I T C F

Infant & Toddler Connection of Fairfax-Falls Church
3750 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax, VA 22030
JUNE/JULY 2009
703-246-7121
Part of the Infant and Toddler Connection of Virginia
VOLUME 14, ISSUE 3
ITCFF’S PURPOSE
The Infant & Toddler Connection of
Fairfax-Falls Church provides
evaluations and early intervention
services to eligible infants and
toddlers who have a developmental
delay and who are younger than
three years old. Early intervention
supports and services focus on
increasing the child's participation in
family and community activities that
are important to the family. In
addition, supports and services focus
on helping parents and other
caregivers know how to find ways to
help the child learn during everyday
activities. These supports and
services are available for all eligible
children and their families regardless
of the family's ability to pay.
Nuevo para el Otoño!
Una clase especial para las familias
que hablan español:
Planes de financiación, exenciones
de Medicaid/SSI, IFSPs, IEPs
Vean los detalles en la revista del
mes de Agosto.
A NOTE FROM THE DIRECTOR
Thanks to all the families that joined us at Van Dyck Park for our
annual ITC family and staff picnic. The day was perfect with great
weather, fun activities and lots of food! Seeing all the smiling faces
is one of the highlights of my year.
We are moving into the 21st century in terms of electronic
correspondence. You may recall providing us with your email
address at intake or at a meeting with your Service Coordinator.
We are now ready to use the email addresses to provide you with
information about community resources and the current happenings
at ITC. Be on the lookout for an introductory e-mail from Andrea
Adelmann, Family Resource Coordinator, regarding an ITCFF
listserve and more coming this summer.
As you are well aware, ITC is undergoing a statewide
transformation, which primarily affects internal procedures. Your
child’s services should not be adversely impacted, however if you
have any concerns, please feel free to contact me. I may be
reached at [email protected] or 703-246-7170.
Enjoy the lazy days of summer!
Allan Phillips, Director
FINANCIAL PLANNING, SPECIAL NEEDS TRUSTS &
GUARDIANSHIP SEMINAR
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 9AM-1PM Light refreshments provided
Presented by The Washington Group/Mass Mutual & The Arc of Northern Virginia
Infant & Toddler Connection of Fairfax-Falls Church Office
3750 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax
Free childcare available with advance registration – RSVP to Andrea Adelmann, Family Resource
Coordinator, at [email protected] or 703-246-5351 by Wednesday, September 16
NEW OPPORTUNITY FOR ITC FAMILIES
Babies with Disabilities (6months-18months) & Parent/Caregiver
Adapted Aquatics Water Activity Program
Offered by the Fairfax County Park Authority
This success-oriented water adjustment, exercise and aquatic skill class will
introduce children to a new environment plus give them water safety skills and social
interaction through games.
Providence Recreation Center
Fridays, 9:30-10:00 a.m.
7525 Marc Drive, Falls Church
8 weeks beginning July 3
703-698-1351
Cost: $79
Class registration requires a member number, which must be obtained in advance for free by
calling 703-222-4664 or online at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/parktakesform.htm. For more
information about Park Authority classes and scholarship opportunities, go to
www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/parktakes.htm.
The Arc of Virginia State
Convention – “Walk the Walk to A
Life Like Yours”
August 6-8, 2009
Omni Charlottesville Hotel
235 West Main Street, Charlottesville, VA
Workshops will include early intervention
topics such as therapies, IDEA advocacy,
building networks of support and personcentered IEP planning! Registration
information is now available on The Arc of
Virginia website www.arcofva.org. A limited
number of stipends for registration & lodging are available for families of children receiving ITC
services! For more information, please contact Debra Holloway, Arc of VA Family Involvement
Project Manager at [email protected] or 804-649-8481, ext. 103. The event will be a great
opportunity to network with other family members, learn about available services/supports and
future planning for your child’s “Life Like Yours”! For over 50 years, The Arc has worked to
improve access to community-based supports for Virginians with intellectual and developmental
disabilities of all ages and their families through advocacy, education, support and service. For
more information about the 2009 State Convention, contact Jamie Trosclair at (804)649-8481, ext.
101 or [email protected].
JOINT POSITION STATEMENT ON
QUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD INCLUSION
The Division for Early Childhood and the National Association for the Education of Young Children
have recently approved a joint position statement that underscores their commitment to quality early
childhood inclusion. Early Childhood Inclusion: A Joint Position Statement of the Division for Early
Childhood (DEC) and the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) takes a
historic step by providing a shared national definition of inclusion as “the values, policies, and
practices that support the right of every infant and young child and his or her family, regardless of
ability, to participate in a broad range of activities and contexts as full members of families,
communities, and society.” The document, which was developed through a collaborative national
process that the National Professional Development Center on Inclusion (NPDCI) coordinated,
JUNE/JULY 2009
represents the first time these two leading national organizations have partnered on a joint product
that is expected to have a widespread impact on the early childhood field. View or download the
position statement at
http://community.fpg.unc.edu/resources/articles/Early_Childhood_Inclusion.
A 1-page synthesis of the position statement is also available at
http://community.fpg.unc.edu/resources/articles/Early_Childhood_Inclusion_Summary
FOR YOUR INFORMATION
Fairfax Macaroni Kid - local listing of fun kids
activities and events http://fairfax.macaronikid.com
Fairfax County Public Libraries, with the many
wonderful programs they offer, are changing branch
hours throughout the county. Beginning July 1, the
libraries will be open Mon.-Wed. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.,
Thurs.-Fri. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sun.
1 p.m. to 5 p.m. For a complete listing of all programs,
go to www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/events.
Infant & Toddler Connection Lending Library at
Inova Fairfax Hospital - Inova Fairfax Hospital Health
Sciences Library provides a special collection of book
and video resources for families of children with special
needs. You can review the collection online at
www.inova.org/inova-in-the-community/careconnection-for-children/lending-library.jsp and then
make use of the resources in the library or check them
out for use at home.
Inova Fairfax Hospital Health Sciences Library
3300 Gallows Road, Falls Church, VA 22042
703-776-3357
Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Making the Most of Playtime
The Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for
Early Learning has published this new resource for
families, which offers tips and strategies for families to
consider when playing with their infant or toddler.
http://www.vanderbilt.edu/csefel/familytools/make_the_most_
of_playtime2.pdf
The CDRC Multilingual Web Resource will connect
you with websites in different languages, which provide
information about different disabilities and resources for
families. www.ohsu.edu/oidd/LEND/multilingual_resources/
index.html
El recurso multilingüe del Web de CDRC le conectará
con Web site en diversas idiomas, que proporcionan la
información sobre diversos inhabilidades y recursos para
las familias.
Colorin Colorado – Bilingual Summer Reading
resources for parents
http://colorincolorado.org/articulo/24698
Colorin Colorado -Recursos para padres: Lectura de
verano familias y maestros para ayudar a los
El verano es un excelente momento para que los niños
lean lo que más les gusta y para aprender cosas nuevas.
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS/EVENTS
Wednesday, June 24 2-4 p.m.
Grand Opening of InovaCares Clinic for Children in
Reston - the clinic provides healthcare services to low
income and uninsured patients who do not have access to
care with private physician practices in the Reston/Herndon
area. InovaCares Clinic – Reston, 11901 Baron Cameron
Avenue, Reston. Free of charge, light refreshments served For further details and to RSVP by 6/17, call 703-698-2575
or [email protected].
Monday, June 29
7-9 p.m.
Special Care Planning Seminar: Addressing the Financial
and Estate Planning Needs of Families Raising a Child
with a Disability - If you care for a person with a disability
or other special needs, it is important that you look beyond
the help you provide on a day-to-day basis. How you plan
for their financial well-being – and yours as well – will make
a tremendous difference in your lifestyle now and when you
are no longer caring for your loved one.
PEATC Northern Virginia Office, 100 North Washington
Street, Suite 234, Falls Church, VA 22046
For more information and to RSVP, call 800-869-6782 or email [email protected].
Tuesday, July 14
7-9 p.m.
Tax Tips for Parents of Children with Special Needs Please join us for an informative presentation on tax tips.
We will discuss several areas such as: tax relief in the form
of medical expense deductions available to parents of
children with disabilities, different rules to be aware of as it
relates to dependency exemptions and dependent care
deductions for parents of children with disabilities, and the
use of FSAs, HSAs etc as a vehicle for tax relief on special
needs costs. Sponsored by the Down Syndrome Association
of Northern Virginia. Mason District Government Center,
6507 Columbia Pike, Annandale.
Free of charge – For more information and to RSVP, e-mail
Noelle Holloman at [email protected].
Saturday, July 18
9 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Medicaid Waivers & Supplemental Security Income
Workshop
Fairfax County Government Center
12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax
Free of charge – For more information and to RSVP, contact
[email protected] or 703 532-3214. The same
workshop will be offered September 26 at Jewish
Community Center in Fairfax from 9 a.m.- 1:30 p.m.
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FREE SUMMER FUN
Arts in the Parks - A FREE CHILDREN’S ENTERTAINMENT SERIES
All performances held Saturday mornings at 10 a.m. – programs held at outdoor amphitheaters – in
case of inclement weather call the site for cancellation information. For complete entertainment
schedule, go to
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances/downloads/09ArtsintheParksWeb.pdf .
BURKE LAKE PARK AMPHITHEATER
LAKE FAIRFAX PARK AMPHITHEATER
703-323-6601
703-471-5414
7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Station
1400 Lake Fairfax Park, Reston
E.C. LAWRENCE PARK AMPHITHEATER
MASON DISTRICT PARK AMPHITHEATER
703-631-0013
703-941-1730
5040 Walney Road, Chantilly
6621 Columbia Pike, Annandale
Interactive Water Fountain, June 11–Aug. 30
The new and improved water feature includes 48 new dancing water jets and water shooters as well
as dramatic lighting at Fairfax Corner in Fairfax.
Monday-Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m., Friday & Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m., Sunday 11:00
a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
REGAL THEATRES Free Family Film Festival
It’s a fun-filled nine weeks of movies for kids and parents. Selected G &
PG movies start at 10AM each Tuesday and Wednesday during the
festival.
Potomac Yard Stadium 16
3575 Jefferson Davis Highway
Alexandria 703-739-4054
Kingstowne Stadium 16
5910 Kingstowne Towne
Center, Alexandria
(Kingstowne) 703-719-0784
Fairfax Towne Center 10
4110 West Ox Road
Fairfax 703-591-4994
For complete movie listing, go to
http://www.regmovies.com/nowshowing/familyfilmfestivalschedule.aspx?state=VA
To request this information in an alternate format, call ITC-FFC, 703-246-7180, 703-538-5292 (TTY). Fairfax County is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in all county programs,
services and activities and will provide reasonable accommodations upon request. To request special accommodations call ITC-FFC, 703-246-7180, 703-538-5292 (TTY). Please allow seven
working days in advance of the event in order to make the necessary arrangements.
Infant & Toddler Connection of Fairfax-Falls Church
3750 Old Lee Highway
Fairfax, VA 22030
703-246-7180
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