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As an outgrowth of the disability and civil rights movement, ECNV is part of a national network of 400 centers for independent living across the country. ECNV's state-of-the-art facilities and well-trained staff work together to offer a large number of valuable services to the community.
- Direct access to program and policy decision makers
- Seamless link to local disability service providers and organizations
- Forums to facilitate community education and individual empowerment and access
- Create systems change to foster community-based living options and services by acquiring an understanding of the legislative and regulatory processes
- Notices of forums, national conferences, and opportunities for public input on cross-disability issues
Technical assistance finding accessible solutions to your personal questions about:
Transit/transportation information and resources
- Housing and home modifications
- Employment information and resources
- Accommodation techniques
- Assistive technology
- Recreational opportunities
- Equipment brands
- Benefits and entitlements
- Civil rights and conflict resolution
Keeping you informed
- Legislative updates
- Action alerts
- Calendar of upcoming events and meetings
- Classified ads
- Comprehensive library of disability resources
- Onsite access to Internet
- Use of accessible computer workstations and ancillary technologies
- One-on-one peer counseling to achieve individual goals for persons with disabilities
- Access to Personal Assistance Services Registry
- Support groups to build confidence, cohesiveness, socialization and recreation
- Opportunities to receive skills training within ECNV's fully accessible kitchen, bath, and laundry facilities
- Volunteer your time and talents
A modern conference room with a built-in audio loop and communications technology is available to corporate and individual members upon request.
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