ECNV's Be in the Know: May 2024
Here is news of interest for the disability community!
Nominations Are Open for the 2024 Advocacy Awards!
Each year, NCIL recognizes individuals and/or organizations for outstanding advocacy efforts. You must be a NCIL member to nominate someone for an award. Nominees do not have to be a member of NCIL. In the event that the winner is not a member of NCIL, upon receiving the award, they will receive a free one-year individual NCIL membership. Awards will be announced during NCIL’s 2024 Annual Conference on Independent Living.
The deadline to nominate for a NCIL Advocacy Award is May 31, 2024.
Arlington Tenant Summit 2024
Join Arlington County's Housing Division for a day of workshops and targeted education for tenants. The summit will provide technical (Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, Fair Housing) and non-technical (how to file complaints, conflict resolution, communication skills) information to empower participants to address housing issues. Register by May 31, 2024.
Full Accessibility and Inclusion: Moving toward Equity (FAIME) Nominations Are Open!
Do you know of a business or organization that goes above and beyond when it comes to full inclusion of people with disabilities in the workplace? They may be eligible for a Full Accessibility and Inclusion: Moving toward Equity (FAIME) Award, sponsored by the Loudoun County Disability Services Board.
The submission deadline is Friday, June 21, 2024.
Virtual Classes for Adults
The AARP Virtual Community features free educational events and resources for caregivers to support their loved ones.
The goal of Fairfax County's Virtual Center for Active Adults is to enrich the lives of older adults and adults with disabilities in Northern Virginia while combating isolation. Here you can connect with your peers, engage in a variety of activities and discover useful resources.
Join live, interactive programs and engage with other adults. You can also watch pre recorded programs on-demand on your own schedule.
"Map Your Future" Summer Program
Calling all high school students who are deaf, hard of hearing or deafblind! Get ready to shape your future at the "Map Your Future" Summer Program, scheduled for Wilson Workforce and Rehabilitation Center, July 16-19. Discover exciting options for life after high school, connect with peers and most importantly, have FUN!
For more details contact your DARS counselor or Traci Branch, Statewide Transition Specialist, Deaf Services:
traci.branch@dars.virginia.gov
804-968-8261 (Text or voicemail)
804-616-4838 (Videophone)
Becoming rentABLE
Planning on traveling this summer? Becoming rentABLE is a platform dedicated to creating a social change in how the short-term rental industry looks at and defines an accessible short-term rental by advocating for and educating about accessible STR’s in the areas of mobility, cognition, hearing, sight, and aging.
Search for accessible property rentals for where you're going!
DD Waiver Waitlist
Are you or a loved one on the DD Waiver Waitlist? Did you know that you need to update your choice form at least annually to remain active on the Waitlist? Take Action Now!
Visit WaitlistPortal and update your choice form to remain on the Waiver Waitlist today (if you haven’t updated your form in the past year). If you do not update your choice form at least annually, you may be at risk of being removed from the waiting list.
All-Access Book Club
The All Access Book Club meets on the first Thursday of each month at 11:00 a.m. via free conference call.
To join the event:
Call 703-324-1800 or toll-free number 1-877-862-8112
At the prompt, enter the code 389887
For more information, contact Access Services Library at 703-324-8380 or email.
Safe & Accessible Travel for Disabled Passengers: Share Your Story
The American Association of People (AAPD) invites people with disabilities to share their stories and experiences with a personal injury during seat transfers or with broken, damaged or lost wheelchairs or other mobility devices while traveling by air. AAPD will submit these stories to the Department of Transportation alongside their comments.
Job Listings or Volunteer Work for Persons with Disabilities
The IRS is hiring individuals with disabilities through the Schedule A Excepted Service Appointing Authority. Apply today ››
SOAR365 has a number of open positions across multiple departments, and one of them may be the perfect fit for you. Apply today ››
The National Council on Independent Living also has many job postings listed on their website.
Caregiver Research Study
Are you, over 50, a caregiver, or an adult with disabilities in Fairfax County? The Fairfax County Department of Family Services values your experiences and wants to hear from you!
Statewide Autism Survey Assessment
VCU-RRTC Autism Center for Education (ACE) is conducting a brief Statewide Needs Assessment of people who live or work in Virginia AND educate or support autistic individuals. The purpose of the survey is to learn more about your learning and informational needs, such as specific topics you are interested in and the ways you prefer to get information about autism.
Even though this is not a research project, participation is voluntary. You have the right to participate or not participate. You may skip questions you do not want to answer and continue the survey. You may also stop participating at any time without penalty.
If you have any questions or comments about this survey, you may contact:
Carol Schall, Ph.D., Director of Technical Assistance- email: cmschall@vcu.edu
Lauren Vetere, M.Ed., Training and Technical Assistance Associate- email: veterel@vcu.edu
Free Speech Pathology Screenings
Early identification and intervention for speech and hearing disorders is important. Often, speech and hearing disorders go unnoticed due to fear of being singled out or a lack of knowledge.
Throughout the month, Fairfax County Health Department's Speech and Hearing program will offer free speech screenings for children ages 3 – 7 at several library branches. No appointments are necessary, screening is first-come, first-served.
View Locations, Dates and Times ››
Place Your Order for Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests
Get a COVID-19 test for symptoms or exposure. ECNV serves as a supplier for individuals and organizations. For inquiries, please reach out to us at info@ecnv.org or you can get Free at-home tests from USPS.
MedStar Health Urinary Research Study
MedStar Health is looking for participants for a urinary symptoms study (#NCT05230511).
Events for Learning, New Opportunities and Advocacy
May 2024
How to Successfully Navigate Disability and Life Insurance Issues with the Experts, (virtual), 5/14/24, 12:00pm.
AI, Accessibility and Users with Disabilities (GAAD), (virtual), 5/16/24, 5:30pm - 6:30pm.
Disability Inclusion Day at the Diamond, (in-person), 5/19/24, 1:35pm.
Title III of the ADA and Readily Achievable Barrier Removal, (virtual), 5/21/24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm.
Navigating the Summer Slide: Tools for Special Needs Families, (virtual), 5/22/24, 6:00pm - 8:00pm.
Special Education Teacher Job Fair, (virtual), 5/22/24, 6:00pm - 8:00pm.
June 2024
Virginia Relay Town Hall, (virtual), 6/13/24, 10:30am and 6:30pm.
Northern Virginia Association of the Deaf Strawberry Festival Cook-Out, (in-person), 6/15/24, 11:00am - 5:00pm, Burke Lake Park, Shelter A.
