TASK (Taking Action for Special Kids)

09/04/2025

Disability Benefits: Social Security and VA’s Medicaid Waivers
September 15, 2025 | 5:30 - 7:00 pm

Families of children with disabilities need to have an understanding of government benefits that may be 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 be tricky, time-consuming, and overwhelming. This workshop will help make that process easier. Join us as we discuss in clear understandable language: what are Social Security benefits, what are Virginia’s Medicaid Waivers, who is eligible, and how to apply.

REGISTER HERE: tinyurl.com/bdzavwvu

This webinar will be presented on Zoom. It will not be recorded.

09/04/2025

PEERS is a widely recognized evidence-based social skills program—helping autistic teens & adults make friends, navigate dating, and build workplace success.

Join us on September 25 to hear from PEERS program creator, Dr. Elizabeth Laugeson, as she shares her insights and proven strategies backed by 85 peer-reviewed studies. Register today! https://researchautism.org/oar-impact-day/ -4

09/04/2025

Poster from the Association of Healthcare Journalist's' conference

09/04/2025

https://unstuckandontarget.com/families/

Unstuck teaches families simple strategies that build executive functioning and help children and teens regulate their feelings and behavior. It supports a calmer and more flexible household. By learning some simple vocabulary, families share an approach that gives families that are feeling stuck mo...

09/04/2025

Gives parents a simple language explanation of the two special education plans.Tip sheet: https://media.pacer.org/php/php-a84.pdfContact PACER Center throug...

09/02/2025

Struggling with bedtime or nighttime awakenings? 😴 You're not alone—sleep issues affect a significant number of autistic children and teens, impacting behavior, mood, and family well-being.

The latest OARacle Newsletter article explores effective behavioral sleep interventions tailored for autistic youth and how they can make a real difference.

Check it out today! https://researchautism.org/oaracle-newsletter/reducing-sleep-problems-experienced-by-autistic-youth/

09/02/2025

Register today for The Spectrum of Decision-Making Options in Virginia:
Supported Decision-Making to Guardianship & Everything In Between. Learn about the decision-making options available to those with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Virginia. Learn about the difference between capacity, competency, and consent, as well as how people can get help with making decisions from the least restrictive options (i.e. supported decision-making) to the most restrictive options (i.e. legal guardianship).

Tuesday, September 16th, 9:00am- 10:30am

Who should attend? People with DD, their families, people working at CSBs in developmental services, waiver providers, or anyone in the community who works or interacts with people with developmental disabilities (educators, those in the fields of law, medicine, or finance, etc.) are interested in learning more about Virginia’s decision-making options.

Learn more and register here: ad913e80-d6b3-425f-bee4-da9a20150a09@620ae5a9-4ec1-4fa0-8641-5d9f386c7309" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/ad913e80-d6b3-425f-bee4-da9a20150a09@620ae5a9-4ec1-4fa0-8641-5d9f386c7309

09/02/2025

Disability Bullying and in Special Education is a plague on our schools. Learn what to do if the school is doing nothing, and the 1 Word to Include in a Letter to Teacher or Principal.

What's the word: https://adayinourshoes.com/bullying-school-stop-bullying-happening/

08/29/2025

Registration closes August 31st at 6pm.

Registration is a simple form to fill out and only takes a few minutes. It's not a big commitment.

08/29/2025

08/29/2025

Watch this video to learn what updates are important to communicate to your Community Service Board or Behavioral Health Authoritative

08/28/2025