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.

Northstar Career Center presents: Promoting Independence: Living and Transportation Learn about: -Steps to take now in order to support independent living in the future -Programs available in the community that support independent living -Funding sources that exist which promote independent living -Transportation planning -Steps to promote individual safety Keynote Speakers: Sarah Sheppard Thompson - Commonwealth […]

Planning for the future is important for all parents, but for parents of children with disabilities, it is vital. This workshop will offer information to help learn about options and tools for making these important decisions. Topics covered will be: Age of Majority, Guardianship, Power of Attorney, Supported Decision-Making, Special Needs Trusts, ABLE Accounts, and […]

The Va-LEND program provides interdisciplinary training to professionals, family members and self-advocates.https://virginialend.partnership.vcu.edu/Matthew Bogenschutz, Ph.D., is the director of Va-LEND at Virginia Commonwealth University and has offered to provide an information session on the program to interested VDSA families.