Part 1 – Considerations for Attending NVCC Monday, March 21st – 5:00 p.m. As inclusion expands and greater opportunities become normalized, more people with developmental disabilities (DD) are going to college. That is certainly the case across the campuses of Northern Virginia Community College (NVCC). But like with most first-year college students, academic skills […]
This Life Skills Lunch and Learn Series is tailored for parents of transition age youth or young adults on the autism spectrum. About this event In this weekly webinar series CA Human Services (formerly Commonwealth Autism) will be presenting from our Life Skills Training Modules to help parents and caregivers of autistic teens and adults […]
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. […]
Mental Health First Aid classes are available virtually from 9-3:30pm on the following dates. The classes are free, but preregistration and prework are required. Registration must be completed two weeks prior to class date. To register, please visit, https://www.chesterfield.gov/889/Prevention-Programs For more information contact Rebecca Lint at [email protected] or 717-6635 Mental Health First Aid teaches a […]
About this event CA Human Services strives to fill service gaps for Virginians with autism of all ages. Parents of young children with autism frequently report issues finding a preschool program for their child that can accommodate the specific needs and behavioral concerns of their child. CA Human Services is looking to partner with preschools […]
This Life Skills Lunch and Learn Series is tailored for individuals age 13+ on the autism spectrum to gain independent living skills. About this event In this weekly webinar series CA (formerly Commonwealth Autism) will be presenting from our Life Skills Training Modules to help individuals with autism age 13+ learn independent living skills. This […]
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. […]
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. […]
Exploring new horizons for early childhood education.
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. […]