10/01/2026
The Individual and Family Support Program (IFSP) Regional Councils and the Virginia Dept. of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) invite you to attend a FREE virtual information session!
Our last IFSP Council event of 2026 will be hosted by our IFSP Northern Region.
TOPIC: Key Resource Connections for People on Virginia's DD Waivers Waiting List
DATE: Thursday, October 15 from 6 to 8:15 p.m. (Eastern time)
DESCRIPTION: Finding the right resources can make every day life easier, especially while you are waiting for a DD waiver!
Join us to learn about free or low-cost options you can use right now, including:
• Services from Cardinal Care, the IFSP Community at DBHDS, and the Center for Family Involvement at VCU, plus
• Simple self-care tips to lower stress and support your wellness!
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
• People with developmental disabilities who are on Virginia's DD Waivers Waitlist, their family members, and/or caregivers;
• People with developmental disabilities who live in Virginia, their family members, and/or caregivers who want to learn more about developmental disability resources and supports in the Commonwealth;
• Community services professionals and providers who support people with developmental disabilities;
• Special education professionals who want to learn more about Virginia's disability service system;
• Supporting partners and decision makers of people with developmental disabilities; and
• Anyone interested in this topic!
REGISTER HERE: ifsp.tny.cc/october-15
SIGN UP FOR A REMINDER: Not sure if you can make it, but want a reminder just in case? For reminder emails the week of the event, please sign up here: surveymonkey.com/r/ifsp-oct15
ACCESSIBILITY: We are proud to feature remote conference captioning through Virginia Relay! If you need an additional accommodation to participate, please email us by Thursday, October 1 (or as soon as possible!): [email protected]
QUESTIONS: [email protected]
[Image description: White and blue flyer with teal and green accents advertising the Individual and Family Support Program Regional Council information session on October 15, 2026 about key resource connections for people on Virginia's DD Waivers Waiting List. The session features Jason Perkins from the Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services, Nickie Brandenburger and Patrice Beard from the Center for Family Involvement at VCU, and Heather Hines from the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services.]
