Special Needs Trust Serving All Disabilities in VA, MD, and DC.
Every person should have the security of a roof over their head. A home to call their own – either rented or owned – spells independence for people with disabilities. Join our latest webinar with experts from Virginia, Maryland and Washington, D.C. as we explore these housing options: • Rental • Ownership • Supportive Housing […]
Families, individuals with disabilities, agencies, attorneys, financial planners and others must take advantage of this annual opportunity to meet our Trustee, KeyBank, during these two facilitated Thursday sessions. RSVP and join us as we welcome The Arc of Northern Virginia’s Special Needs Trust (SNT) partner KeyBank. Current trust client or not, if you have questions […]
How can I ensure that my loved one with disabilities has a place to live after I’m gone? Can s/he inherit our home? Can we buy a condo? For parents of people with disabilities, ensuring a safe place for their child to live is one of their top priorities. A permanent home provides long-term stability […]
Which benefits can help my loved one with disabilties? When and how do I start the application process? What do I do if my application is denied? How do I protect the benefits after I secure them? Government programs can help pay for the needs of adults with disabilities. The challenge is knowing which benefits […]
An estate plan ensures your values, wishes and legacy are preserved and passed on. It also limits litigation, taxes and expenses for your family and heirs. If you do not have a will when you pass away, State Laws (Statute) and/or the court system will decide who your heirs are and how much they receive. […]
Join us for our next session where our Trust Director Tia Marsili will walk you through the importance of planning for the future of your loved one with disabilities, why trusts are important, and other critical services and programs that you should consider. Approach your planning person-centered and holistically. Tia will explain each component and […]
Being in a military family comes with its own unique challenges. These challenges are often harder for families of children with disabilities or special health care needs. A new assignment might mean a move to a different city, state, or country with different support systems. And even a long-term assignment means knowing how to manage […]
"What are the allowable expenses for special needs trust?" "How can I pay my bills?" A special needs trust (SNT) can be used to pay for a broad variety of things for the beneficiary to enhance her/his/their quality of life, while at the same time allowing her/him/them to remain eligible for government benefits. It is […]
In our contemporary world with all its uncertainties, an understanding of the basics of mental health and mental health conditions is crucial for those seeking mental health care and support, as well as those providing that support. Join Megan Souza, Youth and Young Adult Program Coordinator at NAMI Northern Virginia, and Kelly Henderson, Ph.D., Executive […]
Presented by Evelyn Gu, Assistant Director of Trusts, and Ashley Welch, Client Manager, The Arc of Northern Virginia One of the most daunting issues for family members of a loved one with a disability is ensuring continuity of care when a primary caregiver or advocate must change. How can you be sure that the proper […]