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February 2023
Virginia Down Syndrome Association Annual Conference
The Arc of Northern Virginia's Special Needs Trust team will be represented. We offer the Disability Education and Transition Conference to serve the entire disability population in the state of Virginia. The conference serves over 400 general and special educators, parents, and other professionals throughout Virginia to learn how to better educate children and young adults with disabilities. We hope you’ll join us to meet and share ideas with other attendees during the networking luncheon, visit with exhibitors, spotlight educators…
Find out more »Trust Talk Tuesday – February 14, 2023 (ZOOM Meeting)
These small group discussions will focus on Special Needs Trusts and futures planning. Tia Marsili, Director of Trusts at The Arc of Northern Virginia, will walk you through the importance of planning for the future of your loved one with a disability, why trusts are important, and other critical services and programs and benefits that you should consider. Questions pertaining to general disability issues in regards to future financial planning are welcome.
Find out more »Special Needs Trusts – February 17, 2023 (ZOOM meeting)
Presented by Laura Evans and Beth Driver of Evans Driver Law Firm in Harrisonburg, Virginia Future financial planning is such a crucial part of preparing for what lies ahead for individuals with disabilities after their parents and families can no longer watch out for them. A Special Needs Trust with The Arc of Northern Virginia and KeyBank can be the financial tool that provides a measure of security and independent living with supports for years to come. It is important…
Find out more »Trust Talk Tuesday – February 28, 2023
These small group discussions will focus on Special Needs Trusts and futures planning. Tia Marsili, Director of Trusts at The Arc of Northern Virginia, will walk you through the importance of planning for the future of your loved one with a disability, why trusts are important, and other critical services and programs and benefits that you should consider. Questions pertaining to general disability issues in regards to future financial planning are welcome.
Find out more »March 2023
2023 VAELA UnProgram
The Special Needs Trust team will be in attendance to answer your questions about establishing a special needs trust. The mission of the Virginia Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (VAELA)is to educate, inspire and empower legal representation of elderly and disabled clients and their families, and to advocate their issues before courts and legislatures. The elderly and people with disabilities often face a multitude of legal issues. Members of VAELA are knowledgeable and compassionate attorneys who provide the specialized service…
Find out more »Caregiver Focus Group – The Arc of Greater Williamsburg
Presented by Tia Marsili, Director of Trusts, The Arc of Northern Virginia Pam McGregor, Executive Director, The Arc of Greater Williamsburg People with disabilities and their families need to understand government benefits that may be available and how those benefits are impacted by other financial circumstances, such as work. They must also prepare for the future of their loved one with a disability by planning for and protecting their care and assets. Benefits Planning Specialists, Community Work Incentive Coordinators, Financial…
Find out more »Prince William County Schools 23rd Annual Transition Fair
A member of the Trust Team will be on hand to provide information and answer your questions. The Prince William County Schools 23rd Annual Transition Fair will be held on Sat. March 11, 2023 from 12:00-3:30 p.m. at the Kelly Leadership Center. The Transition Fair is designed to help individuals with disabilities prepare for post-secondary life in the areas of employment, education, training, and independent living. At this event, community agencies gather to ensure consumers and their families can: • Identify…
Find out more »Trust Talk Tuesday – March 14, 2023 (ZOOM Meeting)
These small group discussions will focus on Special Needs Trusts and futures planning. Tia Marsili, Director of Trusts at The Arc of Northern Virginia, will walk you through the importance of planning for the future of your loved one with a disability, why trusts are important, and other critical services and programs and benefits that you should consider. Questions pertaining to general disability issues in regards to future financial planning are welcome.
Find out more »Social Security Basics – March 17, 2023 (ZOOM meeting)
Presented by: Tracee L. Garner, Outreach Coordinator / Peer counselor, ENDependence Center of Northern Virginia (ECNV) Ashley Welch, Client Manager, The Arc of Northern Virginia Which benefits can help my loved one with disabilities? 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…
Find out more »2023 Family Resource Fair – Zion Church, Prince George’s County, MD
The Special Needs Trust team will be in attendance to answer your questions about setting up a trust with The Arc of Northern Virginia.
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