First Fridays Futures Planning

October 13th 2017: Health care: What Options are Available for People with Disabilities? Access to health care is essential for people with disabilities. In this presentation, learn about CCC+, DDW changes, EPSDT, federal policy (a lot of acronyms, right?). What options are available from Medicaid, to Medicare, to private health insurance through the Affordable Care […]

Managing Real Estate in a Special Needs Trust How can I ensure that my child has a place to live?  Can s/he inherit our home?  Can we buy a condo? In this presentation, learn how property and real estate can be handled and leveraged in Special Needs Trusts to increase housing opportunities for individuals with […]

Social Security: The Application and Appeal Process for SSI and SSDI: 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 […]

Special Needs Trusts, ABLE Accounts, Letter of Intent & Advocacy Plans Presenters:    Evelyn Gu, Assistant Director of Trusts, The Arc of Northern Virginia Chris Chavis, Advocate, The Arc of Northern Virginia       Steven Hall, Consultant, Ascend Planning & Consulting LLC It is important to ensure that your child is financially secure when you can […]

  Finances within a Special Needs Trust: Disbursements, Budgets, and Actuaries Presenter: Trini Nsabimana, Account Manager, The Arc of Northern Virginia Special Needs Trusts are an important tool to help people with disabilities save money without jeopardizing public benefits and develop financial literacy. In this presentation, learn more about the Trust’s disbursement process and how […]

Empowerment through Assistive Technology at Home and in the Workplace and How to Fund It Presenters:  Camille Franco  TravelMate/EmployMate Project Coordinator   Camille Franco is the Project Coordinator for The Arc of Northern Virginia’s Independent Living Suite.  Her work in this project is focused on implementing software in daily use of service providers as well as […]

Alternatives to Guardianship and Supported Decision-Making Alternatives to guardianship can help preserve an individual with disabilities’ dignity and promote their self-determination. In this presentation, learn about what alternatives to guardianship exist including, supported decision making, advance health care directives and powers of attorney and when, ultimately, guardianship may be appropriate. Presenters: Tia Marsili, Director of […]

Special Needs Trusts and ABLE Accounts Presenter:  Tia Marsili, Director of Trusts It is important to ensure that your loved one 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 loved one's personal […]