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ECNV / LEND

ENDependence Center of Northern Virginia, Inc. (ECNV) is a community- based resource and advocacy center managed by and for people with disabilities. ECNV promotes the independent living philosophy and equal access for all people with disabilities.

Loudoun ENDependence (LEND) is a Center for Independent Living (CIL) Satellite Program of ECNV located in Ashburn, VA.

ECNV Online Community

Wow! Paralyzed individuals use thought-controlled robotic arm to reach and grasp http://1.usa.gov/JwuzZ0 (Posted 5/16)

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The Pen Is Mightier Than the Sword (Posted 4/10)

" The saying I used for the title of this post may or may not be true depending on your situation; however, it is always true that words can hurt. Even if they are not meant to be derogatory, different readers of an article may pick up on something and then the whole article gets thrown out of whack. When I read an article, no matter what the subject, and I read the words “amongst” or “whilst,” I tend to roll my eyes (aren’t those words just a little too pretentious?). The phrase, though, that really gets me worked up is “bound to a wheelchair. "

Customized Employment by the Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) at the U.S. Department of LAbor

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Highlights

Washington DC-area residents w/ disabilities: apply for a grant to purchase assistive technology not covered by insurance or other funding streams; deadline: June 23, 2012

Call for Applications to Serve on the Accessibility Advisory Committee

View the ECNV Calendar of Events (May 2012) in [ Word ] or [ PDF ]

Read the ECNV Declaration (Newsletter - Winter 2012 Edition)

Read ECNV Outreach for Deaf & Hard of Hearing (Newsletter - Winter 2012 Edition)

ECNV invites you to be a guest blogger.

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NewWell Fund

NewWell Fund is a low interest loan program that assists Virginians with disabilities to get the assistive technology they need. They also provide Telework loans for individuals working from home who need equipment for their home business. >> Go to NewWell Fund's website

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Earn Works

The Employer Assistance & Resource Network (EARN) provides employers with free consulting services and resources to support the recruitment and hiring of people with disabilities. >> Go to earnworks' website

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