Trust Talk Tuesday

Live, online virtual meeting on Zoom

  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 […]

Medicaid Waiver Basics

Live, online virtual meeting on Zoom

  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 & Learn

Live, online virtual meeting on Zoom

  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 […]

Building Independence with the TFIL Team

Live, online virtual meeting on Zoom

  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 […]

House Congressional Forum

Live, online virtual meeting on Zoom

  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 […]

Metro Travel Training

Dunn-Loring Merrifield Metro Station 2700 Gallows Road, Vienna, VA, United States

  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 […]

Safely Navigating Social Media: Strategies and Tools for Promoting Social Media Safety for Young Adults with IDD

Live, online virtual meeting on Zoom

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 & Learn with an Expert

Live, online virtual meeting on Zoom

  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 […]

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 […]

TFIL Talks: Lessons from the Arc2Independence App

Live, online virtual meeting on Zoom

  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.