Here is the schedule for February’s Transition Lunch & Learn sessions:
February 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.
February 16th
12:00 noon – 1:30 p.m.
Lunch & Learn with DARS (Department of Aging and Rehabilitative Services)
Join Tyler Schreffler, Unit Supervisor, DARS to discuss employment services. Tyler will review services offered through Pre-ETS (Employment and Transition Services), Vocational Rehabilitation, The Wilson Workforce and Rehabilitation Center and how to apply.
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 March:
March 2nd
Lunch & Learn – Open Round-Table
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March 16th
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.