The TFIL team hosts in-person and Zoom week-long camps in the summer, which focus on a different category from our app, Transportation, Safety, Daily Living, and Employment. Campers will partake in enjoyable activities, socialize, and develop independence skills.
Events
Tech for Independent Living
Events
We host several events throughout the year, providing opportunities to practice using the app and discover how it can be integrated into your daily life. These events are designed to help you build confidence in activities such as cooking, traveling in the community, ordering food at a restaurant, and much more!
Building Independence with the TFIL Team
Ever wish there was an app that helped you take on everyday tasks with ease and confidence? With step-by-step support right at your fingertips, you’ll feel empowered to handle anything—no matter your unique needs. Join one of our monthly Zoom sessions to discover how Arc2Independence can help empower you and support your journey towards greater independence.
TFIL Talks
Each month, we meet on Zoom to dive into one of the app’s lessons, offering a chance to connect with others in a friendly, social setting. It’s the perfect opportunity to engage, share thoughts, and learn together how Arc2Independence can help you navigate daily tasks and build confidence.
Travel Trips
Join the Tech for Independent Living team on one of our ongoing travel trips. These trips are meant for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are new to public transportation or looking to build confidence. We will go over the basics like how to pay, read a map, and what to do if something goes wrong. Each Trip includes practice on WMATA Metro Rail, bus, or trolley and ends at a fun community spot.
Arc2Independence Connect
Engage and collaborate with a diverse group of people who use or are curious about Arc2Independence. These quarterly meet-ups are designed to help you get the most out of our app. Everyone’s welcome to share their experiences, ask questions, and hear from others in the community about what’s working and what could be improved to make Arc2Independence even more valuable for each user. Even if you haven’t signed up for the app yet, you’re invited to join these sessions and explore all things Arc2Independence.
We also offer other events throughout the year! To stay updated on the exact dates of the events below and other exciting announcements, be sure to sign up for the TFIL newsletter.
Other Events:
Camp Arc2Independence
The TFIL team offers inclusive introductory cooking classes that provide step-by-step instructions in a fun and safe environment, promoting independence for all participants.
Cooking Class
Kidpower instructors come to The Arc of Northern Virginia to teach people of all ages skills to protect themselves through interactive classes and role-playing. You'll learn how to apply these skills to real-life situations, helping you feel more confident and aware.
Safety Power Events
The Arc’s Wings for Autism®/Wings for All® (Wings) program gives families and aviation professionals the confidence to take to the skies with ease by providing an airport “rehearsal,” as well as a presentation on the aircraft features and in-flight safety protocols.
Wings for All
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) representatives come to The Arc of Northern Virginia to assist with processing and renewing applications for their Reduced Fare Program AND MetroAccess Paratransit services.
Metro Comes to the Arc
Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) personnel comes to The Arc of Northern Virginia to conduct all DMV transactions except vital records and testing. Services are available for the whole family.
