Disability Awareness and Disclosure Strategies

Live, online virtual meeting on Zoom

Many people with chronic conditions struggle with whether, when and how to disclose their non-apparent disability to their employers or peers.  Ms. Daly will share her expertise in the disabilities field and lead a discussion on the important issue of disability awareness and disclosure options, including overcoming the fear and uncertainty of disclosure for people […]

Trust Talk Tuesday

Live, online virtual meeting on Zoom

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 […]

TFIL Talks: Lessons from the Arc2Independence App

Live, online virtual meeting on Zoom

  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 sessions, individuals can participate in group discussions, games, and activities to practice their skills.

February Chat with an Attorney about Special Education

Live, online virtual meeting on Zoom

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.  

Building Independence with the TFIL Team

Live, online virtual meeting on Zoom

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 Thursday […]

Metro Travel Training

Dunn-Loring Merrifield Metro Station 2700 Gallows Road, Vienna, VA, United States

Interested in travel training? Come join our Tech for Independent Living (TFIL) team on a metro trip! Individuals 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 […]

Transition Lunch & Learn

Live, online virtual meeting on Zoom

  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 […]

TFIL Talks: Lessons from the Arc2Independence App

Live, online virtual meeting on Zoom

  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 sessions, individuals can participate in group discussions, games, and activities to practice their skills.

Building Independence with the TFIL Team

Live, online virtual meeting on Zoom

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 Thursday […]

Quarterly Bus Travel Training

Ashburn Metro Station 43655 Ashburn Metro Dr, Ashburn, VA, United States

  Need to ride the bus but are afraid to? The Arc of Northern Virginia is partnering with professionally trained travel trainers from ECNV to offer individuals with disabilities bus travel training trips! These trips will be offered quarterly throughout the year. Through these trips we hope individuals with disabilities will become more comfortable and […]