Travel Training
“I wanted to let you know how much my husband and I appreciate all the work that Hunter has put in to help our daughter navigate the public transportation world.
From the first day that he came out and met with our daughter he has been nothing but professional, kind, and supportive. He has taught her to use the Fairfax Connector and Metro. She has learned so much and is getting more confident using the bus and metro. He is so patient and caring. Our daughter looks forward each time she goes out with him. We all feel so fortunate to have Hunter as part of the team to support her on her road to independence. Thank you for sharing Hunter with us!”
— Parents of ECNV Consumer
“Hi Andrew, yesterday I "graduated" from Travel Training.
I want to thank you so much for your help and the confidence I've received from you and your program. I'm wondering what other programs ECNV offers for someone like me? Thanks 🙏”
— ECNV Consumer
“My first experience with Travel Training with Andrew was wonderful!
I am neurodiverse and have mental challenges. Traveling is very hard for me. Andrew took me on a bus, explained everything to me, there were no stupid questions as far as he was concerned. He is a wealth of information. He made me feel comfortable, safe and I learned so much! We took the Metro and he explained the bus and Metro stations. Andrew's training is invaluable and I am so appreciative. Many thanks.”
— Megan Mahoney
“You will be pleased to know your travel training was a life saver this week. My van had a lift issue and it would be a 4 hour wait before a replacement could be sent
I am diabetic and was already overdue to eat having waited 2 hours from the beginning of the window after 2 hour PT! I was able to go eat and take metro from Foggy Bottom home. Thanks for encouraging me and giving this backup option. It was my second day in a row I was virtually stranded and used fixed route from PT appointments….the same route you trained me on.
—ECNV Consumer
“I would love to thank you for your help in the trip preparation. It was helpful and reassuring to know I was not alone.
Especially when using my wheelchair on the train. It was scary to do it but you supported me through the whole process. I also like that you took the time to go through the route beforehand. When we went to the pool. You also made me feel at ease throughout the trip explaining the new sound we encountered throughout. You helped me through the process of filling out the metro access pass form and what to expect posable. Thanks for all your help I really appreciate it.”
—ECNV Consumer
“Tracee is an extremely knowledgeable professional in the field of Social Security benefits.
Whether it is through her informative and engaging seminars or her kind and thoughtful personal encounters, people like Tracee are the reason ECNV is so highly regarded in the field of social and economic justice for people with special needs and disabilities. I’m so grateful to Tracee for all her help. Thank you for your time and consideration.”
Independent Living Skills
— Mother of ECNV Consumer
My case worker who helped me with my case whose name is Vicente, was amazing during my stressful days reaching out for financial help, he was the only person that relieved me of what I was going through.
I almost gave up on finding help but for some reason he made me have a change of heart he treated me like family, the love he has for people is amazing thanks for sharing such a sweet person. Please he needs to be honored in the most loving way because he is honest and positive every step of the way thanks again!"
— ECNV Consumer
Other Consumer Stories
“It was a pleasure for me to be able to work together, providing services to the community!!
A nice opportunity and the best thing are that it will help you continue to be a blessing in vaccination for many . See you at future events at The Name of Jesus.”
— Parents of ECNV Consumer
“Hello Margarita,
It was great partnering with you on the Build-a-Wheelchiar event. We hope this wonderful donation is helpful to your agency. I heard great things from the facilitator! We look forward to partnering with you again. Thank you for your fantastic work!”
—Pam (Charitable Resource Manager)
“My son Daksh and I got a chance to attend the IEL conference through RAMP of NOVA
with our team manager, Ms. Kevina Brown. This was my first event ever with my new adult son, who has Autism. We had a great time exploring the various conferences offered. I liked learning about the history of Atlanta, GA, attending a self-care session, and getting to know Mr. MLK Jr. and his family so close. My son liked meeting peers from different parts of the country, working together on a project, and having group discussions. He also enjoyed the Coke factory tour. We also appreciate the variety of workshops offered and the choice of food at the Convention Center suitable for our dietary restrictions. In the end, we would like to extend our appreciation to the RAMP for giving us a chance to explore various opportunities that open new doors for us.”
—Poonam Jain (mother)
“Please excuse my delay in thanking you for brailling gift cards for me in early July. Thank you.
My friend was totally surprised! I appreciate the services ECNV provides to people with disabilities in the community. Also, thank you for responding to the immediacy of my request. It was much appreciated.”
— ECNV Consumer
“Rosalia, Thank you so much for your help with providing vaccines
at the Centreville Food Distribution on 3/21/24. We value our partnership with you, and I am very grateful for you working with me to provide vaccines to this community! I look forward to staying in contact with you and exploring further collaboration in the future.”
— Community Health Specialist
“I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for all your financial help with 8 families from our community last month.
On the name of the residents and our management team we are very grateful that we found an agency like ECNV that thru agent Ms. Rosalia Fajardo and her hard work was able to help all these families who were in the process of being evicted from their homes. Thanks to her and the organization these residents and their families were able to keep a roof over their heads. Thank you. God Bless You and the ECNV Staff.”
— Apartment Manager