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SUMMARY:TFIL's Travel Trip
DESCRIPTION:  \nWhether you are a first-time rider or simply want to increase your knowledge of safety and public transit\, these travel experiences are for you. The Tech for Independent Living (TFIL) team hosts ongoing metro and bus trips designed for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. These outings help participants build confidence\, independence\, and knowledge about traveling in the community.These trips simplify an overwhelming concept by turning them into an enjoyable group outing where everyone feels empowered. These in-person travel training events are FREE to attend and include SmarTrip cards\, but pre-registration is required.  \n  \nFriday\, July 17th – Tyson’s Pimmit Regional Library to Tyson’s Corner Center\, 11 AM – 2 PM Participants will gather at Tyson’s Pimmit Regional Library and hear from a panel of self-advocates and their experience with gaining employment. After hearing from them\, participants will take the bus to Tyson’s Corner Center to enjoy shopping or a bite to eat before heading back. \n  \n\n					\n				Register Now
URL:https://thearcofnova.org/event/tfils-travel-trip-2/
LOCATION:Tyson’s Pimmit Regional Library\, 7584 Leesburg Pike\, Falls Church\, VA\, 22043\, United States
CATEGORIES:travel
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SUMMARY:TFIL Talks: Lessons from the Arc2Independence App
DESCRIPTION:  \nTravel/Transportation\n  \n\n					\n				Register Now
URL:https://thearcofnova.org/event/tfil-talks-lessons-from-the-arc2independence-app-17/
LOCATION:Live\, online virtual meeting on Zoom
CATEGORIES:travel
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SUMMARY:TFIL & WMATA Travel Trip
DESCRIPTION:  \nWe’re excited to partner with Gernae Ocasio\, WMATA’s Metro System Orientation Specialist\, to offer you a unique travel experience!  \nYou’ll get to board a private  Metrobus and ride the Metrorail to Pentagon City Mall\, all while gaining valuable experience with public transit in the DMV area. Gernae and the TFIL team will be there to guide you\, helping you navigate stations\, board safely\, and identify key safety features. Plus\, you’ll have the chance to ask any questions you might have about the transit system and get personalized tips to help you feel confident traveling on your own. \n\nWHERE: The Arc of Northern Virginia’s office (3060 Williams Drive. Suite 300\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22031) to Pentagon City Mall.\n \nDATE: Wednesday\, July 29\, 2026\n \nTIME: 10:00 AM- 1:30 PM\nThese in-person travel training events are FREE to attend and include SmarTrip cards\, but pre-registration is required. If you have any questions or you are part of a group looking for TFIL to plan a trip\, please contact techforindependence@thearcofnova.org.\n\n\n					\n				Register Now
URL:https://thearcofnova.org/event/tfil-wmata-travel-trip-2/
LOCATION:The Arc of Northern Virginia\, 3060 Williams Drive Suite 300\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22031\, United States
CATEGORIES:travel
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SUMMARY:TFIL's Travel Trip
DESCRIPTION:  \nWhether you are a first-time rider or simply want to increase your knowledge of safety and public transit\, these travel experiences are for you. The Tech for Independent Living (TFIL) team hosts ongoing metro and bus trips designed for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. These outings help participants build confidence\, independence\, and knowledge about traveling in the community.These trips simplify an overwhelming concept by turning them into an enjoyable group outing where everyone feels empowered. These in-person travel training events are FREE to attend and include SmarTrip cards\, but pre-registration is required.  \n  \nFriday\, August 14th – Dunn Loring to Tyson’s Corner Center\, 10 AM – 1 PM Participants will gather at Dunn Loring Metrorail Station and take the Orange Line\, followed by the Gray Line\, to Tysons Corner Center. They will have the opportunity to shop\, eat\, or socialize with each other before the group returns to Dunn Loring Metrorail Station. \n  \n\n					\n				Register Now
URL:https://thearcofnova.org/event/tfils-travel-trip-3/
LOCATION:Dunn-Loring Merrifield Metro Station\, 2700 Gallows Road\, Vienna\, VA\, 22180\, United States
CATEGORIES:travel
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T190000
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SUMMARY:TFIL Talks: Lessons from the Arc2Independence App
DESCRIPTION:  \nGoogle Maps\n  \n\n					\n				Register Now
URL:https://thearcofnova.org/event/tfil-talks-lessons-from-the-arc2independence-app-18/
LOCATION:Live\, online virtual meeting on Zoom
CATEGORIES:tfil,travel
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T100000
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SUMMARY:TFIL's Travel Trip
DESCRIPTION:  \nWhether you are a first-time rider or simply want to increase your knowledge of safety and public transit\, these travel experiences are for you. The Tech for Independent Living (TFIL) team hosts ongoing metro and bus trips designed for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. These outings help participants build confidence\, independence\, and knowledge about traveling in the community.These trips simplify an overwhelming concept by turning them into an enjoyable group outing where everyone feels empowered. These in-person travel training events are FREE to attend and include SmarTrip cards\, but pre-registration is required.  \n  \nWednesday\, October 14th – Vienna Metro Station to Fairfax City Library\, 10 AM – 1 PM Participants will meet at the Vienna Metro Station North and take the Cue Bus to the Fairfax City Library in Old Town Fairfax. They will have the opportunity to meet with the librarian\, explore available resources\, and sign up for a library card if they are local to the county. Afterward\, the group will have lunch in Old Town before returning to the Vienna Metro Station. \n  \n\n					\n				Register Now
URL:https://thearcofnova.org/event/tfils-travel-trip-4/
LOCATION:Vienna Metro Station\, 9550 Saintsbury Dr\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22031\, United States
CATEGORIES:travel
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261209T110000
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UID:9792-1796814000-1796824800@thearcofnova.org
SUMMARY:TFIL's Travel Trip
DESCRIPTION:  \nWhether you are a first-time rider or simply want to increase your knowledge of safety and public transit\, these travel experiences are for you. The Tech for Independent Living (TFIL) team hosts ongoing metro and bus trips designed for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. These outings help participants build confidence\, independence\, and knowledge about traveling in the community.These trips simplify an overwhelming concept by turning them into an enjoyable group outing where everyone feels empowered. These in-person travel training events are FREE to attend and include SmarTrip cards\, but pre-registration is required.  \n  \nWednesday\, December 9th – Rockville Metro Station to Dupont Circle\, 11 AM – 2 PM Participants will meet at the Rockville Metro Station and take the Red Line to Dupont Circle. There\, they will have the opportunity to explore the Dupont Circle Holiday Market\, shop for gifts for their family and friends\, and grab a bite to eat before heading back to the Rockville Metro Station. \n  \n\n					\n				Register Now
URL:https://thearcofnova.org/event/tfils-travel-trip-5/
LOCATION:Rockville Metro Station\, 251 Hungerford Dr\,\, Rockville\, MD\, 20850\, United States
CATEGORIES:travel
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