News and Updates

2010 DSANV Buddy Walk - Saturday, September 25, 2010

Don't miss the 2010 DSANV Buddy Walk

September 25, 2010 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

2010 DSANV Buddy Walk

09/25/2010 - 10:00
09/25/2010 - 14:00
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2010 DSANV Buddy Walk on Saturday, September 25, 2010 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at Bull Run

Learning Program - accepting applications now (ages 2-6 yrs)

We are now accepting applications to the 2010-2011 Learning Program, an educational program that teaches parents to be effective "first-teachers" for their children with Down syndrome and prepares children for success in school.  DSANV's Education Committee led a pilot version of this program in 2009-2010, and are pleased to continue with a full program this coming school year.

DSANV Scholarships

Members of DSANV are encouraged to apply for our DSANV scholarships, camperships and durable medical goods programs. The 2010 applications were mailed to all members in the Spring and are attached here for your convenience. 

Scholarships:

LIVE Webinars from DownsEd International (5-11 year olds)

07/13/2010 - 10:30
07/13/2010 - 12:00
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The Down Syndrome Association of Northern Virginia hosts a series of LIVE Webinars presented by Downsed International. Join us every Tuesday morning starting May 4!

Vote for DSANV's Learning Program!

Empower parents as "first teachers" of children with Down syndrome.  See the link below and vote every day in April (once from your facebook account, if you have one, and once from an account you create on the Pepsi site itself). Help us by spreading the word using any and all social networking:  facebook, LinkedIn, twitter, blogs, web pages and then remind people daily.  You can be a part of helping this program move forward!

http://www.refresheverything.com/dsanvlearningprogram

Special Education Roundtable Discussions

05/03/2010 - 19:00
05/03/2010 - 21:00
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‘Tis the season…for IEP’s!  And all manner of special education meetings and reviews.  Come join DSANV member and special education expert Tia Marsili as she takes YOUR questions regarding the maze that you are experiencing with your special education situations.

Supplemental Needs Trusts and Public Benefits

04/10/2010 - 13:30
04/10/2010 - 15:30
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Attorney Robert Bullock will be giving us an in-depth presentation on Supplemental Needs Trusts and Public Benefits. Our time together will give you an understanding of exactly what a special needs trust is, different kinds of trusts and how these affect eligibility for public benefits. How we arrange our family finances to provide for our family members with a disability needs to be handled with accurate information and careful preparation.

Saturday April 10, 2010

1:30 pm to 3:30 pm

MASON GOVERNMENTAL CENTER

6507 Columbia Pike

Annandale, VA 22003

Good Neighbor Village Seminar

02/23/2010 - 19:00
02/23/2010 - 21:00
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The Down Syndrome Association of Northern Virginia (DSANV) is proud to host a presentation by Mike Thompson, a board member and past president of Good Neighbor Village (GNV.)  Good Neighbor Village is a residential community for adults with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities.

CANCELLED: Supplemental Needs Trusts and Public Benefits: What You Need to Know

02/06/2010 - 00:30
02/06/2010 - 11:30
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Due to inclement weather this program has been cancelled and will be rescheduled at a later date.  Please stay tuned to our website for updated details.

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