Taking Care of the Diverse Communities of Northern Virginia
At ECNV, we are firmly committed to helping people with disabilities and their families access the healthcare they need. As flu season gets underway, ECNV is partnering with Walgreens to bring free flu vaccines to uninsured members of our diverse communities through Walgreens’ special voucher program.
ALT: A female technician from Walgreens, dressed in a white medical jacket, is surrounded by members of the Korean community who are waiting to receive their flu shots.
A male technician from Walgreens administers a flu shot to a young Latino male, while a Chinese female in a dark blue T-shirt and white pants captures the moment with her camera.
Jimena Barron from ECNV is coordinating the vaccine clinic at the Springfield Resource Center. She is wearing a white blouse and black pants. Next to her, a female technician from Walgreens in a white medical gown stands beside a Latino male who is waiting for his flu shot, dressed in black shorts and a red T-shirt.
ECNV Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month at Audubon Estates
On Saturday, October 10, 2026, ECNV was proud to participate in the Audubon Estates Hispanic and Latin American Month Celebration, welcoming more than 200 participants!
We distributed flyers and informational fact sheets highlighting the many programs, services, and resources ECNV offers to support people with disabilities and their families.
Top Images (Left to Right): A group photo of performers at Audubon Estates Hispanic and Latin American Month Celebration. Rosalia Fajardo is pictured in the center; Rosalia, holding an American flag and a Mexican flag. Beside her (on the right) is a woman wearing a black t-shirt.
Bottom, Center Image: An African-American woman holds up a dark navy ECNV bag.
Law Enforcement Wellness: Strengthening Officers, Strengthening the Community
On Thursday, October 8, 2026, Rosalia Fajardo attended the community lunch "Law Enforcement Wellness: Strengthening Officers, Strengthening the Community," hosted by the Shirlington Employment and Education Center.
Top Center Image: Jose Quiroz, the Arlington sheriff, proudly wearing his police uniform. In the center is Rosalia Fajardo, who serves as the Director of Disability Strategic Partnerships at ECNV. To the right is Andres Tovan, the Executive Director of the Shirlington Employment and Education Center.
Bottom Images (Left to Right): A man in a police uniform, Jose Quiroz, who serves as the Arlington sheriff, is presenting the awards; Rosalia Fajardo and Claudia Camacho, the proud owners of Cafe Sazon, are joined by a group of male and female officers from the Arlington County Sheriff’s Office.
On the Move with The Arc of Loudoun
At the end of September, ECNV travel trainer Andrew Shaw, along with Arc of Loudoun, took the bus from ONE Loudoun to Ashburn, then used the Metro to go to Tyson’s.
ALT: ECNV travel trainer Andrew Shaw, helping a student navigate the metro.
Your Accessible Voting Guide
2026 is a General Election year in which Virginians elect the 11 U.S. representatives from the State of Virginia, one from each of the state's congressional districts. The elections will coincide with other elections to the House of Representatives, elections to the United States Senate, and Virginia state and local elections.
If you are a US Citizen, aged 18 years or older, you can vote - regardless of disability. There are several tools to help persons with a disability make sure they are ready to vote on Election Day.
Image: your vote matters, voting, election day, vector design.
Success on the Metro!
September Metro Club met at Dunn Loring, practiced adding money to the fare kiosks, and traveled together on the Orange and Silver Lines to Olive Garden and back. Some participants also used MetroAccess for the first time. Experiences like these demonstrate how individualized travel training can help people learn to navigate destinations independently while building confidence throughout the DMV area.
ALT: ECNV Metro Club posing together for a group photo at McClean Station.
ECNV at Reston Multicultural Festival
On Saturday, 09/19/26, ECNV's Travel Trainer, Margarita attended an outreach event at the Reston Multicultural Festival along with her daughter.
Be sure to check out our calendar of events.
ALT: Margarita and her daughter.
A Special Testimonial to ECNV
On 09/05/26, ECNV staff provided 37 vaccines at the Korean Community Service Center.
ECNV's Joint Social Club Game Night Fun!
On July 31st, ECNV hosted a lively game night for the RAMP Summer Camp and it was a blast! Everyone came together to socialize, have fun, and forge new connections. It truly was a memorable evening! Don’t forget to keep an eye on ECNV's calendar for our monthly Social Group outings, which happen on the last Friday of every month, along with other exciting group activities!
RAMP Competed in the 2026 Cardboard Boat Regatta
On August 8th, Kevina Brown, and the RAMP team competed for the second year at the Reston Cardboard Boat Regatta. RAMP students take on the project of drafting, building and floating the boat.
Incoming Flu Vaccination Season
Working together to build healthier communities, Rosalia Fajardo, Director of Disability Strategic Partnerships at ECNV, is proud to partner with Walgreens to provide free flu vaccines to members of the multicultural diaspora who serve on the Fairfax County Health Department’s Multicultural Advisory Council (MAC).
ECNV Submits Public Comments Opposing Medicaid Work Requirement Rule
ECNV has submitted formal comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) opposing the Interim Final Rule on Medicaid community engagement requirements (Docket ID CMS-2026-2047), signed by Executive Director Dominique Dunford and submitted July 31, 2026.
ADA Disability Rights: The Series en Español - Accommodations Education
Accommodations in Education: This session explains about disability rights under the ADA, focused on accessibility, invisible disabilities, and the transition from school to college, vocational training, employment, and adult life. The speakers explain what the law protects, how accommodations work in practice, and why self-advocacy becomes especially important after high school, with particular attention to the needs and cultural barriers often faced by Latino families.
ADA Disability Rights: The Series en Español - Employment Equality
Employment Equality: The session explains the protections offered by the law, how to request accommodations during the hiring process and on the job, and provides practical examples regarding visible and invisible conditions such as ADHD, diabetes, epilepsy, depression, autism, and PTSD. It also clarifies that the ADA does not replace legal requirements for employment but does protect against discrimination and promotes accessibility and equal opportunity in the workplace.
ADA Disability Rights: The Series en Español - General Overview
‘Know Your Rights’ in Español
General Overview: This session explains what the law protects, who is covered, what reasonable accommodations are, and why using person-centered language is key to combating stigma surrounding visible and invisible disabilities. It also previews upcoming installments on employment, accessibility, school transition, and assistive technology, with time set aside for audience questions.
ADA Disability Rights: The Series en Español
The Mid-Atlantic ADA Center teamed up with ECNV for a new webinar series, “ADA Disability Rights,” which was presented entirely in Spanish. In this series, they discussed the “Americans with Disabilities” (ADA), how it protects us and how to enforce it. Click on the following links to review study guides, and watch accompanying videos.