Upcoming Events from PEATC

 “Turning 18 in Virginia: What Individuals with Disabilities and Their Families Need to Know” 

Wednesday, January 6, 2021 | 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. 

An 18-year-old is legally considered an adult in Virginia. Therefore, when a child turns 18, he/she is the person who makes legal, financial, medical, and educational decisions in his/her life. For some individuals with disabilities, this is not an issue. Others may need support. This workshop will share basic information about things that need to be considered as you or your loved one approaches age 18. After graduating from Virginia Tech, Tammy Burns taught 5th grade in public schools until her second son was diagnosed with autism. Changing her career path, Ms. Burns received her Master of Education in curriculum and instruction with a concentration in autism spectrum disorders from Arizona State. Since that time, she has been in many leadership positions in disability-related nonprofits and served on several local and state advocacy groups as well as advisory boards; she now works at the Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center (PEATC), Virginia’s parent training center.  

REGISTER TODAY: https://bit.ly/2HL1FJk 

*Survey and Certificate will be sent via email after workshop 

There is no charge to attend; however, pre-registration is required. Please email jrussell@arcgpw.org if you have questions.

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TRANSITION UNIVERSITY-WINTER 2021 | February 6 - March 26 

 

Presented by PEATC in collaboration with the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) 

Join us for this FREE 5-week SELF-PACED online course that focuses on providing parent-friendly transition information to help make transition planning easier. This course is designed for parents/caregivers of elementary, middle or high school students that receive special education services. The goal is to share factual information on transition services and to help make the transition from school 
services to the adult services world less confusing. Participants who complete the full course will receive a certificate of completion showing 6.5 hours. 

Topics covered in this course will include: 
* What do we mean by Transition and Why is it Important? 
* Supported Decision Making, Power of Attorney, Guardianship, and Age of Majority 
* Future Planning including Special Needs Trust, ABLE Accounts, and Letters of Intent 
* Transitioning into Independent Living (employment, further education, housing, etc.) 
* Connecting to Your Community and to Adult Services and much more! 


REGISTER TODAY: https://bit.ly/37URR8T