The Coleman Therapy Center

05/05/2022

Join us on Saturday June 4th for our first annual Sensory Friendly Family Fun Day! This event is designed for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or Sensory Processing Disorder, special needs and their Families.

The following activities will be available:
*Bounce Pillow * Hayrides * Barrel Train Rides * Pebble Pit * Sandbox * Bouncing Balls * Goats * Sensory Friendly Toys & Activities* Candy Drop (at 11am- weather permitting) *

Costs: $6 per person 3 and under: Free

Thank you to Compass Youth and Family Services, LLC for partnering with us for this event!

03/09/2022

Connecting the Dots: Potty Training for Children with Disabilities
April 5th, 2022 | 1:30 PM

Let’s talk Potty Training! We’re Connecting the Dots on:

- preparing for potty training success for our children with disabilities
- easy tips to help make training manageable
- potty training in the IEP

Presented by Dr. Rachel Cagliani, BCBA and Assistant Professor at University of Georgia. Dr. Cagliani is a former public school teacher whose current work involves classroom-based and telehealth-based toilet training. She is passionate about addressing the educational needs and life skills of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

REGISTER NOW: http://ow.ly/vPs950IeeVT

03/08/2022

Thanks to generous supporters, we were able to offer our parent course, Introduction to Basic Reading Instruction, tuition-free for the month of March! The March course is full but we encourage you to sign up for the waitlist for notifications about future opportunities: thereadingleague.org/parent-courses/

There is still time to register for this week's TRL Online Academy Knowledge Block, Understanding Dyslexia, with Dr. Sheila Clonan.
March 9, 2022 | 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM (EST)
March 9, 2022 | 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM (EST)
March 10, 2022 | 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM (EST)
Learn more and register today: thereadingleague.org/online-academy/understanding-dyslexia/

Don't miss our upcoming Live Event (virtual and pre-recorded), Background Knowledge – What is it Good For? by Reid Smith on March 10, 2022, at 5:30 PM (EST). Your $10 purchase includes full access to this event and attached resources with no time restrictions.
To learn more and to purchase this event visit thereadingleague.org/live-events

03/04/2022

02/27/2022

Special Education Virtual Workshop Series

PEATC presents this virtual workshop series for parents and professionals who want to learn more about special education in Virginia.

You can attend one, some, or all of these informative workshops!

- March 2nd - How To Talk So Schools Will Listen (And Listen So Schools Will Talk)
- March 16th - Dispute Resolution Options in Virginia

These workshops will be held via zoom.

REGISTER NOW: http://ow.ly/qYXs50HjucV

02/08/2022

DSANV board member, David Egan, will be honored for his tremendous advocacy work by the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS)at A NIGHT OF CELEBRATION on March 17, 2022 at 8 pm. If you would like to support the work of NDSS and celebrate David, please see go to this link for registration details.

https://www.ndss.org/a-night-of-celebration/

02/08/2022

Jake’s Ice Cream in Virginia was started by a retired optometrist who wanted to give a leg up for people with disabilities. It’s been a rewarding experience for everyone involved.

12/02/2021

Autism rates are increasing yet again, according to new data from the CDC which finds for the first time that more than 2% of American children have the developmental disability.

09/06/2021

Come out today and support this amazing new small business (and get some yummy ice cream too)!!!

Please come out Labor Day weekend to support the opening of Jake's Ice Cream, a wonderful new small business created to employ adults with disabilities who make the most delicious ice cream!

The shop is open 7 days a week from 11am - 8pm and offers delicious artisanal, small batch ice cream made on the premises, as well as home-made waffle cones, sundaes, shakes, floats, ice cream cakes, cake pops and other confections - even 'pup cups' for dogs! Jake’s Ice Cream is "crafted with pride by loving hands" and many of the staff are adults with special needs.

Located at 6353 Columbia Pike, Jake's Ice Cream is just a 5 minute drive west of Bailey's Crossroads and has lots of easy parking as well as outdoor seating. Masks required for all ages inside store for covid safety. Outdoor, walk-up windows are also available for patrons' convenience.

Please come experience the delicious treats and welcoming atmosphere that this special business now offers our community! Special Grand Opening events and giveaways will take place on Sunday, Sept. 5 and Monday, Sept. 6.

Grand Opening Special Events
(Submit by 9/6, prizes awarded by 9/9)
Event #1: Draw the best ice cream cone.
Event #2: Write a haiku about ice cream.
Event #3: Tell us the best thing about Jake's Ice Cream

See full details on Jake's page: https://www.facebook.com/pg/Jakes-Ice-Cream-102208118696660/posts/

Jake's Ice Cream
6353 Columbia Pike, Falls Church Va 22041
Open daily 11am - 8pm
https://www.sweetjakesicecream.com/about

07/15/2021

A major department store is rolling out a new line of children's clothes with adaptive features and will also be selling a host of accessories for adults and kids with disabilities.