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Accessing Disability Services
Biography
Are you trying to figure out how to help yourself or a family member with a disabling condition?
We are professionals in the disability field with over 30 years of experience.
Our experts provide consulting and training on a wide array of disability services tailored to you.
APS AAC Parents Group
Biography
A new parent group is forming for parents of students who use Augmentative and Alternative Communication systems/devices.
- Does your child communicate with pictures, and/or an Augmentative or Alternative Communication (AAC) system or device?
- Are you new to AAC?
- Do you wish you had someone to celebrate your student’s AAC milestones with?
- Do you have programming superpowers you never imagined you would have?
- Are you tired of trying to explain to people what AAC is?
Then this is the group for you! Email apsaacparents@gmail.com for more information.
Arlington 2e
Biography
This is a group for parents of twice-exceptional children in Arlington, VA to share resources and information.
Twice-exceptional (2E) is a term used to describe children who are gifted intellectually and give evidence of one or more disabilities as defined by federal or state eligibility criteria.
Arlington Autism Group
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This is a discussion group for parents of autistic students in Arlington Public Schools (Arlington, VA). Members support each other through advice and information sharing to help their children gain the resources and support they need from both the school and outside the system. By sharing information across this group, the goal is to have more parents on the same page about Autism education, awareness and services across APS schools, ultimately resulting in more equitable support for all autistic students.
Arlington Epilepsy Support Group
Biography
This is a forum for Arlington, VA families affected by epilepsy to share information and provide support.
Arlington Reading Group
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This is a support group for parents of students with reading challenges in Arlington Public Schools. In addition, we recently opened the group to Arlington Public School teachers and administration. Members support each other through advice and information sharing in their efforts to help their children read and to gain the resources and support they need both from the school and outside the system. Please refrain from attributing any negative criticism to someone personally. To respect everyone’s privacy, please be sure to ask permission for any information you might want to share outside this group from the person who posted the info you want to share.
To join the list serv, send the moderator your name, address, and school that your child attends, along with your child’s name. This information will not be shared outside the group.
Arlington Reading/Dyslexia Support Group
Biography
The ArlingtonReading Group, established in 2012, is a virtual support group for Arlington families to share information and resources related to reading issues. In 2014, membership was expanded to Arlington Public Schools staff to enhance collaboration between families and schools. Collectively, we focus on sharing experiences/challenges to find support/solutions.
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Do not post specific negative comments attributed to individuals.
Posts regarding political candidates are permitted.
Subscriptions to this group require approval from the moderators.
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- Group Owner: main+owner@Arlingtonreading.groups.io
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Care Connection for Children
Biography
Care Connection for Children is part of the Virginia Department of Health statewide network of excellence serving children and youth with disabilities. Our caring team works closely with families to coordinate care and find the best healthcare and community resources in Northern Virginia. We are committed to helping children reach their optimal health and quality of life in a caring, innovative and culturally sensitive manner.
Cerebral Palsy Group
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Cerebral Palsy Group is a national organization that was created so that it may serve the individuals and families who have been diagnosed with cerebral palsy. We are here to provide information and support so that we may help provide resources and education to those affected by CP.
The Cerebral Palsy Group’s Mission
We work tirelessly so that we may develop and create a website that is both informative and easy to use. It is our hope that we can provide any and all help that is needed for the parents of children with CP.
Who We Serve
You. We are here to serve you and your family.
We provide you with the most up-to-date information and resources that are currently available. What you find on and throughout our website has been thoroughly researched through a multitude of outlets and processes.
They include medical journals, medical literature, trusted medical websites and peer-reviewed articles. All of this information is researched and then goes through a rigorous development process through our content team.
Our hope is that by consolidating this information in one place, we are able to provide parents and caregivers with information or help they are looking for so that they have a better understanding of cerebral palsy along with factors to consider when raising a child with cerebral palsy.
CHADD (Children & Adults with ADHD)
Biography
Welcome to the Northern Virginia and District of Columbia chapter of CHADD! From our “Understanding ADHD” Lecture Series to our yearly Resource Fair, our goal is to bring the DC Metro area the best speakers and resources we have to offer.
Down Syndrome-Autism Connection
Biography
This support is for parents, family members and caregivers who have a loved one with co-occurring Down syndrome and autism spectrum disorders, meaning the individual has diagnosed both Down syndrome AND Autism. This is the closed Facebook group of the Down Syndrome-Autism Connection, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing support and education regarding DS-ASD issues. Visit our public page at “The Down Syndrome-Autism Connection”.
Formed Families Forward
Biography
Moving foster, adoptive and kinship families to better outcomes through support and education. Formed Families Forward is here to HELP.
- CONSULTATION AND SUPPORT
- TRAINING
- PEER SUPPORT GROUPS
Jill’s House
Biography
Jill’s House is a Christian Nonprofit organization that provides families raising kids with intellectual disabilities, ages 6-17, with short-term overnight respite care in the DC metro area and around the country.
Kids enjoy fun activities tailored to their interests and abilities for 24-48 hour stays, meanwhile their parents get a chance to rest and recharge. We offer care for the whole family through regularly scheduled typical sibling nights, parent support groups, and family retreats.
Rest is vital for families raising kids with intellectual disabilities, due to the high amount of stress they face every day. Respite care is proven to reduce this stress by 60% within the first night, and helps create a healthier environment of balance for the family as a whole.
MONA Special Moms Listserve
Biography
This is a support and resource group for parents or caregivers of children with special needs, residing primarily in Arlington, VA.
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
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Arlington Family Groups
When: 4th Tuesday of each month; 7:30pm – 9:00pm
Contact: Debra Byrd at debra.naminova@gmail.com
*Please contact Debra Byrd to confirm the meeting time before attending for the first time.
Check the calendar for the details
(Focus: Parents of Older Teens and Young Adults ages 18-30)
When: 3rd Sunday each month; 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Contact: Naomi Verdugo at (703) 862-9588 for more information on the virtual meetings.
*Please contact Naomi to receive the zoom link for this group meeting.
(Focus: Parents of Children PK- 12th grade)
When: Sundays, 7:00pm – 8:30pm
November 7th, 21st
December 5th
Contact: Michelle Best mczero@yahoo.com
*Please contact Michelle to receive the zoom link for this group meeting.
Connection (Peer) Virtual Support Groups:
For adults (18+) living with a mental health condition
Arlington Connection Group
When: 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month; 10:15am – 11:45am
Contact: Joanna at (202) 579-9473 or joanna.naminova@gmail.com
Check the calendar for the details
Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center (PEATC)
Biography
PEATC provides tools and information to empower Virginia students with disabilities (birth- age 26) and their families.
We can help you learn how to:
- Move through the special education and disability services system maze
- Build effective communication skills Encourage self-advocacy and self- determination in students
- Develop collaborative partnerships
PEATC provides one-on-one consultations workshops, webinars, and trainings
easy to understand factsheets.
Parents Of Autistic Children of Northern Virginia (POAC-NoVA)
Biography
Parents Of Autistic Children of Northern Virginia (POAC-NoVA) and its predecessor organization has worked for more than two decades to improve the quality and quantity of education for students with autism in Northern Virginia.
By meeting regularly with the decision makers in Northern Virginia school districts, POAC-NoVA strives to keep our members’ concerns front and center. We have developed relationships that allow our members to not only have their concerns heard, but acted upon.
We also closely follow the education budget process at the local and state level and alert our members when programs that serve our kids are in jeopardy.
POAC-NoVA offers a private member listserv and monthly newsletter when you join.
We also hold meetings several times per year on topics of interest to our community. Topics include expert advice on developing a successful IEP for your child, inclusion opportunities within schools, adapted sports and recreation opportunities for your child and your family, and many more. Learn more information about upcoming meetings.
POAC-NoVA also hosts a BBQ pool party in July and a holiday party in December.
PEATC Latino – grupo de chat
Biography
El programa de Alcance Latinx de PEATC se enfoca en brindar educación y recursos a nuestra población Hispana/Latinx en el estado de Virginia, completamente en español. El objetivo de este programa es difundir información en el idioma con el que las familias se sientan más cómodas, pero al mismo tiempo teniendo en cuenta su cultura y creencias.Al brindar nuestros servicios en español, PEATC asegura la inclusión de todas las familias y el aumento de la comunicación y comprensión en el área de Educación Especial.
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Grupo de Chat para Padres: Únete a nuestro nuevo GRUPO DE CHAT mediante la aplicación de WhatsApp y podrás mantenerte al tanto de todo lo que PEATC Latino está haciendo.
Entra al GRUPO: https://bit.ly/2VoU2vw
SENG – Supporting the Emotional Needs of the Gifted
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Mission
SENG’s mission is to empower families and communities to guide
gifted and talented individuals to reach their goals: intellectually,
physically, emotionally, socially, and spiritually.
Vision
SENG envisions a world where gifted, talented and creative individuals are
supported to build gratifying, meaningful lives and contribute to the well-being
of others. To this end, SENG reaches out to diverse communities that share
our mission across the nation and the globe.
Values
SENG provides information, develops programming, and serves gifted children and individuals, as well their families, educators, and health professionals, according to our guiding values: community, compassion, growth, gratitude, transparency, and diversity.
– See more at: http://sengifted.org/about-seng/missionvision#sthash.RmMaK5zm.dpuf
Sibling Support Project
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About the Sibling Support Project: Founded in 1990, the Sibling Support Project is the first national program dedicated to the life-long and ever-changing concerns of millions of brothers and sisters of people with special health, developmental, and mental health concerns.
We’ve published books for and about brothers and sisters, host online groups for teen and adult siblings, and presented workshops on sibling issues internationally and in every state.
Skill Builders – AAC Parent Group
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We host an AAC Parent Group specifically for parents of children who use AAC. These groups are free of charge and open to all in the DMV area.
For more information regarding our AAC services, please contact Amanda O’Connor at 703-941-7757 x316.
VA Sibs
Biography
As the Virginia’s chapter of The National Sibling Leadership Network, our vision is for siblings with disabilities to form connections, share lived experiences, access information, utilize resources, and advocate collectively. This is accomplished through:
Providing information, resources, and systems navigation;
Hosting educational opportunities and social events;
Acting as a unified voice for improving public policy and increasing services and supports for people with disabilities and their families; and
Facilitating connections to people who have ‘walked in youth shoes.
