Educational Webinars
Our educational webinar recordings provide on-demand access to expert-led sessions covering best practices, practical tools, and current topics. These recordings allow participants to learn at their own pace while gaining valuable insights and resources they can apply immediately.
Protecting Eligibility for Virginians with Disabilities
In 2024, Virginia enacted legislation requiring an amendment to its Medicaid State Plan to protect access to Developmental Disability (DD) Waivers—Family and Individual Support, Community Living, and Building Independence—by disregarding Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) income above the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) threshold ($967/month in 2025) when determining eligibility. Join the Autism Society of Central Virginia, Dianne Corsello and Katie O’Connell Raymond, Senior Policy Analyst at the Department of Medical Assistance Services to learn more!
Picky Eating: Sensory Aversions & Ritualistic Eating Behaviors
The term “picky eater” is generally associated with a person—whether young or old—that has strong food preferences based on what foods they find appealing to eat. These individuals may have what some may consider “odd” food choices, but they are generally able to navigate through most situations well enough to grow and maintain their weight, and it is not highly disruptive to their lifestyle or overall health.