ACT for Alexandria
Cherie Takemoto (third from left) participated in an ACT for Alexandria focus group on March 9, 2023 with other Alexandria emergency assistance grantees…
Annandale Community Center Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Rosalia Fajardo attended the Annandale Community Center ribbon cutting ceremony on Saturday, March 4, 2023…
No One Wants to See That (Unless They Want a Picture): Hanoi
I find myself still reeling at Candace Owen’s callous commentary this past weekend when she decided to rail against Kim Kardashian for using a model with a disability for her Skim’s campaign.
D’Arcee Neal wearing glasses, headshot only selfie.
What’s New with RAMP?
The Virginia Ready to Achieve Mentoring Program (RAMP) is a career-focused mentoring program for students with disabilities, aged 14-22, funded through the Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS).
RAMP logo
I Am Self-Advocacy Updates
ECNV is just about to start its second Spring Session of the I Am Self-Advocacy (IASA) Program!
Three circles overlapping each other with words Self Advocate in the center and words Motivated, Committed, and Passionate on each circle.
How Asian Disability is Made Invisible
So this month I got to check off a very exciting life goal that I have always had in mind when I was able to travel to Tokyo, Japan.
A wall of various bamboo sake casks decorates the way up to the Harajuku Temple in Tokyo, Japan
Other February Activities
Arlington Special Education Advisory Committee Summer Resource Fair (February 4, 2023).
We Love Health and Wellness Fair
We were delighted to be able to be a part of the We Love Health and Wellness Fair in Falls Church on February 11, 2023.
We Love Health and Wellness fair attendees.
COVID-19/Flu Vaccine Events
On February 14, 2023, ECNV, in partnership with Giant Pharmacy, provided COVID-19 and Flu vaccines to residents of the Fields of Old Town.
Expansion and Outreach Senior, Pansy Walker with our Giant Pharmacy partner at the Fields of Old Town.
Emergency Assistance in Alexandria
On February 2, 2023, Rosalia Fajardo, Multicultural Families Director was able to provide emergency assistance to Latina mothers of children with disabilities at the Spires Apartment.
Rosalia with three Latina mothers at the Spire Apartments in Alexandria.
In Memoriam: Lenore McMullen Levin (February 15, 1957 – February 6, 2023)
ENDependence Center of Northern Virginia (ECNV) was saddened to learn of the recent passing of Lenore McMullen Levin, a leader in the Northern Virginia Disability Rights and Independent Living Movement.
Pink and violet roses in watercolor
Himalaya Free Clinic Vaccination Event
On Saturday, January 7, 2023, Ruchika Lalwani and Andrew Shaw helped vaccinate 20 people at the Chantilly-based Himalaya Free Clinic.
MLK Day of Service
Cherie Takemoto celebrated the Martin Luther King Day (January 16) of Service as an ECNV representative of CARRT: Community Advancing Resilience and Readiness Together – an Arlington County-appointed committee of community leaders who help build resilience and preparedness.
Cherie holding up instructions for preparing the bags
ECNV at One LCPS: United for Wellness Conference
On January 28, 2023 ENCV was invited to be an exhibitor for ONE LCPS: United For Wellness, Mental Health and Wellness Conference hosted by Loudoun County Public Schools, Department of Student Services.
Andrew Shaw, Lea Kundratic and Rosalia Fajardo
Walter Reed Event
On Thursday, February 2, 2023, Andrew Shaw presented to a group of approximately 20 attendees at the Walter Reed Senior Day Center about travel training and explained various transportation options such as fixed route, Metro Access and Arlington STAR.
The Subtle Art of Not Giving an F When You’re Overseas
Earlier this month when the House of Representatives were collectively throwing a massive tantrum err, I mean totally governing in a responsible way that everyone in America totally approved of, one of the most captivating pictures that emerged was that of California Representative Katie Porter reading Mark Manson’s aptly titled…
D'Arcee, in his seat, on a airplane, smiling for a selfie photo
What’s New with RAMP?
For those who don’t know, the Virginia Ready to Achieve Mentoring Program (RAMP) is a career-focused mentoring program for students with disabilities funded through the Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS).
RAMP logo
ECNV’s I Am Self-Advocacy Program: Two Program Models for 2023
The start of the new year has been quite busy for ECNV’s I Am Self-Advocacy (IASA) Program.
Three circles overlapping each other with words Self Advocate in the center and words Motivated, Committed, and Passionate on each circle.
Follow that STAR: Calling Arlingtonians to Action!!
Arlington County’s paratransit, better known as STAR. needs to be more respectful of people’s time!
STAR logo with its full name, Specialized Transit for Arlington Residents spelled out underneath.
Time for Changes in Policing and Criminal Legal System
ECNV is saddened by the horrific news and retraumatizing of our communities involving the violence enacted upon the victims in the Lunar Year Celebration in Monterey, California, Tyre Nichols, and Melia Jones. ECNV believes in the immediate need for reformation in policing and the criminal legal system. And we hope for the pursuit of justice and answers for local Alexandrian Melia Jones and her family.