Virginia Down Syndrome Association
Virginia Down Syndrome Association
Richmond, Virginia
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Jun 3, 2026
Richmond
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Provider overview
The Virginia Down Syndrome Association offers recurring in-person parent, dad, grandparent, and Spanish-speaking support groups for families of people with Down syndrome across central Virginia.
The Virginia Down Syndrome Association, formerly the Down Syndrome Association of Greater Richmond, empowers individuals with Down syndrome and their families through support, education, advocacy, and community events.
Quick facts
- Website
- https://virginiadsa.org/
- Registration
- We did not find this in the public sources we checked
- Contact page
- https://virginiadsa.org/support-groups/
- Phone
- 804-447-4713
- We did not find this in the public sources we checked
- Ages
- Individuals with Down syndrome of all ages and their families
- Season
- Year-round support groups and family events
- Cost
- Membership is free; confirm how to join a support group and any event costs.
Location contacts
Public contacts that may help you reach the right office. Confirm before visiting.
Support groups meet at varying restaurants and locations across central Virginia. Families should confirm current dates and locations directly.
Programs and offerings
Source-linked details we found. Current options may differ, so confirm directly.
In-person Down syndrome support groups
Monthly Moms' Night Out, D.A.D.S. dinners, grandparent, solo-parent, co-diagnosis, and Spanish-speaking support groups across central Virginia.
- Ages
- Individuals with Down syndrome of all ages and their families
- Season
- Year-round support groups and family events
- Schedule
- Contact the Virginia Down Syndrome Association or check its support-groups page for current Moms' Night Out, D.A.D.S., and other group schedules.
- Cost
- Membership is free; confirm how to join a support group and any event costs.
How we checked this listing (1 public source)
Source notes only. They do not evaluate quality, safety, fit, or availability.
Listing check
- Last checked
- Jun 3, 2026
- Why this is listed
- The Virginia Down Syndrome Association (formerly the Down Syndrome Association of Greater Richmond) runs recurring in-person family support groups, including a monthly Moms' Night Out at restaurants around greater Richmond, Charlottesville, Williamsburg, Fredericksburg, and Harrisonburg, a Dads Appreciating Down Syndrome (D.A.D.S.) dinner group, and grandparent, solo-parent, co-diagnosis, and Spanish-speaking groups, with a published phone.
- Sources used
- 1 public source
- Location contacts
- 1 public contact found
Program details we found
In-person Down syndrome support groups
The Virginia Down Syndrome Association (formerly the Down Syndrome Association of Greater Richmond) runs recurring in-person family support groups, including a monthly Moms' Night Out at restaurants around greater Richmond, Charlottesville, Williamsburg, Fredericksburg, and Harrisonburg, a Dads Appreciating Down Syndrome (D.A.D.S.) dinner group, and grandparent, solo-parent, co-diagnosis, and Spanish-speaking groups, with a published phone.
Inclusion and support details
What the provider says: The source names Down syndrome, family support, Moms' Night Out, Dads Appreciating Down Syndrome, grandparent, solo-parent, co-diagnosis, and Spanish-speaking support groups.
Access notes to confirm: Ask which support group fits your family, meeting locations and dates, new-parent support, and how to connect in your part of central Virginia.
What we checked
What we found: The Virginia Down Syndrome Association (formerly the Down Syndrome Association of Greater Richmond) runs recurring in-person family support groups, including a monthly Moms' Night Out at restaurants around greater Richmond, Charlottesville, Williamsburg, Fredericksburg, and Harrisonburg, a Dads Appreciating Down Syndrome (D.A.D.S.) dinner group, and grandparent, solo-parent, co-diagnosis, and Spanish-speaking groups, with a published phone.
We avoid ranking, recommending, evaluating quality, or making safety claims. Use the source links and contact the provider before enrolling.
Sources used
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Please confirm current details directly before enrolling.
What to confirm
- Openings, deadlines, cost, and cancellation rules.
- Ages, eligibility, forms, and first-visit expectations.
- Support model, staff preparation, supervision, and safety policies.
- Exact location, entrance, parking, equipment, and what to bring.
Questions to ask before you register
Use these as a starting point. They are not a quality rating or recommendation.
- Do you currently have openings, waitlists, deadlines, or intake steps?
- What ages, support needs, communication needs, mobility needs, or supervision levels can this specific program support?
- What should families know about cost, financial assistance, cancellation rules, forms, and first-visit expectations?
- Who should families contact to talk through accommodations before registering?
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Is Virginia Down Syndrome Association reviewed for quality by Inclusive Programs Guide?
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