This time of year is filled with holiday cheer! As we celebrate, it’s important to keep our friends and family members with disabilities in mind. The holiday season brings lots of fun but may also offer certain challenges. As a community, we want to do our best to make sure everyone feels safe, comfortable and enjoys the festivities. For both children and...
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SOAR365 Pediatric Therapy Serves a Critical Need in Our Community Bubbles, toys and crayons galore. Every day in homes across Central Virginia, SOAR365 pediatric therapists are hard at work. But at first glance, it might look like play! In fact, that’s how SOAR365 Clinical Lead and Speech-Language Pathologist, Stephanie Howley, became interested in the...
SOAR365 Has a New Vision
Announcing Updates to Our Mission, Values, BHAG and Envisioned Future We’re excited to announce that SOAR365 has a new and updated vision! This includes our mission, values, Big Hairy Audacious Goal and envisioned future. Why did we make these updates now? We realized this was a perfect opportunity to set a solid foundation for SOAR365, as we come out of...
Celebrating NDEAM at SOAR365
Learn more about the benefits of hiring people with disabilities. Did you know? October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)! At SOAR365, we know that employees with disabilities are dedicated and valuable members of the workforce. And more and more businesses are learning this, too. A 2018 report by Accenture found that businesses that...
Time to Celebrate: PARK365 Voted Best Community Playground in Richmond!
August 2023 SOAR365 is excited to announce that PARK365 is a winner in Richmond Magazine’s 2023 Best & Worst survey! PARK365 was voted Best Community Playground. With more than two acres in Northside Richmond, PARK365 is a beloved gathering place for families and children in Richmond and the surrounding area. It's known as a great place to host a...
Celebrating the ADA With Inclusive Play
Did you know? The Americans with Disabilities Act applies to playgrounds, too! Part of what makes PARK365 so special is its accessible design. When everyone can play together, the results are magical. Read more about the ADA, and how we make PARK365 inclusive. What is the ADA? Signed into law on July 26, 1990, the ADA is 33 years old this summer. This...
SOAR365 Adult Day Support Offers Activities, Learning, Friendships and Fun
Adults with disabilities deserve respectful, compassionate care. But at SOAR365’s Adult Day Support program, they receive so much more.
Get Ready for Your Best Summer Ever!
Just the words “summer camp” bring back happy memories. Long, sunny days spent splashing in the pool, making arts and crafts, going on nature hikes and roasting marshmallows. And the wonderful friendships made along the way. At SOAR365’s Summer Camp at Camp Baker, kids and adults with disabilities can experience the joy of summer camp, too!