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IFSP provides a monthly news digest to highlight resources, events, and trainings that may be of interest to self-advocates and families.

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Happy summer!
IFSP Staff
IFSP Announcements
IFSP-Funding Update
IMPORTANT: Were you approved for IFSP-Funding last fall? Please read this announcement! All Funding updates will be sent via this mailing list and posted on our My Life, My Community website.
  • Peer Mentoring Program: Peer mentors at The Arc of Virginia are ready to meet you and help you achieve your goals! Learn more about the program and eligibility requirements at The Arc. For questions, email Natasha Cooper at ncooper@thearcofva.org.
DBHDS Office of Integrated Health
July Newsletter Highlight
Summer 2022 OIH Caregiver Trainings
Get more details and registration information about the trainings below (and more!) through this link.
  • Skilled Nursing - Private Duty Nursing: Tuesday, August 9th from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
  • My Care Passport and Advocacy Tip Sheets: Thursday, August 18th from 1 to 3 p.m.
  • Wheelchair Transitioning Training: Tuesday, August 23rd from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Opportunities, Events, and Resources for Providers, Self-Advocates, and Families
The Arc of Virginia
  • Arc Convention 2022: Have you registered for The Arc of Virginia's annual convention? Join staff, self-advocates, and families in Virginia Beach from August 1st to August 3rd. You can also attend virtually! Find registration links and event details at https://www.thearcofvaconvention.com/.
Virginia Department of Education Office of Facilities and Family Engagement
  • Critical Decision Points for Families of Children with Disabilities: On Friday, August 12th, attend a free training to learn how you can make the best decisions for your child's educational path. This event takes place from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Sheraton Hotel in Sandston, VA. Learn more and register here.
DBHDS
  • Supported Decision Making: The Details Training for Individuals and Families: Individuals with disabilities, self-advocates, and family members are invited to attend this 2-part training on supported decision making agreements! Trainings are offered in-person and can be streamed virtually. Visit this link to get the training dates in your region.
COVID-19 Information and Resources
While IFSP has done our best to share information on COVID-19 resources, this information is not a substitute for medical advice. Stay up to date and visit virginia.gov/coronavirus.

  • The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) launched a COVID-19 toolkit for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The toolkit includes tip sheets for caregivers and providers, and is also available in Spanish. Find it here!
IFSP Resources
We know that navigating the developmental disability system can be hard for families. Not sure where to start? Read our “IFSP: First Steps” guide to learn about the IFSP program at DBHDS and other important resources, supports, and services offered in the Commonwealth of Virginia! Visit https://tinyurl.com/IFSPFirstSteps, or use your mobile device to scan the QR code here.
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