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Moving on to Life in the Community Virtual Resource Fair

This resource fair assists parents, guardians, and caregivers with future planning for students with intellectual disabilities who may require ongoing supports after graduating from high school. Participants include representatives from vocational, residential, leisure, recreational, independent living, and advocacy programs.   Sign up is also available in Spanish

Club de Padres

A program for Hispanic parents that offers caregivers the opportunity to reduce isolation, cultivate and strengthen parenting skills through the open exchange of ideas, and offer support, information, and resources at weekly meetings. We at LIVE Center, have launched this program for parents to teach them coping skills to reduce stress, which reduces violence, and […]

2/2 – Puberty

For Youth with Disabilities ages 14-22. This a 7-part series designed specifically for Virginia youth with disabilities. These trainings are designed to increase an individual's’ capacity for self-advocacy and decision-making. Throughout the series, we will cover important topics including: setting and respecting boundaries, self-esteem and self-acceptance, pregnancy & STI prevention, abuse prevention, and human anatomy. […]

Free

2/16 – Private and Public

For Youth with Disabilities ages 14-22. This a 7-part series designed specifically for Virginia youth with disabilities. These trainings are designed to increase an individual's’ capacity for self-advocacy and decision-making. Throughout the series, we will cover important topics including: setting and respecting boundaries, self-esteem and self-acceptance, pregnancy & STI prevention, abuse prevention, and human anatomy. […]

Free

3/2 – Social Media and Literacy

For Youth with Disabilities ages 14-22. This a 7-part series designed specifically for Virginia youth with disabilities. These trainings are designed to increase an individual's’ capacity for self-advocacy and decision-making. Throughout the series, we will cover important topics including: setting and respecting boundaries, self-esteem and self-acceptance, pregnancy & STI prevention, abuse prevention, and human anatomy. […]

Free

Getting Around: Transportation Options with the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority

Learn how people with disabilities can utilize Metro Rail and Bus Service, as well as, MetroAccess, a door to door paratransit service to get around the Washington area for work and participate in community activities. Participants will learn how to apply for and utilize reduced fare ID cards and/or MetroAccess and resources for travel training. […]

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3/16 – Human Reproduction

For Youth with Disabilities ages 14-22. This a 7-part series designed specifically for Virginia youth with disabilities. These trainings are designed to increase an individual's’ capacity for self-advocacy and decision-making. Throughout the series, we will cover important topics including: setting and respecting boundaries, self-esteem and self-acceptance, pregnancy & STI prevention, abuse prevention, and human anatomy. […]

Free

3/30 – Pregnancy

For Youth with Disabilities ages 14-22. This a 7-part series designed specifically for Virginia youth with disabilities. These trainings are designed to increase an individual's’ capacity for self-advocacy and decision-making. Throughout the series, we will cover important topics including: setting and respecting boundaries, self-esteem and self-acceptance, pregnancy & STI prevention, abuse prevention, and human anatomy. […]

Free

4/6 – Romantic Relationships

For Youth with Disabilities ages 14-22. This a 7-part series designed specifically for Virginia youth with disabilities. These trainings are designed to increase an individual's’ capacity for self-advocacy and decision-making. Throughout the series, we will cover important topics including: setting and respecting boundaries, self-esteem and self-acceptance, pregnancy & STI prevention, abuse prevention, and human anatomy. […]

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4/20 – Safe and Healthy Boundaries

For Youth with Disabilities ages 14-22. This a 7-part series designed specifically for Virginia youth with disabilities. These trainings are designed to increase an individual's’ capacity for self-advocacy and decision-making. Throughout the series, we will cover important topics including: setting and respecting boundaries, self-esteem and self-acceptance, pregnancy & STI prevention, abuse prevention, and human anatomy. […]

Free