Board Meetings Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85986231947?pwd=-3_DwdEqYaqjJ9IYT7Z3rlUMrMJ9gS.1 

Questions? Contact us at board@ecnv.org  |  ENDependence Center of Northern Virginia  |  www.ecnv.org 

We're back at it over here at ECNV. Our Spring Lunch and Learns covering all things Benefits Enrollment for supports like SSI/SSD were very well received and this fall, we're doing it again. This time we will meet on the second Fridays in October and November, but our first session will be Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 12:00 Noon and it's about Social Security Overpayments and How to Avoid them with guest from the disability Law Center of Virginia, Beth Klien.

Please mark the dates on your calendar and all sessions are Virtual:

Get your questions ready and join us in a practical but friendly atmosphere that will help you better understand the programs right for you and your loved ones with disabilities. 

Whether you’re thinking about applying, already receiving benefits, or trying to understand what you need to be successful, these sessions will walk you through what you need to know — step by step.

You’ll learn how to:

• Understand Medicaid health care coverage vs. the Medicaid Waiver Program and the Personal Assistant Services (PAS) Program    

• How to apply - what documentation you need

• Navigate the application process and get the right information 

• Make informed choices and find out who else can help you be successful

Bring your lunch and your questions — and leave with clarity.

Register for Our ECNV Benefits Mini Series here

Need to submit a question ahead of the session? Use this form to submit questions ahead of time. NEVER share any personally identifying information into this Google Form. ONLY the workshop leader will see the form responses. Please try to keep your questions as brief and concise as possible. 

Use This Question Submission Form (note this is a different form than the Lunch and Learns for SSI/SSDI-that form is now closed, don't use old links)

If you require any reasonable accommodation to participate, please email traceeg@ecnv.org, at least 5 business days before the meeting.

Four Months of Topics (September, October, November, December 2026)

Thursday, September 17, 2026 - Noon - 1:00 p.m. EST— Avoiding The SSA Overpayment w/ Guest Speaker Beth Klein, Disability Rights Advocate WIPA- Certified Benefits Planner with the disability Law Center of Virginia (dLCV)

Topics include:

• What is an overpayment? 

• How to apply for a waiver of the overpayment

• What to do when SSA won't "waive" your overpayment, what to do next? 

• How to arrange payments back to SSA

• How overpayments occur and what to do to avoid having it happen to you

• Understanding income, asset guidelines and income limits

• Ensuring Accommodations and your rights during the process, and   

• Much, much more 

ECNV Traveling Training Club Presents: "All Roads Lead to Breadsticks!"

A Metro Adventure to Olive Garden

📅 Date: Friday, September 18, 2026⏰ Time: 10:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Join Us for a Carb-Loaded Adventure!

Do you love Olive Garden but aren't quite sure how to get there on your own? Do unlimited soup, salad, and breadsticks sound like your perfect lunch? Then come along with us for a fun day of travel training and great food!

Meet us at Dunn Loring Metro Station on September 18, 2026, where you'll learn:

✅ A guided Metro station tour✅ An introduction to all Metro lines✅ Metro safety features and tips✅ A look at the bus systems✅ How to use a SmarTrip card

Then, we'll put our new travel skills to use and ride the 401 bus to Olive Garden for lunch with friends!

Please Remember:

💲 Bring money for lunch🥗 Let us know about any food allergies when you sign up

Sign Up Here:

https://www.cognitoforms.com/ecnv2/ecnvmetrosocialclubsignup?blm_aid=105357313

"Ride the Metro, Learn the Routes, Fill Up on Soup and Breadsticks!" 🍝🥖🚇

ECNV’s Social Group returns September 25 2026. Location to be Determined. Stay Tuned!

Come join us to chat about anything you'd like including current events, what's happening with you, exciting plans and anything else you'd like to chat about in a fun and safe environment over a delicious meal.

Endependents Social Group Sign Up

Please request reasonable accommodation to participate in the ECNV Social Group at least five days before the scheduled event, if possible.

We're back at it over here at ECNV. Our Spring Lunch and Learns covering all things Benefits Enrollment for supports like SSI/SSD were very well received and this fall, we're doing it again. The next session will be Friday , October 9, 2026 at 12:00 Noon.

Please mark the dates on your calendar and all sessions are Virtual:

Get your questions ready and join us in a practical but friendly atmosphere that will help you better understand the programs right for you and your loved ones with disabilities. 

Whether you’re thinking about applying, already receiving benefits, or trying to understand what you need to be successful, these sessions will walk you through what you need to know — step by step.

You’ll learn how to:

• Understand Medicaid health care coverage vs. the Medicaid Waiver Program and the Personal Assistant Services (PAS) Program    

• How to apply - what documentation you need

• Navigate the application process and get the right information 

• Make informed choices and find out who else can help you be successful

Bring your lunch and your questions — and leave with clarity.

Register for Our ECNV Benefits Mini Series here

Need to submit a question ahead of the session? Use this form to submit questions ahead of time. NEVER share any personally identifying information into this Google Form. ONLY the workshop leader will see the form responses. Please try to keep your questions as brief and concise as possible. 

Use This Question Submission Form (note this is a different form than the Lunch and Learns for SSI/SSDI-that form is now closed, don't use old links)

If you require any reasonable accommodation to participate, please email traceeg@ecnv.org, at least 5 business days before the meeting.

Four Months of Topics (September, October, November, December 2026)

Friday, October 9, 2026 - Noon - 1:00 p.m. EST —  Understanding and Applying for Medicaid Through the CommonHelp Virginia vs. Healthcare.gov Websites without the Overwhelm

Learn how to prepare and submit a Medicaid application successfully.

Topics include:

• Where and how to apply (online, phone, or through local agencies) and What's the difference?

• Documents you will need before applying

• Tips to avoid delays or denials

• Working with local agencies and Getting Approved

• What to expect during the application review process

ECNV office will be closed Monday October 12, 2026

Re-open Tuesday October 13, 2026

ECNV office will be closed Tuesday November 3, 2026

Re-open Wednesday November 4, 2026

ECNV office will be closed Wednesday November 11, 2026

Re-open Thursday November 12, 2026

We're back at it over here at ECNV. Our Spring Lunch and Learns covering all things Benefits Enrollment for supports like SSI/SSD were very well received and this fall, we're doing it again. The next session will be Friday, November 13, 2026 at 12:00 Noon.

Please mark the dates on your calendar and all sessions are Virtual:

Get your questions ready and join us in a practical but friendly atmosphere that will help you better understand the programs right for you and your loved ones with disabilities. 

Whether you’re thinking about applying, already receiving benefits, or trying to understand what you need to be successful, these sessions will walk you through what you need to know — step by step.

You’ll learn how to:

• Understand Medicaid health care coverage vs. the Medicaid Waiver Program and the Personal Assistant Services (PAS) Program    

• How to apply - what documentation you need

• Navigate the application process and get the right information 

• Make informed choices and find out who else can help you be successful

Bring your lunch and your questions — and leave with clarity.

Register for Our ECNV Benefits Mini Series here

Need to submit a question ahead of the session? Use this form to submit questions ahead of time. NEVER share any personally identifying information into this Google Form. ONLY the workshop leader will see the form responses. Please try to keep your questions as brief and concise as possible. 

Use This Question Submission Form (note this is a different form than the Lunch and Learns for SSI/SSDI-that form is now closed, don't use old links)

If you require any reasonable accommodation to participate, please email traceeg@ecnv.org, at least 5 business days before the meeting.

Four Months of Topics (September, October, November, December 2026)

Friday, November 13, 2026 - Noon - 1:00 p.m.  EST — Guest Speaker from the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services will join us to talk about Open Enrollment Period for Healthcare Coverage

• Important Open Enrollment Deadlines 

• Eligibility

• Getting Support

• What is a Qualifying Life Event (QLE) and when does it apply to?

• Getting coverage outside of deadlines

Board Meetings Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85986231947?pwd=-3_DwdEqYaqjJ9IYT7Z3rlUMrMJ9gS.1 

Questions? Contact us at board@ecnv.org  |  ENDependence Center of Northern Virginia  |  www.ecnv.org 

ECNV office will be closed Friday November 27, 2026

Re-open Monday November 30, 2026

We're back at it over here at ECNV. Our Spring Lunch and Learns covering all things Benefits Enrollment for supports like SSI/SSD were very well received and this fall, we're doing it again. The next session will be Friday, December 11, 2026 at 12:00 Noon.

Please mark the dates on your calendar and all sessions are Virtual:

Get your questions ready and join us in a practical but friendly atmosphere that will help you better understand the programs right for you and your loved ones with disabilities. 

Whether you’re thinking about applying, already receiving benefits, or trying to understand what you need to be successful, these sessions will walk you through what you need to know — step by step.

You’ll learn how to:

• Understand Medicaid health care coverage vs. the Medicaid Waiver Program and the Personal Assistant Services (PAS) Program    

• How to apply - what documentation you need

• Navigate the application process and get the right information 

• Make informed choices and find out who else can help you be successful

Bring your lunch and your questions — and leave with clarity.

Register for Our ECNV Benefits Mini Series here

Need to submit a question ahead of the session? Use this form to submit questions ahead of time. NEVER share any personally identifying information into this Google Form. ONLY the workshop leader will see the form responses. Please try to keep your questions as brief and concise as possible. 

Use This Question Submission Form (note this is a different form than the Lunch and Learns for SSI/SSDI-that form is now closed, don't use old links)

If you require any reasonable accommodation to participate, please email traceeg@ecnv.org, at least 5 business days before the meeting.

Four Months of Topics (September, October, November, December 2026)

Thursday, September 17, 2026 - Noon - 1:00 p.m. EST— Avoiding The SSA Overpayment w/ Guest Speaker Beth Klein, Disability Rights Advocate WIPA- Certified Benefits Planner with the disability Law Center of Virginia (dLCV)

Topics include:

• What is an overpayment? 

• How to apply for a waiver of the overpayment

• What to do when SSA won't "waive" your overpayment, what to do next? 

• How to arrange payments back to SSA

• How overpayments occur and what to do to avoid having it happen to you

• Understanding income, asset guidelines and income limits

• Ensuring Accommodations and your rights during the process, and   

• Much, much more 

ECNV office will be closed Friday December 25, 2026

Re-open Monday December 28, 2026

ECNV office will be closed Friday January 1, 2027

Re-open Monday January 4, 2027

Board Meetings Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85986231947?pwd=-3_DwdEqYaqjJ9IYT7Z3rlUMrMJ9gS.1 

Questions? Contact us at board@ecnv.org  |  ENDependence Center of Northern Virginia  |  www.ecnv.org 

Board Meetings Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85986231947?pwd=-3_DwdEqYaqjJ9IYT7Z3rlUMrMJ9gS.1 

Questions? Contact us at board@ecnv.org  |  ENDependence Center of Northern Virginia  |  www.ecnv.org 

Board Meetings Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85986231947?pwd=-3_DwdEqYaqjJ9IYT7Z3rlUMrMJ9gS.1 

Questions? Contact us at board@ecnv.org  |  ENDependence Center of Northern Virginia  |  www.ecnv.org 

Board Meetings Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85986231947?pwd=-3_DwdEqYaqjJ9IYT7Z3rlUMrMJ9gS.1 

Questions? Contact us at board@ecnv.org  |  ENDependence Center of Northern Virginia  |  www.ecnv.org