Virginia Autism Council

04/16/2023

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thearcofva.org/events

11/02/2022

Multiple Training Opportunities for Families

The Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center (PEATC), in collaboration with the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE), presents the following training opportunities:

Currently Open:

Transition University - Fall 2022�is a free, self-paced online course that focuses on providing parent-friendly information to help make transition planning easier. The fall edition of this course will be open through November 29, 2022.�Participants who complete the full course will receive a certificate of completion showing 7.5 hours. https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__lnks.gd_l_eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjExMDIuNjYwNjMyNTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3BlYXRjLm9yZy9ldmVudC90cmFuc2l0aW9uLXVuaXZlcnNpdHktZmFsbC0yMDIyLyJ9.MPHIwdrh2Qxo5G8amdq5MozR7lYpCverModnk6XuLCk_s_1038764716_br_147244942366-2Dl&d=DwMFAw&c=eLbWYnpnzycBCgmb7vCI4uqNEB9RSjOdn_5nBEmmeq0&r=3ZmCB-8dYPnM2psgFJ9DV6_8G4T3MXUV9UftNt4TCdM&m=iIER08_-DiBYByIhwLu_PGfhtMDE-PB5f603E2A5fNn-uSRwzuRK-Jul65WnVrgc&s=l3SroOVlF3kbDABHV8wwBzFTlNG_bWfLYhPNJjWm-L0&e=

IEP University (IEPU) ½is a free, self-paced online course for families and professionals that provides useful and accurate information about IEP development and meetings. This course will be open through ½November 20, 2022.�A certificate of completion for 6 hours will be provided for all who complete the training.

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Coming Soon!

Early Childhood Academy (ECA) ½is a free, five-week online program to assist families in supporting their child's early learning and development. Participants who complete all sessions will receive a certificate of completion with 9 contact hours. This program opens onï November 14, 2022, and closes on December 19, 2022.
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Building Strong Parent Advocates ½ is a free training that provides information to help families build solid foundations in understanding the special education process while empowering them to be their child's best advocate. This program can be accessed anytime between November 21, 2022, and December 12, 2022. ½Participants who complete the training will receive a certificate of completion showing 6 hours.
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Join us for this self-paced online training that helps families build a strong foundation with understanding the special education process.

10/28/2022

This is your last chance to sign up for our virtual workshop series!! We are looking forward to meeting with you and your youth next week.

We will be covering topics such as healthy relationships, s*xual feelings, attractions, and acts and decision making about s*x.

Register you and your youth here: https://form.jotform.com/222635173049152

For any questions or concerns you can email us at ValleyAutismInfo@gmail.com

We hope to see you there!

05/19/2022

NEW! Digital Portfolio for Families

PEATC’s Digital Portfolio allows parents and guardians of individuals with disabilities the ability to organize personal, educational, medical, and legal information and documentation in a portable, digital format. The portfolio provides users with easy access, less stress, no more binders, and few bins of paperwork to store.

Click this link to view and download the PDF! http://ow.ly/IhGX50JbtG9

If you are a military family, use this version: http://ow.ly/muWW50JbtGb - and be sure to follow our Military Outreach page: https://bit.ly/3wtWFQl

05/16/2022

Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center (PEATC) is hosting a workshop Tonight!

Moving from Friend to Partner in the Age of Technology

TONIGHT - May 16 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

People with developmental disabilities want to form positive, healthy relationships, but may not know how to meet others and develop these relationships. When we add the latest technology and social media, we may feel nervous or unsure about how to stay safe ourselves and how to support people with disabilities. This workshop will explore how to navigate the internet and social media in a helpful, safe, and positive way.

Register here -
https://us02web.zoom.us/.../WN_ULryj3bXRemAvTNmqvp1Xg...

www.PEATC.org

The Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center builds positive futures for Virginia’s children by working collaboratively with families, schools and communities in order to improve opportunities for excellence in education and success in school and community life. Our special focus is children wi...

03/23/2022

Partnership for People with Disabilities at VCU and Virginia’s University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD)is hosting an in-person, LEAP for Teens training starting in late April and ending in Mid-may. They are looking for 9-12, teens with IDD between the ages of 12 and 15. The training is located in Henrico County.

02/08/2022

We are happy to announce that the 2022 Youth & Family Summit application is now live! Virginia youth 14-16 years old, apply now! Application window closes March 13, 2022. https://imdetermined.org/event/2022-youth-family-summit/ @ Virginia Department of Education - VDOE Virginia Division on Career Development and Transition - Vadcdt

02/07/2022

February 10, 2022 (12p.m.ET) Lunch and Learn: Use Your Words!! An Introduction to Everyday AAC - Register Here: https://vcuautismcenter.org/te/lunchandlearn.cfm

This Lunch and Learn aims to provide parents, educators, and related service providers with foundational information about alternative and augmentative communication tools as well as practical ways to incorporate AAC across all activities of daily living. Join us to find out how you can help make learning AAC fun and functional!

01/18/2022

12th Annual Insights into Autism

VIRTUAL EVENT
Moving Towards Optimal Outcomes for Autism Through Networking
Friday, February 4, 2022 8:50 a.m. - 4 p.m.


REGISTRATION FEES
Physicians: $40
Other Professionals: $25
EVMS Trainees/Students: Free
Other Trainees/Students: $25 Parents of Children with Autism: Free

For more information, visit CHKD.org/CME

To register, visit EVMS.edu/CMEregistration

11/23/2021

If you find it uncomfortable to talk with your child about s*xuality and puberty, you’re not alone. Most parents do. However, being comfortable talking about this with your child is so important, as these conversations are critical to your child’s health and safety. They help your child with a d...

11/22/2021

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Let's Talk About S*x: A S*xual Health and Wellness Workshop for Parents of Virginia's Youth with Disabilities
December 13th, 2021 | 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

If you find it uncomfortable to talk with your child about s*xuality and puberty, you’re not alone. Most parents do. However, being comfortable talking about this with your child is so important, as these conversations are critical to your child’s health and safety. They help your child with a disability develop self-care skills, cultivate social skills, gain an understanding of appropriate behaviors, increase personal safety, and work toward becoming a more independent adult.

Parents know their children best and are the ones who determine when and what information their child needs regarding s*xual health. This training will provide information for parents/guardians and offer practical tools and strategies you can use along your child’s journey to adulthood.

THIS WORKSHOP WILL BE ON ZOOM.

REGISTER: http://ow.ly/rqly50GGvkl
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We ALSO have a S*xual Health and Wellness Workshop Series designed for youth! Click this link for more information: http://ow.ly/flWI50GGvtJ

11/17/2021

Successful postsecondary transition for students with disabilities begins with the transition assessment process.
Check out this PDF guide for teachers, administrators, and transition professionals!
https://centerontransition.org/publications/download.cfm...

Transition Assessment Process: A Guide for Developing Postsecondary Goals
and Transition Services
Through this resource, you will learn about:
- how to best approach transition assessment
- the 5 steps of the transition assessment process
- how to use the Transition Assessment Process Decision Tree