Transition Parents Support Group

The Arc of Northern Virginia 3060 Williams Drive Suite 300, Fairfax, VA, United States

  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 provide 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 […]

Trust Talk Tuesday

Live, online virtual meeting on Zoom

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 […]

TFIL Talks: Lessons from the Arc2Independence App

Live, online virtual meeting on Zoom

  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.

May Chat with an Attorney about Special Education

Live, online virtual meeting on Zoom

  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.  

Trust Talk Tuesday

Live, online virtual meeting on Zoom

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 […]

Building Independence with the TFIL Team

Live, online virtual meeting on Zoom

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 […]

Corporate & Community Team Challenge

Burke Lake Park 7315 Ox Rd, Fairfax Station, VA, United States

  The Arc of Northern Virginia’s Corporate and Community Team Challenge brings together companies and the community to raise important funds to sustain and strengthen its vital programs, services, and advocacy for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities of all ages and their families. This year, the premier corporate challenge foot race — and the […]

Lunch Bunch Social Club

The Arc of Northern Virginia 3060 Williams Drive Suite 300, Fairfax, VA, United States

  The Tech for Independent Living team is hosting a brand-new social event just for adults with disabilities (18+), and we’d love for you to join us! Come hang out, meet new people, and practice your social skills in a relaxed, fun space. We’ll do some role-playing and activities to help break the ice and […]

Empowered Budgeting: Practical Strategies for Financial Independence

Live, online virtual meeting on Zoom

Managing your finances effectively is key to achieving independence and reaching your financial goals. In this interactive presentation, we’ll guide you through the process of creating a budget that works for you. You’ll learn smart spending habits, strategies to maximize your money, and tips to reduce unnecessary expenses.   Beyond budgeting, we’ll cover essential financial […]

Quarterly Bus Travel Training

Vienna Metro Station 9550 Saintsbury Dr, Fairfax, VA, United States

  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 […]