These small group discussions will focus on Special Needs Trusts and futures planning. We will walk you through the importance of planning for the future of your loved one with a disability, why trusts are important, and other critical services and programs and benefits that you should consider. Questions pertaining to general disability issues in […]
Parents can schedule a free 45-minute meeting with attorney Patricia Connally to receive advice and guidance on any number of special education topics for their student. Appointments are for special education issues only. If you have a question about other legal matters, please contact dmonnig@thearcofnova.org for additional resources.
Fairfax County Unified Response Day: Bridging First Responders All Abilities Fairfax County public safety agencies, in collaboration with the Arc of Northern Virginia and the Northern Virginia Resource Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing, are partnering to host the Fairfax County Unified Response Day: Bridging First Responders and All Abilities—a unique event designed […]
Join us and advocate Gary Shulman (MS. Ed.) for one or all of our 2025 one-hour sessions where you can share issues and challenges you're facing as a parent, loved one, or caregiver to someone with a developmental disability. Gary and our team will provide resource ideas, stories, empathy, and connection with the other […]
The Tech for Independent Living Team invites you to join their monthly virtual event on the FIRST Thursday of each month to discover the amazing Arc2Independence app! It’s designed to help individuals achieve independence within their daily lives and navigate challenges in the community. They can’t wait to share this with you! Join the team every first Thursday […]
These small group discussions will focus on Special Needs Trusts and futures planning. We will walk you through the importance of planning for the future of your loved one with a disability, why trusts are important, and other critical services and programs and benefits that you should consider. Questions pertaining to general disability issues in […]
This webinar will focus on new rules from the Social Security Administration released in 2024 that impact all Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients. The changes include new ways to calculate assistance with food and rent, as well as other in-kind assistance. This is a "must see" webinar for any SSI user. Our presenter […]
This workshop will provide tips on collecting and sharing information about your child's strengths, information which can be used throughout the IEP document. Your data and observations can contribute to more than just the "Parent input" section of the IEP, whether it relates to your child's preferences, home responsibilities, hobbies, skills or social interactions. […]
Transition Lunch and Learn is held on the second Thursday of the month, facilitated by Diane Monnig, Director of Programs. These sessions are not recorded. Planning to transition from school to adult services can be overwhelming. Once your child exits the school system, adult services are based on eligibility criteria and funding availability. These […]
We invite you to join us for a tour and Q and A session with Our Stomping Ground (OSG), a non-profit organization building inclusive communities in Northern Virginia. Their work empowers people with developmental disabilities to live interdependently in their own apartments and actively engage with their fellow residents, communities, and businesses to maximize self-determination and personal fulfillment. […]
