Join us Wednesday, August 28, from 6 to 8 p.m. for a Statewide Continuing Education Workshop on Moving from Friend to Sweetheart in the Age of Technology. People with developmental disabilities want to form positive, healthy relationships but may not know how to meet others and develop these relationships. When we add the latest technology […]

Join us Friday, September 27, from 12 to 2 p.m. for a Statewide Continuing Education Workshop on Telehealth: Accessing Rural Areas, Rare Diseases and Low Incidence Populations. This training will explore geographic disparities in healthcare, examining the barriers to telehealth and possible solutions that support health equity. Presenters will describe innovative telemedicine programs and advocacy […]

Join us Wednesday, October 23, from 6 to 8 p.m. for a Statewide Continuing Education Workshop on Transition Options: Deaf Community Services, Accommodations for College Students and Alternative Hiring Processes. This workshop will explore the accommodations, considerations and advocacy strategies for college students with disabilities and their families. We will also discuss DARS agency services, […]

Join us Friday, November 15, from 12 to 2 p.m. for a Statewide Continuing Education Workshop on Planning a Life with a Disability: Financial, Legal, and Support Strategies. Understanding how public benefits and systems, financial assets, decision-making supports, and legal protections work together is overwhelming for most individuals with disabilities and their families. Disability life […]

What is information ecology? Why is it important? In this webinar, Dr. Myeong Lee will explain how Virginia’s disability and Medicaid information ecologies look, and how they could impact people’s ability to find accurate and helpful information. He will also share recommendations that government agencies and non-profit organizations can adopt to improve information access for […]

Join us Friday, February 21, from 12 to 2 p.m. for a Statewide Continuing Education Workshop on Navigating Justice: School-to-Prison Pipeline. This session aims to enhance understanding, provide data and offer strategies to help families and advocates navigate the school-to-prison pipeline. Attendees will receive a straightforward and approachable presentation on what the school-to-prison pipeline is, […]

Join us Wednesday, March 19, from 6 to 8 p.m. for a Statewide Continuing Education Workshop on Navigating Justice: Safeguarding Individuals with Developmental Disabilities. This session aims to enhance understanding and equip families and advocates with strategies to protect individuals with developmental disabilities interacting with the Criminal Justice System. This discussion will span considerations from […]

Join us Friday, April 11, from 12 to 2 p.m. for a Statewide Continuing Education Workshop on Supported Decision-Making: Protecting Rights, Ensuring Choices; and Aging Caregivers. This session will review the theory and practice of Supported Decision-Making (SDM) and Supported Decision-Making Agreements (SDMAs) as a powerful alternative to more restrictive, substitute decision-making models. Participants will […]

Join us Friday, September 26, from 12 to 2 p.m. for a Statewide Continuing Education Workshop on Virginia's HCBS Waiver Programs: What to Know? Where to Go! The Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) will provide an overview of Virginia’s four HCBS Waiver programs: the Community Living Waiver; Family and Individual Supports Waiver; Building Independence […]

Join us Friday, October 24, from 12 to 2 p.m. for a Statewide Continuing Education Workshop on So, You Want to Make a Difference. This workshop will share practical advocacy tips and strategies to help you have your voice heard. Participants will learn effective approaches for legislative meetings, delivering public testimony, writing impactful letters, organizing […]

Join us Friday, November 21, from 12 to 2 p.m. for a Statewide Continuing Education Workshop on United Voices, Renewed Resolve: Virginia's DD Act Partners Pushing for the Next Step Forward. Join the three Executive Directors of Virginia’s DD Act programs—the Virginia Board for People with Disabilities, the disAbility Law Center of Virginia, and the […]

Join us Friday, December 12, from 12 to 2 p.m. for a Statewide Continuing Education Workshop on Virginia Department of Health's Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs Unit. This workshop will introduce participants to the Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN) Unit at the Virginia Department of Health (VDH). Participants […]