Northstar Career Center presents: Supported Decision-Making: Supported Decision-Making Agreements Learn about: Range of Supported Decision-Making supports available History of Supported Decision-Making What a Supported Decision-Marking agreement is and isn't Keynote Speaker: Sara Thompson - Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services For more information about Northstar, visit: NorthstarVA.org

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IEP Essentials is a live, online 45 minute workshop presented free of charge. This workshop gives parents/guardians of children with special needs the essential knowledge they must have to be effective advocates for their children’s unique educational needs. After attending this workshop, you will understand the key features of IEPs (Individualized Education Programs) and Section […]

We are exactly one month away from our newest community event, FCVA's Disability & Adaptive Fashion Show!!!This inclusive event, in partnership with the VCUarts Department of Fashion Design + Merchandising, will feature adaptive fashions designed for people of all ages and various disabilities.The show will spotlight local and national clothing companies, local models and artists, […]

Northstar Career Center presents: Supported Decision-Making: Legal and Financial Planning Learn about: -Short-term supports versus long-term planning -The wide variety of tools available outside of guardianship -Ways to help an adult child make legal decisions -The next steps for you and/or your family Keynote Speaker: Matt Bellinger, ESQ. - BeneCounsel, Inc. For more information about […]

All Friendship Circle Families & Teen Friends are invited to come to this special December Birthday Circle and skate with friends! *You do NOT have to be Jewish to attend!When: Sunday, December 29, 5:30 - 7:30pmWhere: Skate Nation PlusYour child can choose to skate or play laser tag for free (FCVA will cover one but not […]

Enter your text here...Friendship Circle of Virginia invites you to our 2nd Annual Disability Expo in partnership sponsored by QTS and with the Weinstein JCC. This free event connects the Richmond disability community with non-profit organizations and businesses offering services, resources, and technologies designed to support individuals with disabilities across the lifespan—from infants to seniors—and […]

  Northstar Career Center presents: Post-Secondary Programs: Life After Graduation Learn about: -IDEA versus ADA: How accommodations work after high school graduation -Degree programs versus non-degree programs -Ways to individualize your timeline beyond the four year mentality -Options for financial aid Keynote Speakers: Kelly Magee - Courage to Succeed Paula Buckley - GRASP For more […]

Friendship Circle is partnering with Beyond Boundaries and Jacob's Chance for a fun, interactive afternoon of all abilities sports!Sunday, January 19 @ SCOR - 1385 Overbrook Rd, 23220Option 1 - Rock Climbing with Beyond Boundaries!  This event is for established Friendship Circle Families3 time slots available: Group 1 - 12pm | Group 2 - 1:15pm […]

Families of children with disabilities need to have an understanding of government benefits available to them as part of planning a future for their loved one. These benefits can help supplement a person’s income, qualify a person for extra help, and help them receive healthcare and community supports. Navigating the world of disability benefits can […]

Learn how to help your child be successful at home and school. This presentation will teach the basics of social and emotional skills like coping with feelings and making decisions. We will share examples of how to respond to interfering behaviors and big emotions and you’ll learn about school behavior support options available including Functional […]

Comprehensive Caregiver Support Group - Join us! Connect with other caregivers and individuals with a dual diagnosis in a loosely facilitated discussion format. Virtual on Zoom.