ECNV Is Coming to the Loudoun Resource Fair
ECNV is excited to announce a new program in the coming months where so many of our consumers and their families who have benefited from our programs and services can begin to serve as leaders in helping others meet similar success.
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Ways to Find Work
The Alexandria Workforce Development Center and Virginia Department of Aging and Rehabilitative Services Presentation on ways to find jobs and careers that fit your talents and interests.
Disability and Mental Health
Connecting with others supports mental health and this is especially important for persons with disabilities. There are many support groups out there, but where can you find them? ECNV can help!
Alexandria City Women’s Health Fair
Margarita Baquero attended Alexandria City Women’s Health Fair on Saturday, March 25.
Margarita giving out informational fliers to two Hispanic women.
Rosalia Fajardo at the White House
A group of Latin women and U.S. Treasury Chief Lynn Malerba (green jacket) and U.S. Mint director Ventris Gibson (Blue Jacket ) at the American Women quarters event, in which they spoke about what representation means for Americans with disabilities.
Alexandria Assistance
On Tuesday, March 21, 2023, ECNV continued to help Alexandria residents with disabilities by supporting them with rental assistance and access to resources.
Director of Multicultural Families Rosalia Fajardo, pictured with a boy who has muscular dystrophy.
Maya Flores on WJLA7 to Discuss STAR Paratransit
Former ECNV Board President and former ECNV Board Member, Marion “Maya” Flores appeared on WJLA on March 13, 2023 to discuss STAR, Arlington’s paratransit service.
Advocate Maya Flores appearing on WJLA
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).
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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.
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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