Part 2 – Navigating Campus Life at NVCC Tuesday, April 19th – 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 […]
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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This support group is for parents and caregivers of teens, transition age youth and young adults.
This support group is for parents and supportive party members of transition age adolescents and adults. The group is moderated by Adolescent and Adult Programs leadership counselors of Commonwealth Autism. Parents of neurodivergent/autistic adolescents and adults face new challenges as they support their adult child's next steps to increased autonomy and navigating adulthood. We will […]
Join us at the Coaches' Cook Off and $5,000 Raffle on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at Willow Oaks Country Club and support Commonwealth Autism! It's going to be an evening filled with delicious food and exciting prizes. Come witness our talented coaches and local chefs highlight their culinary skills as they compete in a somewhat friendly cook-off. Returning is our […]