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It looks like this Fall The Arc of Northern Virginia will be very busy. From waiver redesign to our big
bi-annual fundraiser gala, we will keep you informed of everything going on around town. 

News from 
The Arc of Northern Virginia

Two New Webinars for YouWEBINARS

 

Legal Authority

Legal Authority can be a key piece of long term planning to ensure your loved one with a disability has the right assistance to make legally binding decisions and give consent. This in depth session will cover the purpose types of legal authority available.  It will include information on how to determine what option is right for your loved one, how to put supports in place, who is able to help with this process, and more.
Wednesday September 14 1:00-2:00pm


Waiver Redesign Webinar
This live webinar will review updates to the three newly redesigned Developmental Disability Waivers including services offered, eligibility, application, and waiting lists.  We will touch on first steps once a Waiver is obtained.  We will also review the EDCD and Tech Waivers as other support opportunities for people with disabilities.
Wednesday September 21  2:00pm - 3:00pm. 

REELAbilities sponsored by The Arc of Northern Virginia and hosted by PHILLIPS ProgramsREELAbilities with The Arc of Northern Virginia


Featuring a special presentation of select short films.
Four film shorts  
Guest Room, Jess, I Don't Care, Chimes for Tyler
Join us as we uncover the personalities, the creativity, the realities, and extraordinary abilities of people who are differently-abled.

Click HERE for a sneak-peak of the film ‘Guest Room’ – an official SXSW Film Festival selection featuring Glee’s Lauren Potter. 
 
FREE, RSVP required: http://reelshorts2016.bpt.me | Follow the festival #GetReelNV
 
Monday, September 19, 9:30pm - 2:00pm
Location: PHILLIPS Programs
7010 Braddock Road,
Annandale, VA 22003

Navigating Special Education in Public Schools

Presenting: Cheri Belkowitz, Belkowitz Law, PLLC,
September 29, 2016
7:00 - 9:00pm 
The Arc of Northern Virginia offices
2755 Hartland Road, Suite #200
Falls Church, VA  22043

Learn how to best advocate for your children in public school. Understand the protections provided under the law and how to navigate the special education process including eligibility, IEPs, due process, transition services and least restrictive environments.

Opportunities Open Golf Tournament

Register Your Team and Support The Arc of Northern Virginia
For More Information go to OpportunitiesOpen.org

News from The Arc - National 

Shaping the Future  
The Arc National 2016 Convention and International Forum

Meet The Arc in Orlando for a global disability event that is sure to inspire! October 
The Arc and Inclusion International are partnering to host the
2016 National Convention and International Forum. 

Dine Out for People with Disabilities
Thursday, September 22, 2016
8am -3pm
The Original Pancake House
7395 Lee Highway
Falls Church, VA 22042
Enjoy Pancakes All Day!
Eat Pancakes!

15% of the days dining will support The Arc of Northern Virginia.
 

First Fridays Futures Planning
Friday, September 9 , 2016  - 10am - 12:00pm
Introducing our New Partner, key Private Bank, About ABLE: Tia Marsili, Director of Trusts, Presenting with Evelyn Gu, Trust Manager & Megan Rusciano, Beneficiary Advocate from The Arc of Northern Virginia.
REGISTER HERE

This  presentation will be repeated in a special afternoon session on November 4th from 1-3pm
REGISTER HERE for the 1:00PM -3:00PM special session
 

Third Thursdays Futures Planning  in Loudoun
Come out to the Paxton Campus of The Arc of Loudoun for Positive Behavior Supports, Thursday, September 14; 10am-12pm. Register at: www.Paxtoncampus.org/futures-planning
 

Brunch Bunch
Family Resource Sessions with a focus on Special Needs Trusts
Next session: September - 10am - 11:30am
REGISTER HERE

 
   
Winnner of the 2016 Non-profit of the year award





 
catalogue for philathropy
 
 


 



 

Our Provider Directory
is back!
Looking for an attorney, a doctor, or other disability provider? 
Scan through our Provider Directory. We have 50 categories to help you find what you are looking for...and more coming soon. 



 
Check out The Arc of Northern Virginia new advocacy blog.
Read it now! Check back often. Feel free to write a comment. We want to hear from you!

 

Community Calendar Highlights


September 14, The Arc of Northern Virginia presents a Webinar on Legal Authority 1:00 - 2:00pm. REGISTER HERE

September 21, The Arc of Northern Virginia presents a Webinar on Waiver Redesign 2:00 - 3:00pm REGISTER HERE

Tuesday, September 22, Financial Literacy & Leveraging Your Financial Resources, 10:00am-12:00pm, DC Developmental Disabilities Council 441 4th St NW, Suite 729 North, Washington, DC 20001  INFO/REGISTER

Thursday, September 29, Managing Behaviors Workshop 7:-9pm  The J - 8000 Little River Turnpike, Faifax, VA  22031 INFO/REGISTER

Oct 3, Formed Families Forward, Taking the Next Step: Transitions through High School and Beyond , 4031 University Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030 REGISTER & MORE INFORMATION

Oct 5, Life Planning Tools workshop - 8:30am - 1:15pm, Medicaid Waivers, Special Needs Trusts and Legal Authority 
INFO/REGISTER

October 16, Interplay Orchestra and Craig Gildner Big Band at the Strathmore Music Center - 3pm
 INFO/TICKETS

Check out these and other events on the Virginia Ability Alliance community Calendar
A Motown Expereince Oct. 22On Saturday, October 22, 2016, The Arc of Northern Virginia will hold its 2016 “A Motown Experience” Gala—and the evening promises to be the event of the season!
Take a look at our webpage for more details
 
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