Join the Tech for Independent Living Team as they teach a lesson from their Arc2Independence App library. The lessons cover a range of categories, including transportation and traveling, deployment, safety, and daily living. During the sessions, individuals can participate in group discussions, games, and activities to practice their skills.
Medicaid Waivers are the way Virginia funds services for people with developmental disabilities. Everything from a small amount of respite, to in-home care, to employment supports are covered by Waivers. In this one hour presentation, Lucy Beadnell, our Director of Advocacy, will review what Waivers are, services Waivers offer, how to apply, and give […]
If you or a loved one with a disability are thinking about how to get help understanding and making choices now and for the future, it is time to learn about Supported Decision Making. This collaborative, empowering process helps leverage the strength of the person with a disability and their network while maintaining maximum […]
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 […]
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 […]
Please join us as we hear from House Districts covering Arlington, Falls Church, and Annandale. Candidates will discuss their past work on issues important to the disability community, as well as their policy plans for 2026. Attendees can submit questions in advance to lucy.beadnell@thearcofnova.org. The event will have ASL interpretation. Sponsored by the […]
Need to ride the bus but are afraid to? The Arc of Northern Virginia is partnering with professionally trained travel trainers from ECNV to offer individuals with disabilities bus travel training trips! These trips will be offered quarterly throughout the year. Through these trips we hope individuals with disabilities will become more comfortable and […]
Please join us as we hear from House Districts covering Fairfax County, McLean, Reston, Herndon, and Alexandria. Candidates will discuss their past work on issues important to the disability community, as well as their policy plans for 2026. Attendees can submit questions in advance to lucy.beadnell@thearcofnova.org. The event will have ASL interpretation. Sponsored […]
Owning a home or other real estate can bring comfort, stability, and value to a person’s life. However, when that property is held for the benefit of someone with a disability, it can also raise complex legal and administrative questions. Join us for a live discussion with Cindy McDonald, the National Director, Philanthropic Advice […]
Please join us on Monday, September 22nd, 2025 at the award-winning Laurel Hill Golf Club in Lorton, VA for our 7th annual charity golf tournament. This year's tournament will benefit The Arc of Northern Virginia. Registration includes light breakfast, range balls and greens practice, 18-hole shotgun start/scramble with on-course contests, on-course refreshments, a full awards reception […]
