INFORMATION
The Virginia Board for People with Disabilities is looking for people with disabilities or parents of young children with developmental disabilities to become Partners in Policymaking. PIP are individuals who want to develop or strengthen their advocacy and leadership skills. There is an application process, and if accepted, attendance is required at seven training sessions (Sept. 2017-April 2018). Information and application details can be found at www.vaboard.org. Application deadline is March 31, 2017. Questions? Contact Kara White, Programs Assistant, at (804) 786-3441 or kara.white@vbpd.virginia.gov
Broadway Song & Dance Classes
ArtStream, Inc. in partnership with ServiceSource, is offering a seven week class on Broadway Song and Dance! opportunity is open to anyone 18+ with an intellectual and/or developmental disability. The classes will be held at ServiceSource in Oakton, VA.
Contact Chad Rabago at c.rabago@art-stream.org or call 301-565-4567 if you are interested or have questions. Please see the attached flyer for additional information.
Calling all teens:
Who are museum-lovers, performers, gamers, designers and adventurers! The Office of Visitor Services and Smithsonian Institution Archives are teaming up to create a mobile game based on the Castle scheduled to launch summer 2017. We are seeking local teens to help design and facilitate the experience! Please help us spread the word about these new volunteer opportunities for teens!
There are two ways teens can get involved:
Opportunity #1
We are recruiting teens to participate in a human-centered design workshop to co-develop the mobile game at the Castle. The daylong workshop on March 4, 2017; 10:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M will be held at the Castle. Participants will take part in a behind-the-scenes tour to learn about the history and people of the Castle and develop game prototypes.
Teens must be between the ages of 14-17 and register to participate in the workshop. Lunch will be provided. Register by February 24 by emailing or calling Kristi Delich; (202) 633-5246, delichk@si.edu.
For more information about the workshop, contact Kristi Delich, Office of Visitor Services, (202) 633-5246, delichk@si.edu
Opportunity #2
We are recruiting teens to help facilitate the mobile game and welcome teens to the Castle this summer. The Castle Teen Volunteer Program is a great opportunity for local teens who have an interest in history, gaming, theater, and story-telling and are looking for a fun summer activity. For more information about the program and to apply click here or see the attachment. Applications are due March 1.
For more information about becoming a Castle Teen Volunteer, contact Abbey Earich, Office of Visitor Services, (202) 633-5260, earicha@si.edu
This program is sponsored by the Smithsonian’s Women Committee. The Smithsonian Women’s Committee celebrates fine American crafts through two signature events: the Smithsonian Craft Show and Craft2Wear. From the funds raised at these shows the Committee awards grants and endowments throughout the Smithsonian.
Community Events
ABA Workshop Building Independent Behavioral Control in your Children
Wed, Feb. 15, 10:00 am.
Wed. Feb 15, 7:00 to 8:30 pm
Gatehouse Adm. Ctr. Rm. 3050, 8115 Gatehouse Rd, Falls Church
This workshop is for parents of students with autism, intellectual disabilities, or physical disabilities.
PTA Council Camp Fair
Wed., February 15, 5:30 - 8:00 p.m.
TC Williams High School, cafeteria, 3330 King Street, Alexandria, VA
Understanding the New Medicaid Waivers
Wed, February 15, 2017, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Minnie Howard, Library, Braddock Rd., Alexandria, VA
Phone: 703-824-0129
E-Mail:: janet.reese@acps.k12.va.us
Engaged Learning Parent Talk
Wed, February 15, 7pm
Madison High School, 2500 James Madison Dr, Vienna, VA
Presented by Mindwell Psychology.
for more information contact: drvaria@mindwell.us
Tech Thursday – Technology Tools to Support Executive Functioning
Thu, Feb. 16, 10 am – noon
Dunn Loring Ctr. for Parent Serv. Entr. 1, 2334 Gallows Rd. , Dunn Loring, VA
Promoting Healthy Teen Relationships
Thursday, February 16, 6:30-8:30pm
LCPS Administration Building at 21000 Education Ct. Ashburn, VA
Jennifer Wall, Supervisor Student Assistance Services
Lisa Heinrich, Community Outreach and Volunteer Coordinator, LAWS
Join Jennifer Wall, Supervisor of Student Assistance Services and Lisa Heinrich, Community Outreach and Volunteer Coordinator at LAWS, to discuss healthy peer relationships and teen dating violence. Watch the One Love Escalation Film and participate in the workshop to gain more insight into teen relationships and be ready to support and extend conversation at home related to this important topic.
No More Nagging: Fostering Internal Motivations
Thursday, February 16, 11:45 am - 1:15 pm
The StudyPro,, 6849 Old Dominion Drive #200, McLean, VA 22101
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Sponsored by the StudyPro
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Presented by Rachel Bailey,
Certified Positive Discipline Parent Educator
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Register at the link: No More Nagging
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Learn about:
• WHY some children aren't internally motivated, and
• WHAT you as a parent can DO and SAY to ensure that your children make healthy choices...
• even when you are not there to remind them.
If you are tired of threatening to take electronics away and frustrated with your inability to "change" your child, please join guest speaker Rachel Bailey, Certified Positive Discipline Parent Educator, who will provide both insight and key strategies on what we can do to ease conflicts and instill a sense of motivation in our children.
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How to Get Where You Are Going: Writing IEPs that Reflect Transition Goals from Elementary through Secondary School
Friday, February 17, 2:00pm-2:00pm
The Arc of Northern Virginia, 2755 Hartland Road, #200, Falls Church, VA 22043
A truly effective transition plan should start in elementary school. This program will focus on identifying gaps in students’ skills that are the necessary foundations for success post high school. In addition, it will address the development of a “life plan” for the students and development of the attendant goals necessary to implement such a plan from elementary school through post-secondary.
Presented by: Lisa Fagan, Esq.
Lisa Fagan: is a member of the Virginia Bar and practices largely in the Northern Virginia area. Her practice focuses on advocacy and mediation in educational and disciplinary disputes. She has acted as a peer reviewer for the US Department of Education, served as co-chair for the FCPS Advisory Commitee for Students with Disabilities and has been active in the disability and education community for 10 years.
Promoting Grit Parent Talk
Tue, February 21, 7pm
Mosby Woods Elementary School, 9819 Five Oaks Rd, Fairfax, VA
Presented by Mindwell Psychology
for more information contact: drvaria@mindwell.us
Siblings in Special Needs Families
Wed. Feb. 22, 7:30 - 9:00 pm
Auburn School, 800 Concorde Pkwy. Suite 500, Chantilly
Coping Strategies for Anxious Children
Wed., Feb. 22, 6:30-8:30pm
Media Center, Minnie Howard Campus, 3801 W. Braddock Road, Alexandria, VA 22302.
Presented by Cathy Canfield, M.S.W., L.C.S.W., L.I.C.S.W.,
To register, contact Janet Reese, janet.reese@acps.k12.
Special Needs Tax Planning Workshop: Are You Missing Valuable Deductions?
Thursday, Thursday, Feb. 23, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia, 8900 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax, VA 22031
Presented by Matthew Miller, CPA, MBA.. RSVP Carey Alford at calford@financialguide.com
Child Development Resource Fair
Saturday, February 25, 2017: 9:00am to 12:30pm
Kenmore Middle School, 200 S. Carlin Springs Road, Arlington, VA 22204
This FREE fair provides resources and information from several county agencies and community organizations. The two topics for this year’s workshops are: “Nurturing Positive Parent-Child Relationships” and “Helping Children Handle Stress & Trauma”. Come for all or part of the event.
Find more information and register online at www.arlingtonresourcefair.com or register by phone at 703.228.1630.
March
PEATC Parent Coffee: "Homework and Study Strategies"
Thursday, March 2, 9:30am-12:30pm
PEATC Office 8003 Forbes Place Ste. 310 Springfield, VA 22151
We will have a presentation by VDOE Family Engagement Specialist, Tracy Lee.
Topics to be covered will include:
Helping your child to get organized and manage time
Specific strategies to be used for children with different homework issues
Ways in which parents can help their children to be successful
REMOTE WEBINAR REGISTRATION: If you cannot attend in person, you can register for the webinar by clicking HERE
Future Fridays Finances with a Special Needs Trust; Disbursements, Budgets and Actuaries
Friday, Mar. 3, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
The Arc of Northern Virginia, 2755 Hartland Road, Suite 200, Falls Church, VA 22043.
Morning at the Museum, U.S. Botanical Garden
SundayWednesday,, Mar. 5, 8:30 a.m.
U.S. Botanical Garden, Washington, DC
Featuring You Can Grow It!
I'm Determined
Mon, Mar. 6, 7:30 - 9:00 pm
McLean Bible Church, 8925 Leesburg Pike, Vienna, VA
This program develops self-determination for youth with disabilities, giving them the ability to improve their quality of life and the option to attend a summertime Youth and Parent Summit.
Why Do They Do That? A Behind the Scenes Look at ADHD
Wednesday, Mar. 8, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
T.C. Williams High School, Rotunda, 3330 King Street, Alexandria, VA
Presented by Karin Varblow, M.D.
For more information or to register, contact Janet Reese, janet.reese@acps.k12.
Managing Screen Time for Your Kids
Wednesday, Mar. 8, 7:00 pm
Oakwood School 7210 Braddock Rd., Annandale, VA
Dr. Oberschneider, Director of Ashburn Psychological and Psychiatric Services will speak.
Mind in the Making – Taking on Challenges
Friday, Mar. 10, 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Dunn Loring Ctr. Entr. 1, 2334 Gallows Road, Dunn Loring, VA
Learn the research behind why taking on challenges is one of the Seven Essential Life Skills Every Child Needs. Learn strategies and activities for improving this skill for you children.
Using Music to Create Greater Potential in Children
Thursday, Mar. 16, 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 Joshua Schrader. . Registration is required.
Contact Jan Russell at jrussell@arcgpw.org
Arlington Inclusive Education Workshop
Saturday, Mar. 18, 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Presented by the Special Education PTA (SEPTA), The Arlington Inclusion Task Force, and Arlington Public Schools.
Accessibility Summit: A Conference for the Special Needs Community
Friday & Saturday, March 24 & 25.
McLean Bible Church 8925 Leesburg Pike Vienna, VA 22182
Choose from among 40 workshops and 3 pre-conference panels that highlight the importance of strengthening family connections; share proven models for disability ministries; o er practical information for families; discuss transition issues; and consider ways that allow for greater inclusion.
Questions? Please call 703-770-2918 or email accessibilitysummit@
Register: Online at www.AccessibilitySummit.org
Email AccessibilitySummit@
Special Needs Trusts and Able Accounts: Protecting the Financial Future of Your Child with a Disability
Wednesday, Mar. 29, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Media Center, Minnie Howard, 3801 W. Braddock Road, Alexandria, VA
Presented by Tia Marsili, Director of Trusts, The Arc of Northern Virginia.
For more information or to register, contact Janet Reese, janet.reese@acps.k12.
APRIL
Future Fridays Alternatives to Guardianship and Supported Decision-Making
Apr. 7, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
The Arc of Northern Virginia, 2755 Hartland Road, Falls Church, VA 22043.
10th Annual International ADHD Professionals Conference
April 28-30, 2017
Reston, Virginia
Sponsored by the ADHD Coaches Organization (ACO)
The conference is designed for coaches and other professionals working within the ADHD community.
For Registration and more information
Making the Move to Independent Housing for People with Disabilities
Apr. 26, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Media Center, Minnie Howard, 3801 W. Braddock Road, Alexandria, VA
Presented by Jeannie Cummins, Senior Integrated Community Options Specialist, Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services.
For more information or to register, contact Janet Reese, janet.reese@acps.k12.
What Really Works and What Doesn't For Challenging Kids
Friday, April 28, 8 am - 12:30 pm
4031 University Dr., Fairfax
Formed Families Forward and the ADHD Resource Group of Northern Virginia are pleased to host Dr. Bruce Thyer, Professor of Social Work at Florida State University and author of Science and Pseudoscience in Social Work Practice, for a half-day workshop. Dr. Thyer will provide insight into some of the most common and most controversial interventions for working with children, youth and families.
Dr. Thyer will cover science and pseudoscience in:
• Clinical assessment
• Treating children and adolescents, including those with emotional and behavioral needs, such as conduct disorders, ADHD, anxiety disorders and autism
• Treating those who have experienced trauma
• Addressing the unique needs of persons with developmental disabilities
• Evaluating and selecting sounds practices and discouraging pseudoscience
This interactive workshop is designed for social work, counseling, education, psychology and other professionals. Registration is $50 and includes breakfast.
MAY
Patient-Focused Drug Development for Autism
Thu, May 4, 2017, 1pm – 5pm
FDA, White Oak Campus, 10903 New Hampshire Ave., Great Room (Enter at Building 1 to clear security), Silver Spring, MD 20993
FDA is conducting a public meeting on Patient-Focused Drug Development for Autism. FDA is interested in obtaining patient perspectives on the impact of autism on daily life and patient views on treatment approaches. Patient-Focused Drug Development is part of FDA’s performance commitments made as part of the fifth authorization of the Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA V). The public meeting is intended to allow FDA to obtain patient perspectives on the impact of autism on daily life, patient views on treatment approaches for autism.
For each of these topics, a panel of patients and patient representatives/advocates will present comments to begin the dialogue and will be followed by a facilitated discussion inviting comments from all patients and patient representatives in the audience.
If you are attending the meeting in person and are interested in providing comments as part of the initial panel discussion, indicate so during the registration process. Potential panelists must send a brief summary of responses to the discussion questions toPatientFocused@fda.hhs.gov
by April 17th. Panelists will be confirmed prior to the meeting.
There will also be an opportunity for patients, patient representatives and others to provide comments on issues other than the Topic 1 and Topic 2 Discussion Questions (see below) during an Open Public Comment session.
Sign-up for Open Public Comment will take place the day of the meeting.
Webcast participants will also have an opportunity to provide input through webcast comments.
For more information, refer to the FDA meeting website at: http://www.fda.gov/
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: Feb. 8, Mar. 8, Apr. 6, May 10 and June 14, 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, 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
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
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