Coming to Your Inbox by
Friday, February 12th!
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Watch for CRAAG's 2021
Housing, Supports and Services Survey
We Need Your Help to Help You!
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Next CRAAG Meeting
February 24th from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. The meeting will focus on housing, supports and services for adults with autism and other developmental disabilities (DD).
CRAAG's survey will be in your inbox by Friday, February 12th. We're asking for a fast turnaround by Friday, February 19th so we will have preliminary results by Wednesday, February 24th at CRAAG's evening meeting.
Please RSVP below to receive the Zoom link to the meeting.
Email CRAAG for more information!
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Do you want the Zoom link for the February 24th CRAAG Meeting?
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LOCATION
Virtual meeting
DATE AND TIME
02/24/21 6:30pm
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02/24/21 8:00pm
We will focus on Housing, Supports and Services on the 24th! Please plan to attend.
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Updates from the
January 27, 2021 CRAAG Meeting
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Thirty-four people attended the monthly meeting. This included twenty-four parents and ten professionals representing The Arc of the Piedmont, Faison Center, CA Human Services, Compass, Moms in Motion, Case Management from Region Ten, REACH, and Virginia Institute of Autism (VIA). Thanks to everyone who joined us that day. See Agenda and Introductory presentation.
1. As a follow up to the CRAAG Readers Survey discussed at the October 28, 2020 meeting, a core group of parents met to discuss the input and agree on the scope of CRAAG’s future efforts. Bob Kreps, CRAAG Chairperson, summarized the direction as follows.
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What is CRAAG’s target audience? CRAAG’s target audience is students transitioning out of high school and adults throughout the lifespan with autism and developmental disabilities (DD), and their families. We can have the biggest impact by focusing on the under-served adult population that has limited services after leaving the public education system.
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What is CRAAG’s scope of reach? We’re committed to welcoming families and supporters in the City of Charlottesville and five counties surrounding it. CRAAG shares the same geographic area as Region Ten CSB, the single-point-of-entry to access developmental disabilities (DD) waiver services in our region.
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Caregivers Are Now in Priority
Group 1-A for the Covid-19 Vaccination
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General Assembly (GA) 2021 Session |
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CRAAG Supports These
Budget Amendments!
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The Arc of Virginia is lobbying to End the Inclusion Penalty by advocating for parity in rates for all community based waiver services. During waiver redesign, “Supported Living” was created as a new service designed to provide up to 24 hours/day of support in a person’s home, which is 30% less than the “Group Home” daily rate. Because of this inequity, there are only 150 people statewide receiving “Supported Living” services!
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Most Read Article in January 2021 |
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2021: Vision for the Future
CA Human Services
Annual Conference!
March 17th and March 18th
CA Human Services' annual conference is Virginia’s first and oldest statewide conference serving individuals with autism. The conference incorporates evidence-based interventions to support individuals diagnosed with a broad array of developmental disabilities and mental health disorders. There are two keynotes and a total of 17 sessions across the two days. Register for one day or the whole conference. You'll be happy you did. Tickets and more information!
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Connect, Engage, Learn, Change!
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Read the February 2021 newsletter published monthly by the Adaptive Recreation Department at Charlottesville Parks and Recreation.
Virginia Institute of Autism (VIA) has two updates – one for families and one for job seekers.
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On March 20th VIA is sponsoring a Day of Fun at Wildrock in Crozet for families with loved ones with ASD. There are reserved slots on their playscape and trails. VIA staff and Wildrock staff will be on-site to welcome you and your family during the time of your reservation. Pack a snack or bring lunch to enjoy some extra time at the Picnic Pavilion. Wildrock's indoor Discovery Center is currently closed due to COVID, but the restrooms will be available. Masks are required when inside or when guests cannot maintain 6 foot distance. Please join VIA for a Day of Fun - Information and Reservation Links.
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There is an immediate opening for an Adult Services Program Coordinator. Job announcement and job description. Applicants with questions should email Carole Nelson, VIA's Director of Human Resources. VIA will begin offering Sponsored Residential, a residential waiver option, to a few current VIA families. Eventually VIA will expand these services to other families in our community who qualify and would benefit from this service. They anticipate that families who participate in VIA Sponsored Residential services will have access to VIA's current CAAAS activities including: day support, community coaching, and/or community engagement day services, as well.
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About CRAAG
CRAAG began in 2010 in collaboration with CA Human Services (formerly Commonwealth Autism). CRAAG’s mission is to raise awareness and enhance the quality of life for people with autism, developmental disabilities, and their families in Charlottesville City, Albemarle, Greene, Fluvanna, Louisa and Nelson counties. As a volunteer action group, our members are families, self-advocates, and professionals who are interested in all age groups and levels of need. The daily concerns of CRAAG's active volunteers inform our focus on the needs of students transitioning out of high school, adults throughout the lifespan, and their families. Our advocacy is person-centered and aimed at maximizing housing, supports, services, meaningful employment, social connectivity, and community engagement.
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