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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: Taxes & Financial Planning with Disabilities
DESCRIPTION:Register here!\nPeople with disabilities and their families have a unique set of financial challenges and risks that can seriously complicate their taxes. In this webinar\, we hear from financial advisor and special needs mom Cortney Heykoop of Clover Leaf Strategies. Topics covered include: \n\nMedical and impairment-related work expense tax deductions\nTax benefits of Able Accounts\nIRA distribution strategies to decrease taxes\nThe exclusion of income from federal taxability\nLodging agreement/rental agreements for your adult child\nThe unique tax needs of families with special needs children and young adults.\n\nRegister here! \nAgenda\n11 am – noon\nTax Seminar \nNoon\nLunch \n12:30 pm – 1:30 pm\nThe Next Chapter: Preparing Siblings or Family Member to Become Primary Caretakers of your Child with a Disability \nAbout the Expert\nCortney Heykoop has been in the banking and financial services industry since 1999\, and in 20218 launched Clover Leaf Wealth Strategies. She focuses on financial planning for families with a passion for the disability community\, and adopted a child with a disability in 2007. Her experience with the isolation and struggles felt by parents of children with disabilities inspired her to become a trusted advisory to those families. \nShe holds a degree in International Economics and Finance from The Catholic University of America and is a member of The Society for International Development\, serves as the Secretary on the Board for the Arc of Loudoun\, the Lucketts Ruritan Chapter\, Lucketts Business Collaborative\, the Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce\, PTA\, multiple Boosters Clubs\, and has been a multi-troop Leader for the Girl Scouts of America. \nRegister here!\nThe Arc of Loudoun strives to host inclusive\, accessible events that enable everyone\, including people with disabilities\, to engage fully. Anyone who requires a reasonable accommodation for any type of disability or needs language assistance should contact Eileen Shaffer at ally@thearcofloudoun.org. Three business days’ notice is requested.
URL:https://thearcofloudoun.org/event/lunch-learn-taxes-financial-planning-with-disabilities/
LOCATION:ALLY Advocacy Center at The Arc of Loudoun\, 625 Catoctin Circle NE\, Leesburg\, VA\, 20176\, United States
CATEGORIES:ALLY Advocacy Center
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SUMMARY:Wings for All at Dulles Airport
DESCRIPTION:Become a sponsor! \nWings for All is a free program that gives families and aviation professionals the confidence to take to the skies with ease by providing an airport “rehearsal\,” as well as a presentation on the aircraft features and in-flight safety protocols. The Arc of Loudoun and The Arc of Northern Virginia partner with United Airlines and MWAA to design and carry out this program. By getting comfortable with the airport and flight experience (without actually leaving the airport) people with disabilities and their families can gain the familiarity and confidence they need to take future trips. \nRegister here! \nAirports and airplanes can be overwhelming and full of unexpected and overstimulating variables\, such as bright lights\, noises\, TSA security screening\, and crowds. Too often\, there is a lack of understanding among airport and airline staff—leading to confusion on how to handle accommodations or unexpected behaviors when a flier is overwhelmed or nervous about navigating the air travel process. \nCombined\, these barriers lead to hesitation and fear\, inhibiting participation in air travel. As a result\, people can miss out on new experiences and connecting with family members and friends that live far away. \nPart of living a full life in the community includes being able to travel to faraway locations for both work and pleasure. People with disabilities are entitled to this piece of community participation—just like anyone else—and should be able to navigate air transit comfortably to experience the same opportunities as every other traveler. \nDuring this free\, half-day event\, people with disabilities and their families are able to familiarize themselves with the airport and travel procedures. They experience: \n\nEntering the airport\nThe check-in process and checking bags\nSecurity screening\nBoarding the plane\nPreparing for take-off\nExiting the plane\n\nRegister online!\nBecome a sponsor!
URL:https://thearcofloudoun.org/event/wings-for-all-at-dulles-airport/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:ALLY Advocacy Center
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SUMMARY:LoCo Wine Festival
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to announce that The Arc of Loudoun is the charity partner of the LoCo Wine Festival this spring! \nJoin us April 12-13\, 2025\, noon to 5 pm! Get your tickets at locowinefestival.com/get-tickets and use code ARCOFLOUDOUN10 at checkout for 10% off your ticket price! \nJoin your friends in D.C.’s Wine Country for a wine tasting hosted by Loudoun County’s leading vineyards. Enjoy tastes from different local wineries while you meet and greet the knowledgeable people who are known for their high quality\, Virginia wines. Enjoy delicious food\, live music\, shop from local artisans\, and the opportunity to purchase your favorite wines by the glass\, bottle\, or case. There will be wine tastings\, food trucks\, life music\, and a vendor market! \nSign up for our newsletter and watch your email for discounted tickets! \nView the Wine Festival Flyer
URL:https://thearcofloudoun.org/event/loco-wine-festival/
LOCATION:Old Farm Winery at Hartland\, 23583 Fleetwood Rd\, Aldie\, VA\, 20105\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Arc of Loudoun
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SUMMARY:You Belong Here Disability Awareness and Accessibility Training
DESCRIPTION:Roughly a quarter of all U.S. adults have a disability—if you own or manage a business\, that’s a lot of potential customers. \nThe Arc of Loudoun’s You Belong Here Disability Awareness and Accessibility Training helps businesses and their staff realize\, understand and address the barriers people with all types of disabilities may face when they try to shop\, stay or work at those businesses\, and help businesses understand how people with disabilities might look for when finding and choosing a place to visit\, shop or work. \nClick here to register!\nOn-site training is available! For more information\, contact us at info@thearcofloudoun.org.\nWhen you complete the training you will receive a You Belong Here certification valid for a year\, and a sensory comfort kit and reference materials to take back to work for a refresher on the training any time. \nThe training is offered by The Arc of Loudoun. The Arc of Loudoun’s mission is to advocate for\, educate\, serve and support people with disabilities. The Arc of Loudoun is committeed to a just\, equitable world for people with disabilities. \nClick here to register!\nOn-site training is available! For more information\, contact us at info@thearcofloudoun.org.
URL:https://thearcofloudoun.org/event/you-belong-here-disability-awareness-and-accessibility-training-2/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:You Belong Here
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SUMMARY:Adult Mental Health First Aid:  Two- Day Training
DESCRIPTION:April 24 & April 25\, 2025\, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. both days \nMental Health First Aid is a public education\, certification program offered by The Arc of Loudoun and Loudoun County Department of Mental Health\, Substance Abuse and Developmental Services (MHSADS) that teaches you how to identify\, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. The training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial help and support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem or experiencing a crisis. \nThese courses are offered free of charge to anyone in the Loudoun community. \nTraining Session Formats: \nAll participants will be required to complete a two-hour\, self-paced online training in advance of the virtual instruction\, which will be scheduled for about a week later. Following the completion of the required training: \nParticipants in the Adult Mental Health First Aid program will complete a six-hour\, instructor-led videoconference training typically held in two sessions. \nWhat the Training Covers: \n\nCommon signs and symptoms of mental illness.\nCommon signs and symptoms of substance use.\nHow to interact with a person in crisis.\nHow to connect the person with help.\nThe trainings now include expanded content on trauma\, addiction and self-care.\n\nRegister by April 23 – https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FXZGFP2 \nIn-person training: \nArc of Loudoun\n601 Catoctin Circle NE\nLeesburg\, VA 20176
URL:https://thearcofloudoun.org/event/adult-mental-health-first-aid-two-day-training/
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SUMMARY:You Belong Here Disability Awareness and Accessibility Training
DESCRIPTION:Roughly a quarter of all U.S. adults have a disability—if you own or manage a business\, that’s a lot of potential customers. \nThe Arc of Loudoun’s You Belong Here Disability Awareness and Accessibility Training helps businesses and their staff realize\, understand and address the barriers people with all types of disabilities may face when they try to shop\, stay or work at those businesses\, and help businesses understand how people with disabilities might look for when finding and choosing a place to visit\, shop or work. \nClick here to register!\nOn-site training is available! For more information\, contact us at info@thearcofloudoun.org.\nWhen you complete the training you will receive a You Belong Here certification valid for a year\, and a sensory comfort kit and reference materials to take back to work for a refresher on the training any time. \nThe training is offered by The Arc of Loudoun. The Arc of Loudoun’s mission is to advocate for\, educate\, serve and support people with disabilities. The Arc of Loudoun is committeed to a just\, equitable world for people with disabilities. \nClick here to register!\nOn-site training is available! For more information\, contact us at info@thearcofloudoun.org.
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LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:You Belong Here
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