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More independence, greater financial security and a better quality of life – that’s the future ABLEnow is building. Join this information session tomorrow to discover the advantages of ABLE accounts and the national ABLEnow program. https://ow.ly/6vPQ50Q8MxA
The Tech for Independent Living Team invites you to join this virtual event on the FIRST Thursday of each month to discover the amazing Arc2Independence app! It's designed to help individuals achieve independence within their daily lives and navigate challenges in the community. They can't wait to share this with you! https://ow.ly/x0x650Q3AHZ
Miércoles, 6 de Diciembre: En esta presentación, nuestra nueva miembro de Trippett, Wendy Asmen, analizará los conceptos básicos de qué es el Seguro Social, cómo solicitarlo y cómo utilizar los beneficios. Este taller se presentará en español y los participantes pueden asistir en vivo en persona o en línea a través de Zoom. https://ow.ly/ggl150Q8OFs
The Tech for Independent Living team invites you to join them on Thursday, December 7th, to discover the amazing Arc2Independence app! It’s designed to help individuals achieve independence within their daily lives and navigate challenges in the community. Learn more about the app, these customizable lessons, and the service and support the team provides that helps guide individuals through life’s daily routines and challenges. https://ow.ly/AptQ50Q8NUt
You know your school-aged child with IDD will age out of school-provided services. The best way to be prepared is to plan ahead. Join our next Transition Lunch & Learn Wednesday, December 6th at 12 noon for an opportunity to meet with others and discuss this often challenging transition. https://ow.ly/eay050Q8P5Y
THIS FRIDAY: A FREE Workshop from Social Security
- Information about Disability Benefits and the application process
- What are Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits and how do you qualify?
- What other Social Security programs are available and, who qualifies?
Families with individuals with disabilities often depend on supplemental resources in order to survive and receive the supports they need. Government programs are an important part of planning for the financial security and success of adults with disabilities. The challenge comes in knowing which benefits to apply for, when to apply and how to apply. Join our online event to get information for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance, Retirement, Survivorship and Disabled Adult Child (SSDI). Arm yourself with the futures planning you need!
Presented by David J. Melton, Public Affairs Specialist, Social Security Administration
Register at https://ow.ly/EwIR50Qcuoh
The Family Village Forum gives parents, family members and caregivers like you the opportunity to meet and build a community to promote strong individual support and forward-moving advocacy. Our goal is to provide a space for you to share your stories and ask questions of others who have gone before you or are currently experiencing similar circumstances, in the hopes of building confidence and a sense of purpose in the advocacy efforts of our families.
Our first meetings will concentrate on families who are new to the disability world, with an emphasis on early intervention and special education. A longer-term goal is to provide opportunities for you to spread your message into the world, and to work through volunteerism and public advocacy to build a more inclusive society.
Facilitated by Rob Hudson, Community Outreach Associate and Trippett Fellow at The Arc of Northern Virginia, the next meeting will take place via ZOOM on December 16 at 11:00 am.
Learn more at https://ow.ly/SBMO50Qc9AR
Phew! It’s been one heck of a day, but it’s not over yet. If you haven’t already, please consider supporting our mission of inclusion and support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Happy , and thank you for your donation. https://ow.ly/f8Pp50QbVXV
A generous donor has agreed to match $10,000 in gifts! Everything you donate for the rest of the day will be DOUBLED! Now’s your chance to make twice the impact! Join our movement today, and let's create an inclusive and supportive community for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. https://ow.ly/f8Pp50QbVXV
More independence, greater financial security and a better quality of life – that’s the future ABLEnow is building. Join this information session on Tuesday, December 5th, to discover the advantages of ABLE accounts and the national ABLEnow program. https://ow.ly/6vPQ50Q8MxA
You guys are AMAZING! We’re halfway through the day, and halfway toward goal! While we’ve made serious progress, that doesn’t mean we plan on stopping anytime soon. There’s still time for you to jump onboard and push us to the finish line! Join our movement today, and let's create an inclusive and supportive community for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. https://ow.ly/f8Pp50QbVXV
was started as the charitable counterpart to and , but it’s become so much more. Join our movement today, and let's create an inclusive and supportive community for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. https://ow.ly/f8Pp50QbVXV
Lockdown was an isolating event that everyone went through at the same time. How do we honor both the personal and community-level trauma of this experience? And how do we accommodate for the changing landscape of mental health needs and accessing mental health care post-lockdown for people with disabilities? Join us tomorrow for a conversation with trauma specialists. https://ow.ly/hbXX50Q8MXc
Join us in creating a community where people with disabilities feel welcomed, valued, and included. In order for The Arc of Northern Virginia to provide all of its resource materials, workshops, webinars, personal consultations, advocacy, family education, innovative independence tools, and more—at no cost to families—we need your support. Together, we CAN create a world where everyone gets to live "A Life Like Yours."
Today, your donation can go twice as far. Our longtime supporters The Harbitter Family Fund has generously pledged to match DOLLAR for DOLLAR donations of any amount—up to $10,000 in all. That's DOUBLE the kindness and DOUBLE the impact for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Your support TODAY makes DOUBLE the impact. Please make a contribution to The Arc of Northern Virginia. https://ow.ly/v86V50QbVHS
Each month, individuals with disabilities and a designated adult are invited to learn basic travel skills on a short practice Metro rail trip. Yes, people with IDD CAN learn skills that empower independent living. Join us this Friday at 10:00 a.m. at the Dunn Loring station. https://ow.ly/GS1E50PHLnu
Today and every day, we give thanks for the privilege of serving those with IDD, their families and caregivers, and our community. Your strength, resilience, and achievements inspire us every day. Your involvement and support enrich our organization, and we are thankful for the diverse tapestry of talents and experiences you bring to our mission. Happy Thanksgiving,
In observance of the holiday, our offices are closed today and tomorrow.
The Arc of Northern Virginia would like to express our thanks to:
• Lebanese Taverna Market, Arlington
• Le Pain Quotidien, Mosaic
• Silver Diner, Merrifield
• TRIO Grill, Merrifield
for their generous donations in support of our recent Annual Meeting. Your contributions were a large part of our event's success and furthering our mission. Thank you.
Feast Your Eyes on All of These Events! You won't want to miss these upcoming trainings, workshops, webinars and group meetings. Details in this issue of ReSources, our twice-monthly e-newsletter. - https://mailchi.mp/thearcofnova/resources_2023-11-21
Lockdown was an isolating event that everyone went through at the same time. How do we honor both the personal and community-level trauma of this experience? And how do we accommodate for the changing landscape of mental health needs and accessing mental health care post-lockdown for people with disabilities? Join us November 29th for a conversation with trauma specialists. https://ow.ly/hbXX50Q8MXc
For those who are following the case:
AG says he cannot probe alleged discrimination against students with disabilities
Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares declined to investigate the Virginia Department of Education and the Fairfax County school system... https://ow.ly/f7tB50Q9qAs
Representatives from the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (METRO) will be on site to take photos and process applications for both the Reduced Fare Program and/or the MetroAccess Door to Door Paratransit program. Pre-registration is required, and all application forms MUST be completed and emailed to The Arc office BEFORE the event. https://ow.ly/gqNR50Q8T9K
TODAY AT NOON: Learning that your family member or loved one has an intellectual or developmental disability can present emotional and logistical challenges, and the accompanying feelings of solitude and powerlessness can be hard to manage.
The Family Village Forum gives parents, family members and caregivers like you the opportunity to meet and build a community to promote strong individual support and forward-moving advocacy. Our goal is to provide a space for you to share your stories and ask questions of others who have gone before you or are currently experiencing similar circumstances, in the hopes of building confidence and a sense of purpose in the advocacy efforts of our families.
Our first meetings will concentrate on families who are new to the disability world, with an emphasis on early intervention and special education. A longer-term goal is to provide opportunities for you to spread your message into the world, and to work through volunteerism and public advocacy to build a more inclusive society.
Facilitated by Rob Hudson, Community Outreach Associate and Trippett Fellow at The Arc of Northern Virginia.
Learn more and register at https://ow.ly/gelA50Q8pV2
Claire McTiernan is an Assistive Technology (AT) Champion from VA. Today she's showing off her 8BitDo Lite SE controller for gamers with limited mobility. It's compatible with Nintendo Switch, Apple's operating systems (MacOS, iOS/iPadOS, tvOS), AndroidOS, Raspberry Pi, and Steam games on Windows. You can purchase this controller from 8BitDo’s website or Amazon.
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Jonah Gilman, an AT Champion for the state of Virginia, is highlighting how assistive technology can help with everyday tasks. Jonah frequently uses Siri to help read and send text messages.
The Thomas family participated in our DMV Connect event yesterday to obtain a Real ID for their son Drew. "This service is a lifesaver. A trip to the DMV with Drew can be traumatizing and sometimes unsuccessful. Thank you for making this service available to families like ours." Pictured is Drew Thomas (seated), then standing left to right Karen Thomas, Drew's support staffer Mr. Anthony, and Michael Thomas.
We want to thank everyone who joined us for the 2023 Annual Meeting on Monday. We were especially proud to present this year's Jessica Burmester Volunteer Award to Foundation Board member and long-time supporter Doug Church, and the 2023 Rusty Garth “You Are the Change” Advocacy Award to superstar Donna Budway (accepted by her son David.) The evening was capped off by our Tech for Independent Living staff presenting our new app, Arc2Independence.
THIS FRIDAY: Our goal is to provide a space to share stories and ask questions of others with similar experiences in the hopes of building the advocacy efforts of our families.
Meeting via ZOOM on November 17 at 12:pm noon.
Learn more at https://ow.ly/mZ8950Q4JSn
You know your school-aged child with IDD will age out of school-provided services. The best way to be prepared is to plan ahead. Join Wednesday's Transition Lunch & Learn at 12 noon for an opportunity to meet with others and discuss this often challenging transition. https://ow.ly/VWej50Q2JBR
There's still time to register to attend the 2023 Annual Meeting of The Arc of Northern Virginia. The Annual Meeting is our opportunity to come together to recognize great achievements and dedicated volunteers and to celebrate another year’s accomplishments. This is a great opportunity to learn more about what we do, who we are, and why we care about serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. Info and registration details at https://ow.ly/tniM50Q2Koi
We thank the following friendly businesses who donated door prizes at Arctoberfest 2023: The Auld Shebeen, Bowlero of Falls Church, Cinema Arts Theatres, Fairfax Ace Hardware, Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers, Pupatella of Springfield, and University Mall Theatres.
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Claire McTiernan is an Assistive Technology (AT) Champion from VA. Today she's showing off her 8BitDo Lite SE controller for gamers with limited mobility. It's compatible with Nintendo Switch, Apple's operating systems (MacOS, iOS/iPadOS, tvOS), AndroidOS, Raspberry Pi, and Steam games on Windows. You can purchase this controller from 8BitDo’s website or Amazon. # 8BitDo,#AbleGamers, #Nintendo/Apple.
Please join us as we hear from House and Senate Districts covering Fairfax and Arlington Counties and Alexandria City, including McLean, Sterling, Reston, Fairfax, Oakton, Vienna, Tysons, Arlington, Alexandria, and Bailey's Crossroads. Candidates will discuss their past work on issues important to the disability community, as well as their policy plans for 2024. Attendees can submit questions in advance to [email protected]. The event will have ASL interpretation.
Please join us as we hear from House and Senate Districts covering Fairfax County and Prince William County, including Centreville, Chantilly, Herndon, Fair Oaks, Burke, and Manassas. Candidates will discuss their past work on issues important to the disability community, as well as their policy plans for 2024. Attendees can submit questions in advance to [email protected]. The event will have ASL interpretation.
Arctoberfest is now a dance party!
Please join us as we hear from House and Senate Districts covering Prince William, Loudoun, and Stafford, including Gainesville, Lake Manassas, Dale City, Stafford, South Riding, and Sterling. Candidates will discuss their past work on issues important to the disability community, as well as their policy plans for 2024. Attendees can submit questions in advance to [email protected]. The event will have ASL interpretation.
Please join us as we hear from House and Senate Districts covering Prince William, Loudoun, and Stafford, including Manassas, Gainesville, South Riding, Dale City, Lake Ridge, and Woodbridge. Candidates will discuss their past work on issues important to the disability community, as well as their policy plans for 2024. Attendees can submit questions in advance to [email protected]. The event will have ASL interpretation.
Please join us as we hear from House and Senate Districts covering Loudoun and Fauquier, including Purcellville, Leesburg, and Warrenton. Candidates will discuss their past work on issues important to the disability community, as well as their policy plans for 2024. Attendees can submit questions in advance to [email protected]. The event will have ASL interpretation.
Please join us as we hear from House and Senate Districts covering Fairfax County, Loudoun, and Prince William Counties including Sterling, Ashburn, Gainesville, Herndon, Reston, and McLean. Candidates will discuss their past work on issues important to the disability community, as well as their policy plans for 2024. Attendees can submit questions in advance to [email protected]. The event will have ASL interpretation.
Please join us as we hear from House and Senate Districts covering Fairfax, including Springfield, Burke, Annandale, Fair Oaks, Oakton, and Fairfax City. Candidates will discuss their past work on issues important to the disability community, as well as their policy plans for 2024. Attendees can submit questions in advance to [email protected]. The event will have ASL interpretation.
Please join us as we hear from House and Senate Districts covering Fairfax County, including Annandale, Springfield, Lorton, and Kingstowne. Candidates will discuss their past work on issues important to the disability community, as well as their policy plans for 2024. Attendees can submit questions in advance to [email protected]. The event will have ASL interpretation.
Please join us as we hear from House Districts Covering Fairfax County and Alexandria City on their past work on issues important to the disability community, as well as their policy plans. Attendees can submit questions in advance. The event will have live captions and ASL interpretation.
JOIN US! TONIGHT! A virtual screening of the film Crip Camp, followed by a open discussion of where the disability community stands today in regards to public access and inclusion. It's a power and uplifting film. It promises to be an insightful discussion. Sign up at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/movie-night-crip-camp-registration-163527921415
Belonging, purpose, meaningful relationships, and a strong sense of identity: these are just some of the universal “good things of life” that all people aspire to. But for many people living with intellectual disabilities, segregation and negative stereotypes often contribute to a reality of few possibilities and narrow opportunities. Join us for this virtual workshop where we will explore the power that valued social roles have to lift people out of devaluation and open up the doorway to what the typical life of a valued citizen has to offer. https://bit.ly/3lz3eu4
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