Our Stomping Ground offers a variety of programs including book clubs, games nights, art and fitness classes and more. We are always adding new events. Be sure to explore our calendar and register for those programs that are of interest. Some events are open to just residents of a specific community, some are open to residents and Friends of OSG, and others are open to anyone in the Northern VA area.
New to Our Stomping Ground? Not sure where to start in the housing process? Confused about waivers? Ask all your questions in this open Zoom meeting with OSG Board Member and parent Donna Budway and OSG Programming and Community Coordinator Claude Thomas. Please RSVP to receive the Zoom link and email info@ourstompingground.org with any questions.
A recent article about a study examining the connection between dance and autism was published in the Virginia Tech Magazine and included the following statement: "People with autism often lack social skills and struggle to understand others' feelings." Some autistic self-advocates in our community who disagree with this statement are drafting a letter to correct these assumptions made about autistics, and would love for their peers to add their voices to the conversation. An Autistic Self-Advocates Forum will be held… Read More »Autistic Self-Advocates Forum
New to Our Stomping Ground? Not sure where to start in the housing process? Confused about waivers? Ask all your questions in this open Zoom meeting with OSG Board Member and parent Donna Budway and OSG Programming and Community Coordinator Claude Thomas. Please RSVP to receive the Zoom link and email info@ourstompingground.org with any questions.
This month's Stomping Zoomies event is going to be at the International Spy Museum for their first sensory friendly program designed exclusively for adults (18 years and up) and their friends and family! What might be a mission impossible visit during normal operating hours is now mission possible! On this special night, the Museum will host a private social hour for adults with sensory differences and their friends and/or family followed by exclusive access to the exhibits. Guests are welcome to… Read More »Access to Spy
Learn the nuts and bolts of how to lease-up at one of the OSG communities. We currently have two communities opened in Alexandria and Arlington and are expecting four more opening in 2022 with leasing starting now until the Fall. Webinar hosts include OSG Board Members, Jeannie Cummins of DBHDS, and a housing representative. Please register below to receive the Zoom link. All are welcome! Please use our contact form should you have any questions.
New to Our Stomping Ground? Not sure where to start in the housing process? Confused about waivers? Ask all your questions in this open Zoom meeting with OSG Board Member and parent Donna Budway and OSG Programming and Community Coordinator Claude Thomas. Please RSVP to receive the Zoom link and email info@ourstompingground.org with any questions.
Where: Queens Court When: 1st Wednesday, Monthly Join OSG and APAH at Queens Court for an afternoon of reading with our younger friends and neighbors. All are welcome! We will meet in the lobby of Queens Court. Contact Donna Budway at donnab@ourstompingground.org for any questions. *Note: Sign-up is mandatory. We will communicate any changes of plans via email or Whatsapp here.
Where: Gilliam Place When: 2nd Tuesday, Monthly Join OSG and APAH at Gilliam Place for an afternoon of reading with our younger friends and neighbors. All are welcome! We will meet in the lobby of Gilliam Place. Contact Donna Budway at donnab@ourstompingground.org for any questions. *Note: Sign-up is mandatory since we need a headcount and may need to cap the number of reservations. Additionally, things may change. We'll communicate these changes via email and our Whatsapp group here.
Where: Zoom. Please register to receive the link in your email. When: December 15th at 10:30 AM *** New to Our Stomping Ground? Not sure where to start in the housing process? Confused about waivers? Ask all your questions in this open Zoom meeting with OSG Board Member and parent Donna Budway and OSG Programming and Community Coordinator Claude Thomas. Please RSVP to receive the Zoom link and email info@ourstompingground.org with any questions.
New to Our Stomping Ground? Not sure where to start in the housing process? Confused about waivers? Ask all your questions in this open Zoom meeting with OSG's Programming and Community Coordinator, Claude Thomas, and Community Builder, Josue Amaya. Please RSVP to receive the Zoom link and email info@ourstompingground.org with any questions.
New to Our Stomping Ground? Not sure where to start in the housing process? Confused about waivers? Ask all your questions in this open Zoom meeting with OSG's Programming and Community Coordinator, Claude Thomas, and Community Builder, Josue Amaya. Please RSVP to receive the Zoom link and email info@ourstompingground.org with any questions.
Where: Zoom What: Housing Information Learn the nuts and bolts of how to lease-up at one of the OSG communities. We currently have four communities opened in Alexandria and Arlington and are expecting at least two more opening in 2023, which will extend our reach to Loudon County. Webinar hosts include OSG Board Members and Staff, as well as Jeannie Cummins of DBHDS.
