Kitchen Safety: Learn how to stay confident and safe in the kitchen by understanding food spoilage, appliance safety, and more. 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 […]
Come learn Outdoor skills with the TFIL Team! Enjoy a day of fresh air, learning, and fun as we invite individuals with disabilities to explore nature together. We are excited to host a lesson on nature safety tips and rules, what to look out for, and how to navigate in the great outdoors. We look […]
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 in […]
Join us and advocate Gary Shulman (MS. Ed.) for one or all of our 2025 one-hour sessions where you can share issues and challenges you're facing as a parent, loved one, or caregiver to someone with a developmental disability. Gary and our team will provide resource ideas, stories, empathy, and connection with the other […]
Join us for a fundraiser that blends elegance, purpose, and community. Sip & Support invites friends and supporters of The Arc of Northern Virginia to a beautiful evening at Paradise Springs Winery, complete with local wine, great company, and meaningful opportunities to give back. Location: 13219 Yates Ford Rd, Clifton, VA 20124 Date & Time: November 6, […]
Join Us for our annual Meet The Trustee event! Two sessions available, 10am and 6pm We are excited to announce our upcoming Meet The Trustee event, where families, individuals with disabilities, service providers, attorneys, financial advisors and other community members can come together for an insightful open forum surrounding our Special Needs Trust program. […]
Join us and KeyBank for an informative webinar designed to help families understand the taxation of special needs trusts at a high level. Learn what a Grantor Letter is and a K-1 and when one would be issued. Disclosure: This webinar is not tax advice or planning but to gain a better understanding of how […]
Join the TFIL team for a travel trip experience designed for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities! Event Description: These trips simplify an overwhelming concept by turning it into an enjoyable group outing where everyone feels empowered. Destination: Herndon to Tyson's Corner COST: FREE! This event is open to all ages. While there is […]
The Arc of Northern Virginia’s Transition Support group is now meeting every month, with alternating in-person and virtual events. Meetings provide a forum to share resources, ask questions, and be surrounded and supported by families who understand the thrills and challenges of navigating life with a disability. Originally conceived as a support group for […]
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 in […]
Parents 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.
Positive Communication & Bullying Prevention For Teens & Adults Two Sessions to Choose From: Saturday, November 22nd 10:00 - 11:00 and 11:30 - 12:30 Location: The Arc of Northern Virginia office Join us for this live, in-person event to learn and practice skills and strategies to take charge of your well-being and protect the […]
Sexual Health & Healthy Relationships: Explore healthy relationships, understanding feelings, the importance of consent, and more in this informative session. 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 […]
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 in […]