• Safety Fair with Practice Crisis Scenarios

    Kenmore Middle School 200 S Carlin Springs Rd., Arlington, VA, United States

    Join us for a resource fair and practice event with Arlington first responders and community partners as we learn about emergency and crisis resources, and practice navigating emergencies.  You'll be able work on creation the of DD identification cards to hand to first responders to identify a disability in the event of an emergency.  You […]

  • Personal Safety For Teens & Adults

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

      Personal Safety For Teens & Adults Presented by Kidpower Organized by The Arc of Northern Virginia   Adults and teens, accompanied by a practice partner or parent, will learn strategies to be safer out in the community. You'll learn and practice skills to: Set and protect boundaries Create safety plans Deal with upset or angry […]

  • Safety Fair with Practice Crisis Scenarios

    Gunston Middle School 2700 S Lang St., Arlington, VA, United States

      Join us for a resource fair and practice event with Arlington first responders and community partners as we learn about emergency and crisis resources, and practice navigating emergencies.  You'll be able work on creation the of DD identification cards to hand to first responders to identify a disability in the event of an emergency.  […]

  • Fairfax County Unified Response Day

    Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Academy 4600 West Ox Road, Fairfax, VA, United States

      Fairfax County Unified Response Day: Bridging First Responders All Abilities Fairfax County public safety agencies, in collaboration with the Arc of Northern Virginia and the Northern Virginia Resource Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing, are partnering to host the Fairfax County Unified Response Day: Bridging First Responders and All Abilities—a unique event designed […]

  • Safetypowers: Advocacy Skills For Teens & Adults

    Live, online webinar

      Join this webinar to learn and practice advocacy skills, essential tools for taking charge of your safety and wellbeing or supporting others. We will explore practical strategies and hands-on techniques to: Act calm, aware, and confident - no matter how you feel Change strategies in different situations Set clear, respectful boundaries Deal with negative […]