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02/16/2026

🎉 Happy Recreational Therapy Month! 🎉
Today we’re celebrating Abigail Wright and the amazing work she does as a Recreational Therapist! Abigail is a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist based in Richmond, Virginia, and a proud graduate of Longwood University. She has built an impressive career working across a wide range of settings, including parks and recreation, spinal cord and brain injury rehabilitation, adaptive sports, and long-term care for children.
Abigail brings her passion for leisure and play into everything she does. She believes in the power of recreation to foster connection, build skills, and create meaningful moments. Through creativity, compassion, and purpose-driven activities, she helps individuals live fuller, more joyful lives.
Thank you, Abigail, for your dedication, heart, and the positive impact you make every day 💙🧡

02/10/2026

Join us tonight for Brews & CEUs! 🍻
🕕 6–8 PM
🎤 Chris Allen will be presenting “Beyond One Discipline: Collaborative Models for Profound Autism.”
📍 The Veil Brewery on Forest Hill Ave
We can’t wait to see you there!

02/09/2026

🎉 Happy Recreational Therapy Month! 🎉
Today we’re celebrating Heather Sheets and the incredible work she does as a Recreational Therapist! Heather has been a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist since 2006 and is deeply passionate about promoting physical, emotional, and social well-being. She brings years of experience working with individuals across the lifespan, supporting people with physical, cognitive, and mental health challenges.
Heather’s work is driven by her belief in the power of meaningful activity and connection. Whether through recreation, movement, or shared experiences, she is dedicated to helping individuals build confidence, independence, and joy in their everyday lives.
Outside of work, Heather enjoys sports, reading, music, and spending time with her family and her two dogs. These interests often inspire the creativity and warmth she brings into her professional role.
Thank you, Heather, for your dedication, compassion, and the positive impact you make every day 💙🧡

02/05/2026

🎉 Happy Recreational Therapy Month! 🎉

Today we’re celebrating Faith and the incredible work she does as a Recreational Therapist! Faith originally began her undergrad journey at JMU on a pre–physical therapy track, but everything changed when she discovered an organization offering therapeutic recreation. It was something she had never heard of before but once she learned more, she knew she had found exactly what she’d been looking for. That realization led her to transfer to Longwood, where she completed her schooling and followed her passion.

Faith likes to joke that she’s a professional hobbyist. From knitting, reading, and sewing to board games, pickleball, and so much more. Faith enjoys collecting hobbies. What makes her work especially meaningful is being able to help others discover activities that are meaningful to them, while experiencing all the benefits of leisure and recreation.

Thank you, Faith, for the joy, creativity, and purpose you bring to the people you support every day 💙🧡

02/04/2026

Our team is honored to help turn this belief into reality every single day, supporting individuals in reaching their goals, discovering new skills, and living their fullest lives. 💛

02/03/2026

Join us next Tuesday, February 10th, from 6–8 PM for the next Brews & CEU! 🍻
Chris Allen will be presenting “Beyond One Discipline: Collaborative Models for Profound Autism.” This week’s event will be held at The Veil Brewery on Forest Hill Ave. We can’t wait to see you there!

02/01/2026

Happy Recreational Therapy Month!
This month, we celebrate our incredible Recreational Therapy team! Thank you for constantly working toward our clients’ goals, helping them build confidence, discover new skills, and find joy in everyday activities. From art to adaptive sports, your dedication fosters a sense of belonging and empowers each individual to live fuller, more meaningful lives. We truly appreciate all the ways you make a difference every day!

01/29/2026

We still have spots available for next month’s classes — don’t miss out! 🎉
Head over to the VATN website to register or click the link in our bio to save your spot!

01/26/2026

Meet Charles, one of our BCBAs!
Charles helps clients achieve big breakthroughs—supporting families with expert, compassionate behavior strategies.

01/24/2026

Midwinter blues? Join our Recreational Therapists for indoor art and movement workshops—fun, confidence, and connection for all ages.

01/22/2026

Lifelong learning—it’s what keeps us ahead. VATN provides ACE CEUs, in-house expert training, and supports our team’s career goals at every step. We had a great time learning from Charles Williams on Using Behavior Principles to Make Meaningful Change.

01/18/2026

We are excited to share that we are exhibiting today at Friendship Circle of Virginia’s 3rd Annual Disability Expo! Come and explore over 80 exhibitors offering services, products, and resources for individuals with disabilities, from birth to seniors. This is your chance to explore programs, meet local providers, and discover supports that can make a real difference in daily life.

📅 Date: Sunday, January 18, 2026
⏰ Time: 10 AM - 2 PM
📍 Location: Dewey Gottwald Center located at 2301 W Leigh St, Richmond, 23220 (Behind the Science Museum)

This is a FREE, community-wide event. Come and go as you please: stay for a few minutes or spend the whole morning exploring.

If you attend the Disability Expo, you can enjoy the Science Museum of Virginia at a reduced rate of $10 per ticket.

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4910 Forest Hill Avenue
Richmond, VA
23225

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