BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Arc of Northern Virginia - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20251201T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251201T130000 DTSTAMP:20260423T175927 CREATED:20251103T201553Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T201553Z UID:8922-1764590400-1764594000@thearcofnova.org SUMMARY:How Can Speech Therapy Help Adults with I/DD have Better Conversations? DESCRIPTION:  \nA lot of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities have trouble with conversations in their daily lives and would like help to make those conversations go better. But it can be hard to figure out where the problems come from and how to help. Researchers at the University of Maryland in College Park are creating tools that speech therapists and their adult clients can use to look more closely at their conversations and figure out what to work on. Our team is excited to share what we have learned from our experiences – and all the questions we still have! – about how to improve communication between people with IDD and those with whom they seek to connect.\n\nList of presenters:\nSorrah Edwards-Thro (he/they) is an autistic\, multiply-disabled person studying to become a speech-language therapist at UMD. Motivated by his own experience with masking and burnout\, he focuses on supporting autistic people with (self-)advocacy. They bring this insight to their work as a student-clinician and curriculum developer in UMD’s Neurodiversity and Autism Transition Services (NATS) Social Interaction Group Network For All (SIGNA) program\, as well as their research on the Autistic Conversation Analysis Toolkit (ACAT) and Interactive Tool for Empathy in Neurotypicals (INTENT) projects. Sorrah received the CAPCSD Frances J. Laven Service Award in recognition of his dedication to building solidarity with other disabled people\, especially the most marginalized among us.\n\nShevaun Lewis is an Associate Research Professor at UMD and Director of the UMD Autism Research Consortium. She has a PhD in Linguistics\, and has studied how children learn language and how people use language in conversation. Growing up with an autistic brother sparked her lifelong interest in autism. Today\, her work focuses on communication between autistic and non-autistic people\, and creating tools and practices to make schools and workplaces more inclusive of autistic students and employees.\n\n\n \n Register Now URL:https://thearcofnova.org/event/how-can-speech-therapy-help-adults-with-i-dd-have-better-conversations/ LOCATION:Live\, online virtual meeting on Zoom CATEGORIES:webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251202T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251202T110000 DTSTAMP:20260423T175927 CREATED:20251022T190758Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T190758Z UID:8886-1764669600-1764673200@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-30/ LOCATION:Live\, online virtual meeting on Zoom CATEGORIES:special needs trust END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T210000 DTSTAMP:20260423T175927 CREATED:20251104T154820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T154820Z UID:8924-1764788400-1764795600@thearcofnova.org SUMMARY:Next Chapter Book Club DESCRIPTION:  \nThe Arc of Northern Virginia and Our Stomping Ground invite people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to join Next Chapter Book Club\, a small\, inclusive group for reading\, sharing stories\, and making new friends! Our first meeting on Wednesday\, December 3rd at 7 PM at The View at Broadlands Apartments will be a fun chance to get to know each other and vote on our first book. The club will continue to meet 1st Wednesday of every month at 7 PM\, with space limited to 15 members (a waitlist will be available once full). \nReserve your spot and let us know any supports you may need by completing the registration form. Questions? Email Melissa Heifetz at melissa.heifetz@thearcofnova.org. \nStart your next chapter with us! \n  \n\n \n Register Now URL:https://thearcofnova.org/event/next-chapter-book-club/ LOCATION:The View at Broadlands Apartments\, 21995 Flatiron Ter\, Ashburn\, VA\, 20148\, United States CATEGORIES:book club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T130000 DTSTAMP:20260423T175927 CREATED:20251103T144521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T144600Z UID:8911-1764849600-1764853200@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-13/ LOCATION:Live\, online virtual meeting on Zoom CATEGORIES:tfil END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T150000 DTSTAMP:20260423T175927 CREATED:20251103T153033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T163251Z UID:8913-1764927000-1764946800@thearcofnova.org SUMMARY:DMV Connect DESCRIPTION:  \nWHEN: Friday\, December 5 from 9:30 AM – 3:00pm\nWHERE:  \nThe Arc of Northern Virginia\n3060 Williams Drive\, Suite 300\nFairfax\, VA 22031 \nDMV Connect will be held in the ground floor lobby meeting space.\n\nVirginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) personnel will be at The Arc of Northern Virginia on Friday\, December 5\, from 9:30-3:00PM. DMV Connect teams are equipped to conduct all DMV transactions except vital records and testing.  Below is a list of all services they will be able to conduct at the event. Services are available for the whole family!  \nDMV Connect offers:\n \n\nREAL ID\nDriver’s Licenses\nIdentification Cards (Adult and Child)\nAdding Medical Indicator to ID Card\nDisabled Parking Placards\nVehicle Titles (Titles will be mailed to customers)\nHunting & Fishing Licenses\nVirginia Vital Records (Birth\, death\, marriage\, and divorce certificates – will be mailed to customers)\nAddress Changes\nVehicle Registrations\nCompliance Summaries\nTranscripts\n\n\nTo ensure your appointment goes smoothly\, PLAN AHEAD and gather all your original documents. Photocopies will NOT be accepted.  \n  \nTo schedule your appointment or if you have any questions\, please email aafrica@thearcofnova.org. URL:https://thearcofnova.org/event/dmv-connect-2/ LOCATION:The Arc of Northern Virginia\, 3060 Williams Drive Suite 300\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22031\, United States CATEGORIES:dmv services END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T210000 DTSTAMP:20260423T175927 CREATED:20251208T132045Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T132054Z UID:8977-1765306800-1765314000@thearcofnova.org SUMMARY:Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:  \nThis 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. \nWe will debut a series of short videos from parents and self-advocates sharing their personal stories about the challenges they experience and how The Arc of Northern Virginia has been instrumental in connecting them to services\, supports\, and solutions. \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 \n  \n\n \n Register Now URL:https://thearcofnova.org/event/annual-meeting/ LOCATION:The Arc of Northern Virginia\, 3060 Williams Drive Suite 300\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22031\, United States CATEGORIES:event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251215T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251215T130000 DTSTAMP:20260423T175927 CREATED:20251114T150344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T150344Z UID:8946-1765800000-1765803600@thearcofnova.org SUMMARY:Navigating Care Denials and Reductions with the Medicaid Waiver DESCRIPTION:  \nHear from Victoria Richardson\, attorney with Virginia Poverty Law Center\, about how to navigate denials and reductions in care hours for Medicaid Waiver users. Learn about your rights\, how to make appeals powerful and as successful as possible\, and how to do your best to get the care hours you need. \n  \n\n \n Register Now URL:https://thearcofnova.org/event/navigating-care-denials/ LOCATION:Live\, online virtual meeting on Zoom CATEGORIES:medicaid waivers END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251216T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251216T110000 DTSTAMP:20260423T175927 CREATED:20251022T191455Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T191714Z UID:8888-1765879200-1765882800@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-31/ LOCATION:Live\, online virtual meeting on Zoom CATEGORIES:special needs trust END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251216T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251216T130000 DTSTAMP:20260423T175927 CREATED:20251208T150630Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T150630Z UID:8980-1765886400-1765890000@thearcofnova.org SUMMARY:Ready for Advocacy in 2026 DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin us as we discuss our 2026 legislative agenda on disability rights and funding needs. We’ll talk through our priorities and how we’ll advocate\, when budget and other legislative hearings will occur\, and how you can get ready to join us on our annual trip to Richmond! \n  \n\n \n Register Now URL:https://thearcofnova.org/event/ready-for-advocacy-in-2026/ LOCATION:Live\, online virtual meeting on Zoom CATEGORIES:legislative advocacy END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T130000 DTSTAMP:20260423T175927 CREATED:20251024T160123Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T160123Z UID:8906-1766059200-1766062800@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-15/ LOCATION:Live\, online virtual meeting on Zoom CATEGORIES:family support,transition END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR