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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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).

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School Health Nurses Program Conference

On Monday, June 22, 2026, Rosalia Fajardo, Director of Strategic Disability Partnerships at ECNV, was invited to serve as a keynote speaker at the School Nursing Program Conference, an initiative of the Fairfax County Health Department. This program plays a vital role in ensuring access to health services—including vaccinations—and supporting community initiatives that extend beyond the school setting to foster healthier communities for all.

ALT:  Bio of guest speakers at School Health Nurses Program Conference;  Rosalia Fajardo presenting at the School Health Nurses Program Conference;  Attendees at School Health Nurses Program Conference; School Health Nurses Program Conference at the Fairfax County Government Center. 

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ECNV-Walkinshaw Meet and Greet

On Wednesday,  April 29, 2026,  ECNV staff Policy & Advocacy Coordinator Laura Kim,  Lead Community Activist Jimena Barron,   Training & Mobility Manager Andrew Shaw and Communication and Publications Specialist Elaine Shaw met with Congressman Walkinshaw's District Director Maddy White and disability intern and advocate Adam Rizzoli.  This was an informal meet-and-greet with Walkinshaw's Fairfax office and a valuable opportunity to introduce ECNV and highlight the role we play across Northern Virginia, especially in Fairfax. 

(Left to Right): Jimena Barron, Laura Kim, Ryan Rizzoli, Maddie White, Andrew and Elaine Shaw pose for a group photo at Walkinshaw's Fairfax office. The background has a lot of transportation decor. 

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All Star Ability Day

On Saturday, May 16, 2026, All Star Ability Day was a true joy for attendees, featuring inclusive games, creative crafts, music, and family-friendly activities that brought the community together.

ALT: Collage (Top Row, Left to Right), two female All Star Ability Day attendees showing off purple ECNV gift cards; Rosalia with a male All Star Ability Day person with a disability. Bottom, Rosalia with a female All Star Ability Day volunteer.

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ECNV At Arlington Housing Fair 2026

Last Saturday, April 25, 2026, ECNV participated in the Arlington Housing Fair, providing information and resources for people with disabilities, with a strong focus on accessibility. The event gave residents a one-stop opportunity to get reliable, practical guidance on finding and maintaining housing in Arlington. 

ALT: ECNV staff at Arlington Housing Fair.

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2025 Festival Latinoamericano

ECNV participated with a table of information at the 2025 Festival Latinoamericano was held on Fri., Oct. 3, from 5-9 p.m. at Arlington Mill Community Center. Arlington County's Festival Latinoamericano is dedicated to celebrating the vibrant and diverse cultures on Columbia Pike that enrich our community. With a showcase of the rich tapestry of Latin American art, food, and culture. 

Image: David Ayuago, a Hispanic male in a black and grey sports outfit, next to Rosalia Fajardo in a blouse with dots, stuffing the ECNV table.

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2024 Festival Latinoamericano

On Friday,  October 4, 2024, the 2024 Festival Latinoamericano was held at Arlington Mill Community Center.  The event celebrated the vibrant and diverse cultures that enrich our community. Indeed, that was exactly what happened and ECNV staff provided information about RACE project base in Arlington, travel training,  Bienvenidos Todos and other services that we provide.  It was a blast!

Collage: (Center Top) Rosalia Fajardo, wearing a black t-shirt and black pants, surrounded by two Muslim women. A little boy is also holding one of their hands; (Bottom Left) ECNV staff Lorena Granados speaking with a consumer and handing them a pamphlet; (Bottom Right) Margarita Baquero and Lorena Granados with a Hispanic mother. The mother is holding a purple ECNV bag.

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