Understanding the Applied Studies Diploma

 

From VDOE:

The Applied Studies Diploma is a diploma option available to students identified as having a disability who complete the requirements of their individualized education programs (IEPs) and meet certain requirements prescribed by the Board of Education. The VDOE's new resource, Understanding the Applied Studies Diploma (PDF) is here to assist families with understanding everything they need to know related to this specific diploma option.  An accessible Word document version (Word) is also available.

Learning About Medicaid Waivers

The Culpeper County Parent Resource Center and the Office of Special Education in collaboration with the Culpeper Local Interagency Transition Council (LITC) will be hosting a virtual workshop on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 from 6:30 - 8:00 on the topic of Medicaid Waivers.  This workshop is being presented by Tennie Gratz, a Long Term Care Medicaid Specialist with the disAbility Resource Center of Rappahannock Area.

This is a wonderful opportunity to learn about the different types of Medicaid Waivers available, how to begin applying, and who to contact about starting the process.

To register, please go to https://www.eventbrite.com/preview?eid=151813094051/, or email Kim Bledsoe at kbledsoe@ccpsweb.org.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 540-825-3677 x 4659, or email me at kbledsoe@ccpsweb.org.

COVID 19 Resources for Families

 

COVID-19 Resources for Families

Several resources for families of students with disabilities related to the COVID-19 pandemic are compiled for you below.

The Virginia Board for People with Disabilities (VBPD) has developed three new fact sheets in conjunction with the Partnership for People with Disabilities and the Arc of Virginia, regarding safety information about coronavirus vaccines for people with disabilities, how to receive the vaccine, and what to expect after you get it.

Fact Sheet on the Safety of COVID-19 Vaccines

Fact Sheet on How to Get a COVID-19 Vaccine

Fact Sheet on What to Know After You Are Vaccinated

The Virginia Department of Education's (VDOE's) Special Education and Student Services webpage contains a great deal of information related to COVID-19 and Special Education in Virginia.

The Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center (PEATC) has developed this Back to School Considerations Resource Document to assist families as they send their students back to school.

We hope that you find these resources helpful!

I'm Determined 2021 Youth and Parent Virtual Summit!

The Youth and Parent Summit is a three-day event held each June and sponsored by the Virginia Department of Education and the Partnership for People with Disabilities. Youth with disabilities from across the Commonwealth meet to network and discuss issues of importance to youth and young adults with disabilities.

 

This year, due to safety concerns connected to COVID-19, the event will again be online. This Virtual Summit will follow a similar feel to the face-to-face events in that it will include a welcome from VDOE representatives, sessions for youth which were prepared with the help from our state youth leaders, sessions for parents, a keynote address, an assistive technology lab, and exhibitor information focusing on Virginia resources for youth with disabilities.

 

This will be our second year hosting a Virtual Summit. We have learned from the successes of the 2020 event, and are planning on building new opportunities for the 2021 event. Our main focus will be offering opportunities for youth and parents to connect, learn and practice self-determination skills, ask questions, and have conversations.

 

The Virtual Summit is scheduled for June 14-17, 2021. We will focus on the quadrants of our One-Pager: Strengths, Preferences, Interests, and Needs (SPIN) as a way to continue to learn about self-awareness, the choices we make, and how we can continue to set ourselves up for success in a world that looks much different than it did a year ago. As details are finalized, the new information will be added to this page. We appreciate your patience as we continue to build this event.

 

Applications – Applications are typically collected during January and February in order to give our team enough time to work out room assignments. Since this event is virtual, we do not need as much time. This year, instead of applications, we will be allowing Virginia youth with disabilities to register to attend, meaning all who meet the requirements and register on time will be accepted. Registrations are open until May 7, 2021.

 

How to Register

Virginia youth with a disability, ages 13-21 may now register by going to the website: https://www.imdetermined.org/youth-summit/

At the bottom of the page select the “Register Now” button. Registration will close May 7, 2021. Late registrations will not be accepted.

 

Summer Resources

 Hi Everyone!

It is hard to believe that summer is right around the corner.  Here is a link for a resource guide of the many different summer resources available in our area

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1V7LOOmGuNJJgJEPjySfbwrFxrBzaM5xB/view?usp=sharing