Join Career and Workforce Development Division Manager, Vanessa Mundie, to hear more about WWRC programs. WWRC is a vocational-educational facility in Fishersville, Virginia. They are part of the Department of Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Their mission is to help individuals with disabilities to have competitive, integrated employment. Part of our 2026 Transition Series
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Join Us for our annual Meet The Trustee event!** 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. The event will be moderated by […]
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If you or a loved one with a disability are thinking about how to get help understanding and making choices now and for the future, it is time to learn about Supported Decision Making. This collaborative, empowering process helps leverage the strength of the person with a disability and their network while maintaining maximum […]
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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 […] |
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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 […]
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Join Tyler Schreffler, MA, CRC, CVE, with the Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS) to learn about available supports and services for individuals with disabilities, including vocational transition services that help young adults prepare for employment and life after high school. Part of our 2026 Transition Series |
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Transition Lunch and Learn is held on the second Thursday 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 […] |
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Join The Arc of Northern Virginia for an informative webinar exploring military and Veterans Affairs (VA) survivor benefits and how they intersect with special needs planning for individuals with disabilities. This session will provide an overview of military and VA survivor benefits, with a particular focus on the eligibility requirements for a dependent child […] |
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Join Judy Bass to explore postsecondary options for neurodivergent students. Learn about the possibilities available to students with different strengths, interests, and support needs as they plan their next steps toward greater independence and a fulfilling future. Part of our 2026 Transition Series |
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1 event,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 jamie.colgin@thearcofnova.org for additional resources. Due to high demand, families may register for a maximum […] |
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Explicaremos información sobre Medicaid, exenciones (waivers) y otros beneficios, incluyendo el proceso de solicitud, requisitos y algunos de los recursos disponibles para las familias. |
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The Arc of Northern Virginia’s Transition Support group meets every other month in-person. 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 parents whose kids were facing the […] |
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We invite middle and high school students with invisible disabilities and neurodivergent experiences to join us as we focus on practical self-advocacy. This event will cover how students can ask for support, explain their needs, understand what IEPs and 504s mean in plain language, talk to teachers or counselors, and keep track of which […] |
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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 […] |
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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 […] |
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What happens when school ends? For people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families, the transition from school-provided services to adult life can bring a lot of questions, and finding the right resources can make all the difference. Join The Arc of Northern Virginia for our Annual Transition Series, a program designed to […]
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