BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Arc of Northern Virginia - ECPv6.15.20//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: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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250303T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250303T130000 DTSTAMP:20260426T075225 CREATED:20250129T201514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T201514Z UID:8119-1741003200-1741006800@thearcofnova.org SUMMARY:The Basics of Medicaid Waiver DESCRIPTION:  \nMedicaid 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 for families on waiting lists for services. \n  \n\n \n Register Now URL:https://thearcofnova.org/event/the-basics-of-medicaid-waiver/ LOCATION:Live\, online virtual meeting on Zoom CATEGORIES:medicaid waivers END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T110000 DTSTAMP:20260426T075226 CREATED:20250218T205715Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T205715Z UID:8188-1741082400-1741086000@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-12/ LOCATION:Live\, online virtual meeting on Zoom CATEGORIES:special needs trust END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T130000 DTSTAMP:20260426T075226 CREATED:20241205T183828Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241205T183828Z UID:7970-1741262400-1741266000@thearcofnova.org SUMMARY:Building Independence with the TFIL Team DESCRIPTION: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! \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-7/ LOCATION:Live\, online virtual meeting on Zoom CATEGORIES:Arc2Independence,tfil END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T120000 DTSTAMP:20260426T075226 CREATED:20241205T183015Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241205T183015Z UID:7967-1741341600-1741348800@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-6/ 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:20250313T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T130000 DTSTAMP:20260426T075226 CREATED:20250108T165859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T165859Z UID:8058-1741867200-1741870800@thearcofnova.org SUMMARY:Transition Lunch & Learn DESCRIPTION:  \nTransition Lunch and Learn is held on the second Thursday 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 Register Now URL:https://thearcofnova.org/event/transition-lunch-learn-6/ LOCATION:Live\, online virtual meeting on Zoom CATEGORIES:transition END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T150000 DTSTAMP:20260426T075226 CREATED:20250226T162129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T145944Z UID:8218-1742027400-1742050800@thearcofnova.org SUMMARY:From Inclusion to Belonging Conference DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nTransitions: Planning for the Future\n\n\nSaturday\, March 158:30am – 3:00pmBishop Ireton High SchoolAlexandria\, VA\n\n\nJoin the Diocese of Arlington\, Porto Charities and professional organizer Anna Hall of Organize365 for a day of fellowship as we learn tools to facilitate the process and build a future of hope through all of life’s transitions from early intervention to the school years and into adulthood. \nWhether you are considering the transition from early intervention and a family service plan to school and an IEP\, or the transition from school to a meaningful adult life\, you will find resources to help you. We know that caregivers can often feel overwhelmed\, stressed and isolated by the process\, so we are offering a full day of learning and fellowship that will give you the tools you need to plan for the future. \nSpeakers include: \n\nMajo Flores\, Frank Trippett Spanish Advocacy & Outreach Fellow\nDiane Monnig\, Director of Programs\nAshley Africa-Osborne\, Tech for Independent Living Program Manager\n\n\n \n Learn More & Register URL:https://thearcofnova.org/event/from-inclusion-to-belonging-conference/ LOCATION:Bishop Ireton High School\, 201 Cambridge Rd\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22314\, United States CATEGORIES:disability conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T120000 DTSTAMP:20260426T075226 CREATED:20250226T144446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T140348Z UID:8206-1742032800-1742040000@thearcofnova.org SUMMARY:Transition Parents Support Group DESCRIPTION:  \nThe Arc of Northern Virginia’s Transition Support group meets every other month in person at our offices at 3060 Williams Dr. #300\, Fairfax\, VA 22031. Meetings are a forum to share resources\, ask questions\, and be surrounded and supported by families who understand the thrills and challenges of navigating life after leaving school. There are occasional guest speakers who provide information about topics of interest. The group is led by Rob Hudson\, Digital Communications Manager and Frank Trippett Advocacy and Outreach Fellow. If you have questions\, contact him at rob.hudson@thearcofnova.org. \nThis month\, we will hear from The Arc of Northern Virginia’s Lucy Beadnell\, Director of Advocacy\, on the topic of Supported Decision Making. This promises to be a very informative and game-changing conversation! \n  \n\n \n Register Now! URL:https://thearcofnova.org/event/transition-parents-support-group-4/ LOCATION:The Arc of Northern Virginia\, 3060 Williams Drive Suite 300\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22031\, United States CATEGORIES:family support,supported decision making END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T110000 DTSTAMP:20260426T075226 CREATED:20250218T205833Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T205833Z UID:8189-1742292000-1742295600@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-13/ LOCATION:Live\, online virtual meeting on Zoom CATEGORIES:special needs trust END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T130000 DTSTAMP:20260426T075226 CREATED:20250304T183048Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T183048Z UID:8224-1742454000-1742475600@thearcofnova.org SUMMARY:Dine Out for People with Disabilities DESCRIPTION:  \nDine Out for People with Disabilities is BACK\nEnjoy breakfast\, brunch\, or lunch and support the mission.\nThursday\, March 20\, 2025\n7:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.\nOriginal Pancake House – 7395 Lee Hwy\, Falls Church \nOnce again our wonderful partners at The Original Pancake House in Falls Church will host Dine Out for People with Disabilities.  We love THIS pancake house for the good food and commitment to community service you’ve come to know and appreciate. \n15% of proceeds for the entire day will be donated to The Arc of Northern Virginia!  So take your family out for breakfast\, invite your friends and coworkers to lunch\, or order online and take out a great meal.  Any way you choose\, you’ll get good food and support our mission all at the same time. \nOnline orders must be through the restaurant’s website and not a third-party platform. URL:https://thearcofnova.org/event/dine-out-for-people-with-disabilities/ LOCATION:Original Pancake House\, 7395 Lee Hwy\, Falls Church\, VA\, United States CATEGORIES:fundraiser END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T120000 DTSTAMP:20260426T075226 CREATED:20250218T204857Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250316T162608Z UID:8186-1742468400-1742472000@thearcofnova.org SUMMARY:All About Extended School Year (ESY) - POSTPONED DESCRIPTION:  \nTHIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED.\n\nWhich students qualify for Extended School Year (ESY) services and what is the process for determining who qualifies?  In this session we will clear up any confusion about the criteria for determining ESY eligibility\, what typical ESY schedules and environments may look like\, and learn what questions to ask in an IEP meeting when you believe your child is entitled to ESY.\nLiz Capone\, M.S. is an advocate\, expert witness\, and former Special Education teacher of 21 years\, also having been an IEP Coordinator and Special Education Team Leader. With 21 years of Special Education teaching experience\, she has taught at all grade levels from PreK-12. URL:https://thearcofnova.org/event/all-about-extended-school-year-esy/ LOCATION:Live\, online virtual meeting on Zoom CATEGORIES:special education END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250321T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250321T110000 DTSTAMP:20260426T075226 CREATED:20250310T183933Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T183933Z UID:8244-1742551200-1742554800@thearcofnova.org SUMMARY:Preparing the Next Generation to Care for Your Loved One DESCRIPTION:  \nPresenter: Cortney Heykoop \n  \nDescription: The greatest fear is what will happen to our child once we are gone.  In this presentation Nationally renowned speaker\, Cortney Heykoop\, will walk parents through areas in which the next generation of caregivers need support and education. She will provide baseline knowledge surrounding each topic and suggest the best ways to educate and pass down the necessary information and documentation. \n  \n\n \n Register Now URL:https://thearcofnova.org/event/preparing-the-next-generation-to-care-for-your-loved-one/ LOCATION:Live\, online virtual meeting on Zoom CATEGORIES:special needs trust END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T130000 DTSTAMP:20260426T075226 CREATED:20250213T175736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T184619Z UID:8170-1742637600-1742648400@thearcofnova.org SUMMARY:Personal Safety For Teens & Adults DESCRIPTION:  \nPersonal Safety For Teens & Adults\n\nPresented by Kidpower\n \nOrganized by The Arc of Northern Virginia\n \n \nAdults and teens\, accompanied by a practice partner or parent\, will learn strategies to be safer out in the community. You’ll learn and practice skills to:\n \n\nSet and protect boundaries\n\nCreate safety plans\n\nDeal with upset or angry people\n\nProtect yourself from hurtful words\n\nGet help when you need it – and persist\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.\nPlease choose the class option of 10:00-11:00 or 11:15-12:15. \nIf you have questions email Ashley Africa at ashley.africa@thearcofnova.org or phone 703-208-1119 x 140\n\n\n\n \n Register Now URL:https://thearcofnova.org/event/personal-safety-for-teens-adults/ LOCATION:The Arc of Northern Virginia\, 3060 Williams Drive Suite 300\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22031\, United States CATEGORIES:safety fair END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T200000 DTSTAMP:20260426T075226 CREATED:20241205T185531Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241205T185531Z UID:7976-1742929200-1742932800@thearcofnova.org 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 Register Now URL:https://thearcofnova.org/event/tfil-talks-lessons-from-the-arc2independence-app-6/ LOCATION:Live\, online virtual meeting on Zoom CATEGORIES:Arc2Independence,tfil END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250326 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250327 DTSTAMP:20260426T075226 CREATED:20250226T153645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T153645Z UID:8210-1742947200-1743033599@thearcofnova.org SUMMARY:March Chat with an Attorney about Special Education DESCRIPTION:  \nParents can schedule a free 45-minute meeting with attorney Patricia Connally 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. \n\n \n Register Now! URL:https://thearcofnova.org/event/march-chat-with-an-attorney-about-special-education/ LOCATION:Live\, online virtual meeting on Zoom CATEGORIES:special education END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250328T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250328T120000 DTSTAMP:20260426T075226 CREATED:20250214T144754Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T195833Z UID:8181-1743159600-1743163200@thearcofnova.org SUMMARY:Arc2Independence Connect DESCRIPTION:  \nStay connected and informed by joining our quarterly meet-ups. Arc2Independence Connect is a quarterly discussion group where app users\, parents\, caregivers\, disability professionals\, and others can come together on Zoom to share their experiences with the app.\nWhether you’re a longtime user or just getting started\, this is a great chance to:\n\n\nGet the latest app updates – Learn about new features and enhancements designed to improve your experience.\nShare your story – Share your own tips and success stories with the group—your experience might just help someone else\nAsk questions – Our team will be on hand to offer live support and answer any questions you might have.\nHear from others in the community – Hear about how they are using the app to promote independence.\n\n\n \n Register Now URL:https://thearcofnova.org/event/arc2independence-connect-2/ LOCATION:Live\, online virtual meeting on Zoom CATEGORIES:Arc2Independence END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR