FROM THE ACPS PARENT RESOURCE CENTER:
The Family Resource Center Thursday morning support group will resume on September 20th
10:00 am-Noon, Minnie Howard, Room 134, 3801 W. Braddock Rd, Alexandria
10:00 am-Noon, Minnie Howard, Room 134, 3801 W. Braddock Rd, Alexandria
Please join us for coffee, bagels, and sharing.
September 5: Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia (JCCNV) Special Needs Parent Support Group
7:00-8:30pm, JCCNV, 8900 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax
Special Needs Parent and Caregiver Support Group Meets the first Wednesday of each month from 7pm to 8:30pm, unless it's a holiday. Notice will be given for make-up. This group welcomes parents and caregivers of school-age children with disabilities/special needs. Melissa Hochberg, JCCNV Special Needs Resource Specialist and JSSA's Larisa deGraffenreid, LCSW, facilitate the group, focused on providing resources, gaining knowledge, learning coping mechanisms and strategies and providing mutual support. Please email Melissa at MelissaH@jccnv.org if interested in attending this group. Cost: $15 per meeting.
September 8: POAC-NV Morning Support Group Meeting
10:00am-Noon, Abiding Presence Lutheran Church, 6304 Lee Chapel Road, Burke
In response to the survey in the Spring, we will be hosting a morning support group. We will have them on the first Saturday of every month. It is FREE and open to the public.It will take place in the library, and we'll offer coffee and a munchie. Please RSVP to Nicole Zupan atnicizupan@verizon.net if you need childcare, so we can make the appropriate arrangements. We look forward to seeing some of you at the next meeting!
September 10: Access Community Lecture Series "iCan Use It!" Hi-Tech Wireless Solutions for the Special Needs Community
7:30-9:00 pm McLean Bible Church, Tysons Campus Community Room A, 8925 Leesburg Pike, Vienna
With technology moving at a lightning pace, sometimes it is hard to keep up with all the changes! This lecture will explore various wireless solutions for individuals with and without disabilities. This includes, but is not limited to, iPad applications, e-readers, note-taking devices, task management, Braille and captioning. Guest Speaker: Kara Zirkle, IT Accessibility Coordinator George Mason University. To RSVP please email: erin.roundtree@mcleanbible.org or call 703-770-2938.
September 11: Early Intervention Webinar Series: Advocacy
10:00-11:30am
This webinar will discuss Virginia’s Early Intervention program and the challenges it is facing, how families can help and effectively advocate for this program. September 11: 10 a.m. & November 28: 1 p.m. To participate in a webinar, you will need an Internet connection and phone connection. All webinars will be recorded and posted to The Arc of Virginia’s website at www.thearcofva.
Future Webinars within the Early Intervention Webinar Series. 9/21, 10/3, 10/18, 11/28, 12/3
September 12: CARD STAR: Training for Parents and Professionals
11:30am-12:30pm Kennedy Krieger Institute, Baltimore MD
Play with a Purpose: Being an Effective Play Partner to Your Child. Parents and caregivers will learn how to join and expand their child's play to promote higher levels of engagement and learning.Presenters: Kerry Buechler, BA and Becky Zimmerman, BSRegister at http://kennedyk
September 13: Transitional Workshop Series: Social & Recreational Opportunities Workshop
7:00-9:00pm, JCCNV, 8900 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax
The Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia and The Washington Group Special Care Planning team presents the 2nd workshop in our transitions series on "Social and Recreational Opportunities". This is for individuals, families, case managers, and community members who want to learn about social and recreational opportunities for individuals with Special Needs. The social and recreational areas are many times a neglected area of concern. This workshop will focus on introducing many opportunities, many that you may not be familiar with. There will also be a social and recreational focused resource fair, with many participating vendors. Please RSVP to Carey Alford at (703) 279-6561, or calford@financi
The Virginia Ability Alliance maintains a calendar of local events . For more information:http://www.thearcofnova.org/info-referral/calendar/
Register for the Learning Disabilities Association of VA's 2012 Conference:
October 13: Learning Disabilities & Transition to Higher Education: What Students, Families, Professionals Should Know…
8:15am-2:00pm Marymount University, Reinsch Library
With the increasing numbers of students with learning disabilities seeking admission and being admitted to colleges and universities, it’s important for students and their families to be informed about the processes, legal information, and procedures that enable successful preparation for transition from secondary to postsecondary education. Keynote speaker: Elizabeth Getzel, director, postsecondary initiatives at Virginia Commonwealth University. For more information:http://www.ldavirginia.org/events.html
Autism Speaks launches School Community Tool Kit: The Autism Speaks Family Services Department is pleased to announce the launch of the School Community Tool Kit 2.0 – a tool kit to assist members of the school community in understanding and supporting students with autism. Attached, please find a one-sheet flyer that describes the School Community Tool Kit 2.0, including how to download the Tool Kit for your school’s use. For more information:http://www.autismspeaks.org/family-services/tool-kits/school-community-tool-kit
The Virginia Ability Alliance hosts Parent Information Sessions: Get help navigating the complicated state and local service system from the experts. Bring your questions and get answers about life on the spectrum. RSVP 703-532-3214 because space is limited. UPCOMING MEETINGS---Lunch Bunch: 9/4, 9/18, 10/2, 10/16, 10/30, 11/13, 12/11 ---GPS+: 9/5, 10/3, 11/7, 12/5. For more information:http://asnv.org/images/uploads/default_site/general_files/lunchbunchgps_flyer.pdf
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