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SUMMARY:Building Independence with the TFIL Team
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe 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! \nJoin the team every first Thursday of the month to learn more about the app\, these customizable lessons\, and the service and support the team provides that helps guide individuals through life’s daily routines and challenges. \nRemember\, all of our webinar events are FREE to attend\, but pre-registration is required. \n  \n\n					\n				Register Now
URL:https://thearcofnova.org/event/building-independence-with-the-tfil-team-2/
LOCATION:Live\, online virtual meeting on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Arc2Independence,tfil
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SUMMARY:Safety Fair with Practice Crisis Scenarios
DESCRIPTION: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 can also work with first responders to role play a variety of situations and ask questions about how you can navigate emergencies safely. \nLearn about setting up your own Emergency Health Profile.  The Emergency Health Profile allows individuals to voluntarily create a free emergency health profile to provide first responders with their vital health and medical information (behavioral health related information included) when calling 9-1-1 or 9-8-8 during an emergency or crisis. Individuals over the age of 16 may sign-up for an Emergency Health Profile through the Emergency Health Profile Association. Legal guardians may sign up individuals under the age of 16.  This team will also discuss 988 and options to call during a behavioral/mental health emergency\, and what you can expect. \nThe Arc of Northern Virginia’s award winning Tech for Independent Living team will be present to talk about free customized apps to grow skills\, independence\, and safety. \nYou can arrive anytime from 11 AM-1 PM\, and the event continues until 2 PM. \n  \n\n					\n				Register Now
URL:https://thearcofnova.org/event/safety-fair-with-practice-crisis-scenarios/
LOCATION:Kenmore Middle School\, 200 S Carlin Springs Rd.\, Arlington\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:safety fair,tfil
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SUMMARY:TFIL Talks: Lessons from the Arc2Independence App
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin 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. \n  \n\n					\n				Register Now
URL:https://thearcofnova.org/event/tfil-talks-lessons-from-the-arc2independence-app-2/
LOCATION:Live\, online virtual meeting on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Arc2Independence,tfil
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SUMMARY:Skills for Getting & Keeping Jobs
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Kidpower\n \nOrganized by The Arc of Northern Virginia\n \n \nLearn how to use Safetypowers communication\, decision-making \, and safety skills in ways that can help you get and keep jobs!\n​\n\nTogether with a Safetypowers instructor\, we’ll practice ways to:\n\nProject confidence\nAsk for feedback to help you grow\nDeal with rude or rowdy customers\nCommunicate effectively with co-workers\nLearn and follow workplace boundaries\nTake positive action when you notice trouble\nGet help when you need it!\n\n \nDiscover how The Arc of Northern Virginia’s Tech for Independent Living program and their app Arc2Independence can help support the education and practice of the skills above.\n\n \nIf you have questions email Ashley Africa-Osborne at techforindependence@thearcofnova.org  or phone 703-208-1119 x 140\n\n\n					\n				Register Now
URL:https://thearcofnova.org/event/skills-for-getting-keeping-jobs/
LOCATION:The Arc of Northern Virginia\, 3060 Williams Drive Suite 300\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arc2Independence,tfil
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