Category Archives: Community Events

Transition Series is an annual 2-day, interactive experience offered by the Arc of Northern Virginia. It is designed to educate and empower families and individuals with disabilities as they transition from school-provided services to community-based services for adults. While parents, caregivers, and disability services professionals are attending a series of workshops, young adults with disabilities …

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While the Smithsonian Museums are currently closed due to the Coronavirus, many online educational opportunities are available to include the below. Access more information on the Morning at the Museum program at: https://www.si.edu/access/matm. Weekly Activities: Monday, April 27 2:00 p.m.; Natural History’s Live with Jellyfish Webinar: https://www.si.edu/Events?trumbaEmbed=eventid%3D144431050%26view%3Devent%26-childview%3D 3:00 p.m.; NASM’s Astro Chats: https://www.si.edu/Events?trumbaEmbed=eventid%3D144495299%26view%3Devent%26-childview%3D Tuesday, April …

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Heart House Inclusive Productions is a non-profit 501 (c) 3 organization designed to help integrate actors and performers with disabilities into mainstream theater. We envision theater-goers enjoying performances which include actors with a wide variety of talents. Click HERE to learn more about auditions and sensory-friendly productions.

Springfield Challenger is Little League Baseball for kids, teens and adults, ages 4 –40, who have any special needs that preclude them from participating in a mainstream Little League program. Beginning in 1993 with nine ballplayers, Springfield Challenger will register over 150 players as we enter our 28th Season. Click HERE to contact the team …

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The Mason LIFE Program at George Mason University is an innovative post-secondary program for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities who desire a university experience in a supportive academic environment. The program offers periodic information sessions, but they also have a powerpoint of an informational session available year round HERE. Time and Date: Informational …

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