Thriving Solo Workshop
ECNV is offering a new training series for people with disabilities who want to live on their own.
(Image) white female in wheelchair, wearing a white sweater and black dress with design at open oven door checking on food.
Empowering Independence: Shamarke's Travel Training Adventure to Panera
ECNV's travel trainer, Margarita, recently (3/25/24) accompanied Shamarke to Panera Bread in Alexandria to get lunch via metro bus and back to Springfield metro. During the journey, Shamarke successfully learned to use the Smart Trip card independently.
A triptych collage of Shamarke at Panera Bread.
More Travel Training with the Arc of Northern Virginia
On Thursday, March 21, 2024, ECNV travel trainers Andrew Shaw and Hunter Cardwell led a group of persons with disabilities from the Arc of Northern VA on a travel training trip from Ashburn to Tysons metro. There were 30 attendees.
Collage: Travel trainer Andrew Shaw explains the basics of travel training; a look inside a metro car while in transit; meeting at the Ashburn station; travel trainer Andrew Shaw explains how to enter and exit a metro station.
Travel training can help transport you to a galaxy (gallery) far far away…
On Friday, March 1, 2024, ECNV Travel Trainer Andrew helped Pete S. take the metro to the National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C.
Image: Pete and ECNV Travel Trainer, Andrew Shaw (right) posing for a photo with iconic droids, C-3PO and R2-D2 from Star Wars movies at the National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C.
ECNV and the Arc Travel Train in Loudoun
On Wednesday, February 28, 2024, travel trainer Andrew meets with a group from The Arc of Loudoun to use the Loudoun Transit bus to One Loudoun.
Collage: ECNV Travel Trainer Andrew Shaw explains to a group from the Arc of Loudoun how to read a metro bus schedule map, at an indoor bus stop; The Arc travel training group waiting for a bus; Andrew, center, posing with the travel trainees from the Arc of Loudoun.
Travel Trainer, Andrew Shaw and Pete S. Featured in Incl(US)ion Adventures, February 2024 Newsletter
ECNV Travel Andrew Shaw and Pete S. were featured in the February 2024 Newsletter.
Andrew Shaw from the Endependence Center of Northern Virginia and Pete discussing travel training.
Connecting with Students at Mason Life
On Wednesday, March 20, 2024, ECNV Training & Mobility Manager Andrew Shaw spoke to Mason Life students at George Mason University in Fairfax, VA. He presented to students from all grades, from freshmen to seniors about travel training.
ECNV Training & Mobility Manager Andrew Shaw presents to college students from the Mason Life Program at George Mason University in Fairfax, VA.
The White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity for Hispanics
On Friday, January 26, 2024, Rosalia Fajardo, Disability Justice Partnerships was invited to attend The White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity for Hispanics meeting. Commissioners and attendees met with senior Biden-Harris Administration officials to discuss ways their agencies are advancing economic opportunity for the Latino community including those with disabilities.
Collage: Rosalia Fajardo wearing a navy blue blouse and black pants, posing in front of a White House standing blue banner in a book study; a Hispanic male wearing a khaki suit holding a magazine, a Hispanic female wearing black pants and also pictured, Rosalia Fajardo; (Bottom): A group photo of the Commissioners, (center), Isabel Guzman, SBA Director.
ECNV Staff Attend Independent Living (IL) Advocacy Day at the VA State Capitol
On 01/24/24, ECNV staff and consumers boarded a charter bus to Richmond, VA to attend the IL Advocacy Day. We spoke to Legislators, Delegates, and Senators to discuss priorities for the disability community.
Image: A group photo of ECNV staff and advocates celebrating a successful IL Day 2024 together in a hallway!
Join Us for a Memorable IL Advocacy Day Trip to Richmond!
We’re thrilled to invite you to a day of advocacy and unity! Join us on January 24th for the IL Advocacy Day Trip to the State Capitol in Richmond, VA.
Image: ENCV simple logo with the organization name spelled out below. Below the logo is bold red text that reads: Join ECNV on Jan 24th for IL Advocacy Day at the State Capital in Richmond, VA!
Advocates Speak at Arlington Legislative Forum
On Monday, December 11, 2023, advocates stood up to be heard at the Arlington Legislative Delegation Forum. ECNV Peer Mentor, Joseph Albert stressed the importance of being included, accepted and able to work. Director of Disability Justice, Cherie Takemoto spoke about the needs for changes for DD Waiver programs. ECNV Agents of Change (Arlington Three) Advocate, Ben McGann explained that virtual public meetings should be a disability accessibility right. ECNV Agents of Change (Arlington Three) Advocate, Huan Vuong advocated for the right to work - especially closer to home in Arlington.
ECNV Peer Mentor, Joseph Albert stressed the importance of being included, accepted and able to work; Cherie Takemoto spoke about the needs for changes for DD Waiver programs; Arlington Delegation (from left to right) Sen. Adam Ebbin, Sen. Barbara Favola, Del. Patrick Hope, Del. Alfonso Lopez, Del. Elect Adele McClure; ECNV Agents of Change (Arlington Three) Advocate, Ben McGann explained that virtual public meetings should be a disability accessibility right; ECNV Agents of Change (Arlington Three) Advocate, Huan Vuong advocated for the right to work - especially closer to home in Arlington; Director of Disability Justice,
Loudoun County Caregivers Van
On Wednesday, November 1, ECNV Outreach Coordinator/ Peer Mentor Tracee Garner attended the dedication ceremony for Loudoun Volunteer Caregivers van, which provides transportation for frail elderly and disabled adults who are not able to use other public transportation options.
Image: Tracee Garner, a longtime advocate for services that provide more independence for Loudoun's disabled residents, is lifted into the new wheelchair accessible van operated by Loudoun Volunteer Caregivers during a November 1, 2023 dedication ceremony.
Money Matters: A Five-Part Training Series to Help You Understand How to Manage Your Money
ECNV offers this five-part training to help people with disabilities understand and manage money. Money Matters will help people understand what money is, how they can use it to pay for things they need, and how to decide what things are most important to pay for.
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NACA Homeownership: Take the First Step Toward Home Ownership
CNV is partnering with NACA to provide a free homebuyer workshop.