BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Arc of Northern Virginia - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The Arc of Northern Virginia X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://thearcofnova.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Arc of Northern Virginia REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241202T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241202T210000 DTSTAMP:20260516T194902 CREATED:20241118T173220Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T173420Z UID:7920-1733166000-1733173200@thearcofnova.org SUMMARY:2024 Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:  \nYou’re Invited! We Hope to See You!\nJoin us for a celebration of our accomplishments.\n  \nWe’re so excited to be gathering together again for The Arc of Northern Virginia’s 2024 Annual Meeting! We can’t wait to see you there. \nMonday\, December 2\, 2024\n7:00 – 9:00 p.m.\nCrescendo Studios\n8101a Lee Highway\, Falls Church\, VA \nWe have a wonderful program planned. This is your chance to hear all about the accomplishments of the past year\, celebrate individuals who have gone “above and beyond” in service to our mission\, and learn about our service delivery and advocacy goals for the upcoming year. \nBusiness:\nAnnual election of Board members and officers. \nAwards Presentation:\nOne of the highlights of the year is the presentation of these two prestigious awards:\n* The 2024 Jessica Burmester Volunteer Award\n* The 2024 Rusty Garth “You Are the Change” Advocacy Award \nSpecial Presentation:\nAttorney Dana Traynham from the disAbility Law Center of Virginia has worked with and for people with disabilities for over 25 years. She has done a great deal of work in the area of rights preservation and empowerment for people with a range of disabilities\, and also on alternatives to guardianship. \nTime:\nThe program will begin at 7:00 p.m. and should conclude around 9:00 p.m. \nLocation: \nCrescendo Studios is a modern music school\, rehearsal space\, event space\, and recording studio\, located in Merrifeld. \nNOTE: Although the mailing/street address indicates Lee Highway in Falls Church\, the Crescendo Studios is located in Merrifield\, behind the H Mart grocery store\, under the giant TV antenna tower. The parking lot is accessed via Porter road. Google Maps link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Ag5YmpCHRqVdn4gJ8. \nParking on the street near Crescendo Studios is available. \n  \n\n \n Register for the 2024 Annual Meeting URL:https://thearcofnova.org/event/2024-annual-meeting/ LOCATION:Crescendo Studios\, 8101a Lee Highway\, Falls Church\, VA\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241204T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241204T130000 DTSTAMP:20260516T194903 CREATED:20240819T133227Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T162149Z UID:7411-1733313600-1733317200@thearcofnova.org SUMMARY:Transition Lunch & Learn DESCRIPTION:  \nTransition Lunch and Learn is held on the first Wednesday of the month\, facilitated by Diane Monnig\, Director of Programs. These sessions are not recorded. \nPlanning 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 small group sessions are an opportunity to begin creating a plan for the future. Learn what employment and meaningful day support services are available\, how to explore post-secondary options\, what transportation supports exist\, how to help your child make decisions and advocate\, when to apply for SSI and manage benefits\, and what recreation activities are available. This informal opportunity is to ask questions and discuss with the facilitator and other participants. \n  \n\n \n Register Now URL:https://thearcofnova.org/event/transition-lunch-learn-4/ LOCATION:Live\, online virtual meeting on Zoom CATEGORIES:transition END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T130000 DTSTAMP:20260516T194903 CREATED:20240813T201948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T162214Z UID:7229-1733400000-1733403600@thearcofnova.org 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-4/ LOCATION:Live\, online virtual meeting on Zoom CATEGORIES:Arc2Independence,tfil END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241207 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241208 DTSTAMP:20260516T194903 CREATED:20240927T141509Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T200235Z UID:7760-1733529600-1733615999@thearcofnova.org SUMMARY:DCA Wings for All DESCRIPTION:  \nThe Arc’s Wings for Autism®/Wings for All® (Wings) program gives families and aviation professionals the confidence to take to the skies with ease by providing an airport “rehearsal\,” as well as a presentation on the aircraft features and in-flight safety protocols. Chapters of The Arc\, local partners\, and airport/airline/TSA personnel work collaboratively to design and carry out each Wings event. \nFor Individuals and Families\nWings alleviates some of the stress that people with autism and other IDDs and their families experience when traveling by air by providing families with the opportunity to experience and learn about how their loved ones will react to different stimuli in the airport. \nFor Aviation Professionals\nWings gives airport\, airline\, TSA professionals\, and other personnel the opportunity to observe\, interact\, and deliver their services in a structured learning environment—improving their disability competency and processes for accommodating all passengers who fly. \n\nDuring a Wings Event: Participant Activities\nCheck-in to receive boarding passes\nPass through the TSA security checkpoint\nWait in the boarding area\nBoard an aircraft (that does not take off)\n\nNOTE: Registration is currently full. However\, you can join the waitlist and be notified as seats become available.  \n  \n\n \n Join the Wait List for Wings for All URL:https://thearcofnova.org/event/dca-wings-for-all/ LOCATION:Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport\, 1 Aviation Circle\, Arlington\, VA\, United States CATEGORIES:travel END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241210T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241210T110000 DTSTAMP:20260516T194903 CREATED:20241113T152500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241113T152500Z UID:7910-1733824800-1733828400@thearcofnova.org SUMMARY:Trust Talk Tuesday DESCRIPTION: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. \nQuestions pertaining to general disability issues in regards to future financial planning are welcome. \n  \n\n \n Register Now URL:https://thearcofnova.org/event/trust-talk-tuesday-7/ LOCATION:Live\, online virtual meeting on Zoom CATEGORIES:financial planning,special needs trust END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T233000 DTSTAMP:20260516T194903 CREATED:20241204T200916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241204T200916Z UID:7957-1734001200-1734046200@thearcofnova.org SUMMARY:2025 Advocacy Priorities DESCRIPTION:  \nOur state General Assembly will go to Richmond in early January to work to pass laws and a revised budget for the year.  We are ready to advocate for better disability services and funding\, and we need your help to be effective.  Please join us for these opportunities: \nThursday\, December 12\, 2024\, 11-11:30 AM for 2025 Advocacy Priorities.  We’ll take a deep dive into what is on our legislative and budget agenda for 2025.  You’ll get a preview of bills that Arcs and partners are putting forward so you can jump in and begin to advocate. \n  \n\n \n Register Now URL:https://thearcofnova.org/event/2025-advocacy-priorities/ LOCATION:Live\, online virtual meeting on Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241213T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241213T120000 DTSTAMP:20260516T194903 CREATED:20241008T171330Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T200028Z UID:7815-1734084000-1734091200@thearcofnova.org SUMMARY:Metro Travel Training DESCRIPTION:Interested in travel training? Come join our Tech for Independent Living (TFIL) team on a metro trip! \nIndividuals 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 on the Metro. SmarTrip cards will be provided. \nThese in-person travel training events are FREE to attend\, but pre-registration is required. \n  \n\n \n Register Now URL:https://thearcofnova.org/event/metro-travel-training-4/ LOCATION:Dunn-Loring Merrifield Metro Station\, 2700 Gallows Road\, Vienna\, VA\, 22180\, United States CATEGORIES:travel END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241214T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241214T130000 DTSTAMP:20260516T194903 CREATED:20241024T153731Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T211331Z UID:7872-1734170400-1734181200@thearcofnova.org SUMMARY:RESCHEDULED: TFIL Cooking Club with Arc2Independence DESCRIPTION:  \nNOTE: This event has been rescheduled for Saturday\, January 11\, 2025\nJoin the TFIL teams inclusive cooking class\, where you’ll use our app\, Arc2Independence\, to guide you through step-by-step instructional cooking. In this holiday session we’ll be making “Candy Cane Dippers” and “Hot Chocolate Popcorn Balls.” \nPlease contact keziah.wohlers@thearcofnova.org for additional details. \n  URL:https://thearcofnova.org/event/cooking-class-with-arc2independence/ LOCATION:The Arc of Northern Virginia\, 3060 Williams Drive Suite 300\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22031\, United States CATEGORIES:Arc2Independence,tfil END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241216T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241216T130000 DTSTAMP:20260516T194903 CREATED:20241204T201131Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241204T201131Z UID:7959-1734350400-1734354000@thearcofnova.org SUMMARY:2025 Advocacy Opportunities DESCRIPTION:  \nOur state General Assembly will go to Richmond in early January to work to pass laws and a revised budget for the year.  We are ready to advocate for better disability services and funding\, and we need your help to be effective.  Please join us for these opportunities: \nMonday\, December 16\, 2024\, 12-1 PM for 2025 Advocacy Opportunities.  In this session we’ll briefly review our advocacy priorities\, and focus in on ways you can actively join in on advocacy for all or part of our legislative agenda in 2025.  Our 2025 Bus to Richmond will be discussed\, along with local and virtual opportunities to engage. \n  \n\n \n Register Now URL:https://thearcofnova.org/event/2025-advocacy-opportunities/ LOCATION:Live\, online virtual meeting on Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241217T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241217T200000 DTSTAMP:20260516T194903 CREATED:20241211T170830Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T170830Z UID:7985-1734462000-1734465600@thearcofnova.org SUMMARY:Fideicomisos Especiales y Cuentas ABLE DESCRIPTION:  \nINVITACIÓN A WEBINAR EN ESPAÑOL\n\nTema: Fideicomisos Especiales y Cuentas ABLE\nFecha: Martes\, 17 de diciembre\nHora: 7:00 PM (Hora local)\nLugar: Vía Zoom \nÚnase a nosotros para un webinar informativo en español donde discutiremos todo sobre los fideicomisos especiales y las cuentas ABLE. Este evento está diseñado para responder sus preguntas y brindar recursos esenciales para planificar el futuro financiero de sus seres queridos con discapacidades. \nAnfitriona: Majo Flores \nRegistro: [Inserte enlace de registro aquí] \n¡Esperamos contar con su presencia! \n\n \n Registro\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n\nINVITATION TO A SPANISH WEBINAR \nTopic: Special Trusts and ABLE Accounts\nDate: Tuesday\, December 17\nTime: 7:00 PM (Local Time)\nLocation: Via Zoom \nJoin us for an informative webinar in Spanish\, where we will discuss everything you need to know about Special Trusts and ABLE Accounts. This event is designed to answer your questions and provide essential resources for planning the financial future of your loved ones with disabilities. \nHost: Majo Flores \nRegistration: [Insert registration link here] \nWe look forward to seeing you there! \n\n \n Registration URL:https://thearcofnova.org/event/fideicomisos-especiales-y-cuentas-able/ LOCATION:Live\, online virtual meeting on Zoom CATEGORIES:en español,special needs trust END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR