Tia Marsili, Director of Trusts for The Arc of Northern Virginia, presents topics on futures planning in a variety of settings and formats. From our popular First Friday of the month large group setting, to a smaller personal setting in Brunch Bunch. Sign up now to learn more about Special Needs Trusts and future planning for your loved one with a disability.
First Friday Futures Planning
On the First Friday of the month from 10am- 12pm, Tia Marsili, Director of Trusts, will present to families, siblings and adults with disabilities or others interested in learning about special needs trusts and other tools to consider when developing a plan for the future. Guest presenters are listed below. These sessions are FREE but you must register to reserve your seat.
*Some sessions will include a live webinar in case you can not make the presentation. A link to register for the live webinar follows the presentation description.
Sessions are located at:
The Arc of Northern Virginia offices
2755 Hartland Road, Suite 200
Falls Church, VA 22043
For questions email Evelyn Gu or call 703-208-1119 x103
June 1, 2018 – Topic: Special Needs Trusts and ABLE Accounts
It is important to ensure that your loved one is financially secure when you can no longer provide help. In this presentation, learn about the roles of Special Needs Trusts and ABLE Accounts in safeguarding government benefits while ensuring your loved one’s personal needs and aspirations are met now and in the future.
Presenter: Tia Marsili, Director of Trusts, The Arc of Northern Virginia
Register to Attend In-person – or – Register for the Webinar
July May 4, 2018 – Topic: Finances Within a Special Needs Trust: Disbursements, Budgets, and Actuaries
Alternatives to guardianship can help preserve an individual with disabilities’ dignity and promote their self-determination. In this presentation, learn about what alternatives to guardianship exist including, supported decision making, advance health care directives and powers of attorney and when, ultimately, guardianship may be appropriate.
Presenter: Trini Nsabimana, Account Manager, The Arc of Northern Virginia
Register to Attend In-person – or – Register for the Webinar
Monthly Small Group Trust Discussions
Formally “Brunch Bunch,” these group discussions will focus on Special Needs Trusts. Tia Marsili, Director of Trusts, The Arc of Northern Virginia, 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 that you should consider.
10:00 am – 11:30am
The Arc of Northern Virginia offices
2755 Hartland Road, Suite 200
Falls Church, VA 22043
Click the date to Register for an event.
• June 5, 2018
• July 10, 2018
• No meeting in August
• September 11, 2018
• October 9, 2018
• November 13, 2018
• December 11, 2018
Third Thursdays in Loudoun County
On the third Thursday of almost every month Tia Marsili, Director of Trusts for The Arc of NoVa Special Needs Trust Program,(SNT) and her guests present the tools to consider when developing a plan for the future to families, siblings, adults with disabilities, and others interested.
LOCATION: ALLY BUILDING
601 Catoctin Circle, NE, Leesburg, VA 20176
QUESTIONS: Contact Tammy Goddard: tgoddard@paxtoncampus.org
Here’s what you missed! To request a First Friday presentation to be repeated contact us!
2018
May – Alternatives to Guardianship and Supported Decision-Making
April – Empowerment through Assistive Technology at Home and in the Workplace and How to Fund It
March – Finances within a SNT: Disbursements, Budgets, and Actuaries
February – Tax Planning: Tax Benefits & Options Available for Individuals with Disabilities
January – What Questions Should I Be Asking About Employment
2017
December – Social Security: The Application and Appeal Process for SSI and SSDI, Presented by Derek Cervoni, Attorney, Cervoni Disability Law, PLLC, & Tia Marsili, Director of Trusts, The Arc of Northern Virginia
November – Managing Real Estate in a Special Needs Trust, Presented by:Cindy McDonald Senior Vice President, Key Private Bank; Jeannie Cummins-Eisenhour, Senior Integrated Community Options Specialist. Developmental Services Region 2, Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services; and Tia Marsili, Director of Trusts
October – Health Care Options: What Options are Available for People with Disabilities, including CCC+, DDW changes, EPSDT, federal policy. Presented by: Ann Folk Bevan, Director, Division of Developmental Disabilities and Behavioral Health, Tia Marsili, Director of Trusts
September – Resources for Individuals with Dual Diagnoses: Navigating Mental Health and Brain Injury Service Systems – Kelli Robertson, LCSW, Intake Coordinator at PRS, Inc, Carol Bashore, NAMI Class Facilitator, Lisa I. McCarthy MA, NCC, CBIST, Director of Programs, Brain Injury Services, Amy Choi, Pediatric Case Manager, Brain Injury Services
July – Beneficiary Advocacy Services – Megan Rusciano, Beneficiary advocate, The Arc of Northern Virginia
June – Special Needs Trusts and ABLE Accounts – Tia Marsili, Director of Trusts, The Arc of Northern Virginia
May – People with Disabilities Encounters with the Criminal Justice System – Melissa Heifet, Interim Executive Director, The Arc of Loudoun & Administrative Director of ALLY Advocacy Center, The Arc of Loudoun, & Ashley Brompton, Program Associate in Victimization & Safety at the Vera Institute of Justice & Former Criminal Justice Fellow, National Center on Criminal Justice and Disability, The Arc US
April – Alternatives to Guardianship and Supported Decision-Making– Dana Traynham, Senior Staff Attorney, disAbility Law Center of Virginia, Megan Rusciano, Beneficiary Advocate, The Arc of Northern Virginia
March – Finances within a Special Needs Trust: Disbursements, Budgets, and Actuaries – Trini Nsabimana, Trust Associate, The Arc of Northern Virginia
February – Special Needs Trusts and ABLE Accounts: Tia Marsili, Director of Trusts, The Arc of Northern Virginia
January – Navigating Employment Opportunities for People with Disabilities: Cheryl Bates-Harris, Senior Disability Advocacy Specialist, National Disability Rights Network
2016
December – Social Security: The Application and Appeal Process for SSI and SSDI, Derek Cervoni, Attorney, Cervoni Disability Law, PLLC
November – Managing Property in a Special Needs Trust: Tia Marsili, Director of Trusts, The Arc of Northern Virginia; Cindy McDonald, Senior Vice President, Key Private Bank; Kelly Thompson, Attorney, Thompson Wildhack, PLC; Jeannie Cummins, Regional Housing Specialist, Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
November – Special Presentation: Special Needs Trust and the ABLE Act: Tia Marsili, Director of Trusts, The Arc of Northern Virginia, & Cindy McDonald, Senior Vice President, Key Private Bank
October – The Arc of Northern Virginia’s Beneficiary Advocacy Services: Megan Rusciano, Beneficiary Advocate
September – Special Needs Trusts, Introducing our New Trustee, and ABLE Accounts
July – Letter of Intent: Evelyn Gu, Trust Manager & Megan Rusciano, Beneficiary Advocate
June – Divorce and the Child with Disabilities: Courtney McCarthy, Esq., McCarty Law PLLC & Anne M. Heishman, Dingman Labowitz P.C.
May – Managing Property in a Special Needs Trust -Robert Bullock Esq., CELA, CAP, The Elder & Disability Law Center
April – Financial Planning– Chad J. Knicely, of the New York Life Insurance Company
March – Mental Health and Planning for Your Child’s Independence
February – Special Needs Trusts (SNT): Michael D. Toobin, Law Office of Michael D. Toobin
January – DMV-Connect: DMV sets up shop at The Arc offices.
2015
December – Legal Authority, Guest presenter, Valerie Geiger
November – Innovations in Technology, Guest presenter, Kymberly DeLoatche