ECNV Inclusive Design Team

Solutions-oriented accessibility consulting, led by disabled people.

Our peer-led team combines technical knowledge with lived experience to create spaces that are welcoming, usable, and built around the people who use them.

Public and Business Environments

Site and facility reviews

Identify barriers in entrances, routes, restrooms, service areas, and other public spaces.

Clear, prioritized reports

Turn findings into practical, realistic next steps.

Planning and design support

Address accessibility early in renovations, new construction, and property improvements.

Collaborative problem-solving

Work with businesses, property managers, designers, contractors, and public agencies.

Residential and Home Modifications

Individualized home assessments

Focus on the disabled person’s goals, routines, safety, comfort, and budget.

Resident-owner collaboration

Help tenants, homeowners, and landlords move from ideas to actionable plans.

Accessible layout solutions

Explore ramps, entrances, doorways, bathrooms, and related improvements.

Funding navigation

Identify potential grant funding.

On-site survey

An ECNV assessor walks the site with measurement tools and a camera.

What to Expect from an Assessment

Written report

The report documents findings,photos, measurements, andthe standard behind each item.

Prioritized fixes

Recommendations are rankedby effort and cost, so you knowwhere to start.

Tenant Accessibility Grants: Up to $10,000

ECNV is a Virginia Housing agent. We help renters and homeowners determine potential eligibility and apply for grants of up to $10,000 for home accessibility modifications. Household income must generally be below 80% of Area Median Income. Final eligibility and grant awards are determined by Virginia Housing.

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Member of the Mid-Atlantic ADA Center’s ADA-ASAP Leadership Network