Medicaid Waivers are the way Virginia funds services for people with developmental disabilities. Everything from a small amount of respite, to in-home care, to employment supports are covered by Waivers. In this one hour presentation, Lucy Beadnell, our Director of Advocacy, will review what Waivers are, services Waivers offer, how to apply, and give tips […]
Transition Lunch and Learn is held on the first Wednesday 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 […]
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 […]
Please join us as we hear from Congressional House of Representative Districts Covering districts 7, 8 10, and 11 including parts of Arlington County, Fairfax County, Alexandria City, Falls Church City, Prince William County, Loudoun County, Manassas, and and Manassas Park. Candidates will speak to their past work on issues important to the disability […]
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 […]
Social media use can present many benefits and risks for young adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (IDD). This presentation will use an interactive case study approach to present the benefits and dangers individuals with IDD may experience when using social media. Strategies and resources to mitigate these dangers and promote independence in social media […]
Transition Lunch and Learn with an Expert is held on the third Wednesday of the month, facilitated by Diane Monnig, Director of Programs, with presentations each month from a different "expert" representing an array of public and private organizations to provide information and resources to support individuals and families throughout the transition process from […]
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 […]
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.
Parents can schedule a free 45-minute meeting with an attorney 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.
