Thinking Ahead: What's on YOUR Special Needs Agenda?
Date: March 4, 2012
Time: 12:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Location:
JCC of Northern Virginia
8900 Little River Turnpike
Fairfax, VA 22031
Map
Contact: Jessica Tischler
Phone: 703-537-3031
Email: JessicaT@jccnv.org
The Thinking Ahead Workshop is an afternoon of workshops and exhibition booths designed to provide insight to individuals, parents, educators and professionals who have been touched in some capacity by special needs.
Keynote Speaker
We are excited to welcome Dan Hill, who successfully practiced business and real estate law for 25 years, served as commissioner on the State Board that regulates wildlife in Pennsylvania, served on Capitol Hill as a Senior Policy Adviser and Counsel for a member of the House of Representatives and, who now writes a weekly column on economic topics. Having Asperger’s syndrome, Mr. Hill will speak about his challenges and successes as an “Aspie”.
Session #1 Workshops
Post-Secondary Options
Advocacy/Legislation for Independent Living
Sibling Relationships
Financial/Insurance Options
Transitions
Session #2 Workshops
Employment Options
Social Skills
Technology
Parent Panel
Housing Options
Door prizes!
Exhibitors will be accessible throughout the day.
No registration fee
Proceeds to benefit the JCCNV Special Needs Program.





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