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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
Join us for a conversation on how you can use the buttons and signs in our free toolkits to share your story about the importance of protecting Medicaid for the disability community. This session is a good fit for anyone interested in advocacy, experienced advocates looking to get involved, and anyone wanting to stand […]
Presenters: Jerry Hulick and Ryan Buck Description: When planning for the financial future of a loved one with a disability, there are many different considerations. Aspects of planning will vary depending on age and the broader situation. Having a better understanding will help you to be prepared now and in the future. This […]
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 […]
