MedRVA Healthcare

Low Vision Support Group
2025-06-11 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-07-09 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-09-10 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | MedRVA Healthcare 1st Floor Conference Room, 8700 Stony Point Parkway, Suite 100, Richmond, VA, 23235, United States
A monthly meeting, available in person and virtually, intended for people living with visual impairment and adjusting to their vision loss. It is an open opportunity for them, their friends, and their family to learn about resources, try accessible experiences, and share their concerns, frustrations, resources, stories, and solutions to vision-related difficulties.
We’d love to have you join us! Please help us prepare for each meeting by filling out the sign-up sheet here.

FREE Vision Screening @ Colonial Apartments Henrico County Public Schools Family and Community Engagement Summer Tour (FACE Summer Tour)
2025-06-17 12:00 - 14:00 | Colonial Apartments, 5501 Pony Farm Drive, Richmond, Virginia, 23227

FREE Vision Screening @ Storytime in the Garden at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
2025-06-19 10:00 - 11:30 | Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, 1800 Lakeside Ave

FREE Vision Screening @ Hope Village Apartments Henrico County Public Schools Family and Community Engagement Summer Tour (FACE Summer Tour)
2025-06-24 12:00 - 14:00 | Hope Village Apartments, 1605 Hope Road, Glen Allen, Virginia, 23060

FREE Vision Screening @ Springfield Park Apartments Henrico County Public Schools Family and Community Engagement Summer Tour (FACE Summer Tour)
2025-06-26 12:00 - 14:00 | Springfield Park Apartments, 9500 Brightway Court, Richmond, Virginia, 23294

FREE Vision Screening @ Oak Avenue Complex Henrico County Public Schools Family and Community Engagement Summer Tour (FACE Summer Tour)
2025-07-01 12:00 - 14:00 | Oak Avenue Complex, 15 S Oak Ave, Highland Springs, Virginia, 23075

FREE Vision Screening @ Safe Sleep & Early Intervention Resource Fair
2025-07-18 16:00 - 19:00 | Hopewell Community Center, 100 West City Point Road, Hopewell, VA
“The purpose of this event is to spread awareness about safe sleep practices, while also providing families with the resources and tools they need to properly care for their loved ones. In collaboration with Bon Secour, Urban Baby Beginnings, Aetna Health and Hopewell Department of Social Services. We are planning a safe sleep event. We are in hopes this event brings together parents, caregivers, healthcare professionals, community members and community resources to raise awareness about the critical importance of creating and maintaining a secure sleep environment for infants and children.”

FREE Vision Screening @ Landmark at Patterson Henrico County Public Schools Family and Community Engagement Summer Tour (FACE Summer Tour)
2025-07-22 12:00 - 14:00 | Landmark at Patterson, 9101 Patterson Avenue, #14, Richmond, Virginia, 23229

FREE Vision Screening @ Petersburg Back to School Fair
2025-07-26 13:00 - 16:00 | Club 17, 118 1/2 Mars St Petersburg, VA 23803

FREE Vision Screening at Let Your Light Shine Block Party
2025-08-06 18:00 - 21:00 | First Baptist Church Ashland, 800 Thompson Street, Ashland, Virginia
Come enjoy a party with us!
There will be activities for all ages that include main stage live music, kids music and skits, food trucks, sports, and dozens of tents with their own unique vibe. Kids can enjoy free Kona Ice!
Bring your folding chair, an umbrella to beat the sun, and let’s be a village having a party together!
We want to see a block party movement that brings people together in neighborhoods, grow across Ashland and Hanover County!

FREE Vision Screening @ Goochland Cares
2025-08-08 09:00 - 12:00 | Goochland CARES, 2999 River Road W, Goochland, Virginia, 23805

FREE Vision Screenings @ Crossover Healthcare Ministry Back to School Vaccine Clinic
2025-08-12 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-08-14 17:00 - 20:00 | CrossOver Healthcare Ministry, 8600 Quioccasin Road, Richmond, 23229, United States
CrossOver will be hosting Back to School Vaccine Clinics on Tuesday, August 12 and Thursday, August 14. Vaccines are free for children (pre-K – 12th grade) who have Medicaid or do not have health insurance.

APPOINTMENT REQUIRED: Call 804-655-2794 to schedule!

Share with a friend! Children do not need to be a current patient at CrossOver in order to register for this event!

>>Patients must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.
>>Patients should bring a Photo ID (Patient, Parent, or Guardian), a current vaccine record, and a School Notice of Missing Vaccine (if available).

CrossOver ofrecerá clínicas de vacunación para el regreso a clases el martes 12 y el jueves 14 de agosto. Las vacunas son gratuitas para niños (pre-K a 12.º grado) que tengan Medicaid o no tengan seguro médico.

¡SE REQUIERE CITA! Llama al 804-655-2794 para programar la cita de su hijo(a)!

¡Comparte con un amigo! No es necesario que los niños sean pacientes actuales de CrossOver para inscribirse en este evento.

>>Los pacientes deben estar acompañados por un padre/tutor.
>>Los pacientes deben traer una identificación con foto (paciente, padre/tutor), un registro de vacunas y un Aviso Escolar de Vacuna Faltante (si está disponible).

Low Vision Support Group | Tech Support: Smartphones
2025-08-13 13:00 - 15:00 | MedRVA Healthcare 1st Floor Conference Room, 8700 Stony Point Parkway, Suite 100, Richmond, VA, 23235, United States
A monthly meeting, available in person and virtually, intended for people living with visual impairment and adjusting to their vision loss. It is an open opportunity for them, their friends, and their family to learn about resources, try accessible experiences, and share their concerns, frustrations, resources, stories, and solutions to vision-related difficulties.
We’d love to have you join us! Please help us prepare for each meeting by filling out the sign-up sheet here.
Tech Support: Smartphones
Bring your smartphone and/or a learning mind to this month’s support group! We will be getting hands-on, exploring the different accessibility settings on Apple and Android devices, and helping you make your phone as accessible as possible for your visual needs!

Grateful Fans Night at The Diamond Benefitting the MedRVA Foundation
2025-08-16 18:05 - 21:00 | The Diamond, 3001 N Arthur Ashe Blvd, Richmond, Virginia, 23220
🎉 Richmond Flying Squirrels Grateful Dead Inspired Ball Game
📅 Saturday, August 16 at 6:05 PM
Let’s get groovy! Get your discounted tickets here.
The Flying Squirrels will take the field in special tie-dye jerseys that will be auctioned off the benefit the MedRVA Foundation.

Stick around after the game for fireworks up close and inside the fences.

FREE Vision Screening @ St. Peter Baptist Church Health and Wellness Fair
2025-08-23 10:00 - 14:00 | St. Peter Baptist Church, 2040 Mountain Road, Glen Allen, Virginia
A health and wellness fair to be held on August 23, 2025 from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM. The intended audience includes our congregation, surrounding communities, and anyone who wants to attend. Attendees will represent a variety of ages including children/youth.

FREE Vision Screening @ Family Resource Center Open House
2025-09-16 17:00 - 19:00 | Oak Avenue Complex, 15 S Oak Ave, Highland Springs, Virginia, 23075
This Open House is more than just an introduction to resources—it’s also a chance for families to build everyday skills that support student success at home. Examples include:

Proper handwashing techniques for young children

Ideas for establishing healthy bedtime routines

Creating calming or reading corners in the home

Simple meal prep and planning tips

Your expertise and creativity can make this event even more meaningful for our families. We encourage you to think about interactive or skill-building opportunities you can share at your table.

FREE Vision Screening @ Early Childhood Health Fair
2025-10-04 10:00 - 13:00 | Westview Early Childhood Education Center, 1100 Patterson St., Petersburg, VA, 23803, United States
Families with children 0-5 (including expecting mothers) living in Petersburg and surrounding areas*
Early Childhood Health Fair Save the Date Fall 2025

Low Vision Support Group Presented by Center for Creative Healing
2025-10-08 13:00 - 15:00 | MedRVA Healthcare 1st Floor Conference Room, 8700 Stony Point Parkway, Suite 100, Richmond, VA, 23235, United States
A monthly meeting, available in person and virtually, intended for people living with visual impairment and adjusting to their vision loss. It is an open opportunity for them, their friends, and their family to learn about resources, try accessible experiences, and share their concerns, frustrations, resources, stories, and solutions to vision-related difficulties.
We’d love to have you join us! Please help us prepare for each meeting by filling out the sign-up sheet here.
Presenter: Center for Creative Healing
Join us for a hands-on learning experience with a certified music therapist! In person or online, we’ll be guided through exercises related to listening, playing, analyzing, and discussing music in a variety of genres and forms. Therapy can be a heavy word, so this month we will explore a form of therapy that breaks the norm and gives you a different way to access your world and yourself.

Low Vision Support Group | Handling the Holidays with Low Vision
2025-11-12 13:00 - 15:00 | MedRVA Healthcare 1st Floor Conference Room, 8700 Stony Point Parkway, Suite 100, Richmond, VA, 23235, United States
A monthly meeting, available in person and virtually, intended for people living with visual impairment and adjusting to their vision loss. It is an open opportunity for them, their friends, and their family to learn about resources, try accessible experiences, and share their concerns, frustrations, resources, stories, and solutions to vision-related difficulties.
We’d love to have you join us! Please help us prepare for each meeting by filling out the sign-up sheet here.
Handling the Holidays with Low Vision
It can be a struggle to adapt to a new normal of functionality and limitations after a lifetime of habits and traditions, particularly when no one close to you shares your experience. In this month’s support group, we will discuss these challenges together, and explore how we can encourage and advise one another to accommodate, educate, and overcome to enjoy the holidays with family and friends.

Low Vision Support Group Annual Holiday Party!
2025-12-10 13:00 - 15:00 | MedRVA Healthcare 1st Floor Conference Room, 8700 Stony Point Parkway, Suite 100, Richmond, VA, 23235, United States
A monthly meeting, available in person and virtually, intended for people living with visual impairment and adjusting to their vision loss. It is an open opportunity for them, their friends, and their family to learn about resources, try accessible experiences, and share their concerns, frustrations, resources, stories, and solutions to vision-related difficulties.
We’d love to have you join us! Please help us prepare for each meeting by filling out the sign-up sheet here.
MedRVA Low Vision Support Group’s Annual Holiday Party!
Come all, and bring your friends and spouses and siblings too! We will have delicious snacks, accessible games, and a wonderful atmosphere of joy for you to join. Come celebrate the end of the year with all your staff and fellow members of the Low Vision Center.

Low Vision Support Group | Looking Back and Forward
2026-01-08 13:00 - 15:00 | MedRVA Healthcare 1st Floor Conference Room, 8700 Stony Point Parkway, Suite 100, Richmond, VA, 23235, United States
A quiet start to the new year, let’s look back at what we have overcome so far, and forward to the changes, goals, and other things that lay ahead.

Low Vision Support Group | Special Presentation from Sportable
2026-02-11 13:00 - 15:00 | MedRVA Healthcare 1st Floor Conference Room, 8700 Stony Point Parkway, Suite 100, Richmond, VA, 23235, United States
Join us for a presentation from one of our partnered organizations, Sportable! Learn how they make staying active and healthy accessible to everyone. https://sportable.org/

Low Vision Support Group | Tech Support! Hable
2026-03-11 13:00 - 15:00 | MedRVA Healthcare 1st Floor Conference Room, 8700 Stony Point Parkway, Suite 100, Richmond, VA, 23235, United States
Bring your smartphone and/or a learning mind to this month’s support group! We will be getting hands-on, exploring the Hable device and how it interacts with VoiceOver and Talkback, and helping you decide if it could be a good tool to assist with your devices! https://www.iamhable.com/en-am

Low Vision Support Group | Join Us for a Lewis Ginter Tour
2026-04-08 13:00 - 15:00 | MedRVA Healthcare 1st Floor Conference Room, 8700 Stony Point Parkway, Suite 100, Richmond, VA, 23235, United States
We had such a wonderful time in Fall 2024, we are returning to the gardens for more! This couple-hour adventure will include lunch, a vision accessible tour, and a hands-on activity. Stay tuned for registration information as space will be limited.

Low Vision Support Group
2026-05-13 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-06-10 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-07-08 13:00 - 15:00 | MedRVA Healthcare 1st Floor Conference Room, 8700 Stony Point Parkway, Suite 100, Richmond, VA, 23235, United States
