Interested in travel training? Come join our Tech for Independent Living (TFIL) team on a metro trip! Individuals with disabilities and a designated adult are invited to join our TFIL team on a short Metro trip. During this practice trip, individuals with disabilities will learn basic travel skills and will become more comfortable traveling on […]
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.
Dine Out at Clare & Don’s Beach Shack has become one of our most loved events each year. And now, it’s time to “shake the shack” once again. Join us Wednesday, August 28th in Falls Church for a rousing good time. Plan to meet friends for an evening. Gather your co-workers and bring them for an after-work social. […]
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 […]
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 confident […]
The Arc of Northern Virginia’s Transition Support group meets every other month in person at our offices at 3060 Williams Dr. #300, Fairfax, VA 22031. Meetings are a forum to share resources, ask questions, and be surrounded and supported by families who understand the thrills and challenges of navigating life after leaving school. There are […]
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.
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 […]
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 tips for […]
