April 1, 2026
Moving with an IEP: Red Flags and How to Navigate Them
Thursday, April 9, 12-1 p.m., Virtual via Zoom
Changing school districts, or even states, while your child has an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) can be stressful. This webinar will help parents understand what to expect when moving with an IEP, what “comparable education” really means, and how to respond when a new school’s IEP team makes concerning or confusing statements. You’ll learn practical ways to advocate for your child, address common red flags, and manage the transition process, including moves across state lines.
This training is especially helpful for military families. Presenter Meg Flanagan, a certified special education and elementary teacher in Massachusetts and Virginia, has supported more than 150 families in eight states and Department of Defense Education Activity schools worldwide. Participants will receive a four‑page digital handout with a sample email, checklists, and a moving timeline to support a smoother IEP transition.
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Navigating Reasonable Accommodation and Modification Requests in Housing
Thursday, April 16, 12-3 p.m.
NVAR Event Center, 8407 Pennell Street, Fairfax, VA 22031
In recognition of Fair Housing Month, the Fairfax County Office of Human Rights and Equity Programs (OHREP), in partnership with the Northern Virginia Association of Realtors® (NVAR), is hosting an upcoming panel discussion focused on reasonable accommodations and reasonable modifications in housing. The program will bring together housing professionals to discuss practical considerations, common challenges, and best practices related to fair housing compliance.
Space for the event is limited, so early registration is encouraged.
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DeafBlind Awareness Expo
Saturday, April 18, 10-3 p.m.
Wayne Hill Baptist Church, 877 Ladd Road, Waynesboro, VA 22890
Join the Virginia Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired's DeafBlind Services at the 2026 DeafBlind Expo. This event will show new technology, home and workplace tools, and services that help people who are DeafBlind live more independently. You'll learn about ways to make life easier at home, in your community, and at work.
The expo is open to anyone who is deafblind, deaf, hard of hearing or blind, as well as family members and the public.
 Home Delivery Service: Library Materials Mailed to Your Home
If a temporary or permanent disability makes it hard to visit the library, Fairfax County Public Library’s Home Delivery Service can bring the library to you. Fairfax County and City of Fairfax residents of all ages may qualify for free home delivery of books, large print, magazines, CDs, and DVDs. Items are mailed in a sturdy blue bag with a return address card, and you return them the same way—at no cost—through the U.S. Postal Service. You can choose your own materials, or let the reader advisory staff pick titles based on your interests. Home Delivery customers can also use Libby, the mobile app from OverDrive, to download eBooks and eAudiobooks.
Keeping Children with Disabilities Safe
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated its Keeping Children with Disabilities Safe resources to help families and communities protect children from danger, including abuse, neglect, bullying, and other harmful situations. These materials recognize that while children with disabilities are not more aggressive than other children, they may be at higher risk of being harmed and may need extra support to stay safe.
The resources include guidance on creating safety plans, understanding and preventing maltreatment, violence, and self-injury, and reducing risks related to wandering (elopement). Each child is different, so safety tips should be tailored to your child’s abilities and needs. Parents and caregivers can use these tools to learn about age‑related risks and build safety strategies that help children with disabilities feel safer, more supported, and understood.
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