Here is the schedule for March’s Transition Lunch & Learn sessions:
March 2nd
12:00 noon – 1:30 p.m.
Lunch & Learn – Open Round-Table
Join giving you the chance to ask your questions and learn from the answers to other’s questions.
March 16th
12:00 noon – 1:30 p.m.
Lunch & Learn with a Medicaid Waivers Expert
Lucy Beadnell, Director of Advocacy at The Arc of Northern Virginia will discuss Medicaid Waivers. Lucy will review what Waivers are, services Waivers offer, how to apply, tips for families on waiting lists for services, and how to use a Waiver if you have one.
Click the button below to register for any of the upcoming Transition Lunch & Learn sessions.
If you have questions, please email Diane Monnig, Transition Manager at dmonnig@thearcofnova.org.
Planning for the transition from school to adult services can be an overwhelming task. 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 kinds of 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.
It’s never too early to plan; you don’t have to wait until your student is close to graduation. Also, these Lunch & Learns would be a great way for families who started the process but got overwhelmed or stuck to find the motivation to restart the process and press forward.
Note due to COVID-19, this is a Zoom virtual meeting rather than in-person meeting. Remember, all of our webinar events are FREE to attend, but pre-registration is required.
Looking Ahead to April:
April 6th
Lunch & Learn – Open Round-Table
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April 20th
Lunch & Learn with a Housing Expert
Join Jeannie Cummins Eisenhour, Senior Integrated Community Options Specialist, Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) to discuss independent housing options and how to create a Housing Action Plan.