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Workshop Series – Social Security

We’re teaming up with our colleagues at The Arc of Northern Virginia to present two sessions on one of the most complicated aspects of life with a disability: Social Security. In this second session, we’re bringing in experts to answer basic questions that a family may have on more complicated aspects of Social Security, with an emphasis on how it interacts with other benefits programs such as Medicaid waivers.


Session 2:

Social Security Gets Complicated:
Work Incentives, Impact on Medicaid Waivers, and Other Issues
Thursday, August 13, 2020  –  12:00 noon – 1:30 p.m.

Due to the COVID-19 crisis, and recognizing the need to practice social distancing, these workshops will only be presented as an online webinar.

Remember, all of our webinars are FREE to attend, but pre-registration is required.

REGISTER HERE!

Virtual Tour of Ashburn Chase Apartments – August 11 at 7:00 pm

Join The Arc of Loudoun, the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services’ (DBHDS) Office of Community Housing and the Ashburn Chase leasing staff for a virtual tour of Ashburn Chase Apartments. This new apartment property has units for rent with a special leasing preference for people with developmental disabilities in the Settlement Agreement population.

Eligible individuals will receive priority to lease up to five units at this property. This videoconference is an opportunity to learn about:
 the property’s features, amenities and resident services
 the rental application process
 rent assistance resources that can help individuals afford to rent at Ashburn Chase

Hosted by: The Arc of Loudoun County & DBHDS
Tuesday, August 11, 2020 from 7:00 – 8:00 pm via videoconference using Google Meets

Video link: https://tmassociates.zoom.us/j/9831635843
Meeting ID: 983 163 5843

Audio Only Call-In Number: +1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown)

For complete PDF, click here.

Valentine's Day Dance – February 21

Meet new friends, have fun, and DANCE! Featuring the very special DJ Stephanie Rasul. Light drinks and snacks will be provided.
(Attendees must be 19 and older, Participants that need assistance for physical and behavioral needs must be accompanied by their caregiver)
Register Here! 
When: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21 | 6:30-8:00PM
Where: ALLY ADVOCACY CENTER – Located at The Arc of Loudoun
601 Catoctin Circle, NE, Leesburg, VA 20176
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Business Networking Event for Special Needs Parents every other Friday at 9:00 AM

Business Networking Event for Special Needs Parents

Are you the parent of a child with special needs? Do you own or run a business OR have you thought about starting a business?
Then connect with fellow special needs parents and business owners, build your referral network, and share best practices at our virtual networking event.
When:  Every other Friday starting April 24 from 9-10:30am.
Where: Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, we are currently meeting online via zoom.  To join us click here.

Next Chapter Book Club

The Next Chapter Book Club (NCBC) offers opportunities for people with cognitive or developmental disabilities to read and learn together, talk about books and make friends in a relaxed community setting.
Interested in joining? Please email Nyteisha Stith at nstith@thearcofloudoun.org 

NEXT BOOK CLUB MEETING IN RUST LIBRARY:

Mondays; 6:30pm-8pm (check dates on flyer above)
At Rust Library’s Story Time Room
IMG_7250Finding ways to learn and participate in the community can be challenging for adults with intellectual disabilities.  The Next Chapter Book Club offers a great opportunity to do both and have fun.
What is it?  The Next Chapter Book Club (NCBC) offers opportunities for people with cognitive or developmental disabilities to read and learn together, talk about books and make friends in a relaxed, community setting. Each group is comprised of between five and eight people. The small size ensures that each participant feels valued, and facilitates the development of strong friendships between members. Anyone may join the club, regardless of reading level and abilities.  EVEN IF YOU CAN NOT READ, you can join this group! Club members take on active roles: together they decide which books to read and how they would like to structure their get-togethers. All meetings are held in local settings, such as coffee shops and the library and will take place the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month..
In partnership with the Loudoun County Public Library and generously funded by 100 Women Strong.
Interested in joining us?  Please contact Nyteisha at 703.777.1939 extension 200 or nstith@thearcofloudoun.org

2018 LEAP Grant Applications Open

LEAP Application

HSC Foundation has once again named The Arc of Loudoun a Community Partner in their Life Enrichment Awards Program (LEAP).  As a community organizations partner, we work with the HSC Foundation to carry out the LEAP program, making it possible for more youth and young adults with disabilities to transition to their next step, whether it is more school, training, or a job.
The purpose of the Life Enrichment Program (LEAP) is to enrich the lives of youth and young adults with disabilities and chronic illnesses in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. This program is supported by a grant from The HSC Foundation”. LEAP provides goods and services that facilitate youth transition planning and for which resources are usually not available from public service and government agencies. These goods and services are not covered by Medicaid or private insurance and are not considered “medically necessary”.
Transition planning means a focused effort on improving the academic and functional achievement of the youth with a disability to facilitate the movement to post-school activities, including post secondary education, vocational education, integrated employment, continuing and adult educations, adult services, independent living, or community participation.
Applicants must reside in one of the following areas: Alexandria, Arlington County, Clarke County, Culpepper County, Fairfax, Fairfax County, Falls Church, Fauquier County, Loudoun County, Manassas, Manassas Park, Prince William County, Rappahannock County, Spotsylvania County, Stafford County, Warren County.
•  Must be between the ages of 14 and 26
•  Must not have received a LEAP grant within the past three years
•  Must have a documented disability
•  Requested goods and services must be directly linked to transition planning and implementation (Examples may include tutoring, laptops, career development, independent living skill development, skills camp, behavioral therapy, etc.)
•  Maximum grant amount request must not exceed $1000
The application Deadline is Monday, September 17, 2018. Applicants will be notified of results by phone and/or email by September 24, 2018.
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For more information or to ask questions about the application process, contact Nyteisha Stith, Disability Advocate at 703-777-1939 ext. 200 or email nstith@paxtoncampus.org

Parent Support Group meets May 1; 5:30pm-6:30pm

 
 
Interested in joining our Parent Support Group? Please contact Eileen Shaffer at: eshaffer@paxtoncampus.org
Are you the parent or caretaker of a child with a disability or special needs?  Do you wish you could talk with other parents who are in similar situations? Please consider joining our Parent Support Group!
Parent Support Group will meet the first Tuesday of each month of the School Year and coincide with Social Skills Group. While your child attends Social Skills Group, you are welcome to join a network of other parents. PLEASE NOTE: Your child does not need to be enrolled in Social Skills to attend.
Upcoming meetings: 
Tuesdays from 5:30pm to 6:30pm
October 3
November 7
December 5
January 2
February 6
March 6
April 3
May 1
Parent groups can serve many purposes, but one of their most important can be to introduce families to others like themselves, building a sense of community and of understanding. 
For more information on this group, please contact Eileen Shaffer at: eshaffer@paxtoncampus.org

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