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Program Workshop – November
Topic: Transition to Adulthood with ASD: What Parents and Guardians Need to Know
Dates: 11/02/2018, 11/09/2018, 11/16/2018
Time: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Presenter: Tammy Burns, M.Ed. and Bradford Hulcher, Virginia Medicaid Waiver Mentor

Transition to Adulthood with ASD: What Parents and Guardians Need to Know is a six-hour workshop over 3 nights; participants must attend all 3 of the following dates: November 2, November 9, and November 16.

The training was developed by the VA Autism Council and is designed to provide an overview of important factors and topics to consider as individuals with ASD enter the adult world. Topics include: age of majority, disability benefits and planning, post secondary readiness, education, and training, employment, housing and residential supports, and life in the community.

Focus will be placed on parents/guardians understanding eligibility vs. entitlement in the adult service system; planning to protect benefits; agencies and organizations that provide supports to adults with ASD; and the variety of options to consider in planning.

Intended Audience

Participants in this workshop should have a basic understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorders. The information is appropriate for anyone interested in learning more about the factors to consider as the individual with ASD transitions to the adulthood.

This workshop is appropriate for the following audience: Parents/family members of individuals with ASDs, school administrators, general and special educators, community service providers, and adult service providers.

Please follow this link to register.
Inclusive LEGO® & Game Club – Downtown
Date: 11/17/2018
Time: 10:00am-11:30am
Location: ASCV office, 200 S. 3rd Street, Richmond 23219

For children of all abilities in grades K-8.

Click here for more details and registration.
Bowling Outing
Date: 11/18/2018

Bowling Outing for:
– Elementary School Students
– Middle/High School Students
– Adults on the Spectrum

Free for ASCV members; see email invitation for date, time, location & to register

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