I'm Determined Self-Advocacy Training & Global Ambassador Training
September 13, 2025 @ 9:30AM — 2:30PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) Add to Calendar
VDSA Office: 1504 Santa Rosa Road Suite 124 Richmond, VA 23229 Get Directions
Practice Self-Determination Skills for School, Work, and Life!
Join us for the Virginia Department of Education's I'm Determined self-advocacy program at VDSA. Self-advocates will attend the workshop from 9:30am until 12:30pm. A pizza lunch will be provided for all!
In addition - Thanks to a grant from the Global Down Syndrome Foundation, VDSA is pleased to offer Ambassador Training! In this 90 minute session, you will learn how to be engaging with donors and speaking at fundraising and advocacy events. Attendees for both I'm Determined & Ambassador Training are eligible to be paid VDSA representatives at upcoming outreach and fundraising events!
Both sessions will be held on Saturday, September 13th. The schedule is as follows:
- 9:30am-12:30pm - I'm Determined
- 12:30pm-1:00pm - Pizza lunch!
- 1:00pm-2:30pm - Global Ambassador Training
Interested individuals can elect to only attend I'm Determined or Global Ambassador training. Participants are eligible to attend only Global Ambassador Training if you have already attended I'm Determined.
Contact Ame Branam, Education Director, at abranam@virginiadsa.org for more information. Individuals with Down syndrome ages 14+ are welcome. This program is in-person at the VDSA Richmond office but families from all Virginia localities are welcome.