DADs, I hope that you had an enjoyable summer and that your back to school
The dates for the online: 2022 Advocacy Meetings are March 16, April 21, July 21, October 20. Here are the scheduled speakers:
March 16 – Heather Sachs, Policy & Advocacy Director of the National Down Syndrome Congress
April 21 – Lindsay Kubatzky, Director of Policy and Advocacy at the National Center for Learning Disabilities (along with two members of their Self-Advocacy Council)
July 21 – Rob Targos, member and Treasurer of the Virginia Statewide Independent Living Council
Register for 2022 Advocacy Meetings:
Below are recordings from the 2021 Advocacy Meetings:
Recording from the January 21 Advocacy Meeting
Tonya Milling, Executive Director of the Arc of Northern Virginia spoke about 2021 District Constituent Meetings. Here is a link to her presentation.
Recording from the April 22 Advocacy Meeting.
Ashley Helsing, Director of Government Relations, and Nicole Patton, Manager of Grassroots Advocacy from NDSS, National Down Syndrome Society spoke about advocacy. Here is a link
Other items discussed during the meeting include:
Recording of Charlotte Woodward’s testimony before the VA State Senate.
NDSS Press Release for David Egan’s book, More Alike Than Different
Register for 2021 Advocacy Meetings on
July 22 and October 21
DADs, I hope that you had an enjoyable summer and that your back to school
In 2022, DSANV is offering three options for BINGO. The third Wednesday of each month
If you are an expectant parent or have been parenting your child with Down Syndrome
Summer Cooking Club – Smoothie/Sandwich Clinic
DSANV Summer Smoothie/ Sandwich Clinic June 18 – Drop in between 10:00 am –
DSANV Summer Book Club – In Person and Online Activities
During each season, Summer, Fall, Winter and Spring, the DSANV Book Club will feature a
The dates for the online: 2022 Advocacy Meetings are March 16, April 21, July 21,
Promoting Emotional Resilience in People with Down Syndrome
This event will be held ONLINE and IN PERSON Join us on Saturday, July 16, 2022 from
Pozez JCC Northern Virginia – Fall Class Registrations
Dear all, I hope you had a fabulous summer and for those starting school, I
The Mason LIFE Program at George Mason University is an innovative post-secondary program for young
Sofia’s Book Club Entry
Download the August 2022 Newsletter here
Smoothie Sandwich Chefs
Arlington/Falls Church Play Group
Arlington/Falls Church Play Group
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