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The functions of the Virginia Beach Special Education Advisory Committee (VBSEAC) are to Participate in the review of the school division’s annual plan, Advise the school division of needs in the education of students with disabilities, Participate in the development of priorities and

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Parent Support & Information Center (VBCPS)

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Virginia Beach school earns national distinguished schools award

Bayside Sixth Grade Campus has been named a 2022-23 National ESEA Distinguished School. Two schools from every state receive the award, which is presented by the National Association of ESEA State Program Administrators. Bayside Sixth is being acknowledged for demonstrating exceptional student performance for two consecutive years.

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Parent Support & Information Center - Virginia Beach City Public Schools

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Virginia Beach school earns national distinguished schools award Bayside Sixth Grade Campus has been named a 2022-23 National ESEA Distinguished School. Two schools from every state receive the award, which is presented by the National Association of ESEA State Program Administrators. Bayside Sixth is being acknowledged for demonstrating exceptional student performance for two consecutive years.

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Public Comment Form - We want to hear from you!

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Public Comment Form - We want to hear from you!

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August 14, 2023 @ 9:30AM
Joint Use Library
1700 Crescent Circle, Virginia Beach

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Crisis Text Line | Text HOME To 741741 free, 24/7 Crisis Counseling

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Crisis Text Line provides free, 24/7 support via text message. We're here for everything: anxiety, depression, suicide, school. Text HOME to 741741.

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Virginia Beach Special Education Advisory Committee

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Virginia Beach Special Education Advisory Committee. 549 likes · 3 talking about this. SEAC serves as a voice for the parents of and/ individuals with disability in identifying their unmet needs...

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Inclusive Books for Children, Tweens, and Teens

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Inclusive Books for Children, Tweens, and Teens

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Are you an educator looking for an inclusive children's book to read with your class? Are you a parent searching for a book to help explain autistic traits to your children? Are you a therapist who wants to help your clients explore sensory differences?

The following titles were carefully selected in That Au-Some Book Club - a group dedicated to discussing books about autism and neurodiversity.

In the book club, we say that children's books have a high IPW (impact per word-count). That's because these books are read in group settings to our tiniest friends, who are just starting to figure out the world around them.

We want to make sure the books we choose promote inclusion and accessibility. We don't want to share books that stigmatize, pathologize, or infantilize our autistic youth.

This list will help you take the guess work out of choosing a few fabulous books.

A few notes before you browse...

If you're looking for something specific, I'm in the process of placing a few topics underneath each listing.

Some of the titles are autism-specific while others promote inclusion and diversity in a broader sense. All of them would be fantastic additions to your home or classroom library!
Notes: Titles with (*) behind the listing indicate the author is autistic. The absence of a (*) does not mean the author is not autistic. This list is not all-inclusive. There are plenty of other titles that promote inclusivity and neurodiversity. These are the titles I stand behind as the author of this article. I participate in the Amazon Associates Program. I earn a (very) small commission from the links provided.

I included Accelerated Reading information for the books I could find.
Picture Books

Some Brains by Nelly Thomas, Illustrated by Cat MacInnes
(inclusion, neurodiversity, introducing autism, all types of representation)

Wiggles, Stomps, and Squeezes Calm My Jitters Down by Lindsey Parker, Illustrated by Rebecca Burgess *
(sensory differences, anxiety, POC characters)

We Move Together by Kelly Fritsch Anne McGuire and Eduardo Trejos
(neurodiversity, inclusion, all kinds of representation)

Just Right for You by Melanie Heyworth, Illustrated by Celeste Josephine*
(autistic pride, introducing autism)

Sensory Seeking Sebastian by Christia DeShields, Illustrated by Marissa Nelson
(sensory differences, BIPOC characters)

Benji, the Bad Day, and Me by Sally J Pla et al. Illustrated by Ken Min *
(siblings, sensory differences)

Come Meet Drayden by Dana Young-Askew, illustrated by Cameron Wilson
(siblings, BIPOC characters)

Do You Want to Play? Making Friends with an Autistic Kid by Daniel Share-Strom, Maxine Share, Illustrated by Naghmeh Afshinjah *
(friendship, inclusion, respect)

Come On, Calm! by Kelsey Brown illustrated by Joseph Wrightson
(sensory differences, all types of diversity)

Why Johnny Doesn't Flap: NT is Ok by Clay Morton, illustrated by Alex Merry
(inclusion, introduction to autism, neurodiversity)

My Wandering Dreaming Mind by Merriam Saunders, Illustrated by Tammie Lyon (ND Author)
(ADHD, compassionate parenting)

Too Sticky! :Sensory Issues with Autism by Jen Malia et al. Illustrated by Joanne Lew-Vriethoff *
(sensory differences, STEM)

Juan Has the Jitters by Aneta Crus, Illustrated by Miki Yamamoto
(neurodiversity, inclusion, anxiety, sensory differences, BIPOC characters, STEM)

When Things Get Too Loud by Anne Alcott
(sensory differences)

Benny Doesn't Like to Be Hugged by Zetta Elliott, Illustrated by Purple Wong
(sensory differences, advocacy, respect, compassion)

The Masterpiece: One Big Canvas by Jay Miletsky, Illustrated by Luis Peres
(neurodiversity, inclusion)

Suzi Spins by Emma Dalmayne and Illustrated by her son Raphelle *

The Molding of Clay by Jay Miletsky, Illustrated by Luis Peres
(compassion, advocacy, good book for critical adults)

The Perfect Fit by Naomi Jones, Illustrated by James Jones
(inclusion, self-esteem, friendship, diversity, STEM, not disability-specific)

A Tiger Called Thomas by Charlotte Zolotow and Diana Cain Bluthenthal
AR Book Level: 3.1 Points: 0.5

Swing by Michael Hall, Illustrated by Michael Hall
(inclusion, friendship, phonics, not disability-specific)

Be Who You Are by Todd Parr, Illustrated by Todd Parr
(inclusion, compassion, not disability-specific)

Rosalee the Seeker by Nicole Filippone *
(sensory differences)

Alexander the Avoider by Nicole Filippone *
(sensory differences)

The Little Senses Series by Samantha Cotterill, Illustrated by Samantha Cotterill*
(sensory differences)

Noah Chases the Wind by Michelle Worthington illustrated by Joseph Cowman

The Boy with Big, Big Feelings by Brittney Winn Lee illustrated by Jacob Souva
(anxiety, compassion)

The Girl with Big, Big Questions by Brittney Winn Lee illustrated by Jacob Souva

The Boy Who Lost His Stims by Nathan McConnell *

Novels

The Many Mysteries of the Finkel Family by Sarah Kapit
(AAC user representation)

The Infinite by Patience Agbabi
(BIPOC representation)

The Time-Thief by Patience Agbabi
(BIPOC representation)

Get a Grip, Vivy Cohen! by Sarah Kapit *
AR Book Level: 4.6 Points: 8

Geek Girl Series by Holly Smale*

Trouble with a Tiny T by Merriam Saunders (ND Author)

The Someday Birds by Sally J. Pla *
AR Book Level: 4.8 Points: 9

Stanley Will Probably be Fine by Sally J. Pla *
AR Book Level: 4.2 Points: 7

A Kind of Spark by Elle McNicoll *

Trouble at Table Five (a series) by Tom Watson

M in the Middle: Secret Crushes, Mega-Colossal Anxiety and the People's Republic of Autismby the students of Limpsfield Grange*

M is for Autism: The Teenage Girl's Guide to Autism, and Everyone Else's by the students of Limpsfield Grange*

A Boy Called Bat by Elana K. Arnold
AR Book Level: 4.6 Points: 3

Moojag and the Auticode Secret by N.E. McMorran*

Planet Earth is Blue by Nicole Panteleakos *
AR Book Level: 5.0 Points: 7

Can You See Me? by Libby Scott & Rebecca Westcott *
AR Book Level: 5.6 Points: 11
More Titles to Explore

Do You Know Me? by Libby Scott & Rebecca Westcott (sequel ) *

Underdogs Series by Chris Bonnello*

In Two Worlds by Ido Kedar *

Nonfiction Titles Including Biographies

The Awesome Autistic Go-To Guide: A Practical Handbook for Autistic Teens and Tweens by Yenn Purkis and Tanya Masterman *
(A great book for self-exploration!)

Diary of a Young Naturalist by Dara McAnulty *

Leaders Around Me: Autobiographies of Autistics who Type, Point, and Spell to Communicate edited by Edlyn Vallejo Peña, PhD *

Anatomy of Autism: A Pocket Guide for Educators, Parents, and Students by Diego Pena *

The Reason I Jump by Naoki Higashida *
AR Book Level: 5.8 Points: 3.0

Fall down Seven Times Get Up Eight by Naoki Higashida *

The Spectrum Girl's Survival Guide: How to Grow Up Awesome and Autistic by Siena Castellon *

Queerly Autistic: The Ultimate Guide for Lgbtqia+ Teens on the Spectrum by Erin Ekins*

Odd Girl Out by Laura James *
More Titles to Explore
Ido in Autismland by Ido Kedar *

The Autism-Friendly Guide to Periods by Robyn Steward *
a resource for older elementary students

The Secret Life of Rose: Inside an Autistic Head by Rose Smitten*

Must-Reads for Parents and Educators

Inclusive Education for Autistic Children: Helping Children and Young People to Learn and Flourish in the Classroom by Dr. Rebecca Wood*

Autism and in Childhood: for Parents and Carers of the Newly Diagnosed by Luke Beardon (ND Author)

Sincerely, Your Autistic Child by AWN * Edited by Emily Paige Ballou, Sharon daVanport, and Morénike Giwa Onaiwu
On Audible

We're Not Broken: Changing the Autism Conversation by Eric Garcia*
On Audible

Uniquely Human: A Different Way of Seeing Autism by Dr. Barry Prizant
On Audible

Beyond Behaviors by Mona Delahooke PhD - (not autism-specific)
On Audible

Inclusive Education for Autistic Children by Dr. Rebecca Wood

Raising Human Beings by Ross Greene (not autism-specific)
On Audible

War on Autism: On the Cultural Logic of Normative Violence by Anne McGuire

Understanding and Evaluating Autism Theory by Nick Chown
More Titles to Explore
Communication Alternatives in Autism: Perspectives on Typing and Spelling Approaches...by Edlyn Vallejo Peña *

Lost At Schoo l: Why Our Kids With Behavioral Challenges Are Falling Through The Cracks And How We Can Help Them by Dr. Ross Greene Ph. D

Avoiding Anxiety in Autistic Children: A Guide for Autistic Wellbeing by Dr. Luke Beardon (ND Author)

Cooking Up Some Delicious Resources!

Autism Resources for Elementary School Teachers - Some of my favorite resources all in one spot!

Helping Kids Communicate Without Speaking: Sign Language, Visual Schedules, AAC, and more!

Helping Nonspeaking Kids Transition to Spelling, Typing, and Pointing - A Resource List

Accessible Academics Course: Adapting Grade Level Curriculum to Nonspeaking Students

Beyond Behaviors Course: Effective Science-Based Tools to Transform Childhood Behaviors - Professional Development Credits Available!

If you appreciate this article and want to support my efforts, please consider becoming a Patreon. Thank you in advance!

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Mona Delahooke PhD - Resources, Trainings, Blog

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Mona Delahooke, Ph.D. - Pediatric Psychologist - California

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If you or a loved one are currently in crisis, do not hesitate to call 911. But for Virginia citizens experiencing a mental health crisis, we have another option. Dial 988 to be connected with the Marcus Alert System. Read more about this program in the link above.

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The Marcus-David Peters Act - Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services

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The Marcus Alert System The Marcus Alert is named after Marcus-David Peters, a young, Black biology teacher; killed by Richmond police in 2018 amid a mental health crisis. The goal of the Marcus Alert is to provide a behavioral health response to behavioral health emergencies. WHAT IS MARCUS ALERT?…

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Disclaimer
The information provided is for reference purposes only and is not intended as individual legal, medical or psychological advice for a student or family. Families are encouraged to contact Community Partners directly for more information and to consult their personal legal and medical/psychological advisors.

VBCPS does not endorse, guarantee or warrant the services of any provider. If accommodations are needed to access or participate in the Resource Fair, please send an email to VBSEAC1@gmail.com.

Notice of Non-Discrimination Policy
Virginia Beach City Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, 🤬, sexual orientation/gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, disability, marital status, age, genetic information or veteran status in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. School Board policies and regulations (including but not limited to, Policies 2-33, 4-4, 5-7, 5-19, 5-20, 5-44, 6-7, 6-33, 7-48, 7-49, 7-57 and Regulations 2-33.1, 4-4.1, 4-4.2,4-4.3, 5-44.1, 7-11.1, 7-17.1 and 7-57.1) provide equal access to courses, programs, counseling services, physical education and athletic, vocational education, instructional materials, and extracurricular activities.

Title IX Notice: Complaints or concerns regarding discrimination on the basis of 🤬 or sexual harassment should be addressed o the Title IX Coordinator, at the VBCPS Office of Student Leadership, 1413 Laskin Road, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23451, (757)263-2020, Mary.Dees@vbschools.com (student complaints) or the VBCPS Department of Human Resources, Office of Employee Relations, 2512 George Mason Drive, Municipal Center, building 6, Virginia Beach, Virginia, 23456 (757) 263-1133, Edie.Rogan@vbschools.com (employee complaints).

Additional information regarding Virginia Beach City Public Schools’ policies regarding discrimination on the basis of 🤬 and sexual harassment, as well as the procedures for filing a formal complaint and related grievance processes, can be found in School Board Policy 5-44 and School Board Regulations 5-44.1 (students), School Board Policy 4-4 and School Board Regulation 4-4.3 (employees) and on the School Division’s website.

Concerns about the application of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act should be addressed to the Section 504 Coordinator/Executive Director of Student Support Services at (757) 263-1980, 2512 George Mason Drive, Virginia Beach, Virginia, 23456 or the Section 504 Coordinator at the student’s school. For students who are eligible or suspected of being eligible for special education or related services under IDEA, please contact the Office of Programs for Exceptional Children at (757) 263-2400, Laskin Road Annex, 1413 Laskin Road, Virginia Beach, Virginia, 23451

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Wrightslaw - Special Education Help by Topic

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Information on this page is organized by topic or key word. ( Tips)

More Services & Products from Wrightslaw

TIP: If you have a question about IEPs, check the pages about IEPs.

Also check related subjects, including Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE), Assessment, Related Services, Least Restrictive Environment/Inclusion, etc.

If you still cannot find articles or information that answer your question, don't despair. Use the search box at the top of every page. We do!

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Information on this page is organized by topic or key word. ( Tips) More Services & Products from Wrightslaw TIP: If you have a question about IEPs, check the pages about IEPs. Also check related subjects, including Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE), Assessment, Related Services, Least Restrictive Environment/Inclusion, etc.

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The Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) is appointed by the local School Board. The membership includes parents of children with disabilities, individuals with disabilities, local school personnel and representatives from community agencies that provide services to and persons with disabilities.

The functions of the SEAC are:

To participate in the review of the school division's annual plan.

To advise the school division of needs in the education of students with disabilities.

To participate in the development of priorities and strategies for meeting the identified needs of students with disabilities.

To submit periodic reports and recommendations regarding the education of students with disabilities.

To assist the school division in interpreting to the community plans for meeting the special needs of students with disabilities for educational services.

To review the policies and procedures for the provision of special education and related services prior to submission to the local school board.

To contact the SEAC please email them at vbseac.1@gmail.com, visit their Facebook page or call the Parent Support and Information Center at 757.263.2066.

All SEAC meetings are open to the public. Guests are welcome to attend as well as make public comment on issues they believe to be important in the education of students with disabilities in our city.

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The Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) is appointed by the local School Board. The membership includes parents of children with disabilities, individuals with disabilities, local school personnel and representatives from community agencies that provide services to and persons with disabilities. The functions of the SEAC are: To participate in the review of the school division's annual plan.

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VDOE (Virginia Department of Education) Special Education Resources

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VDOE (Virginia Department of Education) Special Education Resources

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A Novel Mind - Resources for Librarians and Other Educators

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A Novel Mind - Resources for Librarians and Other Educators

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Where authors, educators, and therapists discuss children's books about mental health and neurodiversity.

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Presented by PEATC in collaboration with the Virginia Department of Education Life is full of transitions. For families of children with disabilities, thinking about the future can bring mixed emotions. Some families are just trying to make it through day-to-day challenges and might not feel they have the energy to think about what happens after ...

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TO END PUNITIVE, EXCLUSIONARY DISCIPLINE, WE'RE GOING TO NEEDNEW LENSES, PRACTICES, AND POLICIES. YOU'RE IN THE RIGHT PLACE.

We are in the midst of a societal and public health crisis. We are losing our most vulnerable kids, largely due to perspectives that are outdated and counterproductive, and disciplinary practices that are punitive and exclusionary.

With each time-out, detention, suspension, expulsion, paddling, restraint, seclusion, and arrest at school, there are children who aren't getting the help they need and are being pushed away from caregivers who could instead be helping them.

The cost to all of us is profound. Overwhelmed, discouraged educators. Frustrated, desperate parents. Expensive placements. Disenfranchised, marginalized, alienated kids. A pipeline to prison.

It doesn't have to be this way.

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We are in the midst of a societal and public health crisis. We are losing our most vulnerable kids, largely due to perspectives that are outdated and counterproductive, and disciplinary practices that are punitive and exclusionary.

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Alliance Against Seclusion and Restraint - Safer schools for students, teachers, and staff

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Alliance Against Seclusion and Restraint - Safer schools for students, teachers, and staff

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Alliance Against Seclusion and Restraint

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Restraint and seclusion are crisis management strategies that are used in many schools across the nation and the world. Physical Restraint, is exactly what it sounds like, it is a personal restriction that immobilizes or reduces the ability of a student to move his or her torso, arms, legs or head freely. Seclusion is the involuntary confinement of a student alone in a room or area from which the student is physically prevented from leaving. These interventions are dangerous and have led to serious injuries and even death in students, teachers and staff.

Learn more about restraint and seclusion

According to federal guidance restraint and/or seclusion should never be used except in situations where a child's behavior poses an imminent danger of serious physical harm to self or others, and restraint and seclusion should be avoided to the greatest extent possible without endangering the safety of students and staff. The important wording here is "serious physical harm", these measures are not intended merely for unsafe situations, but rather to situations that could result in death or serious bodily injury. As such based on federal guidance restraint and seclusion should be exceedingly rare. However, it has been found that restraint and seclusion are occurring far more frequently in schools across the nation and are not always limited to situations that involve imminent serious physical harm.

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Alliance Against Seclusion and Restraint

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Understanding the Applied Studies Diploma - A One-Pager for Students and Families from VDOE

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Understanding the Applied Studies Diploma - A One-Pager for Students and Families from VDOE

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Critical Decision Points for Families - Self-Paced Training Modules by VDOE and VBPD

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Critical Decision Points for Families - Self-Paced Training Modules by VDOE and VBPD

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Once you move into the modules, there is a printable document for families to help families make decisions at critical points.

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Critical Decision Points

Regardless of whether children have disabilities or not, all parents want them to learn, explore, and experience as much as they possibly can. Parents strive for their children to complete their public education, obtain a diploma, and be fully prepared to move on toward their chosen path, whether that is immediate employment, higher education, or something else. The purpose of this guide is to assist you in understanding four things: keys to success, educational pathway decisions, critical decision points, and information available.

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Critical Decision Points - I'm Determined

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Regardless of whether children have disabilities or not, all parents want them to learn, explore, and experience as much as they possibly can. Parents strive for their children to complete their public education, obtain a diploma, and be fully prepared to move on toward their chosen path, whether that is immediate employment, higher education, or something else.

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This self-paced training is available all year!

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virginia seac online training (open all year)

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Virginia SEAC Online Training (Open All Year)

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Eventbrite - PEATC IN COLLABORATION WITH THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (VDOE) presents Virginia SEAC Online Training (Open All Year) - - Find event and registration information.

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Below is a list of resources from CHKD, as well as additional online resources for parents of children with special needs.

Transition Resources

Guardianship/Alternatives to Guardianship

Emergency Preparedness Resources

Disease Specific Organizations

Webinars

Please note: You will need to install Webex Meetings to view the webinars listed below. Download Webex Meetings here.
November 16, 2020
Topic:Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Presenter: Lizna Odhwani, Public Affairs Specialist, Social Security Administration
Navigating Supports for Individuals with Disabilities
November 17, 2020
Topic: Virginia Medicaid
Presenter: Sandra Hermann, CHKD Care Connection for Children
Virginia Medicaid
November 18, 2020
Topic: Virginia's Home and Community Based Medical Waiver, the Commonwealth Coordinated Care Plus Waiver (CCC Plus Waiver)
Presenter: Sandra Hermann, CHKD Care Connection for Children
Navigating Supports for Individuals with Disabilities
November 19
Topic: Virginia's Home and Community Based Medicaid Waivers, Developmental Disabilities Waivers to include the Community Living (CL), Family and Individual Support (FIS) and Building Independence (BI) Waivers
Presenter: Sandra Hermann, CHKD Care Connection for Children
Navigating Supports for Individuals with Disabilities
July 27, 2020 July 28, 2020 July 29, 2020
Topic: Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP), Secondary Dependency Program for Incapacitated Adults and Extended Health Benefits for Military Dependents Over the Age of 21 - Transitioning Students with Disabilities
Presenters: Loris Velez Acevedo and Darlene Newsom, Military
EFMP
Secondary Dependency Program
July 30, 2020 July 31, 2020
Topic: Wrap up - Individual experiences accessing the services discussed throughout the week - Transitioning Students with Disabilities
Presenter: Individuals and Family Members

Useful Links

Additional Resources for Parents

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The Endependence Center, Incorporated (ECI) is a consumer controlled, community-based, cross-disability, non-residential, private, non-profit Center for Independent Living (CIL) operated by and for individuals with disabilities in South Hampton Roads, including the cities of Chesapeake, Franklin, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Virginia Beach, Southampton County and Isle of Wight County.

ECI provides an array of independent living services to individuals with disabilities and to the community.

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Endependence Center - Endependence Center

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Endependence Center - Disability Advocacy and Services

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Endependence Center - Disability Advocacy and Services

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ECI provides an array of independent living services to individuals with disabilities and to the community.

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Endependence Center - Endependence Center

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NAMI Coastal Virginia | National Alliance on Mental Illness

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The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Coastal Virginia seeks to promote recovery and improve the quality of life for Virginians living with mental illness. We offer ongoing education and training programs, support groups, and a 24/7 helpline.

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NAMI Coastal Virginia | National Alliance on Mental Illness

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"When I contacted dLCV I was in despair. I felt like my rights were violated and I didn't know where to turn. When I called dLCV, I immediately was given hope.. The compassion I received help give me back my confidence."

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disAbility Law Center of Virginia (dLCV) | Protecting Your Rights

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