Workshops

Transition Lunch & Learn with ECNV (Endependence Center of Northern Virginia)

Presented on September 18, 2024

Presented by: Paul Hannah, Manager of Youth Programs, ECNV. Join us to learn about ECNV’s services and how to access them. Transition Lunch and Learn with an Expert is held on the third Wednesday of the month, facilitated by Diane Monnig, Director of Programs, with presentations each month from a different “expert” representing an array of public and private organizations to provide information and resources to support individuals and families throughout the transition process from school to adult services. This event is a small group roundtable with opportunities for participants to ask questions and engage in discussion.

Medicaid Denials and Appeals

Presented on August 7, 2024

Listen for a session with John Ciminio of the disAbility Law Center of Virginia, to learn more about Medicaid member rights during service denials and appeals. In this session you can hear more about how to navigate appeals, and understand your rights as a user of Medicaid, the DD Waiver, and/or the CCC Plus Waiver in Virginia.

Strategies to Promote Healthy Sleep in Kids with Disabilities

Presented on Wednesday, May 1, 2024

Sleep is a common area that children struggle with. Alison Moser, M.Ed., BCBA has helped sleep train many children and teens who have difficulty: falling asleep at an appropriate time, staying asleep throughout the night, staying in their bed the entire night, and waking up early. The strategies presented in this webinar are “tried and true” in many research journals over decades of sleep studies. We will review general strategies to help promote healthy sleep while reviewing more detailed strategies depending on what type of sleep difficulties your child is having.

Viviendas Inclusivas para Todos – Inclusive Housing for Everyone

Presented on April 22, 2024

¡Descubre la clave para aprender que son las viviendas inclusivas para personas con discapacidades! Nuestro taller se centra en priorizar la felicidad, el amor y la realización individual en las decisiones de vivienda. Qué Esperar: Ideas sobre Viviendas Inclusivas Oportunidades de Colaboración Herramientas y Recursos Prácticos

(English) Discover the key to understanding inclusive housing for people with disabilities! Our workshop focuses on prioritizing happiness, love, and individual fulfillment in housing decisions. What to Expect: Insights on Inclusive Housing Collaboration Opportunities Practical Tools & Resources

In this webinar, Virginia Haizlip, Attorney, McCandlish Lillard discusses strategies and considerations for parents of children with special needs navigating legal proceedings relating to custody, child support, division of assets, and divorce. We present strategies and considerations both in litigated matters as well as negotiations outside of formal court proceedings.

Building a Successful Transition IEP

Presented on April 11, 2024

Watch our informative workshop where you will gain invaluable insights into the intricacies of transition Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) as mandated by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Empower your child for a successful transition from school to the world of adult work, independent living, and community participation.

Join Ariel Matz, expert in special education and transition planning, as she shares her wealth of knowledge and experience from inside the school system. Benefit from her guidance on working collaboratively with the school team and creating a supportive environment for your child’s growth and development.