ECNV’s I Am Self-Advocacy Program: March 2025 Update
I Am Self-Advocacy Elaine Shaw I Am Self-Advocacy Elaine Shaw

ECNV’s I Am Self-Advocacy Program: March 2025 Update

The IASA Program is a Pre-Employment Transition Service (Pre-ETS) focused on helping students with disabilities, ages 14-22, hone their skills in self-advocacy through a combination of individual and group sessions. Funded by the Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS), this program is offered to students referred by the Fairfax, Alexandria, Leesburg, and Manassas DARS offices.

[Image: Three circles overlapping each other with words Self Advocate in the center and words Motivated, Committed, and Passionate on each circle].

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I Am Self-Advocacy Program
I Am Self-Advocacy Elaine Shaw I Am Self-Advocacy Elaine Shaw

I Am Self-Advocacy Program

ECNV offers this eight-week, virtual, peer mentoring program in self-advocacy for transition-aged youth with disabilities. This program will help participants build skills and understanding in the following areas: self-awareness, disability awareness and disclosure, self-determination, disability rights and responsibilities, assertiveness, allies, and advocacy. Weekly group sessions will be led by ECNV’s Program Facilitators. Participants will also meet with their peer mentors once a week for individual sessions. Our peer mentors all have lived-experience with disability and can connect with participants on this shared perspective. 

ECNV is a Center for Independent Living led by people with disabilities who provide advocacy and services to people with disabilities in Northern Virginia. 

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ECNV’s I Am Self-Advocacy Program: Buckle Up for Summer 2024!
I Am Self-Advocacy Elaine Shaw I Am Self-Advocacy Elaine Shaw

ECNV’s I Am Self-Advocacy Program: Buckle Up for Summer 2024!

We are excited to begin our Summer I Am Self-Advocacy Program, and while we are packing our typical eight-week program into four, these four weeks are also packed with FUN Leadership Fridays! Check out some highlights on what this cohort of students can expect every Friday throughout July.

[Image: Three circles overlapping each other with words Self Advocate in the center and words Motivated, Committed, and Passionate on each circle].

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ECNV’s I Am Self-Advocacy Program: Summer Session 2024
I Am Self-Advocacy Elaine Shaw I Am Self-Advocacy Elaine Shaw

ECNV’s I Am Self-Advocacy Program: Summer Session 2024

The IASA (I Am Self-Advocacy) Program is a Pre-Employment Transition Service (Pre-ETS) focused on helping students with disabilities, ages 14-22, hone their skills in self-advocacy through a combination of individual and group sessions. Funded by the Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS), this program is offered to students referred by the Fairfax, Alexandria, Leesburg, and Manassas DARS offices.

[Image: Three circles overlapping each other with words Self Advocate in the center and words Motivated, Committed, and Passionate on each circle].

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ECNV’s I Am Self-Advocacy Program: May 2024
I Am Self-Advocacy Elaine Shaw I Am Self-Advocacy Elaine Shaw

ECNV’s I Am Self-Advocacy Program: May 2024

The IASA (I Am Self-Advocacy) Program is a Pre-Employment Transition Service (Pre-ETS) focused on helping students with disabilities, ages 14-22, hone their skills in self-advocacy through a combination of individual and group sessions. Funded by the Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS), this program is offered to students referred by the Fairfax, Alexandria, Leesburg, and Manassas DARS offices.

[Image: Three circles overlapping each other with words Self Advocate in the center and words Motivated, Committed, and Passionate on each circle].

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ECNV’s I Am Self-Advocacy Program: April 2024
I Am Self-Advocacy Elaine Shaw I Am Self-Advocacy Elaine Shaw

ECNV’s I Am Self-Advocacy Program: April 2024

The IASA (I Am Self-Advocacy) Program is a Pre-Employment Transition Service (Pre-ETS) focused on helping students with disabilities, ages 14-22, hone their skills in self-advocacy through a combination of individual and group sessions. Funded by the Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS), this program is offered to students referred by the Fairfax, Alexandria, Leesburg, and Manassas DARS offices.

[Image: Three circles overlapping each other with words Self Advocate in the center and words Motivated, Committed, and Passionate on each circle].

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ECNV’s I Am Self-Advocacy Program: March 2024
I Am Self-Advocacy Elaine Shaw I Am Self-Advocacy Elaine Shaw

ECNV’s I Am Self-Advocacy Program: March 2024

The IASA (I Am Self-Advocacy) Program is a Pre-Employment Transition Service (Pre-ETS) focused on helping students with disabilities, ages 14-22, hone their skills in self-advocacy through a combination of individual and group sessions. Funded by the Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS), this program is offered to students referred by the Fairfax, Alexandria, Leesburg, and Manassas DARS offices.

[Image: Three circles overlapping each other with words Self Advocate in the center and words Motivated, Committed, and Passionate on each circle].

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ECNV’s I Am Self-Advocacy Program: February 2024
I Am Self-Advocacy Elaine Shaw I Am Self-Advocacy Elaine Shaw

ECNV’s I Am Self-Advocacy Program: February 2024

The IASA (I Am Self-Advocacy) Program is a Pre-Employment Transition Service (Pre-ETS) focused on helping students with disabilities, ages 14-22, hone their skills in self-advocacy through a combination of individual and group sessions. Funded by the Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS), this program is offered to students referred by the Fairfax, Alexandria, Leesburg, and Manassas DARS offices.

[Image: Three circles overlapping each other with words Self Advocate in the center and words Motivated, Committed, and Passionate on each circle].

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ECNV’s I Am Self-Advocacy Program: January 2024
I Am Self-Advocacy Elaine Shaw I Am Self-Advocacy Elaine Shaw

ECNV’s I Am Self-Advocacy Program: January 2024

The IASA (I Am Self-Advocacy) Program is a Pre-Employment Transition Service (Pre-ETS) focused on helping students with disabilities, ages 14-22, hone their skills in self-advocacy through a combination of individual and group sessions. Funded by the Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS), this program is offered to students referred by the Fairfax, Alexandria, Leesburg, and Manassas DARS offices.

[Image: Three circles overlapping each other with words Self Advocate in the center and words Motivated, Committed, and Passionate on each circle].

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ECNV’s I Am Self-Advocacy Program: December 2023 Update
I Am Self-Advocacy Elaine Shaw I Am Self-Advocacy Elaine Shaw

ECNV’s I Am Self-Advocacy Program: December 2023 Update

The IASA (I Am Self-Advocacy) Program is a Pre-Employment Transition Service (Pre-ETS) focused on helping students with disabilities, ages 14-22, hone their skills in self-advocacy through a combination of individual and group sessions. Funded by the Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS), this program is offered to students referred by the Fairfax, Alexandria, Leesburg, and Manassas DARS offices.

[Image: Three circles overlapping each other with words Self Advocate in the center and words Motivated, Committed, and Passionate on each circle].

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ECNV’s I Am Self-Advocacy Program: Fall 2023 Update
I Am Self-Advocacy Elaine Shaw I Am Self-Advocacy Elaine Shaw

ECNV’s I Am Self-Advocacy Program: Fall 2023 Update

The IASA Program is a Pre-Employment Transition Service (Pre-ETS) focused on helping students with disabilities, ages 14-22, hone their skills in self-advocacy through a combination of individual and group sessions. Funded by the Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS), this program is offered to students referred by the Fairfax, Alexandria, Leesburg, and Manassas DARS offices.

[Image: Three circles overlapping each other with words Self Advocate in the center and words Motivated, Committed, and Passionate on each circle].

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I Am Self-Advocacy: End of Summer 2023 Session Update
I Am Self-Advocacy Elaine Shaw I Am Self-Advocacy Elaine Shaw

I Am Self-Advocacy: End of Summer 2023 Session Update

The IASA Program is a Pre-Employment Transition Service (Pre-ETS) focused on helping students with disabilities, ages 14-22, hone their skills in self-advocacy through a combination of individual and group sessions. Funded by the Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS), this program is offered to students referred by the Fairfax, Alexandria, Leesburg, and Manassas DARS offices.

Three circles overlapping each other with words Self Advocate in the center and words Motivated, Committed, and Passionate on each circle.

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I Am Self-Advocacy Summer Session Update 2023
I Am Self-Advocacy Elaine Shaw I Am Self-Advocacy Elaine Shaw

I Am Self-Advocacy Summer Session Update 2023

The IASA Program is a Pre-Employment Transition Service (Pre-ETS) focused on helping students with disabilities, ages 14-22, hone their skills in self-advocacy through a combination of individual and group sessions. Funded by the Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS), this program is offered to students referred by the Fairfax, Alexandria, Leesburg, and Manassas DARS offices.

Three circles overlapping each other with words Self Advocate in the center and words Motivated, Committed, and Passionate on each circle.

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