Stop by Fairmont Park for a relaxed meet-up with fellow DSANV families. All ages welcome! 9/21 is a day off for PWCS students.

Serve the Manassas community with DSANV! We will be sorting & boxing food donations together. This program is for teens & adults with Down syndrome (ages 16+).

New & Expectant Families - This breakfast is for you! Connect with other families while enjoying a relaxed meal together. For families with a child with Down syndrome 3 years old and under & families expecting a child with Down syndrome. We can’t wait to meet you!

The 2026 Champion Football season has begun! Join the Woodson High School football team for a 1-hour inclusive football skills clinic. Participants will experience the thrill and camaraderie of team football while engaging in various running & passing drills. This co-ed activity is for children and adults with Down syndrome (Ages 5+).

Fall has arrived! Get together for a picnic dinner, socializing, and yard game fun. This event is for individuals with Down syndrome Ages 18+.

About the Event

Join the Down Syndrome Association of Northern Virginia for a special virtual evening with award-winning children's author, educator, and inclusion advocate Nancy F. Goodfellow. Nancy will discuss her heartwarming middle-grade novel, Special, which offers a meaningful look at friendship, empathy, and belonging.

About the Book

Special is told through the alternating perspectives of two lifelong best friends—Meg, who has Down syndrome, and Madison, who does not. As the girls navigate the transition into junior high, their bond is tested by changing relationships, new challenges, and the universal desire to fit in. Filled with humor, heart, and authentic characters, Special celebrates the power of friendship while reminding readers that everyone deserves to be accepted for who they are.

About the Speaker

Nancy F. Goodfellow is an award-winning children's author, educator, and advocate for inclusion. Inspired by her own family's experiences, she writes stories that encourage empathy, celebrate differences, and help young people see the strengths in one another. Nancy enjoys connecting directly with readers to facilitate conversations that resonate long after the final page is turned.

Calling all 2026 Buddy Walk volunteers! Prepare for 10/10 by attending this virtual, 1-hour training. DSANV staff will share details of the Buddy Walk event, describe volunteer roles, and provide tips for supporting our VIPs.

Join us for our 22nd annual Buddy Walk at Lake Fairfax, VA! Register to create your team, today!

Serve the Manassas community with DSANV! We will be sorting & boxing food donations together. This program is for teens & adults with Down syndrome (ages 16+).

Ease Educates provides inclusive, fact-based online classes and support tailored for teens and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Focused on empowering individuals to navigate personal relationships safely and confidently, their programs cover essential topics like consent, personal boundaries, healthy relationships, and human sexuality. Ease is offering a virtual four-part series for the DSANV community. Mini sessions will be held virtually on Wednesdays from 5:30-7:30.

The 2026 Champion Football season has begun! Join the Woodson High School football team for a 1-hour inclusive football skills clinic. Participants will experience the thrill and camaraderie of team football while engaging in various running & passing drills. This co-ed activity is for children and adults with Down syndrome (Ages 5+).

Join us for a playdate with Special Olympics Loudoun County! Meet fellow athletes-to-be and their families while learning more about local Special Olympics offerings. This playdate is recommended for children ages 2-7 who have an intellectual disability or cognitive delay & their caregivers.‍ ‍

The DSANV invites teens and adults with Down syndrome (ages 13+) and a parent or caregiver to participate in a unique virtual book club featuring Special by Nancy F. Goodfellow.

This interactive book club offers participants the rare opportunity to read and discuss the novel with its author.

Through guided conversations, activities, and shared reading, families will explore themes of friendship, belonging, empathy, self-advocacy, and inclusion in a welcoming and supportive environment.

Featuring good food/drinks, conversation, and fun. Come out for the evening and relax with friends -- new and old! This program is for dads or male caregivers of children & adults with Down syndrome.

Ease Educates provides inclusive, fact-based online classes and support tailored for teens and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Focused on empowering individuals to navigate personal relationships safely and confidently, their programs cover essential topics like consent, personal boundaries, healthy relationships, and human sexuality. Ease is offering a virtual four-part series for the DSANV community. Mini sessions will be held virtually on Wednesdays from 5:30-7:30.

The 2026 Champion Football season has begun! Join the Young Men’s Service League (YMSL) Great Falls for a 1.5-hour inclusive football session. Participants will experience the thrill and camaraderie of team football while engaging in modified (non-contact) games. This co-ed activity is for children and adults with Down syndrome (Ages 5+).

Calling all DSANV artists! Join Dabble Creative Reuse Center for this inclusive art class. Socialize with friends while making a cool piece of art. Dabble will provide the materials. You bring the FUN! This class is for adults with Down syndrome (Ages 18+).

Ease Educates provides inclusive, fact-based online classes and support tailored for teens and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Focused on empowering individuals to navigate personal relationships safely and confidently, their programs cover essential topics like consent, personal boundaries, healthy relationships, and human sexuality. Ease is offering a virtual four-part series for the DSANV community. Mini sessions will be held virtually on Wednesdays from 5:30-7:30.

The DSANV invites teens and adults with Down syndrome (ages 13+) and a parent or caregiver to participate in a unique virtual book club featuring Special by Nancy F. Goodfellow.

This interactive book club offers participants the rare opportunity to read and discuss the novel with its author.

Through guided conversations, activities, and shared reading, families will explore themes of friendship, belonging, empathy, self-advocacy, and inclusion in a welcoming and supportive environment.

Ease Educates provides inclusive, fact-based online classes and support tailored for teens and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Focused on empowering individuals to navigate personal relationships safely and confidently, their programs cover essential topics like consent, personal boundaries, healthy relationships, and human sexuality. Ease is offering a virtual four-part series for the DSANV community. Mini sessions will be held virtually on Wednesdays from 5:30-7:30.

Join DSANV for an insightful virtual Info Session presented by Ariel Davis, MPH, CSE. This session explores trauma-informed sexuality education specifically tailored for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Moving past traditional, compliance-driven approaches, the presentation highlights practical strategies to center safety, autonomy, collaboration, and self-advocacy. Attendees will learn actionable ways to shift from control-based behavior management to empowering skill-building and meaningful support.

Come play, explore, and discover Jill’s House! Families raising children with Down syndrome, ages 6–18, are invited for an afternoon of fall fun—and a chance to experience Jill’s House for themselves.

The DSANV invites teens and adults with Down syndrome (ages 13+) and a parent or caregiver to participate in a unique virtual book club featuring Special by Nancy F. Goodfellow.

This interactive book club offers participants the rare opportunity to read and discuss the novel with its author.

Through guided conversations, activities, and shared reading, families will explore themes of friendship, belonging, empathy, self-advocacy, and inclusion in a welcoming and supportive environment.

Featuring good food/drinks, conversation, and fun. Come out for the evening and relax with friends -- new and old! This program is for dads or male caregivers of children & adults with Down syndrome.

Join Ms. Lauren from Bluebell Music Studio in a fun and engaging program where young children and their caregivers learn about and explore music. This class is recommended for children ages 6 months - 5 years with Down syndrome & their caregivers. Siblings welcome!

Join us for a playdate with Special Olympics Loudoun County! Meet fellow athletes-to-be and their families while learning more about local Special Olympics offerings. This playdate is recommended for children ages 2-7 who have an intellectual disability or cognitive delay & their caregivers.‍ ‍

The 2026 Champion Football season has begun! Join the Young Men’s Service League (YMSL) Great Falls for a 1.5-hour inclusive football session. Participants will experience the thrill and camaraderie of team football while engaging in modified (non-contact) games. This co-ed activity is for children and adults with Down syndrome (Ages 5+).

Calling all DSANV artists! Join Dabble Creative Reuse Center for this inclusive art class. Socialize with friends while making a cool piece of art. Dabble will provide the materials. You bring the FUN! This class is for adults with Down syndrome (Ages 18+).

The DSANV invites teens and adults with Down syndrome (ages 13+) and a parent or caregiver to participate in a unique virtual book club featuring Special by Nancy F. Goodfellow.

This interactive book club offers participants the rare opportunity to read and discuss the novel with its author.

Through guided conversations, activities, and shared reading, families will explore themes of friendship, belonging, empathy, self-advocacy, and inclusion in a welcoming and supportive environment.

Featuring good food/drinks, conversation, and fun. Come out for the evening and relax with friends -- new and old! This program is for dads or male caregivers of children & adults with Down syndrome.

Featuring good food/drinks, conversation, and fun. Come out for the evening and relax with friends -- new and old! This program is for dads or male caregivers of children & adults with Down syndrome.

Featuring good food/drinks, conversation, and fun. Come out for the evening and relax with friends -- new and old! This program is for dads or male caregivers of children & adults with Down syndrome.

Featuring good food/drinks, conversation, and fun. Come out for the evening and relax with friends -- new and old! This program is for dads or male caregivers of children & adults with Down syndrome.

Featuring good food/drinks, conversation, and fun. Come out for the evening and relax with friends -- new and old! This program is for dads or male caregivers of children & adults with Down syndrome.