Events
DSANV/ARC Travel Training
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+.
Friendship Connection: Red, White and Blue Karaoke
Join us for a red, white, blue themed karaoke event! While dinner will not be provided, Jake’s Popcorn and Ice Cream will be available for purchase at this event!
321Go!
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.
Career Development Project 4
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!
Virtual Book Club
Join us for the second session of our summer book club featuring books from the Tom and Ricky Mystery Series.
Friday Night Bingo (Virtual)
Virtual bingo supported by the wonderful volunteers from Young Men’s Service League.
New Parent Breakfast
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.
DSANV Meet-Up
Join us for a relaxed, family-friendly hangout! This is a free, informal gathering—just a chance to spend time together and enjoy the day.
DSANV/ARC Travel Training
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+.
Cooking Club- Sandwich and Smoothie Clinic
Join us as we learn to cook waffles and yogurt parfaits. Once the cooking is over, enjoy making a Valentine’s Day craft!
DSANV + Cardinal CrossFit- TEEN Class
Join us for a FREE teen (13-19) 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!
DSANV + Cardinal CrossFit- KIDS Class
Join us for a FREE kids (6-12) 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!
DSANV + Cardinal CrossFit- ADULT Class
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!
DSANV + Cardinal CrossFit- TEEN Class
Join us for a FREE teen (13-19) 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!
DSANV + Cardinal CrossFit- KIDS Class
Join us for a FREE kids (6-12) 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!
DSANV/ARC Travel Training
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+.
DSANV Dine-Out
Event Description:
Come dine out with your friends from DSANV! Last time we did this, we had so much fun that we had to do it again! Bring your friends and family out for a meal together, to benefit our organization!
Not sure what they have to offer? View their menu here.
Our Regional Engagement Coordinators for Prince William County- Erin and Emily- are excited to meet you!
Cost: Texas Roadhouse will be giving us 10% back from today’s sales! MUST MENTION DSANV to participate in fundraiser.
Registration: Registration not required.
This is an inclusive event- everyone is welcome! Please share with your networks and on your social media- come one, come all!
DSANV + Cardinal CrossFit- ADULT Class
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!
DSANV Meet-Up
Join us for a relaxed, family-friendly hangout! This is a free, informal gathering—just a chance to spend time together and enjoy the day.
Virtual Book Club
Join us for the second session of our summer book club featuring books from the Tom and Ricky Mystery Series.
DSANV+ Reston Bike Club’s Annual Bike Ride
DSANV joins Reston Bike Club’s annual century bike ride. Choose from 4 different ride lengths upon registering: 100 miles, 62 miles, 31 miles, or a 10-mile family ride!
Info Session: Kicking Off the School Year Right
Join Liz Capone, an Advocate, Expert Witness and a former Special Education Teacher of 21 years, for this virtual informational session that will help you “kick off your school year right.”
21st Annual DSANV Buddy Walk
Event Description:
Join us for our 21st annual Buddy Walk! This year’s walk features an elongated walking path and our usual fall festival fun!
Additional details and registration coming soon!
Info Session: A Deep Dive into IEP Progress Reports
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.
321Go!
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.
Mom’s Day Out
Join us for our second Mom’s Day Out event of the year! Join us for a day at the Williams Gap Winery! Transportation included!
Pizza and Bingo with Washington Speech (Hybrid)
Join us for virtual bingo with Kim, from Washington Speech.
Virtual Book Club
Join us for the first session of our summer book club featuring books from the Tom and Ricky Mystery Series.
Ice Cream Social
Join us for an end of year ice-cream social at Jake’s Ice Cream in Falls Church! Come celebrate with friends new and old.
Fun With Food (Ages 6-12)
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.
321Go!
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.
Sing, Dance, Shine: A Musical Theatre Adventure!
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.
Career Development Project 4
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!
321Go!
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.
The Learning Program
Event Description:
This program supports parents in learning how to be an effective first teacher to their little one with Down syndrome. Areas specifically targeted are literacy, math, communication and fine motor skills.
Pre-K: 8:00-9:00
Levels 2-3: 9:15-11:00
Level 1: 9:30-11:00
Registration: Registration for TLP for the 24-25 school year is closed.
Friday Night Bingo (Virtual)
Virtual bingo supported by the wonderful volunteers from Young Men’s Service League.
Info Session: Creating Positive Mealtime Experiences for Your School-Aged Child
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.
Sing, Dance, Shine: A Musical Theatre Adventure!
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.
321Go!
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.
Fun With Food (Ages 6-12)
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.
Sing, Dance, Shine: A Musical Theatre Adventure!
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.
321Go!
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+ Ease- Empowerment, Advocacy and Sexual Education, Virtual Mini-Session
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.
Pizza and Bingo with Washington Speech (Hybrid)
Join us for virtual bingo with Kim, from Washington Speech.
Sing, Dance, Shine: A Musical Theatre Adventure!
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.
Info Session: Empowering Independence: A Journey with Arc2Independence
Join The Arc of Northern Virginia’s Tech for Independent Living (TFIL) Team to discover how the Arc2Indpendence app can support your unique needs!
DSANV/ARC Travel Training
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+.
321Go!
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.
D.A.D.S Meet-Up
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+ Ease- Empowerment, Advocacy and Sexual Education, Virtual Mini-Session
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.
Sing, Dance, Shine: A Musical Theatre Adventure!
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.
Career Development Project 4
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+ Ease- Empowerment, Advocacy and Sexual Education, Virtual Mini-Session
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.
