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November 14, 2026 • 8:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Fairfax County / Northern Virginia
A full-day family conference featuring an opening panel, more than 20 breakout sessions, a student showcase, and an exhibit hall focused on supporting students with disabilities and strengthening connections between families, schools, and community resources.
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November 19, 2026 • 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Fairfax County / Northern Virginia
Connect with 50–60 local service providers offering support for life after school, including employment, day programs, recreation, residential services, travel training, advocacy, funding and more. Designed for students with developmental and intellectual disabilities who will need continuing support after leaving FCPS.
Register for the Resource FairVirginia has many disability services, but finding the right resource can still be difficult. BridgeAbility Navigator brings statewide, regional and selected national resources together in one searchable digital directory.
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Planning for decision-making, legal rights, and guardianship when a young person with a disability turns 18.
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A person with a disability may qualify for Supplemental Security Income when they turn 18—even if family income made them ineligible before. Learn when to apply, what to gather and where to start.
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The right overnight camp may be outside Virginia. These directories and selected East Coast programs can help families begin early enough to compare support, travel, cost and availability.
Many camps open applications in fall or winter, and sessions with financial assistance or higher staffing support may fill first. Ask about tours, virtual information sessions and waitlists.
Inclusive camp for young people with and without disabilities or chronic health conditions; published staffing ratios vary by support need.
Visit programAccessible overnight summer camp and respite weekends with multiple published staffing-ratio options.
Visit programPrograms designed for young people with autism, ADHD and learning differences. Check the current program descriptions for support-profile fit.
Visit programResidential camp for young people with social, emotional or learning challenges, including autism.
Visit programstaffing ratios; communication and behavior support; personal care; medication and nursing; elopement and other safety needs; accessibility; transportation; cost, refunds and financial assistance.
BridgeAbility Navigator provides these links as starting points, not endorsements. Camp services, eligibility, staffing, dates and costs can change. Families should determine directly whether a program can safely meet the camper’s individual needs.
Resource information covers programs and services relevant to Virginia families, along with selected national resources that may also be useful. Contact each organization directly to confirm current services, availability, and eligibility.
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