Thriving Solo
Workshop
Registration
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Registration
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Thriving Solo is a training series for people with disabilities who want to live on their own. These classes will help participants build skills and understanding in the key areas of living independently: cooking and meal preparation, daily routine, stress management, travel training, budgeting and money management, self-advocacy, and more! Classes will be led by ECNV’s Independent Living Specialists and include both classroom instruction, group activities, and hands on experiences and field trips. These classes are led by and for people with disabilities and participants will also participate alongside peers and develop social skills and build relationships as they work through the course.
ECNV is a Center for Independent Living led by people with disabilities who provide advocacy and services to people with disabilities in Northern Virginia.
2026 Youth Course Dates:
Mar 30-Apr 3: Spring Break Camp Session
Cancelled
June 22-July 1: 1st Summer Session
Registration Closed
Participation is reserved for those 14 – 22 years old
See flyer for more information.
July 27-July 31: 2nd Summer Session (Just Added!)
Registration Closed
Participation is reserved for those 14 – 22 years old
See flyer for more information.
Upcoming youth class schedule is listed below.
Adult Trainings (23yrs old and older)
ECNV offers programs and individualized services for people 23 years or older and all disability types. From one-on-one support to skill-building classes led by Independent Living Specialists, we help people gain the confidence, knowledge, and resources to achieve their goals and live independently. Register for Adult Thriving Solo here.
Schedule
Youth classes take place in-person and out in the community
July 27
1:00-5:00 PM
MONDAY
TUESDAY
July 28
1:00-5:00 PM
WEDNESDAY
July 29
1:00-5:00 PM
July 30
1:00-5:00 PM
THURSDAY
July 31
1:00-5:00 PM
FRIDAY
Training Program
Participants will learn to
Identify skills and resources necessary they need to live on their own.
Build skills and understanding to create daily routines and manage their own activities of daily living, including cooking, cleaning, managing money, and using transit.
Identify formal and informal supports to get help when it is needed.
Understand key concepts of self-advocacy and how empowerment can lead to better quality of life.
Target Audience
Thriving Solo is perfect for people with disabilities who want to build their skills and understanding for living independently in the community.
Accessibility & Accommodations
Thriving Solo will be held in person. Training locations will be physically accessible (wheelchair access, no steps, etc.) Reasonable accommodations may be requested in the registration form. Any questions about the program or accessibility are welcome at info@ecnv.org.
ECNV
Phone / Relay: (703) 525-ECNV (3268)