Our April 2026 Events

Watch & Discuss: Rethinking Parkinson’s Stages: Finding the Right Support Through Complexity

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 – 10:00am-11:30am ET
(9am CT | 8am MT | 7am PT)

We will watch a recording from the Davis Phinney Foundation featuring Dr. Indu Sabramanian, entitled “Rethinking Parkinson’s Stages: Finding the Right Support Through Complexity.” After watching the recording together online, we will have a live facilitated discussion about what we have watched.

Living with Parkinson’s Evening Gathering

Tuesday, April 28 – 7:00pm-8:00pm ET 
(6pm CT | 5pm MT | 4pm PT)

Our Evening Gathering is for those living with Parkinson’s Disease. You are welcome to come anytime and stay for as long as you can.

Events & Resources in Our Parkinson’s Community

• Fridays 1:00pm to 2:15pm (in-person) – The School of Dance at George Mason University offers FREE Dance for Parkinson’s Disease (Dance for PD®) classes on our Fairfax campus. Registration is required!
• Various dates and times – Exploring the Dimensions of Aging – Fairfax Co Agency on Aging
• April 7, 2026 5:30 PM ET APDA Virginia presents Educational Webinar by Dr. Sarah K. Lageman, Ph.D., ABPP-CN on Neuropsychology and Parkinson’s Supporting Brain Health, Cognition, and Emotional Well Being (Registration Required, Click Here)
• November 12-15, 2026 – 2nd Annual YOPN Retreat! – Tampa Bay, FL 

Perpetual Parkinson’s Events/Resources

• SPEAK OUT! Online Home practice sessions are available each day at 11am ET/10am CT/9am MT/8am PT from Parkinson Voice Project.
• Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program: The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower is a simple tool for you to voluntarily share that you have a disability or condition that may not be immediately apparent – and that you may need a helping hand, understanding, or more time in shops, at work, on transport, or in public spaces.
• Young Onset Parkinson’s Hub hosted by PMD Alliance https://www.pmdalliance.org/lived-experiences/young-onset
• Ready & Prepared 2026 (Fairfax Co.) – Be prepared for emergencies with this helpful checklist!
• Speech Therapy Sessions are available at your fingertips – free and live for the state of Virginia and the District of Columbia (DC) providing SPEAK OUT! voice therapy at no cost, contact 801-581-3506 or email speechpath@utah.edu. 
• Dance for PD at Glen Echo Park (in-person) – https://glenechopark.org/danceforpd
• ICYMI: Power Over Parkinson’s (POP) – recorded Informational Virtual Session Julia Lidgard Parkinson’s Speech
• NEW! Parkinson’s Policy Podcast hosted by advocates Margaret Preston (Power Over Parkinson’s) and Dr. George Ackerman (TogetherforSharon®).
• UVA Moves – PD Clinic Newsletter Fall edition is available at this link – The newsletter includes clinic articles and clinical trials information.
• Dr. Dorsey mentioned in his talk in August 2025, that you can take action today and help advance research by signing up for Brain & Environment registry!
• If you are veteran with Parkinson’s, the Richmond PADRECC has many support programs for you and your carepartner. Contact Jessica Kaplan at jessica.kaplan2@va.gov or 804-675-5931 for information.
• APDA Virginia hosts exercise groups and events (online and in-person) around the state of Virginia. Learn more about these programs: https://www.apdaparkinson.org/community/virginia/
• Shenandoah University – Loudoun Campus is offering free SPEAK OUT! speech therapy for those living with Parkinson’s, in-person and virtual. Click here to see their flyer for more information or contact Myra Schatzki, Director of Clinical Education at myra.schatzki@su.edu or call 540-665-4634.
• Power Over Parkinson’s has an extensive listing of programs in the Richmond area for exercise and education, visit their website for more information.
• Live in Maryland? MAPS has an extensive support group listing on their website.
• Dance for Parkinson’s program at James Madison University – JMU has in-person and Zoom online classes. For more information about this program, visit their website here.
• Sign up for PD Avengers TODAY! PD Avengers is the Global Alliance to End Parkinson’s Disease.

For Carepartners/Caregivers

• April 14, 23, 28 (various times) – Exploring the Dimensions of Aging – Fairfax Co Agency on Aging
• Second Wednesdays from 2:00pm to 2:45pm ET – Parkinson’s Family Education Group PVP hosted by Parkinson Voice Project – The topic is “Be the CEO of your Household.” Click here to register!
• Partners in Parkinson’s – Discussion and support for care partners and families of people with Parkinson’s Disease. Date/Time: First Wednesday of every month / 12:00 PM ET Meeting ID: 892 0510 3333  Invite Link: https://apdaparkinson.zoom.us/j/89205103333
• PFWPA NEW! Caregiver Evening Support Group (virtual) – Virtual evening caregiver support group meetings (on the 2nd & 4th Thursdays at 7:00 PM)
• Virginia Lifespan Respite Voucher Program is available for residents of Virginia. Visit the Division for Aging Services site to learn more or apply.