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New Resource: VSA Emerging Young Artists Program (Deadline for entries: June 30, 2014)
VSA and Volkswagen Group of America proudly announce the 2014 emerging young artists Program call for entries. Emerging young visual artists with disabilities, ages 16-25, are invited to reflect on the theme The Journey- internal and external, personal and communal, human and technological – our journeys shape our aesthetic and environmental terrain and define our daily lives. More Information
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New Event: Webcast: An Overview of Social Security Benefits for Transition Age Youth- April 24, 2014 3:30 pm-5:00pm
Date and Time: 4/24/2014 3:30 pm ---- 4/24/2014 5:00 pm

This webcast provides a basic description of the three most common Social Security benefits available to transition age youth and will be presented by Lucy Miller. It is captioned and takes place at 3:30pm (EDT). CTI webcasts are free of charge. The webcast is followed by the opportunity to ask the presenter questions via a web board. (VCU Center on Transition Innovation, CTI) More Information

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New Event: Webcast: My Journey to Self-Determination- April 8, 2014 at 3:30pm-4:30pm
In this webcast, Tori Saylor illustrates her struggles, triumphs, and tools used to survive each day. This allows for an opportunity to walk a mile in her shoes as she journeys through life from childhood to adulthood. Tori's message will leave you curious, motivated, and with a heightened awareness of ASD. Just when you think you know all about ASD, Tori’s story may surprise you! Webcasts are free to Virginia residents. (VCU Autism Center for Excellence- ACE) More Information
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New Event: Grandparent Grandchild Summer Camp (Stratford Hall) History and Science
Stratford’s summer camp puts the “grand” in “grandparenting.” Three days of full-filled, educational activities offer a memorable family bonding experience while participants are re-living 18th-century life on a Virginia plantation. New this year: activities at George WashingtonThis camp will be offered three times this summer: June 24-26, July 8-10 and August 5-7, 2014. The suggested child age is 1st grade completed through age 12. The cost is $360 per person and includes comfortable lodging and all meals. Special Offer: The cost for repeat campers and/or family members numbering more than two is $340. Enrollment is limited to only 20 children plus their grandparents, so early registration is strongly recommended. More Information
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