A night for families with children with disabilities. A cool down room will be available and sensory supports provided. Please register to attend on the museum’s website. Registration opens one…
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A sensory-friendly evening. Enjoy a less crowded environment as you get hands-on activities such as building cardboard pinball machines in The Forge, exploring the Playing With Light exhibition, and watching…
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.
The largest showcase in the region of sports and recreational opportunities for people with disabilities.
Highlighting Disability Inclusion and Mental Health. Hosted by Friendship Circle of Virginia. Highlights: 10,000 free tickets, Increased accessible seating, sensory break bags, sensory zone, kids field activities, Deaf/Blind Services, lower speaker volume, and sensory…
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…
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…
