Upcoming Workshops
Designed for: Teens and adults ages 16+ with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Format: In-person, interactive sessions
Includes: Interactive instruction, participant workbook, practice materials, support-person resources, and certificate of completion
Lunch: Participants must bring lunch; a refrigerator and microwave are available
Location: Creative Approach Development Center, 2819 N. Parham Road, Suite 150, Henrico, VA 23294
Registration is required, but payment is not due when the registration form is submitted. Workshops may be funded through the Family and Individual Supports Waiver when Individual and Family/Caregiver Training is included in the participant’s Individual Support Plan and an authorization has been approved. Private payment and payment arrangements are also available for participants who will not use FIS Waiver funding.
Participants should plan to attend all scheduled sessions in their selected workshop. Each workshop includes accessible, interactive instruction, a participant workbook, hands-on practice materials, resources and training for support persons, and a certificate of completion.
Participants must bring their own lunch and drink. Lunch will be from 12:00–12:30 p.m., and a refrigerator and microwave are available. Participants may arrive beginning at 10:45 a.m. and should be picked up by 1:15 p.m.
A parent, caregiver, or support person may attend when the participant needs assistance with communication, personal care, regulation, safety, or active participation. CADC does not provide transportation, medication administration, personal care, or one-to-one supervision.
Internet Safety: Staying Smart & Safe Online
Internet Safety: Staying Smart & Safe Online
Internet Safety: Staying Smart & Safe Online
Sept. 8 & 15, 2026, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
($200 per participant.
May be funded through the FIS Waiver with an approved service authorization. )
Learn how to protect private information, spot scams and red flags, handle cyberbullying, and make safer choices online.
Healthy Relationships & Boundaries
Internet Safety: Staying Smart & Safe Online
Internet Safety: Staying Smart & Safe Online
Sept. 10, 17, & 24, 2026, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
($300 per participant. May be funded through the FIS Waiver with an approved service authorization. )
An interactive workshop helping teens and young adults with IDD build healthy relationships, set boundaries, and recognize red flags.
Eating Healthy: Food, Energy & Feeling Good
Internet Safety: Staying Smart & Safe Online
Eating Healthy: Food, Energy & Feeling Good
Oct. 13, 20, & 27, 2026, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
($300 per Participant. May be funded through the FIS Waiver with an approved service authorization. )
An interactive workshop helping participants make balanced food choices, read labels, plan meals, and build healthy eating habits.
Supports & Resources
Personal growth supports
Personal growth supports
Personal growth supports
When helping someone through a challenge, Dr. Z looks at the whole person, not just the behavior. She and the team consider things like health, emotions, environment, and support from others to find what works for each person. Whether someone needs help with big changes, communication, or staying organized, we work together to create plans that make sense. We also teach important everyday skills like self-care and keeping a routine to help people grow, succeed, and become more independent.
Next Chapter Book Club
Personal growth supports
Personal growth supports
We’re thrilled to announce that we’re now an official affiliate of The Next Chapter Book Club! This incredible international book club is designed specifically for readers with intellectual and developmental disabilities, welcoming members of all reading levels. Everyone is invited to join this inclusive and accessible space where we come together weekly for 8 weeks to read, connect, and share ideas as a group. We can’t wait to embark on this literary adventure with you!
Great News!
Some CADC services and caregiver workshops may be covered through the DD Waiver when included in the person’s plan and approved through the authorization process. Contact us to learn more about available options.