ECNV's Be in the Know: November 2024
Here is news of interest for the disability community!
Stay Informed: Monthly Awareness Highlights
World Diabetes Day - November 14, 2024
Epilepsy Awareness Month - All Month
Bienvenidos Todos Webinar Series
Bienvenidos Todos will host webinar presentations about disability resources and services especially for Latinos with disabilities, their families, caregivers, advocates, and those who serve Latinos. Monthly webinars will cover disability topics especially as they pertain to Latinos and their different residency statuses.
These webinars will be held the second Thursday of the month from 1:00 – 2:00 pm in English only and from 7:00-8:30 pm in Spanish only. We will ask you for optional demographic information so we can report to the Virginia Board for People with Disabilities as our funding source. Once registered, we will send you email updates as reminders for each webinar.
Register Today for Bienvenidos ››
Giving Tuesday Is December 3, 2024!
Save the Date! Giving Tuesday is happening on December 3, 2024! ECNV will be working toward raising money to #SpreadTheJoy for our programs that support travel training, independent living, RAMP and I Am Self-Advocacy.
Transportation News:
Loudoun County Commuter Bus Service Changes Effective December 2, 2024
Beginning Monday, December 2, 2024, Loudoun County Transit will discontinue ten under performing commuter bus services routes, cease commuter bus service operations out of the Brambleton Park and Ride lot, and increase fares on all commuter buses. During its May 29, 2024, Transit Summit, the Board of Supervisors approved changes to the commuter bus service to better align services with customer demand. The changes in service were based primarily on ridership data over the past two years.
ATLU Local 689
Stay up to date on Union negotiations as they relate to public transportation.
More News to Explore:
ECNV Mourns the Passing of Diane Coleman
ECNV mourns the loss of Diane Coleman, a visionary leader and beloved member of our disability rights community.
See service schedule and virtual guestbook ››
Learn more about Not Dead Yet ››
Have you heard about “Jesus - A Deaf Missionary Film?”
For the first time in history, a Deaf audience will have the unique opportunity to experience the story of Jesus presented as a feature film entirely in American Sign Language. JESUS: a Deaf Missions film will take you on a journey with Jesus and his disciples.
Learn more about Local Showings, or how to watch online ››
Benefits.gov Has Officially Closed
Benefits.gov has officially closed. USA.gov is now your central resource for government benefits information.
Find your benefits at https://www.usa.gov/benefit-finder and follow USAGov for general benefits updates. #USAGovBenefitsNews
The VA Department of Education Seeking Public Comments
The Virginia Department of Education is seeking public comment on its application for a waiver of the one percent cap for students participating in the alternate assessment (The Virginia Alternate Assessment Program or VAAP).
The Every Child Succeeds Act (ESSA) requires states to ensure that the number of students assessed in each subject using the Alternate Assessment standards does not exceed one percent of all students in the state who can be assessed. However, they allow states to request a waiver of that cap.
Public comment on Virginia’s Draft Request for a Waiver for the School Year 2024-2025 is now open. Any individual or organization may submit written comments on the proposed waiver, pursuant to 34 C.F.R. §200.6(c)(4). Written comments must be submitted to Accountability@doe.virginia.gov by November 25, 2024.
GAO Survey on Disabilities and Health Care
U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) survey to obtain the lived experiences of people with disabilities regarding the barriers faced trying to access healthcare is open until November 30, 2024. Caretakers can also answer the survey on behalf of the person they care for.
Map Your Future!
Are you or someone you know in school and starting to think about career options? Be sure to consider DARS' Map Your Future event in 2025, designed to help students plan for a successful future and explore their career paths. This program is for students in high school who are deaf, hard of hearing or blind.
Registration deadline is June 2, 2025. Contact Traci Branch for questions.
Order Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests from USPS
Every U.S. household can order free at-home COVID-19 tests through a partnership between the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR) and the United States Postal Service (USPS). These tests will detect the currently circulating COVID-19 variants and are intended for use through the end of 2024. Each order will include four tests.
MedStar Health Urinary Research Study
Does your bladder bug you?
Do you have a neurogenic/neuropathic bladder and use indwelling or intermittent catheterization for bladder management? If so, we would like to invite you to participate in a study using a probiotic to decrease urinary symptoms.
For more information, please contact: Chris Riegner christopher.r.riegner@medstar.net or 202-877-1560
MedStar Health is looking for participants for a urinary symptoms study (#NCT05230511).
Events for Learning, New Opportunities and Advocacy
November
Defining Disability: Navigating the ADA and Gender Dysphoria, (virtual), 11/19/24, 2:00pm - 3:30pm.
Oral Health for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, (virtual), 11/19/24, 10:00am - 12:15pm.
Disability, Nutrition & All of Us, (virtual), 11/20/24, 2:00pm - 3:30pm.
December
Accessible Bus and Van Transportation, (virtual), 12/5/24, 2:30pm - 4:00pm.
Special Education Dispute Resolution Options in Virginia, (virtual), 12/11/24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm.
Maximizing Your Accessibility Info for Guests, (virtual), 12/12/24, 2:00pm - 3:30pm.
Kindergarten Connection: Moving on from Early Childhood Special Education to Kindergarten with an IEP, (in-person), 12/12/24, LCPS Administration Building, Room 100B and Livestreamed.
Blind Health Expo, (virtual), 12/6/24, 10:00am - 4:00pm.
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