Celebrando la Diversidad y la Educación Especial durante el Mes Nacional de la Herencia Hispana
En el marco del Mes Nacional de la Herencia Hispana, nuestro proyecto Bienvenidos de ECNV.org se enorgullece de compartir recursos y conocimientos que abarcan las necesidades únicas de las personas con discapacidades dentro de la comunidad hispana. Este mes, nos centramos en la educación especial, un tema crucial que afecta a muchas familias hispanohablantes.
ECNV and Corazon de America Partnership
On Sunday, August 11, 2024, Corazon de America distributed more than 400 backpacks to immigrant families. ECNV gave unconditional support to vulnerable newcomers immigrant communities and free COVID home test kits. The program included game therapy for children who survived the severe trauma of crossing the border.
ECNV and Second Story Work Together for Refugees
On Wednesday, August 14, 2024, ECNV staff Rosalia Fajardo and Lorena Granados, along with Second Story, gave away free COVID home tests to refugees.
Meta’s Tech and Accessibility Meeting
On Tuesday, August 13, 2024, ECNV was invited to be a part of Meta's Tech and Accessibility Meeting, along with 12 incredible leaders largely from the Blind and Low Vision community. Keri Gray, Meta accessibility Consultant shared, "Your feedback was invaluable, and it’s something we do not take for granted. It has already proven to be incredibly useful to our teams as we navigate the path toward building more inclusive technology."
Carrousel Apartments
On Tuesday, August 13, 2024, ECNV staff, Carlos Marquez, Rosalia Fajardo and Lorena Granados distributed backpacks for kids going back to school this coming fall, as well as free COVID home test kits.
Springfield Resource Center
On Monday, August 12, 2024, ECNV had an event at Springfield Resource Center, where families gathered to pick up backpacks for children going back to school, as well as supplies. We also distributed free COVID test kits.
Bailey's Back-to-School Event
On Saturday, August 10, 2024, ECNV was a key partner for the Bailey’s Back-to-School Event. With over 700 attendees and 350 backpacks distributed, our support was crucial in making the event a huge success! Seva Truck and Ñoño’s Taqueria provided complimentary meals to all attendees!
"Our Voices, Our Future" Multilingual Learners Summit
On Thursday, August 8, 2024, ECNV, Bienvenidos and ADVC programs, participated in the "Our Voices, Our Future" Multilingual Learners Summit which was organized by Fairfax County Public Schools. The summit was a memorable experience for all who attended, where families from multicultural backgrounds attended. This event received both inspiring and impactful information and an extensive number of resources.
Dan Storck's Back to School Community Day
On Saturday, August 3, 2024 Supervisor Dan Storck’s Back to School Community Day, in partnership with Fairfax County, hosted a successful event at Lorton Community Center route one corridor. ECNV was a partner in this wonderful event!
ECNV’s I Am Self-Advocacy Program: Summer 2024 Program Recap!
[Image: Three circles overlapping each other with words Self Advocate in the center and words Motivated, Committed, and Passionate on each circle].
RAMP Update: September 2024
RAMP Update for September 2024.
Image: A group photo of RAMP mentors and students.
Bienvenidos Master 2024
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ECNV is a proud recipient of 2024 Immunization Neighborhood Champion Award!
ECNV is a proud recipient of 2024 Immunization Neighborhood Champion Award from the National Adult and Influenza Immunization Summit!
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Regresando a Clases: Asegurando un Entorno Inclusivo y de Apoyo para Estudiantes con Discapacidades en Virginia
Con la llegada del nuevo año escolar, es crucial enfocarnos en la inclusividad y el apoyo para todos los estudiantes, especialmente aquellos con discapacidades. En Virginia, los estudiantes con discapacidades tienen derechos específicos que aseguran que su experiencia educativa sea tan enriquecedora como la de cualquier otro estudiante.
ECNV Presenting at NCIL
On Wednesday, July 24, 2024, our Executive Director, Dominique Dunford-Lack, and our Director of Disability Equity & Strategic Innovation, Cherie Takemoto, who sat on panels at the NCIL Conference. #ncilconference2024
Top: Dominique speaking at the "Recommitment to IL Values" panel, sitting beside her is the moderator; (bottom): Solomon Parker Director, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Strategy CareSource and Cherie Takeomoto posing for a photo after their panel.
ECNV’s new Race to Rebuilding Trust and Community
One of our newest projects at ECNV intends to attack racial inequity along with a significant, but often invisible group facing discrimination, stigma, and inequity: Arlingtonians with disabilities+ other marginalized BIPOC/immigrant/socioeconomic identities.
2024 NCIL Conference
On Monday, July 22, 2024, Doris Ray, ECNV Director of Advocacy and Tony Coelho, the visionary architect of the Americans with Disabilities Act and former California US House of Representatives at the NCIL Conference in DC!
Rosalia Presents at USAging Conference
July 8-11th, Rosalia Fajardo, presented for a panel at the USAging Conference on "Reaching Diverse and Hard-to-Reach Communities With Vaccinations" focusing on ACL's Vaccine Uptake Initiative.
Image: Rosalia posing for a group photo with other participants from the USAging Conference.
2024 NCIL Conference - Awards Luncheon
ECNV staff at the NCIL Conference, Tuesday, July 23, 2024. It is an empowering experience that reinforces our commitment to fostering an inclusive community. #ncilconference2024 #ECNV
Collage: Three different group photos of ECNV staff at the NCIL Awards Luncheon.
UnidosUS Conference
On July 15-17, 2024, ECNV's Director of Disability Equity Strategic Partnerships, Rosalia Fajardo attended UnidosUS, at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas!
Image: Rosalia Fajardo with Edgar Aranda from Meyer Foundation.