KBY Consults

10/10/2026

Come join us and the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services as we hear from you! We want to know about your experiences with supported decision-making.

We want to hear from you if:
* You don’t know what supported decision-making (SDM) is.
* You have been given resources on SDM, but were not sure what to do with them.
* You have a Supported Decision-Making Agreement, Power of Attorney, Guardianship, or other type of support.
* You are a Supporter, Agent, Guardian, or another type of supporter.
Use the link or scan the QR code to select the session that works for you!

https://forms.gle/ZLbNLaa1XfCLJm4s7

10/07/2026

📣 Prince William County families — mark your calendars!

I’m excited to announce that KBY Consults will be a participating resource vendor at the Families with Disabilities: Inform. Connect. Empower. community event this Saturday, hosted by Potomac District Supervisor Andrea O. Bailey! 💙

If you are raising, supporting, educating, or advocating for a child or young adult with a disability, come see me!

At the KBY Consults table, families can learn more about support with:

✨ IEP advocacy & special education
✨ IEP meeting preparation and attendance
✨ Homeschool support & individualized instruction
✨ Autism & intellectual/developmental disabilities
✨ Virginia Medicaid Waivers navigation
✨ Family consultations & resource connections

This event is FREE and open to families from inside AND outside Prince William County!

📅 Saturday, October 10, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Locust Shade Park
4701 Locust Shade Drive
Triangle, VA 22172

💙 SAVE • SHARE • TAG • ATTEND!

Save this post so you don’t forget. Share it with a family who could benefit and tag someone who needs these resources. And when you get there, make sure you stop by the KBY Consults table and say hello!

Sometimes families simply don’t know what resources are available—or even what questions they should be asking. That’s why opportunities to inform, connect, and empower families matter.

I look forward to connecting with you Saturday! 💙

09/22/2026

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.]

09/16/2026

It's Newsletter Wednesday! 🎊 Every other Wednesday, we share helpful resources, upcoming events, and practical information for families and professionals supporting students with disabilities. Be sure to subscribe to our newseltter so you never miss an update!

This week, we are highlighting a new PEATC resource: Differentiated Instruction – Supporting Access for Students with Disabilities.

What does differentiated instruction really look like for students with disabilities? Our new fact sheet, Differentiated Instruction: Supporting Access for Students with Disabilities, explains how teachers can adjust instruction to meet different learning needs—and how differentiation differs from accommodations, modifications, and specially designed instruction. Different doesn’t mean easier—it means creating meaningful access to learning.

🔗 Check out the factsheet: go.peatc.org/2p9x75f6
➡️Subscribe to our newsletter for bi-weekly resources and updates: eepurl.com/gWMAx9

09/08/2026

09/02/2026

Check out the list of committee members on page 3 👋🏾 I participated in the ad hoc committee that put this together! I’m so proud of the contributions I was able to make towards this report! 🥰😊

If you or your family find the DD waiver waiting list process difficult to navigate, you are not alone.

VBPD found in its recent assessment of Virginia’s disability services system that many people on the DD waiver waiting list and their families cannot easily find out their current status, priority level or next steps.

That’s why VBPD recommends that the state offers a centralized, secure, user-friendly portal where applicants can see their real-time waiting list status. It would show applicants their priority level, next steps and the contact information of their support coordinator.

Go to our assessment for more details!https://vbpd.virginia.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-Assessments.pdf