ENDependence Center of Northern Virginia is a nonprofit organization sustained by the support of volunteers, donors, sponsors, and grants. When you contribute to ECNV you are empowering people with disabilities in our region.
Become a Corporate Sponsor
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For questions or assistance, contact Emily Kudron, ekudron@ecnv.org or call/text 703-667-0773
Financial Donations
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People with disabilities face unique challenges. ECNV is a network of empowering individuals, a resource center, and an organization dedicated to ending dependence upon outdated models through innovative strategies led by people affected directly by those systems.
When you donate to ECNV, your contribution gives students a voice, enables persons with disabilities to live independently in their community, and supports programs for engaging ideas and action in our area.
You can support ENDependence Center of Northern Virginia with a financial gift.
For questions or assistance on financial donations, contact Emily Kudron, ekudron@ecnv.org or call/text 703-667-0773
Donate Medical Equipment for People with Disabilities
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When you donate your unwanted hospital bed, undersized power wheelchair, excess medical supplies and other equipment to ECNV our neighbors in need are able to live more independently in their own home.
ECNV maintains a database of items that members of our community wish to donate, then connects those items to individuals that need those items for free. ECNV provides this service for individuals who live in the counties of Fairfax, Arlington, and Loudoun, as well as the cities of Fairfax, Falls Church and Alexandria.
Items we have:
-Adult diapers
-Power wheelchair
-Manual wheelchair
Items we need:
Items must be clean, complete, and in working order. ECNV cannot accept DME donations for items that are soiled, incomplete or missing parts, or not working. Powered equipment that has lost its charge must be charged and tested before ECNV will accept it as a donation. The following items that meet the above requirements should be accepted as donations and may be dropped off to ECNV, so long as space allows. ECNV reserves the right to refuse any equipment.
-Manual wheelchairs
-Rollators
- Canes
-Knee Scooters
-Commodes
-Shower benches
-Power wheelchairs in working order, with all equipment and provided with a charged battery and all charging equipment.
Consumables:
-new, sealed catheters
-new, sealed diapers or similar incontinence products
If you need one of the above items or would like your items to be added to ECNV’s donor database, please contact Andrew Shaw by e-mail at andrews@ecnv.org or by phone at 703-719-1380.
Careers
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Independent Living Specialist:
The Independent Living Specialist is a strong voice for disability rights and independent living, working to assist people with disabilities in independent community living. The Independent Living Specialist provides general information and referral for consumers and the community as requested, provides independent living skills (ILS) training, and conducts outreach and peer counseling/mentoring. This individual will direct his/her/their work complementary to the spirit and intent of the independent living philosophy. Please submit a resume and cover letter to jobs@ecnv.org. This position will primarily be in an office setting but will require travel to consumer homes or other accessible locations if consumers cannot come to the Center.
Full-time, Hourly: $26 - $30 per hour, depending on experience.
Independent Living Specialist Job Description
Peer Mentor:
ECNV is looking for peer mentors for our I Am Self-Advocacy Program. In this program, you will be supporting youth and young adults as they explore topics such as self-awareness, disability disclosure, and self-determination. To qualify, you must have lived experience as an individual with a disability or received an IEP or 504 Plan in school. View the job announcement. If interested, contact Paul Whitney at paulw@ecnv.org to learn more about how you can help.
Individual Advocacy and Systems Change
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Please call to ask about opportunities. TEL: (703) 525-ECNV (3268) TTY: (703) 525-3553 email: info@ecnv.org
Volunteer with ECNV
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Interested in Volunteering? Fill Out Our Form!
Thank you for considering volunteering with us! Your dedication to making a positive impact in our community is truly inspiring. To begin your journey with us, please take a moment to complete the form below. We deeply appreciate your willingness to contribute your time and skills to our cause. Together, we can create meaningful change and empower those in need. Thank you for being a part of our mission!
Or call to ask about volunteer opportunities. TEL: (703) 525-ECNV (3268) TTY: (703) 525-3553 email: info@ecnv.org
Meet Others
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Contact any staff member at ECNV for further information about the following groups:
ENDependents
The ENDependents is a monthly social group that meets for pizza at the ECNV office at 1550 Crystal Drive Suite 810, Arlington, VA 22202. Everyone is welcome! Join us for food and fun for just $5! Check the calendar for dates and times.
Contact ECNV at 703-525-3268 to find out what we’re doing next.
TGIF
The TGIF Group is a chance for local non-disabled and disabled people to relax together after a long week and feel the energy of the disability culture (yes, there IS such a thing!)
Our goal in hosting these get-togethers is to further the mission of ECNV; for individuals with disabilities to improve the quality of their lives, determine their own lifestyles, participate in all aspects of society and secure their human and civil rights.
Sometimes, the greatest barrier is attitude. These get-togethers are an attempt at lowering this barrier by socializing together and creating opportunities to develop friendships in our community that might not otherwise happen!
We meet on the 1st Friday of the month from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Please check the calendar for dates and location.
Contact ECNV at 703-525-3268 for more information.
Looking forward to seeing you!
Young Adult Knights
Young Adult Knights, for those living in Herndon, Reston, Chantilly, Clifton, Fair Oaks, Centreville, Burke and Fairfax/Springfield!! If you are between the ages of 18-30 and want to make connections and friends in a relaxed fun atmosphere then please join us. We will meet once a month to share a meal and a fun activity. Come with your ideas for fun adventures. Laser tag, movies, dinner at restaurants, bowling, ice skating, have been ideas proposed already and there are endless possibilities
Please call ECNV at 703-525-3268 with any questions or comments. Please note that transportation to and from social group and costs for meals/activities are participant’s responsibility**