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We Need Your Help!
The PRC team wants to hear from you! Do you have an interesting topic for a workshop or webinar? Can you suggest a presenter to share practical information? Please send an e-mail to courtney.davis@acps.k12.va.us and share your ideas for the next school year.
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Summer Programs and Camps
Do you want your child or teen to be enrolled in a summer program? It's that time of year again! Registration for summer programs and camps have started. Slots will fill up quickly. Here are a few options for children and youth with disabilities this summer.
There is a website called "very special camps", https://www.veryspecialcamps.com. It provides a listing by state of camps throughout the country that are geared to specific needs, from bedwetting to autism to childhood cancer. There are a number of camps listed there that are not terribly far from Alexandria (Falls Church, for example).
The Jewish Community Center in Fairfax often offers an inclusive day camp, Camp Achva, https://www.thej.org.
The Auburn School (for kids with Asperger's) offers Camp Aristotle, https://theauburnschool.org/summerprograms.
There are several programs identified at Therapeutic Recreation Center:
https://www.alexandriava.gov/recreation/info/default.aspx?id=45758#SummerCamps
The Pozez Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia is already offering summer 2022 camp registration for children and teens with disabilities. https://www.thej.org/camps/camp-achva/. Questions may be directed to CampAchva@thej.org, (703) 532-3092.
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Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) Meeting
SEAC provides advice and policy guidance concerning students with disabilities to members of the Alexandria City School Board through the Division superintendent.
There are no additional SEAC meetings during the 2021-2022 school year. For additional details about the committee, please contact
https://www.acps.k12.va.us/Page/1233
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Sat., Jun. 11, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Family Fun Day 2022, presented by Center for Alexandria's Children. www.centerforalexandriaschildren.org, Ramsay Recreation Center, 5650 Sanger Avenue.
Sat., Jun. 11, 12:00-1:00 p.m. Autism Society of Northern Virginia Teen Time, for teens aged 13-19. Copy and paste this link into your browser to join the meeting. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9466001682#success. For more information contact info@asnv.org
Sat., Jun. 11, 1:00-2:00 p.m. Autism Society of Northern Virginia Parents and Caregivers Group. Copy and paste this link into your browser to join the meeting, https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9466001682#success. For more information contact info@asnv.org.
Sat., Jun. 11, 3:00-5:00 p.m. Autism Society of Northern Virginia TAP, for adults on the Spectrum. Copy and paste this link into your browser to join the meeting, https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9466001682#success. For more information contact info@asnv.org.
Sun., Jun. 12,-Sun., Aug. 7, Transition University. Free, five week, self-paced class presented by PEATC and the Virginia Department of Education to help plan for transition. Registration at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/summer-2022-transition-university-registration-166434543199
Mon., Jun. 13, :00-7:30 p.m., Teaching Consent, for individuals with ID and DD, presented by Elevatus and PEATC. Registration at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_SbWFweqgTJ6fr5e1gH9voQ
Tues., Jun. 14-Thurs., Jun. 16, I'm Determined 2022 Summit. Information at info@imdetermined.org
Wed., Jun. 22, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Parent Focus Group on Dating, presented by Disability Inclusive Sexual Health Network. If interested, contact dshn@jmu.edu
Wed., Jun. 22, 6:30 p.m. How to Talk so Schools will Listen (and Listen so Schools will Talk). Registration at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hsSoTkuwSjOOsUO74qcEAA#/registration
Sat, Jun. 25, 3:00-5:00 p.m. Autism Society of Northern Virginia TAP, for adults on the Spectrum. Copy and paste this link into your browser to join the meeting, https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9466001682#success. For more information contact info@asnv.org.
Sun., Jun. 26, 9:30-11:00 a.m. Smithsonian Morning at the Museum Folklife Festival. Contact Ashley Grady for additional information at gradya@si.edu. Tickets at
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/morning-at-the-museumon-the-mall-folklife-festival-tickets-358843098367.
Sat., Jul. 2, 9:30-11:00 a.m. , Smithsonian Morning at the Museum Folklife Festival. Contact Ashley Grady for additional information at gradya@si.edu. Tickets at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/copy-of-morning-at-the-museumon-the-mall-folklife-festival-tickets-359470906157
Wed., Jul. 6, 6:30 p.m. Dispute Resolution Options in Virginia. Registration at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hsSoTkuwSjOOsUO74qcEAA#/registration
Sat., Jul. 16, 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Family Engagement Conference, (in-person), sponsored by PEATC and the Virginia Department of Education, Virginia Crossing Hotel and Conference Center. Registration at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2022-family-engagement-conference-registration-254593093797. For more information, contact partners@peatc.org, (703) 923-0010.
Mon., Jul. 18, Fore Autism Acceptance charity golf fundraiser for the Autism Society of Northern Virginia. Information and registration at https://www.golftournamentconsultant.com/AutismNV-Golf
Sat., Aug. 6-Sat., Sept. 10, PEATC and the Virginia Department of Education present Early Childhood Academy, a free 5-week on line program to support a child's early development. Registration at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/early-childhood-academy-eca-summer-2022-registration-309979616377
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During the summer, many families take the opportunity to travel. Here are several accommodations and tips for an entire family to access and enjoy their summertime journey. https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fwww.titlemax.com%2ftravel-accessibility-and-tips-for-travelers-with-disabilities%2f&c=E,1,ZoUq6Sh_FDwUnDAk0LpFnSkg6KYZWu1fD9lc6APhSBK-X9FxXpy7WT7q83218RXVNdKfln7ckzEFQhZL2rnNV1go8U6hee_13ppSmzSFHBxuuQ,,&typo=1
Arcola Family Support Groups are returning to in-person. The groups are for individuals aged 18 and older living with a mental health condition and their families. Groups will meet the first Wednesday of the month from 7:00-8:30 p.m.. Contact arcolanamifsg@gmail.com to confirm date and location.
Formed Families Forward offers peer support groups for youth ages 14-22 with experience with special education, social services, mental health services, or substance use treatment. The groups meet two Tuesdays a month. More information available at info@formedfamiliesforward.org or (703) 539-2904.
The U.S. Department of Education has released a Return to School Roadmap, an IDEA Guidance document. It can be found at : https://bit.ly/39Vnn8l
PEATC's fall newsletter, Celebrating All Abilities, is available at https://bit.ly/3B4imWO.
The CDC has prepared materials to help people with developmental disabilities understand COVID safety precautions. https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2021/p0831-cdc-launches-covid-19-resources.html
The Cleveland Clinic is conducting a new study on Autism and sleep disturbances, as a follow up to previous studies. The study will be conducted remotely via telehealth appointments. Participants will be compensated. Participants must be between 2 and 7 years of age with a diagnosis of autism and sleep disturbance. If interested, contact autismresearch@ccf.org or (216) 448-6392.
The AJ Drexel Autism Institute is seeking parents/caregivers or preschool educators/daycare providers of children with autism aged 2-5 who use a communication tool such as PECS or AAC. Information at sodi@drexel.edu or https://tinyurl.com/EP/Cfocus.
Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center (PEATC) has compiled two new checklists to help prepare for transition. The first, Transition IEP Checklist, can be found at https://peatc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/2021-Transition-Checklist-fill-able.pdf. The second checklist, Life Skills Checklist, can be found at
https://peatc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Independent-Living-Life-Skills-Checklist-Booklet-ENGLISH-Interactive.pdf
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