Thursday, December 29, 2016
Wednesday, December 14, 2016
ABLEnow Launch & Information Session
On behalf of Virginia529, I want to invite you and the families that you work with to the official ABLEnow launch. It’s a new financial tool for individuals with disabilities and their families to save, invest and pay for qualified disability-related expenses.It will take place on Monday, December 19, at the Lee Center in Alexandria, Virginia. A public announcement and presentation will be made from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., followed by an open house with information sessions for individuals with disabilities and their families starting at 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.Here is what to expect at the event:
- Virginia529 CEO, Mary Morris, will announce the launch of ABLEnow and discuss how the program will increase independence and financial wellness for individuals with disabilities and their families
- As a community, we will celebrate the two-year anniversary of the federal Stephen Beck, Jr., Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act, which was signed into law on December 19, 2014
- Actively involved in the passage of the ABLE Act named in honor of her late husband, Catherine Beck and her daughter Natalie Beck will open an ABLEnow account and be presented with the first ABLEnow Card by Virginia529 CEO, Mary Morris
- Influential government and state officials are scheduled to attend, including Virginia Delegate Eileen Filler-Corn, a tireless advocate of the disability community and the primary sponsor of Virginia’s ABLE legislation
- Following the ceremony, the open house will offer two information sessions beginning at 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. that will discuss the ABLEnow program and give individuals and families an opportunity to ask questions
- There will also be opportunity for eligible individuals to sign-up for an ABLEnow account on the spot
We would appreciate it if you would share the ABLEnow program launch and the below event invitation more broadly, and let us know if you, or any others can attend the event. You may RSVP at https://ablenowlaunch.eventbrite.com. Thanks!Lauren Llewellyn
Wednesday, November 30, 2016
December Calendar of Events
State of the Art on Postsecondary Education for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities
Thursday & Friday, December 1-2, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Hyatt Fairfax, 12777 Fair Lakes Cir, Fairfax , VA
“I'm Determined”
Thur. Dec. 1, 6:30-7:30 pm
FCPS Parent Resource Center, 2334 Gallows Rd. Entrance. 1, Dunn Loring, VA
Learn about the importance of self-determination, the I'm Determined Project, how FCPS implements project resources, and the free annual Youth and Parent Summit.
Medicaid Waiver Redesign
Thur. Dec. 1, 6:30-7:30 pm
FCPS Parent Resource Center, 2334 Gallows Rd., Entrance. 2, Dunn Loring, VA
Representatives from the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board will give an overview on eligibility and postsecondary services.
Mind in the Making - Communicating
Fri. Dec. 2, 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
FCPS Parent Resource Center., 2334 Gallows Rd. Entrance. 1, Dunn Loring, VA
Learn the research behind why communicating is one of the Seven Essential Life Skills Every Child Needs. Learn strategies and activities for improving this skill for you children.
Cruising Through Conflict: How Harnessing Brain Chemistry Tames Tough Conversations
Monday, December 5, 6:30-8:00 pm
Formed Families Forward, 4031 Univ. Ave., Fairfax, VA (Enter on South St.)
Learn and practice strategies for making your tough conversations more productive and less confrontational.
Virginia's Medicaid Disability Waivers Redesign
Monday, December 5, 7pm-9pm
McLean Bible Church, 8925 Leesburg Pike Vienna, VA 22128
Presented by Lucy Beadnell of The Arc of Northern Virginia
Come hear a review of the newly redesigned Developmental Disability Waivers, including services offered, eligibility, application, waiting lists, first steps once a Waiver is obtained, and other support opportunities for people with disabilities.
The lecture is free and open to everyone.
The lectures are for adults only; please make other childcare arrangements if necessary.
To RSVP (appreciated, but not required): Emily.Johnson@
Clues to Dyslexia: An Overview for Parents
Wed. Dec. 7, 10:30 am - noon
FCPS Parent Resource Center, 2334 Gallows Rd. Ent. 1 Dunn Loring, VA
Learn the clues to diagnosing dyslexia, tips to work with your school to help your child, and supports available for students with dyslexia.
Why Do They Do What They Do? The Science of How Kids Make Decisions and How to Help Them Choose Wisely
Wednesday, Dec. 7, 7:30 - 9:00 pm
The Lab School of Washington, 4759 Reservoir Rd. NW, Washington, DC
This talk reviews some core concepts in the science of decision making and discusses practical applications of these ideas to everyday life with children and adolescents.
Social Security Disability and Supplemental Security Income Benefits
Thu, Dec. 8, 10:30 am – noon
Service Source, 10467 White Granite Dr, Oakton, VA
How to Raise a Grateful Child
Friday, December 9, 9:00 am
Oakwood School, 7210 Braddock Rd., Annandale, VA
As we enter the season of giving…and gifts…come hear Cathi’s discussion of how you can help increase your child’s level of appreciation for family, learning and life in general, as well as their level of recognition for good fortune.
Presented by Cathi Cohen, LCSW, Director of In Step, PC
Raising Your Kids by Keeping Your Cool
Fri. Dec 9, 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
FCPS Parent Resource Center, 2334 Gallows Rd. Ent. 1 Dunn Loring, VA
Does your child "test" you? Join us to learn strategies to create space and become the cool, calm and connected parent your child really needs. Keeping your cool means creating space.
The Many Pieces of PIE
Alexandria Parent Infant Education Program Open House
Monday, December 12, 9am-4pm
4480 King St., 5th flr., Alexandria, VA
Everything you should know about early intervention for infants up to 3 year olds.
Special Presentations:
Playgroups 10am-11am AND 3pm-4pm
Infant Massage Demonstrations 11am-12pm AND 2pm -3pm
RECURRING AND ONGOING EVENTS
Autism Acceptance Night @ Flight
Tuesdays 5:00pm-7:00pm
Flight Trampoline Park, 7200 Fullerton Road, Springfield, VA 22150
JCCNV Special Needs Parent Support Group
1st Wed. of each month, 7:00–8:30 pm
Youth and Young Adults: Stronger Together
Alternate Tuesdays, October 4 through May 2017, 6:30-8:00 pm in Fairfax., VA
Sponsored by Formed Families Forward, this peer-to-peer support group for youth ages 14 - 22 meets twice a month through May. Parents, caregivers and guardians meet at the same time. Register: formedfamiliesforwa
ACPS Monthly Support Group for Parents of Students with Moderate to Severe Disabilities
Wednesdays: Dec. 14, Jan. 11, Feb. 8, Mar. 8, Apr. 6, May 10 and June 14,
from 9:30-10:45 a.m.
Parent Resource Center, Minnie Howard Campus of T. C. Williams High School, Room 134
3801 W. Braddock Road, Alexandria, VA
Please join us for support, strategies and conversation.
For more information, contact Janet Reese, ACPS Parent Support Specialist, janet.reese@acps.k12.va.us, or Courtney Davis, Ph.D., ACPS Parent Resource Center Coordinator, courtney.davis@
Monthly Support Group for Parents of Young Children Receiving Special Education Services (Preschool-First Grade) in ACPS
Tuesdays Dec. 6, Jan.10, Feb. 7, Mar. 7, Apr. 4, May 2 and June 6, from 9:30-10:45 a.m.
Parent Resource Center, Minnie Howard Campus of T. C. Williams High School, Room 134
3801 W. Braddock Road, Alexandria, VA
Please join us for support, strategies and conversation.
For more information, contact Janet Reese, ACPS Parent Support Specialist, janet.reese@acps.
West Fairfax CHADD Parent Support Group
1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month, 7:30 pm
Room 201 at Fairfax Church of Christ, 3901 Rugby Road, Fairfax, VA 22033
Support Group for Middle School Students with ADHD
First Sunday of each month, 2:00 - 3:00 pm
4031 Univ. Dr Fairfax, VA (enter on South St.)
No parents!
Support Group for High School Students with ADHD
First Sunday of each month, 3:30 - 5:00 pm
4031 Univ. Dr., Fairfax, VA (enter on South St.) No parents!
NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness
Works to build better lives for those affected by mental illness.
Oakton Family Support Group
First Thurs. of each month, 7:30-9:00 pm
The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Fairfax, Room 9, 2709 Hunter Mill Rd., Fairfax, VA
Alexandria Family Support Group
Second Wednesday of the month, 7:30-9:00 pm,
First Christian Church of Alexandria, 2723 King St., Alexandria, VA
Springfield Family Support Group
4th Thur. of each month 7:00-8:30 pm
For other Family Support Groups visit http://www.nami-
OCD Family Support Group
First Monday of the Month, 7:30pm – 9:30pm
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 4000 Lorcom, Lane, Arlington, VA
For family and friends of those with obsessive compulsive disorder.
POAC: Parents of Autistic Children of Northern Virginia
Bimonthly Support Group
Monday, November 21, 2016
The Alexandria Tutoring Consortium is Seeking Volunteers
The Alexandria Tutoring Consortium (ATC) is seeking volunteers to help
kindergarten and first grade students in ACPS acquire literacy skills. The
ATC is a nonprofit with a mission to have all students reading at or above
grade level by the end of third grade. If you have a love of children, a
love of reading and are dependable, we invite you to tutor with ATC.
Volunteers receive training and an orientation to the school before before
they begin tutoring. For tutors of first graders in Book Buddies, lesson
plans and materials targeted at your child's reading needs are provided by
ATC coordinators. For tutors of kindergartners in Reading Readiness, goals
and materials to use to reach those goals are provided by ATC coordinators.
For more information, contact Karen White at 703-549-6670 ext. (119) or
visit the ATC's website at: http://alexandriatutors.
To register, visit: http://
kindergarten and first grade students in ACPS acquire literacy skills. The
ATC is a nonprofit with a mission to have all students reading at or above
grade level by the end of third grade. If you have a love of children, a
love of reading and are dependable, we invite you to tutor with ATC.
Volunteers receive training and an orientation to the school before before
they begin tutoring. For tutors of first graders in Book Buddies, lesson
plans and materials targeted at your child's reading needs are provided by
ATC coordinators. For tutors of kindergartners in Reading Readiness, goals
and materials to use to reach those goals are provided by ATC coordinators.
For more information, contact Karen White at 703-549-6670 ext. (119) or
visit the ATC's website at: http://alexandriatutors.
To register, visit: http://
Saturday, November 19, 2016
Autism Society Survey
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Monday, November 14, 2016
November Community Events
November
Introduction to Special Education
Tuesday, Nov. 15, 10 am–12 pm
Dunn Loring Center, 2334 Gallows Rd. Entrance 1, Dunn Loring, VA
Join us for our introduction workshop for parents new to special education! Learn more about the process, the resources available and how to help your child be successful.
Building Friendships
Nov. 15, 7:00-8:30 p.m.,
The Arc of Greater Prince William, Muriel Humphrey Center, Training Room 2, 13505 Hillendale Drive, Woodbridge, VA 22193.
Presented by Joy Ocetnik.
Raising Responsible Children
Wednesday, November 16, 9:30am
Oakwood School, 7210 Braddock Rd., Annandale, VA
Oakwood PEP/Parenting Class
Presented by Oakwood Occupational Therapist and PEP Parent Educator Michele Dausman
Moving on to Life in the Community,
Thursday, November 17, 6:300pm to 9:00pm.
Lake Braddock Secondary School, Entrance 14 or 15, 9200 Burke Lake Road, Burke, 22015
FREE Resource Fair for students with disabilities and their parents! Learn about vocational, residential, leisure, recreational, independent living and advocacy options. FLYER/INFO
ACPS Curriculum Seminar, How do you Know That? An Overview of How the Alexandria City Public Schools Develops, Evaluates and Modifies its Curriculum.
Nov. 17, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Samuel Tucker Elementary School, 435 Ferdinand Day Drive, Alexandria, VA 22304.
Presenters include Dr. John Brown, Executive Director of ACPS Curriculum Design and Rene Pascal, Principal, Samuel Tucker Elementary School. Childcare available. Contact Samuel Tucker Elementary School at (703) 933-6300 for more information.
Movement is Magic!
Friday, November 18, 10–11:30 am
Dunn Loring Center, 2334 Gallows Rd. Entrance 1, Dunn Loring, VA
Learning doesn't happen from the head up, it happens from the toes up! DOING is the brain's preferred way to learn. Join physical therapists to learn fun, gross motor ideas to use at home!
Friday November 18, 2016, 9:00am - 11:00am
Arlington Career Center (in the Commons)
816 S Walter Reed Drive, Arlington, VA 22204
Meet with community vendors and plan for the future.
FREE
J Club outing to Sportrock Climbing Center
Nov. 19, 6:30-8:30 p.m
J Club is an inclusive social club for children in grades 5-8 though the Jewish Community Center in Fairfax.
For more information or to register, contact Aryn Cahen at aryn.cahen@jccnv,org
Sensory-friendly Santa at Fair Oaks Mall
Nov. 20, 8:00 a.m..
For more information or to register, go to https://www.evenbrite.com/e/
The Development of Speech, Language and Social Skills in Preschool and Elementary-Aged Children
Nov. 29, 6:00-7:30 p.m.
John Adams Elementary School Library, 5651 Rayburn Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22311
Presented by Kari Comer of The George Washington University. To register, contact Janet Reese, janet.reese@acps.k12.va.us or Courtney Davis, Ph.D., courtney.davis@acps.k12.va.us or (7030 824-0129.
DECEMBER
State of the Art on Postsecondary Education for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities
Thursday.-Friday, December 1-2, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Hyatt Fairfax 12777 Fair Lakes Cir, Fairfax , VA
Cost Varies
Cruising Through Conflict: How Harnessing Brain Chemistry Tames Tough Conversations
Monday, December 5, 6:30-8:00 pm
Formed Families Forward 4031 Univ. Ave. Fairfax, VA (Enter on South St.)
Learn and practice strategies for making your tough conversations more productive and less confrontational.
How to Raise a Grateful Child
Friday, December 9, 9:00 am
Oakwood School, 7210 Braddock Rd., Annandale, VA
Presented by Cathi Cohen, LCSW, Director of In Step, PC
RECURRING AND ONGOING EVENTS
Autism Acceptance Night @ Flight
Tuesdays 5:00pm-7:00pm
Flight Trampoline Park, 7200 Fullerton Road, Springfield, VA 22150
Youth and Young Adults: Stronger Together
Alternate Tuesdays, October 4 through May 2017, 6:30-8:00 pm in Fairfax., VA
Sponsored by Formed Families Forward, this peer-to-peer support group for youth ages 14 - 22 meets twice a month through May. Parents, caregivers and guardians meet at the same time. Register: formedfamiliesforwa
ACPS Monthly Support Group for Parents of Students with Moderate to Severe Disabilities
Wednesdays: Nov.9, Dec. 14, Jan. 11, Feb. 8, Mar. 8, Apr. 6, May 10 and June 14,
from 9:30-10:45 a.m.
Parent Resource Center, Minnie Howard Campus of T. C. Williams High School, Room 134
3801 W. Braddock Road, Alexandria, VA
Please join us for support, strategies and conversation.
For more information, contact Janet Reese, ACPS Parent Support Specialist, janet.reese@acps.k12.va.us, or Courtney Davis, Ph.D., ACPS Parent Resource Center Coordinator, courtney.davis@acps.k12.va.us, 703-824-0129.
Monthly Support Group for Parents of Young Children Receiving Special Education Services (Preschool-First Grade) in ACPS
Tuesdays: Nov.1, Dec. 6, Jan.10, Feb. 7, Mar. 7, Apr. 4, May 2 and June 6, from 9:30-10:45 a.m.
Parent Resource Center, Minnie Howard Campus of T. C. Williams High School, Room 134
3801 W. Braddock Road, Alexandria, VA
Please join us for support, strategies and conversation.
For more information, contact Janet Reese, ACPS Parent Support Specialist, janet.reese@acps.k12.va.us, or Courtney Davis, Ph.D., ACPS Parent Resource Center Coordinator, courtney.davis@acps.k12.va.us, 703-824-0129.
West Fairfax CHADD Parent Support Group
*** NOTE NEW DAYS***
1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month, 7:30 pm
Room 201 at Fairfax Church of Christ, 3901 Rugby Road, Fairfax, VA 22033
Support Group for Middle School Students with ADHD
First Sunday of each month, 2:00 - 3:00 pm
4031 Univ. Dr Fairfax, VA (enter on South St.)
No parents!
Support Group for High School Students with ADHD
First Sunday of each month, 3:30 - 5:00 pm
4031 Univ. Dr., Fairfax, VA (enter on South St.) No parents!
NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness
Works to build better lives for those affected by mental illness.
Oakton Family Support Group
First Thurs. of each month, 7:30-9:00 pm
The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Fairfax, Room 9, 2709 Hunter Mill Rd., Fairfax, VA
Alexandria Family Support Group
Second Wednesday of the month, 7:30-9:00 pm,
First Christian Church of Alexandria, 2723 King St., Alexandria, VA
For other Family Support Groups visit http://www.nami-
OCD Family Support Group
First Monday of the Month, 7:30pm – 9:30pm
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 4000 Lorcom, Lane, Arlington, VA
For family and friends of those with obsessive compulsive disorder.
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