Information and referral is an integral part of our programming and critical piece of our work. When families have questions about how to access the complex maze of services, we point them in the right direction, connect them to providers and resources, and share helpful tips. We offer workshops based upon feedback from our families. We also partner with many professionals in the field to offer the finest speakers and the most up-to-date information. To keep everyone connected, we offer live and recorded webinars, and videos on popular subjects like, Special Needs Trusts, and Waiver services and Legal Authority. Visit our Resource Library page for access to these alternatives to a traditional workshop.
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Disabilities Supports & Life Skills Workshops
We present a number of workshops and seminars throughout the year. These workshops cover a broad range of topics, from navigating the waiver system and waitlists, to other understanding other government support programs, to working with caregivers, to personal safety. Attending a workshop is a great way to hear from not only disabilities services professionals and experts in the field, but also to interact with others who are in the same situation. Meeting and sharing with other family members is a great way to feel connected with and find support from the disabilities community.
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Transition POINTS Workshops
As a follow-up to our series of Transition POINTS Guides, we present a number of workshops and seminars throughout the year. Topics are typically related to the six pillars of our Transition POINTS program: Early Intervention, Special Education, Transition, Employment, Housing, and Aging. These workshops are a great way to hear from not only disabilities services professionals and experts in the field, but also to interact with others who are in the same situation. Meeting and sharing with other family members is a great way to feel connected with and find support from the disabilities community.
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First Fridays Futures Planning Workshops
On the first Friday of almost every month we present information and share resources on the tools, programs, and action steps to consider when developing a plan for the future. First Friday Futures Planning workshops are open to families, siblings, adults with disabilities, and others interested.
Location: Online, utilizing the Zoom meeting platform.
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Trust Talk Tuesdays
Held twice a month on Tuesday mornings, these small-group discussions will focus on Special Needs Trusts. Members of our staff of experts will walk you through the importance of planning for the future of your loved one with a disability, why SNTs are important, who may establish SNTs, how they are funded, how you can protect means-tested benefits, how to help those who cannot manage their own money. and other critical services and programs that you should consider.
Location: Online, utilizing the Zoom meeting platform
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The Arc of Northern Virginia TRANSITION SERIES
Transition Series is our annual 2-day*, interactive experience designed to educate and empower families and individuals with disabilities as they transition from school-provided services to community-based services for adults.
While parents, caregivers, and disability services professionals are attending a series of workshops, young adults with disabilities are engaged in a curriculum of various lessons and activities facilitated by Marymount University students. These activities are designed to address a range of transition situations they may encounter, including social, communication, employment, and recreation skills.
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