Social Programs
Teen Scene | The Hangout | 3G Guys, Gals, and Games
Programs for Teens and Adults
We believe everyone deserves the chance to feel included in a social setting. In our social groups, individuals of all abilities are invited to join and experience a place where everyone is not only welcomed, but celebrated.
Program full?
Contact us at programs@jacobschance.org to be placed on our wait list!
March Teen Scene: Richmond Draftcade!
Registration open through March 17th (or until at capacity)
Join your teen friends for a super fun afternoon at Draftcade! We’ll be hanging out and playing over 80 classic arcade games. A wristband gives you unlimited access to all the games, and while we won’t be sitting down for a group meal, we'll provide drinks and snacks for everyone to share!
The Teen Scene
Ages 13 through high school
The Teen Scene provides inclusive monthly social events for teens ages 13 through high school. The gatherings are planned by a group of peers that belong to the Teen Board of Directors. Monthly gatherings are held at various locations around the metro Richmond area. Participation costs are minimal and financial assistance is always available.
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Interested in joining the Teen Board? Click HERE for more information!
The Adult
Hangout
High school grads through age 40
The Adult Hangout is an adult social group that encourages relationship building, independence, and socialization between high school graduates up to age 40 with intellectual, developmental, and/or physical disabilities. Monthly gatherings are held at various locations around the metro Richmond area. Participation costs are minimal, and financial assistance is always available.
February Adult Hangout: Sensory Friendly Improv Show with Bridge 9 Theater!
Registration open through February 4th (or until at capacity)
Gather your adult friends to watch a hilarious improv show led by our own improv instructor, Rachel Garmon-Williams. Bridge 9 Theater prides themselves in providing sensory friendly shows that allow for sensory cues such as glow sticks when a loud noise is coming or low-lighting so you can move around during the performance!
Join us at 10:30am for pastries and hot chocolate before the show starts at 11am!
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More information on sensory friendly shows can be found here!
Location: Westover Hills United Methodist Church
(1705 Westover Hills Blvd, Richmond, VA 23225)
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Current Session: Wednesdays, January 14th - March 4th
(8 weeks)​
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Upcoming Session: Wednesdays, March 18th - May 6th (8 weeks)
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Time: 5:00-6:00pm
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Cost: $80​
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Partial and full financial assistance is always available
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3G - Guys, Gals, and Games
Registration open through January 10th (or until at capacity)
3G - Guys, Gals,
and Games
Ages 13-40
3G is a weekly social group focused on providing opportunities for socializing, relationship building, and disability acceptance. We come together each week to play card games, board games, build Legos, draw, color, or just hang out! Led by Andrew and with volunteers of a variety of ages helping out, friends of all abilities are welcome to come each week to hang out and make new friends!