Join registered dietitian nutritionist and proud Down syndrome parent, Emily Sachs for this free 1-hour information session.  This session will provide evidence-based strategies for increasing variety in your child's diet, engaging your child in the meal planning and preparation process, and making mealtime an enjoyable experience for your whole family.  

DSANV is excited to partner with Art Stream to offer a 10-week musical theatre class for ages 12 and up! Classes will run Tuesday nights from 6:30-8:00 PM and will be 90 minutes in length.

An eight-week program designed by the National Down Syndrome Society to promote healthy lifestyle choices in physical activity, balanced nutrition, and emotional wellness among adults with Down syndrome and their families.

Must be 18 or over to participate and be accompanied by an 18+ parent/sibling/guardian.

Join registered dietitian nutritionist and proud Down syndrome parent, Emily Sachs for this four-session program where participants ages 6-12 and their caregivers will have the opportunity to engage with a range of nutrient-rich foods in a low-pressure environment.  

DSANV is excited to partner with Art Stream to offer a 10-week musical theatre class for ages 12 and up! Classes will run Tuesday nights from 6:30-8:00 PM and will be 90 minutes in length.

An eight-week program designed by the National Down Syndrome Society to promote healthy lifestyle choices in physical activity, balanced nutrition, and emotional wellness among adults with Down syndrome and their families.

Must be 18 or over to participate and be accompanied by an 18+ parent/sibling/guardian.

DSANV is excited to partner with Ease-Empowerment, Advocacy & Sexuality Education, LLC (Ease) to offer a VIRTUAL 3-week mini-session covering consent/boundaries, relationships/friendships, and public/private. Consent, boundaries, relationships and self-advocacy skills give people with I/DD the ability to enjoy healthy relationships, make informed choices and prevent abuse.

Join us for virtual bingo with Kim, from Washington Speech.

DSANV is excited to partner with Art Stream to offer a 10-week musical theatre class for ages 12 and up! Classes will run Tuesday nights from 6:30-8:00 PM and will be 90 minutes in length.

Join The Arc of Northern Virginia’s Tech for Independent Living (TFIL) Team to discover how the Arc2Indpendence app can support your unique needs!

Join The Arc of Northern Virginia’s Tech for Independent Living Team for hands-on Travel Trip Experiences. These FREE guided trips are designed for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to build confidence and learn to navigate public transportation across the DMV area (DC, Maryland, and Virginia). For ages 14+.

An eight-week program designed by the National Down Syndrome Society to promote healthy lifestyle choices in physical activity, balanced nutrition, and emotional wellness among adults with Down syndrome and their families.

Must be 18 or over to participate and be accompanied by an 18+ parent/sibling/guardian.

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!

DSANV is excited to partner with Ease-Empowerment, Advocacy & Sexuality Education, LLC (Ease) to offer a VIRTUAL 3-week mini-session covering consent/boundaries, relationships/friendships, and public/private. Consent, boundaries, relationships and self-advocacy skills give people with I/DD the ability to enjoy healthy relationships, make informed choices and prevent abuse.

DSANV is excited to partner with Art Stream to offer a 10-week musical theatre class for ages 12 and up! Classes will run Tuesday nights from 6:30-8:00 PM and will be 90 minutes in length.

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 22+ are welcome!

DSANV is excited to partner with Ease-Empowerment, Advocacy & Sexuality Education, LLC (Ease) to offer a VIRTUAL 3-week mini-session covering consent/boundaries, relationships/friendships, and public/private. Consent, boundaries, relationships and self-advocacy skills give people with I/DD the ability to enjoy healthy relationships, make informed choices and prevent abuse.

Join us for our annual membership meeting, via Zoom!

DSANV is excited to partner with Art Stream to offer a 10-week musical theatre class for ages 12 and up! Classes will run Tuesday nights from 6:30-8:00 PM and will be 90 minutes in length.

Virtual bingo supported by the wonderful volunteers from Young Men’s Service League.

DSANV is excited to partner with Art Stream to offer a 10-week musical theatre class for ages 12 and up! Classes will run Tuesday nights from 6:30-8:00 PM and will be 90 minutes in length.

Join registered dietitian nutritionist and proud Down syndrome parent, Emily Sachs for this four-session program where participants ages 6-12 and their caregivers will have the opportunity to engage with a range of nutrient-rich foods in a low-pressure environment.  

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!

DSANV is excited to partner with Art Stream to offer a 10-week musical theatre class for ages 12 and up! Classes will run Tuesday nights from 6:30-8:00 PM and will be 90 minutes in length.

Join us for virtual bingo with Kim, from Washington Speech.

DSANV is excited to partner with Art Stream to offer a 10-week musical theatre class for ages 12 and up! Classes will run Tuesday nights from 6:30-8:00 PM and will be 90 minutes in length.

If you are an expectant parent or have been parenting your child with Down syndrome for 3 years or less, this breakfast is for you! Join us for homemade pancakes, breakfast casseroles, and fresh fruit. Meet other new families, as well as other DSANV members who may be able to answer some of your questions.