The Cool Aspies Club of Northern Virginia is a social club for young adults with Asperger's Syndrome and HF Autism who live in the Northern Virginia area. The purpose is to make friends, enjoy social activities, discuss issues that are important to us, support each other, and to have fun. Check them out on Facebook for more activities. Join us now!
ArtStream’s Arlington Inclusive Theatre Companies are designed for adults (18+) with intellectual disabilities, learning disabilities and adults who are on the Autism Spectrum. The companies are directed by trained theatre professionals. An original script is developed during the rehearsal process through improvisation techniques.
A play is scripted and then blocked, memorized by the actors and performed for the public. The final production is designed to showcase each actor’s unique talents. Each company will be limited to 15 people. Inclusive Theatre Companies require an audition in order to participate. INFO
Computer CORE is a nonprofit that provides basic computer and job-seeking training for Northern Virginia low-income adults. The goal is to help each student to successfully graduate from the program, get a job, and move forward on a career/educational pathway to self-sufficiency.
Classes meet 2x a week for 4 months - Monday/Wednesday evenings, Tuesday/Thursday evenings or Tuesday/Thursday mornings.
Site location at Bailey’s Crossroads – The Lee Building, 5881 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041. (Other locations are Alexandria, Falls Church (7 Corners), Annandale/Fairfax, and Herndon.
Students also have the opportunity to get a home computer to keep, and to enroll in NOVA, get financial aid and earn up to 13 credits for classes taken at CORE.
Classes are small and very diverse, typically, 12 students with 3-5 instructors. Prospective students are also welcome to call 703/931-7346, or visit the main office: 5881 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041.
2015 PEATC Parent and Youth Empowerment Summit
Opening Reception - Friday, September 18, 2015; 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Summit - Saturday, September 19, 2015; 8:00 am - 3:30 pm
The Hyatt Fairfax at Fair Lakes,
12777 Fair Lakes Circle,
Fairfax, VA 22033
REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Limited FREE hotel accommodations and mileage reimbursements available - register NOW!!
- KEYNOTE SPEAKER: 'Overcome Yours' Founder Garrett Brumfield
- WELCOME REMARKS: Braddock District Supervisor John C. Cook, Fairfax County Board of Supervisors
- FEATURED PRESENTERS: The Virginia Department of Education's Henry J. Millward, Jr., Associate Director, Office of Dispute Resolution & Administrative Services (ODRAS) and Art Stewart, Coordinator of Mediation Services.
PEATC views this Summit as an opportunity to provide youth with Special Needs (including those with Mental Health needs) and their parents the opportunity to gather information and ideas from presentations and exhibitors, to network and connect with other families, to to increase the capacity of youth to be effective self-advocates, and to feel empowered by the experience.
The Summit will consist of break-out sessions with concurrent Self-Advocate Tracks (Ages 12 & younger/Teens & Young Adults), Special Education (General) Tracks, and Special Education/Mental Health Tracks.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Limited FREE hotel accommodations and mileage reimbursements available - register NOW!!
WHO: Virginia youth with Special Needs (including those with Mental Health needs) and their parents.
WHAT: 2015 PEATC Parent and Youth Empowerment Summit is an exciting opportunity to gather information and ideas from presentations and exhibitors, to network and connect with other families, to increase the capacity of youth to be effective self-advocates, and to feel empowered by the experience.
HOW: Register at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/peatcsummit2015
QUESTIONS? Please contact PEATC by calling 703-923-0010(Voice/TTY), or sending an e-mail to partners@peatc.org.
Transition Series 2015 Critical School-to-Community Transition Planning for Youth with Disabilities and their Families
September 19th, October 17th, November 14th
9 am to 3:30 pm
Marymount University, Rowley Hall 2807 N. Glebe Road, Arlington, VA
Concurrent Sessions for Parents and Caregivers with your Transitioning Youth
Topics Covered: * Employment * Social Security * Medicaid Waiver * Future Planning * Housing * Legal Authority * Transportation * Special Needs Trusts * Independent Living Skills * Meal Preparation* Recreational Activities * Social Skills, and more!
Cost: FREE...Participants must attend all 3 sessions
Space is limited and registration is required.
Register by August 10th.
Register: http://www.thearcofnova.org/programs/transition/series/
Light breakfast and lunch will be served
For questions contact: Diane Monnig, Phone: 703-208-1119 x118
Sponsored by Marymount University and in collaboration with The Students & Faculty at Marymount University, The Student Virginia Education Association, and The Council on Exceptional Children
Tips and Tricks to Find and Maintain Consumer Directed Attendants.
September 25, 2015, 12:00 p.m.
The Arc of Northern Virginia presents this panel discussion, 2755 Hartland Road, Falls Church, VA 22043. For more information or to register, go to www.thearcofnova.org/events/workshops.
Respite for the Soul: An Event for Today's Caregiver September 26, 2015, 10:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
The Arc of Greater Prince William, McCoart Building, 1 County Complex Court, Woodbridge, VA 22192. This event is geared towards the caregivers of persons with disabilities.
To register, contact Jan Russell at (703) 730-3124.
6th Annual Diamonds in the Rough Conference
Finding Clarity: Successful Strategies for Special Learners
Saturday, September 26, 2015
Crowne Plaza, Rockville, MD
Featured topics:
Neurodiversity: what Does it Mean to Learn differently
"Getting" the Out-of-Sync Child & Teenager
The Power of Reinforcement
Organizational Strategies for Executive Functioning
The Connection Between Language and Reading
Featured Panels:
Considering Medications
Trusts & Guardianships
Advocating for Appropriate Education
Early Childhood and the Transition to Kindergarten
Understanding Psychoeducational Assessments
Registration:
Pre-Registration $69 (June20-Sept 20)
At the door $99
www.diamondsintheroughconference.com
Mind in the Making - Focus & Self-Control
Friday, October 2, 2015 10 am - 12:30 pm
Dunn Loring Center for Parent Services
2334 Gallows Road Entrance 1 - Room 100
Dunn Loring, VA 22027
At this workshop you will learn the research behind why focus & self-control of one of the Seven Essential Life Skills Every Child Needs. Learn strategies for improving this skill, the importance of it in children's lives and activities to promote the skill at home.
Recurring Events:
Support Group for Kinship Caregivers
Bryant Alternative High School
2709 Popkins Lane
Rooms 40 and 41 (Adult Ed. entrance)
Alexandria, VA 22306
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
September 3 and 17, October 1 and 22, November 5 and 19, December 10
Grandparents, aunts, uncles and other relatives who are raising children are invited to the county's support group. Find out about community resources you may not have know exists. Talk with others who understand how difficult and joyful this responsibility can be.
This support group is for residents of Fairfax County or the cities of Fairfax and Falls Church.
For additional information, contact Mary Shepherd (FCPS) 703-204-4340 or Kim Karlinchak (DFS) 703-324-5447, TTY 711.
Youth and Young Adults: Stronger Together
Alternate Thursdays at 6:30 - 8:00 pm, Fairfax, VA
4031 University Dr., Suite 100, Fairfax, VA 22030
Oct 6, 20; Nov 3, 17; Dec 1, 15; Jan 5, 19; Feb 2, 16; Mar 1, 15; Apr 5, 19; May 3, 17.
Formed Families Forward hosts Stronger Together peer-to-peer support groups.
We believe that youth and young adults really are stronger when they share their experiences and work together to improve their own lives and the systems that are supposed to help youth and families.
The group is designed for teens and young adults, ages 14-22, who havelived experiences in one or more service systems such as:
Light dinner of pizza and salad will be served.
Register: http://formedfamiliesforward.org/youth-together-peer-group/ or call (703) 539-2904
Youth Voice Alexandria Meeting
Meet every other Tuesday throughout the school year. 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Room A104, T.C. Williams High School, King St., Alexandria, VA
Youth Voice Alexandria is the City’s leadership and advocacy group for youth/young adults ages 14-24 who wish to improve the mental health, child welfare, juvenile justice and education systems. Our main focus is to offer an outlet for these youth/young adults to express their concerns of being system involved and begin advocating and creating awareness on how us, as service providers, can ensure the system is doing everything it can to foster personal and professional success.
Jeremy Long
Youth Voice Coordinator
City of Alexandria, Virginia
Department of Community & Human Services
Center for Children and Families
Office: 703.746.3142
Cell: 703.470.0506
Find us on Facebook: www.Facebook.com/YouthVoiceAlexandria
Find us on Twitter: www.Twitter.com/YouthVoiceAlex
Lunch Bunch
The Autism Society Northern Virginia, Down Syndrome Association Northern Virginia and The Arc of Northern Virginia now offer our popular informative Lunch Bunch Meetings on Saturday. Every second Saturday of the month, from noon to 2pm at ASNV. Bring a bag lunch and talk to experts about your questions and concerns in navigating the maze of services for individuals with disabilities and on the spectrum.
The number of families is limited to provide personalized information, so RSVP to ASNV at 703-495-8444 and ask to RSVP for LUNCH BUNCH. Topics include what is on the top of your list, but also can include: Getting a diagnosis, Medicaid Waivers, IEP's and other school issues, Guardianship, Special Needs Trusts, Recreation, Transportation, and Housing.
ASNV 10467 White Granite Dr. 3rd Floor Oakton, VA 22124
CHADD: Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
West Fairfax CHADD Parent Support Group
Meets each 2nd & 4th Thurs. at 7:30 pm
Room 201 at Fairfax Church of Christ, 3901 Rugby Road, Fairfax, VA 22033
Contact Sharon 703 716-4646 or clintob@aol.com.
Support Group for Middle School Students with ADHD
Meets the 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
Meets the first Sunday of each month 3:30 - 5:00 pm
4031 Univ. Dr., Fairfax, VA (enter on South St.) No parents!
Call 703-403-3335 to enter the building.
Contact: coach@BrainRelief.org (703) 641-8940
Support Group for Parents of Teens and Young Adults with ADHD
For more information: phone/text 703-489-4626 or ocgreulich@aol.com
NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness
Works to build better lives for those affected by mental illness.
Oakton Family Support Group meets on the 1st 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 meets on the 2nd Wednesday of the month, 7:30-9:00 pm, First Christian Church of Alexandria, 2723 King St., Alexandria, VA
Contact: Joanna Walker at 703 620-2633 or Joannaw.walker@gmail.com
For other Family Support Groups visit http://www.nami-northernvirginia.org/for-families-and-friends.html
ACPS Monthly Support Group for Parents of Preschoolers Receiving Special Education Services
Parent Resource Center, Minnie Howard Campus of
T.C. Williams High School, Room 134, 3801 W. Braddock Road
The group will meet monthly on the following Tuesdays:
Sept. 15, Oct. 6, Nov. 10, Dec. 1, Jan.5, Feb. 2, Mar. 1, Apr. 5, May 3, and June 7, from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m.
Please join us for support, strategies and conversation.
For more information, contact Janet Reese, ACPS Parent Support Specialist, (703) 824-0129 or janet.reese@acps.k12.va.us
ACPS Monthly Support Group for Parents of Students in the Citywide Autism Classes
Parent Resource Center, Minnie Howard Campus of
T.C. Williams High School, Room 134
3801 W. Braddock Road
The group will meet monthly on the following Wednesdays: Sept. 16, Oct. 14, Nov. 11, Dec. 9, Jan. 13, Feb. 10, Mar. 9, Apr. 13, May 11 and June 15, from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m.
Please join us for support, strategies and conversation.
For more information, contact Janet Reese, ACPS Parent Support Specialist, (703) 824-0129 or janet.reese@acps.k12.va.us
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