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 […]
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 […]
This event offers a valuable opportunity for grassroots advocates like you to connect directly with legislators and fellow disability-policy allies from across the region, raise our voices on critical issues (DD Waiver waiting lists, guardianship and voting access, employment barriers, and more, and help shape meaningful policy change. Bus: Meet at our office building […]
(Originally scheduled for January 28, rescheduled due to inclement weather.) We’re excited to partner with Gernae Ocasio, WMATA’s Metro System Orientation Specialist, to offer you a unique travel experience! You’ll get to board a private Metrobus and ride the Metrorail to Pentagon City Mall, all while gaining valuable experience with public transit in the […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Tech for Independent Living Team invites people with disabilities (age 14+) to join our inclusive cooking club. In this club, you'll use our app, Arc2Independence, to guide you through step-by-step instructional cooking. What's On the Menu? Microwave Breakfast Burrito Valentine Yogurt Parfait Details: Date: Tuesday, February 17th Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM […]
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.
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 […]
Please join the Arc of Northern Virginia and Nicholas R. Thompson, Esq., an attorney at Pender & Coward who focuses his practice on estate planning, special needs planning, and guardianship/conservatorship matters, for an informational discussion about transition planning for parents and caregivers of disabled individuals. This one-hour discussion will focus on special needs estate […]
