Special Needs Trust Serving All Disabilities in VA, MD, and DC.
Presenters: Attorneys Kelly Thompson, John Laster, Valerie Geiger, and Cary Cucinelli When you have a child (or an adult) with disabilities, an extra level of planning is required. For example, you need to think about special needs trusts (SNT), powers of attorney (POA), advanced medical directives, wills, divorce, when and how to fund a SNT, […]
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 […]
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, & […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
How often do we worry about the future of our (adult) children with disabilities? As parents and primary caregivers, we possess a wealth of knowledge that no one else shares. We need to pass on that knowledge before we die, preferably long before we die. It takes energy and perseverance to relay that information. We […]