DDD Richmond – Student Registration

Congratulations!  Your child has been nominated to attend the annual Richmond Diversity Dialogue Day (DDD), scheduled for October 29, 2026. The Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities has proudly conducted this program for high school students in Richmond for over 15 years, and you can find reports from previous programs here.

Diversity Dialogue Day is a one-day youth leadership forum that takes participants through a process of awareness to action. The 2026-2027 theme is Constructive and Inclusive Dialogue. At the program, students explore personal experiences navigating differences and build inclusive leadership skills. They will work closely with their peers from a wide range of ethnic, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. Trained facilitators guide the students through small group learning activities. At the conclusion of the program, participants develop strategies for increasing awareness and promoting inclusion within their schools.

Thanks to support from Dominion Energy, there is no cost for your student to attend! Transportation will be arranged by your student’s school.  Lunch is provided by the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities, and every effort will be made to accommodate any dietary restrictions listed on this registration form.

Please complete the registration form to ensure your child’s registration by October 16, 2026.

If you have any questions, please contact VCIC’s Administrative Programs Coordinator Haley Taylor at [email protected].

We look forward to working with your child on October 29!

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Accessibility

The Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities strives to make the Richmond DDD as accessible and inclusive as possible while acknowledging the existence of external barriers that may prevent 100% accessibility. VCIC leans into our core values of integrity and openness as we work to provide the most accessible experience for all, while welcoming feedback about what we can do better.

Upon request made at least four (4) weeks before the event, VCIC commits to: 

•  Provide venue layout information including nearest parking and accessible entrances.
• Provide large-print handouts and/or support interpreters brought by schools to accompany student participants; and
• Offer a meal accommodating dietary restrictions.