Regresando a Clases: Asegurando un Entorno Inclusivo y de Apoyo para Estudiantes con Discapacidades en Virginia
Con la llegada del nuevo año escolar, es crucial enfocarnos en la inclusividad y el apoyo para todos los estudiantes, especialmente aquellos con discapacidades. En Virginia, los estudiantes con discapacidades tienen derechos específicos que aseguran que su experiencia educativa sea tan enriquecedora como la de cualquier otro estudiante.
ECNV Presenting at NCIL
On Wednesday, July 24, 2024, our Executive Director, Dominique Dunford-Lack, and our Director of Disability Equity & Strategic Innovation, Cherie Takemoto, who sat on panels at the NCIL Conference. #ncilconference2024
Top: Dominique speaking at the "Recommitment to IL Values" panel, sitting beside her is the moderator; (bottom): Solomon Parker Director, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Strategy CareSource and Cherie Takeomoto posing for a photo after their panel.
ECNV’s new Race to Rebuilding Trust and Community
One of our newest projects at ECNV intends to attack racial inequity along with a significant, but often invisible group facing discrimination, stigma, and inequity: Arlingtonians with disabilities+ other marginalized BIPOC/immigrant/socioeconomic identities.
2024 NCIL Conference
On Monday, July 22, 2024, Doris Ray, ECNV Director of Advocacy and Tony Coelho, the visionary architect of the Americans with Disabilities Act and former California US House of Representatives at the NCIL Conference in DC!
Rosalia Presents at USAging Conference
July 8-11th, Rosalia Fajardo, presented for a panel at the USAging Conference on "Reaching Diverse and Hard-to-Reach Communities With Vaccinations" focusing on ACL's Vaccine Uptake Initiative.
Image: Rosalia posing for a group photo with other participants from the USAging Conference.
2024 NCIL Conference - Awards Luncheon
ECNV staff at the NCIL Conference, Tuesday, July 23, 2024. It is an empowering experience that reinforces our commitment to fostering an inclusive community. #ncilconference2024 #ECNV
Collage: Three different group photos of ECNV staff at the NCIL Awards Luncheon.
UnidosUS Conference
On July 15-17, 2024, ECNV's Director of Disability Equity Strategic Partnerships, Rosalia Fajardo attended UnidosUS, at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas!
Image: Rosalia Fajardo with Edgar Aranda from Meyer Foundation.
Empoderando a Todos los Ciudadanos: Entendiendo los Derechos de las Personas con Discapacidades en Virginia
En Virginia, los derechos de las personas con discapacidades no son sólo una cuestión de política, sino un reflejo del compromiso del estado y de ECNV con la inclusión y la igualdad. Este artículo destaca cinco derechos críticos que protegen y empoderan a las personas con discapacidades en varios aspectos de la vida.
Entendiendo los Derechos de las Personas con Discapacidad en Virginia
Entendiendo los Derechos de las Personas con Discapacidad en VirginiaEn Virginia, las personas con discapacidades tienen derechos específicos diseñados para garantizar que tengan igualdad de oportunidades y estén protegidas contra la discriminación. Estos derechos abarcan varios aspectos de la vida cotidiana, como la participación en programas estatales, el empleo, la educación, el acceso a los espacios públicos y el transporte. A continuación, exploramos cinco derechos fundamentales que tienen las personas con discapacidades en Virginia.
Gráfica: Bienvenidos escrito verticalmente en texto negro en negrita. A la izquierda hay un texto blanco en negrita que dice: Proyecto Sabias Que? El fondo es un hombre hispano que viste un suéter amarillo y usa lenguaje de señas para hablar con alguien. La frente muestra una taza de café sobre una mesa de madera. En la parte inferior está el logo de ECNV.
New Laws Effective July 1st!
On July 1, 2024, several new laws went into effect, relating to persons with disabilities. They are as follows…
Image: A Statue of Lady Justice.
Organizadores Communitarios
El Proyecto Bienvenido se dedica a proporcionar información vital a las comunidades latinas en Virginia con discapacidades y sus familias, empoderándolas para que accedan a los derechos, servicios y oportunidades de las personas con discapacidades.
Margarita Goes to the White House!
On Tuesday 06/18/24, Margarita sat on the panel at the White House during the 25th anniversary of The Olmstead v. L.C. decision was a landmark ruling by the United States Supreme Court on June 22, 1999.
Margarita standing in front of The White House sign and American flag
RAMP Mini Update: July 2024
RAMP Mini Update for July 2024.
A group photo of RAMP students at Bowlero event.
ECNV Honors Leeann Alberts for Dedicated Service with Special Thank You Lunch
On Friday, May 31st, a Thank You Lunch was held to honor Leeann Alberts for her dedicated service on the ECNV Board.
Image: Susan on left, Dominique standing in middle, Leeann holding the award on right.
RAMP Fourth Quarter Celebration
On June 14, 2024, Mentees, parents, and siblings gathered for a Final Celebration at Bowl America in Fairfax, Virginia.
Image: RAMP participants pose with their certificates in hand.
ECNV’s I Am Self-Advocacy Program: Buckle Up for Summer 2024!
We are excited to begin our Summer I Am Self-Advocacy Program, and while we are packing our typical eight-week program into four, these four weeks are also packed with FUN Leadership Fridays! Check out some highlights on what this cohort of students can expect every Friday throughout July.
[Image: Three circles overlapping each other with words Self Advocate in the center and words Motivated, Committed, and Passionate on each circle].
Hablemos sobre IDEA
Que es IDEA?: (The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act por sus siglas en Inglés).
Es la ley federal que garantiza que los estudiantes con discapacidades reciban una educación pública gratuita y apropiada que se adapte a sus necesidades individuales.
Gráfica: Bienvenidos escrito verticalmente en texto negro en negrita. A la izquierda hay un texto blanco en negrita que dice: Proyecto Sabias Que? El fondo es un hombre hispano que viste un suéter amarillo y usa lenguaje de señas para hablar con alguien. La frente muestra una taza de café sobre una mesa de madera. En la parte inferior está el logo de ECNV.
Honduras Mobile Consulate
On Monday, May 24, 2024, ECNV partnered with Honduras at the Mobile Consulate, hosted by Fairfax County and Walgreens for a COVID-19 vaccination clinic. This clinic was mainly for new immigrants from Honduras. Guests received resources on food, health and education. ECNV distributed around 300 free home COVID-19 tests.
(Left to Right): ECNV staff Rosalia Fajardo female in white t-shirt and khaki pants surrounded by event attendees; part of the more then 400 hundred participants. (Bottom): Rosalia Fajardo female in white t-shirt and khaki pants.
WMATA Travel Training
On Wednesday, May 1, 2024, ECNV Training and Mobility Manager Andrew Shaw presented a special travel training at WMATA headquarters. ECNV's new travel trainers also attended. Mr. Shaw talked about what to take with him when he travels by train.
Image: Travel trainer Andrew Shaw explains the basics of travel training.