Evan's Voice Community Center

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.]

09/02/2026

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

09/02/2026

08/19/2026

📚✨ THIS SATURDAY — BACK TO SCHOOL! ✨📚

The new school year is right around the corner, and we’re getting students and families ready to Gear Up. Show Up. Succeed! 💙

Join Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated – Phi Kappa Zeta Chapter Autism Committee for our Back to School Community Event this Saturday!

📅 Saturday, August 22, 2026
⏰ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 Montclair Library
5049 Waterway Drive, Dumfries, VA 22025

💙 EVERYONE IS WELCOME! Bring the kids, bring the family, and stop by!

We’ll have PLENTY of FREE FIDGETS available for students while supplies last! 🌈🙌🏾

We’re also excited to welcome two community resource partners:

🍎 Prince William County Public Schools Parent Resource Center — sharing helpful information and resources for parents and families and available to answer your questions.

💚 Independence Empowerment Center (IEC) — our local Center for Independent Living, providing information about resources, services, advocacy, and supports available to individuals with disabilities and their families.

Whether you’re looking for school resources, disability-related supports, have questions, or simply want to pick up a fidget for your student, come see us this Saturday!

Please help us spread the word by SHARING this post with families, educators, and community members. 💙📚

08/18/2026

💙 Making Waves. Building Confidence. Creating Possibilities. 🏊🏾‍♀️🏊🏾‍♂️

Evans Voice Community Center is incredibly proud to support iCan Swim and the opportunities it provides for individuals with disabilities to build swimming skills, confidence, independence, and—most importantly—have FUN in the water!

This video captures just a glimpse of the hard work, smiles, determination, and unforgettable moments that made iCan Swim 2026 so special. Every swimmer, family, volunteer, supporter, and community partner played a part in making this experience possible. 💙

And we’re not stopping here!

🌊 Planning for iCan Swim 2027 will be starting soon, and we want to make next year’s camp another incredible experience for our swimmers and families.

If you, your business, organization, church, or community group would like to donate or become a supporter of iCan Swim 2027, we would love to hear from you.

📧 Email us at [email protected] to learn how you can help us continue making waves in our community.

Together, we can help more individuals discover what they CAN do! 💙🌊

07/31/2026

✨ It’s CTA Friday! ✨

If you’ve been watching my journey, supporting my businesses, or cheering me on from the sidelines, today is the perfect day to take the next step!

💙 Need an IEP advocate?
📚 Looking for tutoring or homeschool support?
🖋 Need a reliable mobile notary?
🎨 Want custom crafts or personalized gifts?

I’d love to work with you!

👇 Tell me in the comments:
Which Krisali service have you always wanted to try?

Or send me a message today to book a service or ask a question. Every share, referral, and recommendation helps a small business grow. Thank you for being part of this journey! 💙

07/27/2026

This picture is 100% accurate. 😂

The only way I’d get everything done is if I could split into five different versions of myself.

😎 One is notarizing documents.
📚 One is teaching students.
🎨 One is making crafts and journals.
🎻 One is teaching music.
❤️ One is building programs for the disability community.

Meanwhile… the real me is standing in the middle wondering which version was supposed to eat lunch today. 🤣

Running The Krisali Group isn’t boring—that’s for sure! Every day is a different adventure, and I wouldn’t trade it for anything. (Although I’d definitely accept a few extra copies of myself. 😂)

Until then… I’ll just keep trusting God, staying focused, and pretending I have it all together. 😅💙

Now… which one of my personalities forgot to answer that email? 👀🤣