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Presenter:  Marisa Brown, MSN, RN   People with disabilities deserve the support to engage in meaningful end of life planning as part of a lifespan approach to person-centered planning. Some people with disabilities will be able to take the lead in making these decisions, and others will need some level or complete support in navigating this phase of their life. Family members and other members of the professional support team need to develop the skills to guide them and their…

Presenters: Key Private Bank (Trustee) - Cindy McDonald, Vincent Miles, & Peter Morici DBHDS - Jeanne Cummins VHDA Business Development Officer - Regina Pinkney   Please join us in welcoming our distinguished panel of presenters. Key Private Bank representatives: Cynthia J McDonald, National Director of Philanthropy, Vincent Miles, CWS®, Vice President & Relationship Manager, & Peter Morici, CFP®, CPA,&  Sr. Vice President, Portfolio Strategist Jeannie Cummins Eisenhour, Senior Integrated Community Options Specialist at DBHDS Region Regina Pinkney, Business Development Officer -…

Comprehending the intricate web of public benefits available to people with disabilities is difficult. In this presentation, learn how and when to apply for adult disability (SSI and/or SSDI), what to do if you have to appeal a decision to deny benefits, and how to leverage your benefits once you start receiving them. Register for the Workshop   Can’t make the workshop? Try a webinar! Register for the Webinar   Good news! All of our FFFP presentations are recorded. So…

Financial planning can be daunting even in the easiest of circumstances.  For special needs families, a unique set of financial challenges and risks are present when planning for the future.  Financial advisor, speaker, and special needs mom, Cortney Heykoop, outlines general financial planning principles and goes into detail on the unique needs of families with special needs children and young adults.  Creating a financial plan for your future, for your family’s future reduces stress and adds clarity to your life. …

It is important to ensure that your child is financially secure when you can no longer provide help. In this presentation, learn about the roles of Special Needs Trusts and ABLE Accounts in safeguarding government benefits while ensuring your child’s personal needs and aspirations are met now and in the future. Presenter: Tia Marsili, Director of Trusts, The Arc of Northern Virginia Register for the Workshop   Can’t make the workshop? Try a webinar! Register for the Webinar   Good…

We are sorry to inform you that the Achieving Independence Through Technology presentation has been cancelled for Friday, March 6 at 10am. Please check out The Arc of Northern Virginia's main website for information about assistive technology, TravelMate, and EmployMate: https://thearcofnova.org/programs-services/independent-living/ We also recorded a previous presentation about assistive technology, which you can watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0hrYoHUI9qE&list=PLg3_4BW3RiS5chm7219il1YaIuEkxj78F&index=19&t=0s We apologize for any inconvenience and hope you stay in touch with us for announcements about future presentations. Sign up for The Arc of Northern Virginia's weekly newsletter: https://thearcofnova.org/about-us/newsroom/newsletters/#newsletter-sign-up…

In this session, we will help you learn how to write a Letter of Intent and/or Long-Term Advocacy Plan. If you have a loved one with special needs, it is important to make sure you have proper documentation in place to provide to the next primary caregiver/advocate in the future. Both the Letter of Intent and Long-Term Advocacy Plan detail your loved one's unique history, experiences, habits, and medical information. It also states your wishes for him/her in the future.…

In this session, our guest speakers will provide an overview of services provided by the Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS).  You can learn about Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) and Vocational Rehabilitation, including the range and types of services, how to apply, and how these services can help support you or a loved one towards a goal of competitive integrated employment. Guest Presenters: Tyler Schreffler, Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS) Elizabeth Foster, Program Director, Workforce Development…