Here is the schedule for May’s Transition Lunch & Learn sessions:
May 4th
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.
May 18th
Lunch & Learn with an ABLENow Expert
Join Rebecca Lyons, Representative from ABLENow, Virginia 529 to discuss how to utilize these accounts to save money while protecting eligibility for public benefits.
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 June:
June 1st
Lunch & Learn – Open Round-Table
Join giving you the chance to ask your questions and learn from the answers to other’s questions.
June 15th
Lunch & Learn with a Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board (CSB) Expert
Sherry Hassel, Support Coordinator Supervisor will discuss utilizing CSB Services, how to apply, and the eligibility process.