HENDERSON HALL

Exceptional Family Member Program I N T H I S

N E W S L E T T E R :

Workshops & Support

Groups with EFMP &

in the Community

May Workshops: IEPs

and SNTs

Squared Away on Apr

17-18

Wings For All at

Dulles on Mar 30

EFMP Transition

Planning, Mar 7, Joint

Base Andrews

March 25 is Cerebral

Palsy Awareness Day

EFMP FAQ: Can I get

special education

assistance?

EFMP Roles and

Responsibilities

HENDERSON HALL EFMP TEAM We are here to serve you and your family!

1555 Southgate Road, Building 12, Arlington, VA 22214-5000

Office hours: Monday—Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM Email: efmphh@usmc-mccs.org Website: mccshh.com/EFMP.html

Program Manager:

703-693-6368

Administrative Assistant:

703-693-7195

Family Case Workers:

703-693-6510

703-693-4172

Training, Education, & Outreach Specialist:

703-693-5353

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E F M P SERVICES AVAILABLE:

Family support/case

management (including deployment support)

Informed assignment

screening

Special housing consideration (HQMC EFMP)

EFMP attorney assistance

Resources and referrals

Support at IEP meetings

Eligibility for Tricare

ECHO (with qualifying conditions)

Transition assistance (Warm Hand-off)

Workshops and trainings

Lending library

Loan locker

Respite Care Reimbursement

Program

Family Needs Assessment

and Service Plan

SPECIAL NEEDS FORUM: On Wednesday, March 20,

2019 from 1130-1230, Henderson Hall EFMP will be hosting a Special Needs

Forum at Henderson Hall Building 29. The forum is open to all sponsors and family

members and will address issues and concerns dealing with the EFMP

community. Representatives from JBM-HH facilities, Housing, Rader Clinic,

Semper Fit, Commissary will be available. This forum is not a resource fair, but an

opportunity to address concerns, problem solve, and seek resolution with

appropriate base community partners dealing with EFMP policies, procedures,

and facilities. Please call 703-693-6368 or email us at efmphh@usmc-mccs.org.

EFMP EVENTS AROUND THE NCR

STOMP: Specialized Training of Military Parents (STOMP) is a free 2-day

workshop at Andrews AFB on March 28 & 29, 2019 from 0830-1530 at

Community Commons, Chesapeake Room, Bldg. 1442 Concord Ave. At this

event, you will learn: your educational rights as a parent of a child with a

disability; financial planning for your child; TRICARE, ECHO, ABA; and network

with parents and professionals while learning about local and community

resources. Register online: https://andrews-stomp.eventbrite.com.

If you are unable to attend in March, Fort Belvoir will host a STOMP workshop on

April 25 & 26, 2019 from 0830-1530 at the Barden Education Center, DTF

Classroom 2, 9625 Belvoir Rd. Bldg. 104. Register online: https://belvoir-

stomp.eventbrite.com.

Special Olympics Fun Field Day Meet: On Saturday April 13, 2019 from 1000–1300 at Butler Stadium at Marine

Corps Base Quantico, Quantico EFMP will have this non-competitive, athletic

event. It is open to qualified family members of active duty, retired service

members, and DoD civilians in the DC/Virginia area. To qualify, athletes need to

be 3 or older, with a diagnosed intellectual or developmental disability, or

enrolled in the EFMP. Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/efmp-

quantico-special-olympics-fun-field-day-meet-tickets-55770778901

P A G E 2 WORKSHOPS & SUPPORT GROUPS

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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2

3 4

Kimbrough Clinic Outreach 0900-1100

5

American Sign Language Workshop 1800-2000

6 Anxiety in Children 1900-2030 Using Sign Language to Communicate with Your Young Child 1200-1300

7 Sip & Share @ Fort Meade Calvary Chapel 0930-1030 Autism Resource Clinic, Fort Belvoir 0930-1300

8

9

20th Annual Transition Fair 1200-1530

IEPs & Inclusion for Autistic Students 1000-1200

10 11

12 Outreach: Walter Reed 1000-1300 American Sign Language Workshop 1800-2000 Fair Housing Protections for People with Disabilities

1200-1300

13 Marine & Family Programs Pentagon Outreach 2nd fl, Apex 9/10, 1000-1330 Free Sign Language 1300-1400 College Options for Students with Learning Disabilities 1800-2000

14

New Diploma Options for Virginia Students with Disabilities 1000-1100

15

Introduction to EFMP @ HH 1100-1200

16

17

18

Meet & Greet @ Fort Meade 1000-1200

19

American Sign Language Workshop 1800-2000

20

Meet & Greet @ MBW 0900-1300 Autism 101 1900-2030

21 Establishing Permanent Dependency 1100-1200

22

Outreach: Rader Clinic 1100-1300

23 8th Annual Family Empowerment Conference and Resource Fair 0800-1530

24/

31

25

ADHD 101: My Child Has ADHD, Now What? 1830-1930

26

EFMP Support Group @ Pentagon 1000-1200 American Sign Language Workshop 1800-2000

27

Intro to Music Therapy 1000-1230 @ Belvoir call 571-231-7024 Free Sign Language 1300-1400

28

29 30

LEGEND EFMP Other Location - DC Maryland Virginia Webinar $ - cost associated

To register for EFMP events, call 703-693-5353 or email efmphh@usmc-mccs.org.

Don’t forget to visit your local

school county Parent Resource

Centers (VA) or Partners for

Success (MD) or local PTA/

SEPTA or PTI.

EFMP wishes to make our events accessible to persons of all abilities. If you need reasonable accommodations in order to fully participate in an event, please contact us.

Specialized Training of Military Parents Joint Base Andrews, 0830-1530

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Wings for All is designed to alleviate some of the stress that families who have a child with a disability experience

when traveling by air. The program provides families with the opportunity to practice entering the airport, obtain

boarding passes, go through security and board a plane. Wings for All also gives airport, airline, Transportation Security

Administration professionals and other personnel the opportunity to observe, interact and deliver their services in a

structured, learning environment.

Wings for All at Washington Dulles International Airport

Saturday, March 30, 2019

Presented by The Arc of Northern Virginia

To register to attend: https://form.jotform.com/90234605000137

To register to volunteer: https://form.jotform.com/90445638245158

Visit The Arc of Northern Virginia for more information.

SQUARED AWAY Wednesday & Thursday, April 17-18, 2019

0800-1600 Fairfax Marriott at Fair Oaks

11787 Lee Jackson Memorial Hwy Fairfax, VA

This FREE 2-day workshop is open to all service members and their spouses. This workshop will include vital information for parents/guardians on the special education cycle in Virginia, benefits (SSI, Medicaid, Military), Special Needs

Trust, Guardianship and PCSing with an IEP. To register: https://bit.ly/2RsyF8y

Podcast with Dr. Ed Tyner and Military Child Education Coalition: Parents have you moved with a child who is enrolled in the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP)? Click the following link to listen:

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-6svb5-a9507d

FUTURE EFMP WORKSHOPS Understanding Virginia IEPs (guest speaker from the Virginia Dept. of Education)

Friday, May 10, 2019 1700-1830 5940 9th Street, Fort Belvoir (USO) Special Needs Trusts (guest speaker from the Arc of Northern Virginia)

Wednesday, May 29, 2019 1130-1330 Pentagon Library & Conference Center Room B10 If you’re interested in attending one or both of these workshops, please email or call us.

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MARCH IS CEREBRAL PALSY AWARENESS MONTH (Source: Centers for Disease Control)

Cerebral palsy (CP) is a group of disorders that affect a person’s ability to move and maintain balance and posture. CP is the most common motor disability in childhood. CDC estimates that an average of 1 in 323 children in the U.S. have CP. Cerebral means having to do with the brain. Palsy means weakness or problems with using the muscles. CP is caused by abnormal brain development or damage to the developing brain that affects a person’s ability to control his or her muscles. The symptoms of CP vary from person to person. There are four main types of CP: ▪ Spastic Cerebral Palsy ▪ Dyskinetic Cerebral Palsy ▪ Ataxic Cerebral Palsy ▪ Mixed Cerebral Palsy The signs of CP vary greatly because there are many different types and levels of disability. The main sign that a child might have CP is a delay reaching motor or movement milestones (such as rolling over, sitting, standing, or walking). Diagnosing CP at an early age is important to the well-being of children and their families. There is no cure for CP, but treatment can improve the lives of those who have the condition. It is important to begin a treatment program as early as possible. Visit the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) for more information and resources: https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/cp/links.html

Q: Can EFMP assist with special education needs, such as IEPs, IFSPs, 504 plans, or SNAP/ IAT meetings? A: Yes. Henderson Hall EFMP Family Case Workers (FCWs) are available to assist with special education needs. Review existing documents and provide feedback (even

before you PCS to the area) Discuss parental concerns prior to a school meeting in order

to formulate a strategy, prioritize needs, and educate parents about local special education regulations or procedures

Provide families with resources, such as local parent resource center information, regulations, IDEA, ADA, special education rights, and more

Accompany parents to meetings, including public, private or DoD schools, county team meetings, early intervention meetings, Child Development Center meetings (SNAP or IAT)

Provide a monthly parent support group so that parents can share resources and provide feedback and support

Please remember to keep your FCW updated with the most recent copy of the IEP, IFSP or 504 plan. You can contact your FCW at 703-693-4172/6510.

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