Spring is in the air! In the coming weeks, schools will be out for a week, and making the most of the break is on the mind of many families.
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While everyone’s holiday traditions differ, the high expectations and level of activity surrounding all holidays and special events can be very stressful, especially if you have a child with a…
Our 4-year-old son is in a wheelchair and has several disabilities. His older siblings (eight and ten) carry a lot of stress and anxiety related to our situation, whether they…
by Lisa Coates, director of children and youth services for SOAR365 It’s going to be spring break soon, and while we all welcome the chance to spend more time…
Shy and not too sure about learning new activities, four-year-old William needed the support of his mom Kristy when he first started classes at River City Inclusive Gymnastics (RCIG). William…
(Above: Dominion Energy generously treated the participants, staff and volunteers of Children & Youth to admission, a boxed dinner and a gift bag filled with goodies.) Warm coats. Rosy cheeks.…
by Lisa Coates Director of Children & Youth Services at SOAR365 The holidays can be a time full of lights, laughter, family fun and lots of great activities. Navigating all…
Operating in four locations in the greater Richmond area, SOAR365 was created in 1954 by area families determined to find a better way to care for their loved ones with…
Welcome to March! The month when daffodils and tulips begin popping out of the ground and frigid mornings become the exception rather than the rule. Along with the month’s promise…
Twenty-two things one mother wants you to know about parenting a child with disabilities.
Next Move Program is a nonprofit that provides intensive training for people with developmental disabilities.
Beginning today, Greater Richmond ARC is officially SOAR365. “It has become clear that we need a name as big as our aspirations,” said John Walker, president and CEO of the…