ServicesChildren ages 6 through adult with developmental disabilities receive care and supervision from our well-trained team of counselors, specialists and program directors.
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FREE internship program this summer at Tablespoons Bakery.
Applications are due May 27th on our website.
Please direct programming questions to our Director of Education, Kelsey Dunn – kelsey@thenextmoveprogram.org
Apply now for our six week summer internship: July 19-August 26th
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Spring Fling Scavenger Hunt
Step N Up is hosting a Spring Fling Scavenger Hunt for the special needs community ages 18+!
Time: April 23rd from 6-8pm
Location: Ettrick Recreation Center (20621 Woodpecker Road South Chesterfield, VA 23803)
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It’s April, and that means Autism Month.
I will be posting my anual truth bombs and I won’t be celebrating autism. If that’s your thing, then go ahead choo choo train.
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Autism time! So this one requires a disclaimer. A lesson I’ve always tried to teach my daughter is “what’s the intention?” When someone says something hurtful, before you get mad or retaliate, examine the intent. 99% of autism responses are well-meaning! BUT, they might not feel that way to a parent. So here goes. When you’re asking someone that you don’t know well, how many kids they have? They respond 2, oh what are the ages? 22 and 20! *Here comes the specifics* -Daughter is oldest, working and schooling and youngest is 20. Where does he go to school? Is he working? Me: He has autism, but he’s living his best life. Now here’s the typical response: awwwww I’m sorry. Now I know there’s no ill-intention here. I know this, but it feels icky. It feels this way because, like most parents, I love the shit out of my kid and even though autism is an SOB and I wish he didn’t have to deal with some of the co-conditions and limitations that he does, I’m not one bit sorry he’s here. He is love and he is light and he is wonderful!! So I have some responses that will feel better to parents once they declare the big A.
1) Oh, well tell me a little about him
2) Well hopefully I’ll get to meet him and you can let me know the best way to chat with him.
3) I’m sure he’s as handsome as his mother. (My personal fav)
4) I hope I get the opportunity to meet him.
5) This is also a great opportunity to share your personal friends or family members that you love with Autism.
6) I’m sure it’s a challenge, but I’m sure he/she brings you great joy too!
7) What does he/she like to do??
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RCBB TennisAges 5-35Location: Glen Allen High School (10700 Staples Mill Rd, Glen Allen, VA 23060) |
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SummerFest 2022
JUNE 9, 2022
Join SOAR365 for a FREE all-abilities festival highlighting organizations providing services for individuals with disabilities. In addition, we’ll have Momma’s Barbecue Food Truck on hand along with beer and wine for sale. Waters, treats, and activities will be available for children. Enter our raffle to win a party for 20 at PARK365! Prize includes cake, balloons, tablecloths, utensils, and fun decorations! SummerFest is a free event, but advanced registration is requested at SummerFest2022.givesmart.com.
April is the month of Autism.
The “month” of Autism. A month just isn’t enough. I write this as a parent of a 19-year-old who lives everyday with Autism, as a mom who is exhausted 7 out of 7 days of the week, and as a voice for him in so many ways.
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The Teen SceneSocial events for teens ages 13 through high school Field Day at Crump Park
Join us for a spring afternoon of corn hole, ring toss, and other fun games! Snacks and water provided. |
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