high-energy, inclusive workshop is perfect for YOU!

Oct 30, 2025
SuperSibs! {Virtual}
Oct 28
Oct 28, 2025
SuperSibs! {Virtual}
Oct 28, 2025
Oct 28, 2025
Career Development Project 5
Oct 28
Oct 28, 2025
Career Development Project 5
Oct 28, 2025

DSANV is partnering with St. Lucy’s Pantry for project 4 of our Career Development Program. This is the first Career Development offering outside of Fairfax County. All members ages 16+ are welcome!

Oct 28, 2025
DSANV + Cardinal CrossFit- ADULT Class
Oct 27
Oct 27, 2025
DSANV + Cardinal CrossFit- ADULT Class
Oct 27, 2025

Join us for a FREE adult (20+) CrossFit class at Cardinal CrossFit in Chantilly! DSANV members who sign up for a monthly membership will receive 25% off! No sign-up fee, no contract, pay month to month!

Oct 27, 2025
Loudoun FC United Soccer Game
Oct 25
Oct 25, 2025
Loudoun FC United Soccer Game
Oct 25, 2025

Come enjoy a local soccer game and support our hometeam Loudoun FC United as they battle North Carolina FC! Tickets are $22 each.

Oct 25, 2025
Champion Football Woodson HS
Oct 25
Oct 25, 2025
Champion Football Woodson HS
Oct 25, 2025

Join Coach Eric Henderson and the Woodson High School Football Team for three-hour Football Skills Clinics. The clinics will include passing and running drills. Each player will be paired with a Woodson High School football player who will be their coach. Inclusive football skills clinics provide a safe and enjoyable space where individuals with differing abilities can partake in the thrill and camaraderie of team football.

The clinic will include:

  • passing drills

  • running drills

Oct 25, 2025
DSANV + Cardinal CrossFit- ADULT Class
Oct 23
Oct 23, 2025
DSANV + Cardinal CrossFit- ADULT Class
Oct 23, 2025

Join us for a FREE adult (20+) CrossFit class at Cardinal CrossFit in Chantilly! DSANV members who sign up for a monthly membership will receive 25% off! No sign-up fee, no contract, pay month to month!

Oct 23, 2025
The Improvaneer Method {Virtual}
Oct 23
Oct 23, 2025
The Improvaneer Method {Virtual}
Oct 23, 2025

DSANV partners with the Down Syndrome Association of Maryland for a 10-Week Improvaneer Method class. Whether you're a seasoned performer or trying improv for the very first time, this high-energy, inclusive workshop is perfect for YOU!

Oct 23, 2025
DSANV Meet-Up: Storytime on the Plaza
Oct 22
Oct 22, 2025
DSANV Meet-Up: Storytime on the Plaza
Oct 22, 2025

Join us for storytime on the Plaza. FREE and for all ages!

Oct 22, 2025
SuperSibs! {Virtual}
Oct 21
Oct 21, 2025
SuperSibs! {Virtual}
Oct 21, 2025
Oct 21, 2025
Online Support Group: Parents of Children with Complex Behaviors {Virtual}
Oct 21
Oct 21, 2025
Online Support Group: Parents of Children with Complex Behaviors {Virtual}
Oct 21, 2025

Parenting a child with complex behaviors can be overwhelming, isolating — and at times, exhausting. But you don’t have to walk this journey alone. Join our free, judgment-free virtual support group, created just for parents and caregivers like you.

Oct 21, 2025
Info Session: Supporting Healthy Sexuality {Virtual}
Oct 21
Oct 21, 2025
Info Session: Supporting Healthy Sexuality {Virtual}
Oct 21, 2025

Want to learn how to better support healthy sexuality in youth and adults with Down syndrome? Join us for this free infosession!

Oct 21, 2025
DSANV + Cardinal CrossFit- ADULT Class
Oct 20
Oct 20, 2025
DSANV + Cardinal CrossFit- ADULT Class
Oct 20, 2025

Join us for a FREE adult (20+) CrossFit class at Cardinal CrossFit in Chantilly! DSANV members who sign up for a monthly membership will receive 25% off! No sign-up fee, no contract, pay month to month!

Oct 20, 2025
Champion Football Great Falls
Oct 18
Oct 18, 2025
Champion Football Great Falls
Oct 18, 2025

Champion Football is back for its’ 18th season with YMSL Great Falls! The league is open to all individuals (male or female) over the age of 5 with a physical or intellectual disability. This will be a non-contact, modified flag football league. No prior football experience is necessary.

Oct 18, 2025
DSANV@ Victor Wear Expo
Oct 18
Oct 18, 2025
DSANV@ Victor Wear Expo
Oct 18, 2025
Oct 18, 2025
D.A.D.S Meet-Up
Oct 16
Oct 16, 2025
D.A.D.S Meet-Up
Oct 16, 2025

Featuring good food/drinks, conversation, and fun. Come out for the evening and relax with friends- new and old! All dads and male caregivers of individuals with Down syndrome are welcome!

Oct 16, 2025
The Improvaneer Method {Virtual}
Oct 16
Oct 16, 2025
The Improvaneer Method {Virtual}
Oct 16, 2025

DSANV partners with the Down Syndrome Association of Maryland for a 10-Week Improvaneer Method class. Whether you're a seasoned performer or trying improv for the very first time, this high-energy, inclusive workshop is perfect for YOU!

Oct 16, 2025
DSANV + Cardinal CrossFit- ADULT Class
Oct 16
Oct 16, 2025
DSANV + Cardinal CrossFit- ADULT Class
Oct 16, 2025

Join us for a FREE adult (20+) CrossFit class at Cardinal CrossFit in Chantilly! DSANV members who sign up for a monthly membership will receive 25% off! No sign-up fee, no contract, pay month to month!

Oct 16, 2025
DSANV Reading Program: Phonics the R-igh-t Way
Oct 15
Oct 15, 2025
DSANV Reading Program: Phonics the R-igh-t Way
Oct 15, 2025
Oct 15, 2025
SuperSibs! {Virtual}
Oct 14
Oct 14, 2025
SuperSibs! {Virtual}
Oct 14, 2025
Oct 14, 2025
DSANV + Cardinal CrossFit- ADULT Class
Oct 13
Oct 13, 2025
DSANV + Cardinal CrossFit- ADULT Class
Oct 13, 2025

Join us for a FREE adult (20+) CrossFit class at Cardinal CrossFit in Chantilly! DSANV members who sign up for a monthly membership will receive 25% off! No sign-up fee, no contract, pay month to month!

Oct 13, 2025
 

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