Here is the schedule for September’s Transition Lunch & Learn sessions:
September 7th
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.
September 21st
Lunch & Learn with a Recreation Expert
This session we’ll be talking about social and recreational opportunities to enhance quality-of-life with Lyndzey Elliott from Fairfax County Therapeutic Recreation.
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 October:
October 5th
Lunch & Learn – Open Round-Table
Join giving you the chance to ask your questions and learn from the answers to other’s questions.
October 19th
Lunch & Learn with a Suppprted Decision Making Expert
We’ll be talking about this important alternative to guardianship with Lucy Beadnell, Director of Advocacy, The Arc of Northern Virginia.